MWC ZTE believes that AI-driven automation will play a vital role in the telecommunications industry. As 5G networks are rolled out, ZTE expects AI to become essential not only for infrastructure management but also for operational support and business processes. The company sees “AI for operations” as a major opportunity for telecom providers to secure … Read more
It’s uncommon for a telecommunications company to pursue the maker of globally loved animated films, but according to sources close to the matter, SoftBank is reportedly considering an acquisition of DreamWorks Animation. The Japan-based telecom group is said to have offered $32 per share for DreamWorks, whose stock is trading near $22, though details on … Read more
The spectrum currently used for Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) in France will be put up for auction and awarded to telecommunications operators in December 2015. The government intends to sell licences for the 700 MHz band for mobile broadband, with the auction expected to raise more than €2 billion. All four of France’s major mobile … Read more
No country operates in isolation when it comes to cyber defence, which is why the UK is strengthening ties with partners across Asia. The notion that cyber threats can be confined by borders is outdated. A single line of malicious code written on the other side of the world can cause widespread disruption almost instantly. … Read more
Verizon has teamed up with the NFL to introduce live viewing parties and augmented-reality replay features for the season beginning today. This season, like many things in 2020, looks different due to COVID-19. The NFL draft was held virtually for the first time. Between August 30 and September 5, 44,510 tests were administered to 8,349 … Read more
Chinese telecommunications vendor ZTE expects to report a loss of $1 billion following a turbulent year that forced a temporary suspension of its operations. 2018 proved especially difficult for ZTE after the company was barred from conducting certain business with US suppliers. Although the ban has since been lifted, ZTE incurred substantial penalties and disruption … Read more
The US District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania has filed an affidavit under seal in support of a seizure warrant targeting 32 internet domains alleged to have been used by Russian actors for cybersquatting and malign influence campaigns. Cybersquatting is the practice of registering domain names that intentionally exploit the goodwill of another … Read more
This year holds significant promise for the telecommunications industry as a wave of disruptive technologies and efficiency-driven trends begin to gain traction, laying the groundwork for a more agile and better-connected digital future. Many of these forces will act as external drivers of fundamental change across networking environments in the near term and beyond, reshaping … Read more
Global carriers and industry leaders including Nvidia and Nokia have joined forces to invest $45 million in AI-RAN specialist ODC. This Series A round—backed by a diverse mix of silicon designers, networking incumbents, legacy radio vendors, and major telecom operators such as AT&T, MTN, and Telecom Italia—represents an uncommon alignment of interests. Seeing an accelerator … Read more
T-Mobile is strengthening its spectrum holdings by acquiring 600MHz airwaves from Comcast in a deal valued at up to $3.3 billion. Comcast announced the agreement in a company blog post, explaining that its changing network strategy and strong performance from alternative bands reduced the need to retain its 600MHz licenses. As a result, Comcast decided … Read more