NEC Constructs 2,250 Km EMCS Submarine Cable Linking Pacific Island Nations
NEC Corporation completed construction of the 2,250‑km East Micronesia Cable System (EMCS), linking Kiribati, Nauru and the Federated States of Micronesia. The cable connects Tarawa, Nauru, Kosrae and Pohnpei, providing the first optical fiber link for Kosrae and Nauru, which previously relied on satellite. The project, financed by grants from Australia, Japan and the United States, was handed over to the respective national telecom operators. EMCS promises high‑speed, reliable internet to support digital services, economic growth and social development across the Pacific islands.
Iridium to Acquire Aireon to Drive the Future of Aviation Safety
Iridium Communications announced a definitive agreement to acquire the remaining 61% of Aireon for approximately $366.7 million, bringing the space‑based ADS‑B surveillance provider fully under its umbrella. The combined entity will merge Aireon’s real‑time flight tracking of about 190,000 aircraft per...
Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas Selects Motorola Solutions to Drive Supply Chain with AI-Powered Video Security
Aeropuertos Argentina Cargas (AAC) has partnered with Motorola Solutions to install AI‑powered video security and analytics across its cargo operations at Ezeiza International Airport, Argentina’s primary air freight hub. The system will monitor cargo handling in real time, improving traceability...
Telenor, Verdane Partner to Build a Global IoT Leader
Telenor has teamed with private‑equity firm Verdane to take joint ownership of its IoT arm, Telenor Connexion, in a deal that values the business at roughly $675 million. The partnership aims to leverage Verdane’s growth capital and transaction expertise while preserving...
Rogers Expands 5G Connectivity Along Highway 97 in British Columbia
Rogers has extended its 5G network along British Columbia’s Highway 97, covering the stretch from Pine Pass to Chetwynd. The upgrade fills a long‑standing coverage gap that left drivers, residents and workers with limited wireless access in remote terrain. The project...
Kalaam Telecom Unveils ‘Klik for Businesses’ Digital Platform in Saudi Arabia
Kalaam Telecom launched Klik, a B2B self‑service digital platform for Saudi enterprises, accessible via mobile app and web portal. The solution automates onboarding, provisioning, and ticketing while delivering real‑time usage analytics and SLA monitoring. Klik aims to streamline customer interactions,...
Ericsson, KDDI Succeed in AI Uplink Optimization Field Trial
Ericsson and Japan's KDDI completed a large‑scale field trial of Ericsson’s AI‑driven Uplink Interference Optimizer (UIO) rApp on the Ericsson Intelligent Automation platform. The trial spanned roughly 1,500 5G and 1,300 4G cells, delivering average uplink throughput gains of 9.6%...
HFR, ETRI Partner to Drive Development of GPU-Based AI-RAN
HFR, Inc. has entered the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) led AI‑RAN Global Leading Project to develop full‑scale GPU‑based AI‑RAN software. The platform will combine AI‑RAN software, a virtual network, and a real‑world testbed, enabling simultaneous processing of radio...
TELUS, Powerfleet Launch AI-Powered Vision 360 Technology in Canada
TELUS and Powerfleet have partnered to launch Vision 360, an AI‑driven video telematics system that gives commercial drivers a real‑time 360‑degree view of their surroundings. The solution arrives as Transport Canada mandates perimeter‑visibility systems on all new school buses by November 2027....
NHG Health, Singtel to Bring 5G Connectivity to Enhanced Community Health Posts
NHG Health and Singtel have teamed up to equip 40 enhanced Community Health Posts in Singapore’s Central and North regions with 5G+ Priority connectivity. The rollout begins in Toa Payoh’s Age Well Neighbourhood and will extend to Woodlands, Sembawang and...
Ai+ Smartphone Unveils India’s First Flip Smartphone Under ₹30,000
Ai+ Smartphone launched the NovaFlip 5G, India’s first flip phone priced under ₹30,000 (≈$360). The device combines a 50 MP rear camera, 32 MP selfie shooter, MediaTek Dimensity 7300X chipset, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage and dual AMOLED displays (6.9‑inch inner, 3‑inch cover). Weighing 193 g with...
Chief Telecom Taps Radware to Drive DDoS Protection in Taiwan
Radware has teamed up with Chief Telecom to launch Godshield Pro, a DDoS protection service tailored for Taiwanese enterprises. The solution combines Radware’s AI‑driven mitigation with Chief Telecom’s local backbone, delivering in‑network scrubbing that cuts latency versus traditional cloud‑only defenses. It...
T-Systems Brings Ford’s Suppliers in Catena-X
T‑Systems has connected roughly 70 of Ford’s global suppliers to Catena‑X, the automotive industry’s trusted data ecosystem. The rollout supports tier‑1 suppliers of any size, offering end‑to‑end services from consultation to data exchange. Ford’s objective is to provide reliable, standardized...
VIAVI Unveils CyberFlood CF1000 Appliance for Validation of Multi-Terabit Security
VIAVI Solutions introduced the CyberFlood CF1000, a 2‑RU appliance that delivers native 400 G security and application performance testing up to 1.2 Tbps. The platform combines massive encrypted traffic generation, TLS throughput of 500 Gbps, and AI inference workload emulation without external switches....
Telekom, Kunstmuseum Bonn Present the Human AI Art Award
Deutsche Telekom and the Kunstmuseum Bonn presented the third Human AI Art Award, naming Tamil‑descent artist Christopher Kulendran Thomas as the winner. His site‑specific immersive installation, *Peace Core, 2026*, will open on June 24 in the newly created Human AI Art Space outside the museum....