Nokia acquires Rapid technology and R&D unit to strengthen development of network API solutions and ecosystem

Telenor Group has officially launched its AI factory, designed to help businesses accelerate AI-powered transformation across various industries. As part of the initiative, Telenor announced an initial 100 million NOK investment in February to build an AI factory using NVIDIA’s full-stack AI computing platform. Telenor’s AI factory aims to enhance AI adoption for both internal operations and external customers, as well as provide local AI computing capabilities to the Nordic region.

The Flexi-DAS project, where AWTG is the project Lead, a collaboration between UK and South Korean partners, successfully concluded and achieved its key objectives in revolutionising Distributed Antenna Systems (DAS). We proudly highlight the integration of cutting-edge technologies, including Flex-5G Open RAN Mobile Private Networks (MPNs) and Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS), as major advancements that underscore our commitment to innovation.

In a groundbreaking step for rail connectivity, The Clarus Networks Group is now offering Starlink for trains. Starlink provides high-speed, low-latency internet access, tackling connectivity challenges that have long hindered rail operations and passenger experience in remote areas. 

The mobile industry has experienced another significant year in 2024, marked by continued advancements in nationwide connectivity. As we approach the end of the year, we’ve invited industry experts to share their insights and predictions for what 2025 might hold for the mobile industry. Check out these fascinating forecasts below.

Belinda Fawcett, Chair, Mobile Infrastructure Forum

Ericsson and Telstra today announced the successful launch of the 5G Advanced Automated Energy Saver (AES), a first-of-its-kind energy management feature in the Southern Hemisphere.

This innovative solution enables Telstra to be able to manage network operations based on defined business intents in an advanced, intelligent and automatic fashion. Seamless customer experiences are maintained by optimising resources and energy consumption on a real-time basis from observed traffic flows.

The automotive sector has been embracing sophisticated tech and connectivity for quite some time now
But the relationship between the automotive and telco sectors is entering a new phase

The GSMA has forged a network API-fuelled partnership with the Automotive Edge Computing Consortium (AECC)
And as cars become ‘smarter’, a transition being accelerated by companies such as Qualcomm, so the need for reliable and secure connectivity will be increasingly important

• The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) is investing in European 6G R&D projects
• It has just identified 16 projects that, between them, will receive €127m in funding
• The SNS JU has now awarded more than €500m in funding to date

The Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU), a partnership jointly led by the European Commission (EC) and the 6G Smart Networks and Serv

Ceredigion County Council is proud to be part of the groundbreaking Rural Connectivity Accelerator (RCA) project, funded by the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). This innovative project uses Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite communications to overcome connectivity challenges in rural and remote areas, setting a model for environmental monitoring advancements.

ESA is continuing its commitment to strengthening international cooperation by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in the area of 5G/6G communications with the Satcom Forum of South Korea, a group of 41 leading Korean companies including LG, Intellian and KT SAT. The announcement took place at Mobile Korea 2024 on 28 October 2024 in Seoul in front of a local audience of large organisations within the telecommunications sector.