Category: *Network Infrastructure

Microsoft brings sovereign edge AI to Industry 4.0 private networks

Bringing sovereign edge AI to remote sites, a collaboration between Microsoft and Armada accelerates private networks for Industry 4.0. While corporate headquarters enjoy high-bandwidth, low-latency access to hyperscale public clouds, the factory floor…

NVIDIA and Marvell alliance scales AI-RAN infrastructure

Network operators face an ongoing challenge to monetise heavy capital expenditures in 5G while simultaneously preparing for the 6G era. The legacy model of providing basic connectivity faces diminishing returns, forcing operators to pivot towards intel…

Virgin Media O2 taps Ericsson for 5G Standalone RAN push

Ericsson has secured the primary radio access network contract for Virgin Media O2 to deploy advanced 5G Standalone architecture. The telecoms industry is currently navigating a complex transition from providing basic connectivity to operating intellig…

Why Nvidia and Nokia are backing AI RAN specialist ODC

Global operators are joining industry giants like Nvidia and Nokia to inject $45 million into AI RAN specialist ODC. The Series A funding round for the US-based startup represents an unusual convergence of industry heavyweights. It is rare to see a sil…

AI aids broadband network expansion and fleet sustainability

Accelerating broadband network expansion while improving vehicle fleet sustainability requires operators to prioritise AI implementation. Telecom companies constantly balance environmental targets with the logistical demands of upgrading physical infra…

How neuromorphic AI will limit power demands in 6G networks

Telcos are preparing for 6G networks by evaluating how neuromorphic AI might limit escalating power demands. Ericsson and Forschungszentrum Jülich signed a Memorandum of Understanding this week to research these advanced computing architectures. Future…

FCC ban on foreign routers demands operator supply chain reviews

Operators must urgently review their supply chain following the new FCC ban on foreign consumer-grade routers. The Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to prohibit authorisations for consumer-grade routers produced in foreign coun…

Ericsson: Preparing intelligent networks for the AI era

According to Ericsson, telcos are preparing intelligent networks for the AI era—turning basic connectivity into high-value assets. Managing infrastructure now means overseeing automated, AI-driven platforms rather than static pipelines. Upgrading to 5G…

How Indosat is scaling AI-RAN across its network

As Indosat scales its AI-RAN infrastructure, telecom leaders are gaining a potential real-world blueprint for improving network efficiency. Telecoms execs face continuous pressure to extract better returns on investment from their latest cellular rollo…

Cloud RAN trial proves AI improves network efficiency

A new Cloud RAN trial has proven how AI boosts network efficiency, giving operators a path to better resource management. AT&T completed an evaluation alongside Ericsson and Intel that tested how machine learning models perform over varying radio f…