Leonardo and Ericsson trial maritime 5G SA for Italian Navy

Defence firm Leonardo and Ericsson have validated 5G SA (Standalone) capabilities for maritime operations following a joint trial with the Italian Navy. The aim is to integrate commercial cellular architecture into defence and industrial environments w…

Private 5G networks: Solving the space and power problem

Deploying private 5G networks in space-constrained environments often forces a trade-off between performance and physical footprint. While industrial strategy frequently calls for private 5G to support automation and data sovereignty, the reality of fi…

Samsung: Turning legacy infrastructure into AI-ready networks

Samsung explains how operators can build AI-ready networks on existing software infrastructure to minimise hardware costs. Operators that pursued virtualisation early are saving on operating costs while sitting on infrastructure capable of running AI w…

Ericsson, FET, and OPPO validate performance-based 5G slicing

Ericsson, FET (Far EasTone), and OPPO have confirmed that 5G SA network slicing can now support performance-based connectivity models. Mobile operators face ongoing pressure to monetise their 5G infrastructure beyond standard connectivity fees. While n…

AT&T integrates AWS cloud with fiber and satellite networks

AT&T and Amazon Web Services (AWS) are combining their fiber, satellite, and cloud infrastructure to boost enterprise connectivity coverage and performance. The deal will focus on modernising the operator’s internal network and establishing a…

NEC cuts 5G radio power draw with compact amplifier module

NEC has engineered a compact Power Amplifier Module (PAM) designed to cut energy draw in 5G base station Radio Units. Telcos currently face rising operational expenditures associated with 5G densification. Because 5G networks utilise higher frequency b…

Europe’s digital infrastructure: Regulatory headwinds stall ambitions

Europe’s digital infrastructure ambitions face regulatory headwinds as industry groups warn proposals may widen the global investment gap. For business leaders assessing their long-term European operations, the current regulatory direction suggests pot…