Ericsson has launched its generative AI-based, next-generation NetCloud Assistant (ANA)—a virtual expert designed to simplify enterprise 5G network administration. Unlike traditional chatbots, which leverage search functions to provide links to existing resources, ANA can read, understand, and generate new text and graphical content.

Nokia and Intuitive Machines, Inc. have announced the successful final integration of Nokia’s Lunar Surface Communication System (LSCS) into the IM-2 mission lander, Athena. Athena and the LSCS will journey to the lunar south pole region in the upcoming IM-2 mission, where Nokia and Intuitive Machines intend to deploy the first cellular network on the Moon.

Telit Cinterion, an end-to-end IoT solutions enabler, has received approval for the ME310M1-W1 module by two major U.S. mobile network operators (MNOs). The certifications enable IoT specialists and their customers to begin using the ME310M1-W1 immediately—not only in the United States but worldwide—thanks to its comprehensive global band support. 

Nokia has announced a five-year expansion of its multi-year agreement to supply Microsoft Azure with data center routers and switches. Nokia’s networking portfolio will enhance the scalability and reliability of Azure data centers around the world.

The Government of Canada has finalized an investment of CAD 79.1 million under the Strategic Innovation Fund to support Ericsson's CAD 634.8 million project aimed at advancing 5G technologies for next-generation telecommunications networks.

Nokia has announced a global go-to-market partnership with NTT DATA to advance Private 5G transformation in key sectors such as airports and smart cities.

Broadcom Inc., Charter Communications, and Comcast announced a joint development of Unified DOCSIS chipsets for network nodes, smart amps, and cable modems, enabling both FDX and ESD versions of the DOCSIS 4.0 specification, and setting the stage to deliver upwards of 25 Gbps speeds over existing networks.

Netcracker Technology has been admitted for membership to the Communications Sector Coordinating Council (CSCC), a public-private industry organization that works closely with US government partners to protect the nation’s critical communications infrastructure and ensure that networks and systems are secure and resilient.

Nokia has been selected by CoreWeave to deploy its IP routing and optical transport portfolios globally as part of an extensive backbone build-out, with immediate roll-out across its data centers in the US and Europe.

Arelion announced the deployment of a new Dense Wavelength-Division Multiplexing (DWDM) route from Monterrey to Querétaro, Mexico.