Category: automation

Samsung and SK Telecom partner on AI-RAN for 6G infrastructure

Samsung and SK Telecom (SKT) are partnering to build core 6G infrastructure, betting heavily on AI radio access network (AI-RAN) technology. The deal focuses on integrating AI directly into the network’s edge rather than just the core. To counter incre…

How AI-native 6G networks will boost enterprise operations

While the transition from 4G to 5G was mainly about quicker speeds and less delay, AI-native 6G networks will be totally different. Converging telecoms and AI is set to improve operational efficiency, risk management, and the user experience itself. Th…

Telecom operators link AI goals to cloud spend

Telecom operators are speeding up their move to the cloud because they want to automate their operations using AI. Omdia predicts that global spending on cloud tech and software for telecom networks will jump from $17.4 billion in 2025 to $24.8 billion…

On-premise edge and private 5G key to industrial AI and security

Investing in industrial tech pays off fast, with 87% of companies adopting on-premise edge and private 5G networks seeing a ROI (Return on Investment) in one year. New research – a third joint effort between Nokia and GlobalData – makes it clear that p…

Global DDoS attacks exceed 8M amid geopolitical tensions

A new report from cybersecurity firm NETSCOUT shows that a record over eight million global DDoS attacks were launched in H1 2025, with attackers timing assaults to coincide with major political events and cause maximum chaos. Nation-states and hacktiv…

Telcos want future-ready disaggregated networks but can’t deliver

There’s a telecoms sector-wide ambition to build future-ready disaggregated networks, yet an inability to execute on that vision. It’s not due to a lack of technology or investment, but the result of a human failure of leadership and a fear of change. …

SoftBank selects Ericsson for major 4G and 5G network upgrades

Telecoms giant SoftBank is teaming up with Ericsson to upgrade its 4G and 5G mobile networks, with a focus on AI optimisations. This is a major rollout of new 4G and 5G technology across many of Japan’s key regions, from Hokkaido in the north to the ar…

Ericsson: Firms say complex 5G rollout is holding back AI

According to Ericsson, businesses can see the promise of AI and 5G, but getting these technologies running is proving to be quite a headache. This is due to complex rollouts and a major shortage of skilled people. While leaders know that robust connect…