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Qualcomm and T-Mobile Deepen Collaboration to Accelerate 5G Advanced to 6G Transition
Qualcomm and T-Mobile announced an enhanced strategic collaboration focusing on AI-driven network optimization, Open RAN deployment, and 6G foundational R&D. The partnership combines chip, wireless technology, and network infrastructure strengths to improve performance and intelligence, advancing mobile ecosystem progress.
Cisco Launches Open Transport 3000 Series for AI Traffic Optimization
Cisco introduces Open Transport 3000 series with multi-track architecture integrating optical components into single line cards, reducing power by 75% and space by 80%. Updates NCS 1014 with 12.8T line cards and launches industry-first QSFP-DD pluggable protection switching module, addressing AI distributed computing challenges.
Cisco Implements Proactive Wi-Fi Operations via Wyebot Sensors in Hybrid Environments
Cisco demonstrated proactive network monitoring through Wyebot sensors at partner summit, enabling early DFS event detection and high-density environment optimization. The data-driven approach replaces traditional reactive troubleshooting in hybrid Wi-Fi environments.
Ericsson Deepens 5G Advanced and AI-Native Network Collaboration with FarEasTone
Ericsson signs a three-year strategic agreement with FarEasTone to advance 5G Advanced deployment and AI-native network R&D. The collaboration includes key technologies like network slicing, URLLC, and RedCap, enabling Industrial 4.0 and smart city applications. Both parties will jointly research 6G and AI-driven network automation.
Nokia Supports Ghana's Shared 5G Backbone with Wholesale Network Model
Nokia provides core network support for Ghana's first neutral host 4G/5G shared network. The wholesale-first model separates infrastructure from retail services to optimize capital efficiency and accelerate nationwide 5G coverage.
Ericsson Vonage Network APIs Integrate with Zuper for On-Demand Service Connectivity
Ericsson's Vonage integrates its Network APIs with field service platform Zuper, launching Quality on Demand solution. Technicians can request real-time network QoS guarantees via APIs to ensure critical application performance. This demonstrates telecom network capabilities being embedded directly into vertical workflows through APIs.
Broadcom Launches VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, Enhancing Hardware Efficiency and Sovereign Readiness
Broadcom releases VMware Telco Cloud Platform 9, optimizing virtualization and resource scheduling to improve CPU/memory utilization and reduce TCO. It enhances data localization, security isolation, and compliance controls for global sovereignty regulations. The platform integrates NFV and CNF orchestration for core to edge telecom workloads.
Nokia 800GE Trial Achieves Automatic Land-Sea Path Failover
Nokia partnered with Optus to complete an 800GE trial, demonstrating 800Gbps transmission per wavelength in live network. The trial achieved 50ms automatic failover across submarine and terrestrial paths using 1830 PSS platform, validating high bandwidth with carrier-grade reliability.
AMD Launches Telecom Accelerator Card Evaluation Boards to Expand Network Hardware Ecosystem
AMD introduces pre-built accelerator card evaluation boards for telecom and networking, providing hardware design starting points for equipment developers. The solution aims to accelerate product development cycles for 5G core networks, edge computing, and NFV scenarios. This move demonstrates AMD's strategy to strengthen its hardware acceleration solutions in telecom infrastructure.
Huawei Jointly Releases Large-Temperature-Difference Cooling Whitepaper for Data Center Energy Efficiency
Huawei jointly released a whitepaper on large-temperature-difference cooling systems, detailing how increased water temperature differential reduces flow and pump energy consumption. Combined with efficient chillers and indirect evaporative cooling, it effectively lowers data center PUE.
Ericsson and Optus Develop AI Model for Enhanced 5G SA Coverage Prediction
Ericsson partnered with Optus to develop an AI model using historical network performance data to improve 5G SA coverage prediction accuracy. The model integrates actual 4G/5G data, significantly enhancing network planning efficiency over traditional methods.
Ericsson and Optus Trial AI for Real-Time 5G Downlink Optimization
Ericsson and Optus trialed an AI RAN coordination solution that dynamically adjusts modulation coding schemes and scheduling parameters, significantly improving downlink throughput. This moves AI from network O&M to real-time radio resource scheduling, validating intelligent RAN optimization.
Ericsson and Intel Collaborate on AI-Native 6G Network Architecture
Ericsson and Intel announced a strategic collaboration to develop AI-native 6G network architecture and air interface. The partnership integrates Intel's hardware platforms with Ericsson's wireless expertise to embed AI at the network foundation. This aims to enhance network performance, efficiency, and automation for commercial deployment around 2030.
Ericsson Wins GTI Award for Intent-Aware Slicing Technology
Ericsson received GTI's mobile technology innovation award for intent-aware slicing. The technology automates translation of business intent into network configurations, simplifying 5G slice management. It represents a key innovation in Ericsson's push toward fully automated network operations.
Ericsson Advances Passive Infrastructure Digital Twin Integration
Ericsson proposes integrating passive infrastructure into autonomous networks via digital twin technology, enabling real-time virtual mapping and AI-powered predictive analysis. The approach breaks down management barriers between active and passive network layers for end-to-end automation.
AT&T and Ericsson Deploy AI-Native Software for Cloud RAN Optimization
AT&T and Ericsson deployed AI-native software on Intel Xeon 6 SoC to enhance Cloud RAN performance through real-time analysis and intelligent scheduling. The solution leverages integrated AI acceleration to dynamically optimize network capacity and energy efficiency, supporting AT&T's transition to open programmable network architecture.
Ericsson Demonstrates Key 5G Core Network SaaS Transformation
Ericsson showcased its 5G core network evolution to SaaS model at MWC 2026, including fully managed UPF services. Unified console enables on-demand subscription and resource allocation, supporting cloud-native migration and network slicing.
Ericsson Sony Vodafone Demo End-to-End 5G Pro Photography Solution
Ericsson, Sony and Vodafone developed a 5G solution for professional photography, enabling real-time cloud transmission of RAW photos and 4K/8K video through 5G-module cameras. The solution optimizes end-to-end network performance for time-sensitive vertical scenarios like media production and sports broadcasting.
Nokia Shares AI-Driven Trends in Network Performance, Automation, and Monetization
Nokia, based on MWC 26 observations, summarizes AI applications in network performance monitoring, automated operations, and business monetization, highlighting AI as a core driver for autonomous and efficient network evolution.
NTT DOCOMO and AWS Enable AI-Automated 5G Core Hybrid Cloud Deployment
NTT DOCOMO partnered with AWS and NEC to deploy a commercial 5G core hybrid cloud in APAC, using AI agent systems based on Amazon Bedrock AgentCore. Automation via Model Context Protocol and GitOps reduced deployment time by 80%, while an operational AI system cut incident response time by 50% through real-time analysis of million-scale device data.