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The Private 5G Revolution: How NiralOS is Redefining Enterprise Connectivity

The private 5G market is experiencing explosive growth, with the global market valued at approximately USD 3.86 billion in 2025 and projected to surge to as high as USD 17.55 billion by 2030, representing a robust compound annual growth rate (CAGR) between 35% and 42%, depending on the estimate and methodology. Some forecasts extend even further, with market size predictions of over USD 100 billion by 2034, underscoring the magnitude of industry expansion.

Vodacom & Airtel Africa Partner on Tower, Fiber Sharing

Vodacom & Airtel Africa Partner on Tower, Fiber Sharing
Vodacom Group and Airtel Africa have signed a strategic infrastructure sharing agreement in Mozambique, Tanzania, and the DRC. The deal—pending regulatory approval—will enable fiber and tower sharing to accelerate 4G/5G rollout, cut infrastructure costs, and expand coverage in underserved regions, driving Africa’s digital inclusion agenda.

How to Reimagine OSS for a New Era of Telecom Innovation

With 5G, edge computing, and AI pushing networks to become more dynamic and complex, legacy OSS can’t keep up. This article explores what modern OSS should look like: intelligent, real-time, modular, and built for automation. You’ll also find practical steps to start the transformation today — without ripping everything out.

Telecom and Tech M&A Tracker 2025

Telecom and Tech M&A Tracker
2025 has seen major telecom and tech M&A activity, including billion-dollar deals in fiber, AI, cloud, and cybersecurity. This monthly tracker details key acquisitions, like AT&T buying Lumen’s fiber assets and Google’s $32B move for Wiz, highlighting how consolidation is shaping the competitive landscape.

Intel Spins Off NEX Division Amid $2.9B Loss & AI Pivot

Intel Spins Off NEX Division Amid .9B Loss & AI Pivot
Intel is spinning off its Network and Edge (NEX) division after posting a $2.9B loss, cutting 15% of its workforce, and pivoting to an AI-first strategy. The standalone NEX business will focus on networking and edge innovation, with Intel retaining an anchor investor role. The move underscores Intel’s restructuring to prioritize x86 and AI while seeking agility to compete with NVIDIA, AMD, and Broadcom in high-performance networking and 5G infrastructure.

Nokia Shifts Focus to AI and Network Infrastructure

Nokia Shifts Focus to AI and Network Infrastructure
Nokia is shifting its core focus from mobile networks to AI infrastructure and optical networking amid declining RAN revenues and financial pressures. In Q2 2025, the Network Infrastructure division surpassed Mobile Networks, driven by demand from data centers and hyperscalers. With CEO Justin Hotard emphasizing AI integration and enterprise 5G, Nokia is repositioning itself for long-term growth while maintaining its mobile presence as a strategic layer.

Nokia Seeks New Licensing Partner for Mobile Comeback

Nokia Seeks New Licensing Partner for Mobile Comeback
As Nokia’s licensing deal with HMD Global winds down, the Finnish company is exploring new partnerships to revive its iconic phone brand. In a low-key Reddit post, Nokia confirmed it’s seeking a large-scale mobile manufacturer to carry forward its legacy. With nostalgia still alive and brand equity intact, Nokia’s next move could reshape its place in the mobile market, if the right partner emerges.

Have You Seen a Fiber Network Project Fail Before it Even Started? Let’s Look at Planning Breakdowns

Have You Seen a Fiber Network Project Fail Before it Even Started?
Many fiber rollouts stumble before trenching begins, not in the field, but in flawed planning rooms. This article uncovers why approved designs collapse under real-world conditions, how disconnected inventories and outdated GIS layers set projects up for failure, and why simulation, permitting, and collaboration must start early. Learn how telecom teams can replace static spreadsheets with live intelligence—and why VC4’s Service2Create rewrites the rules of fiber network planning.

Digital Catapult becomes the UK’s first Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC)

Digital Catapult becomes the UK’s first Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC)
Digital Catapult, a deep tech innovation organisation, has today announced its accreditation as the only European Open Testing and Integration Centre (OTIC) in the UK awarded by the O-RAN ALLIANCE. The accreditation recognises Digital Catapult’s world-class capabilities in testing, validating and integrating open and interoperable radio access network (Open RAN) technologies, and its aim to advance the development and deployment of open and future networks.  

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