Qualcomm announced the acquisition of MovianAI Artificial Intelligence (AI) Application and Research JSC (MovianAI), the former generative AI division of VinAI Application and Research JSC (VinAI) and a part of the Vingroup ecosystem. As a leading AI research company, VinAI is renowned for its expertise in generative AI, machine learning, computer vision, and natural language processing. Combining VinAI’s advanced generative AI research and development (R&D) capabilities with Qualcomm's decades of extensive R&D will expand its ability to drive extraordinary inventions.

ETSI announces the launch of its post-quantum security standard to guarantee the protection of critical data and communications in the future. The specification “Efficient Quantum-Safe Hybrid Key Exchanges with Hidden Access Policies” (ETSI TS 104 015) has been developed to enhance security mechanisms, ensuring that only authorized users with the correct permissions can access sensitive data to decrypt them.

Samsung and South Korean operator KT Corporation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) to jointly research and develop tech aimed at improving 6G signal quality.

While the specifics of the 6G standards are yet to be defined, the firms are working on something called eXtreme multiple-input multiple-output (X-MIMO) — described as an ultra-high-density antenna technology designed to enhance 6G coverage and increase data transmission speeds.

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On 26 March, the University of Bristol, with its partners in JOINER and REASON, hosted the Connected Futures Festival, with satellite events taking place in Belfast, London and Cambridge.

The Kansen voor West by Provincie Zuid-Holland subsidy program is an economic stimulation program for the western part of the Netherlands, backed by the European Regional Development Fund (EFRO).

At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Eurofiber, a provider of industry-leading open digital infrastructure, and Q*Bird, a quantum technology innovator, are pleased to announce they have been awarded a €1 million subsidy from the Kansen voor West.

Ericsson and SoftBank Corp. (“SoftBank”) have entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a strategic partnership towards 2030. This collaboration focuses on evaluating, promoting, and co-creating 'NextWave Tech', which encompasses advancing technologies to the next stage, including AI, Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network), XR (Extended Reality), and 6G. The partnership seeks to explore new use cases and drive technological advancements that will shape the future of cellular networks and its architectures.

Qualcomm Inc has begun a worldwide antitrust campaign against Arm Holdings Plc, marking a significant shift in their business relationship. The two companies, previously partners, are now competing in the computing semiconductor market.

According to Bloomberg News’ sources, Qualcomm has accused Arm, its largest supplier, of anticompetitive behavior. This accusation has been made in private meetings and confidential filings with regulators across three continents.

• TelecomTV has just conducted its second annual Open RAN market perception survey
• We asked the network operator community for their views on a range of Open RAN topics, including the potential energy-efficiency gains from deploying Open RAN technology
• Even the partisan survey respondents still aren’t convinced about this particular claimed benefit

It has long been claimed by its supporters that Open RAN can deliver sustainability gains for mobile operators.

• US network operator Lumen Technologies is focused on its growth potential in the enterprise services market
• It has been looking to sell its Mass Markets division since late last year
• Reports suggest AT&T is in exclusive takeover talks, but the reported price tag appears to have upset Lumen’s shareholders   

AT&T is in exclusive talks to potentially acquire the consumer broadband business unit of US network operator Lumen Technologies for about $5.5bn,

• Some telcos argue it isn’t possible to sustain a healthy business without regulatory change
• Iliad Group is proving there is growth to be had and money to be made in the telecom services sector
• The European operator grew its customer base, revenues and earnings in 2024

Is telecom a viable business these days?