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du deploys Nokia’s autonomous 5G Advanced slicing to create self-optimizing, intent-driven connectivity services

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and du have deployed the world’s first autonomous 5G Advanced slicing solution, enabling du to deliver premium, self-adjusting network slices that automatically align with real-time performance needs. The system uses Nokia’s AirScale hardware, MantaRay intelligence, and rApps … Read the full press release

Nokia powers major upgrade of KPN’s national core network as FabriQ becomes the foundation for the Netherlands’ digital future

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by KPN to rebuild the Netherlands’ core digital infrastructure through an 800G-capable IP and optical network that forms the heart of KPN’s FabriQ architecture. The upgrade increases network capacity from 48 Tbps to more … Read the full press release

Ericsson deepens industry ecosystem for network APIs with minority investment and strategic partnership with LotusFlare

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has formed a strategic partnership with LotusFlare and taken a minority stake in the company to support global CSPs in commercializing network capabilities through APIs. LotusFlare’s DNO Cloud platform provides consent management, digital commerce, and other components … Read the full press release

Viasat boosts maritime networks as NexusWave advances toward expanded global bandwidth availability

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime, part of Viasat, has introduced the next major phase of its NexusWave connectivity platform, building on the launch of the ViaSat-3 Flight 2 satellite and ahead of Flight 3 entering service. With both satellites expected to … Read the full press release

Vodafone accelerates resilience strategy after European blackout, reinforcing more than 10,000 critical sites with AI-optimised backup power

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched the Enhanced Power programme to improve telecom resilience across Europe and Africa, combining AI-driven power-management technology with expanded backup capabilities at more than 10,000 critical mobile infrastructure sites. The initiative was accelerated after a major … Read the full press release

A turning point for EU digital identity as TrustED transitions from design into operational pilots involving real users, real data and real governance

(NEWS) VIGO, Spain, 27-Nov-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Europe’s move toward secure, citizen-controlled digital identity took a definitive step forward in Rome, where TrustED consortium members gathered for a two-day meeting marking the project’s transition from research and development into real-world … Read the full press release

TrustED kicks off pilot phase following a productive meeting in Rome

Consortium partners meet in Rome to align on project advances, pilot deployment and next steps towards trustworthy European data spaces. The project moves from design to real-world implementation, validating privacy-preserving and self-sovereign identity solutions. (IN BRIEF) TrustED has reached a … Read the full press release

Swisscom confirmed as Switzerland’s top mobile and fixed-line network with “outstanding” rating

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has set a new record in the connect mobile network test, scoring 983 points — the highest result ever achieved not only in Switzerland but also compared with Germany and Austria. The company has now secured first … Read the full press release

After Years of Litigation, Bucharest Appeal Court Acquits Digi Romania in Romanian National Anticorruption Directorate Case and Lifts Earlier Asset Seizure Rulings

Digi Romania was acquitted in 2025 after the court ruled the alleged offences did not exist. Asset seizure measures imposed earlier in the case have been lifted. A 2019 decision had previously convicted the company and related parties. In 2021, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom to broaden Disney+ access with regional bundles and enhanced platform integration

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom Group is expanding its partnership with Disney+, beginning today with Magyar Telekom in Hungary and extending to several European markets in 2026. The collaboration introduces new bundle options and deeper platform integration, giving customers increased choice … Read the full press release

German-funded 6G-TakeOff initiative strengthens groundwork for non-terrestrial network standardization and roll-out

(IN BRIEF) The 6G-TakeOff research programme has concluded after three years, presenting breakthroughs in 3D networking — future architectures that integrate ground-based, aerial and satellite systems within a unified 6G framework. Funded by the German Federal Ministry of Research, Technology … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Bucharest Court of Appeal issued a first instance decision acquitting Digi Romania S.A., its current and former directors, as well as the other parties involved in the criminal case which was the subject matter of the investigation conducted by the Romanian National Anticorruption Directorate

(IN BRIEF) The Company reports that on 25 November 2025, the Bucharest Court of Appeal acquitted Digi Romania S.A., its current and former directors, and all other defendants in a long-running criminal case investigated by Romania’s National Anticorruption Directorate (DNA). … Read the full press release

Thales Leads French Consortium Delivering Resilient Navigation Upgrades for the Navy’s Amphibious Helicopter Carriers

(IN BRIEF) Thales, together with CNN MCO and CS GROUP, has equipped the French Navy’s amphibious helicopter carrier Mistral with a new TopAxyz inertial navigation system as part of a broader modernisation effort under the Navy’s maintenance in operational condition … Read the full press release

Nokia to Modernize Taoyuan International Airport’s Communications Network with Mission-Critical IP/MPLS Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia will upgrade the communications infrastructure at Taiwan’s Taoyuan International Airport using its mission-critical IP/MPLS solution, replacing the current systems in Terminals 1 and 2 and significantly strengthening cybersecurity, reliability, and operational efficiency. Delivered with HwaCom Systems, the … Read the full press release

EE Accelerates 5G+ Rollout to 44 Million People and Gifts Access to Over Half a Million Customers Ahead of Christmas

(IN BRIEF) EE has gifted 5G+ access to more than 500,000 customers with compatible devices ahead of Christmas while expanding its next-generation network to 20 new UK locations, including major festive destinations like Hyde Park Winter Wonderland. The operator’s rapid … Read the full press release

Nokia Joins Open Compute Project as Platinum Member to Advance Open, Scalable Networking Solutions for the AI Supercycle

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has joined the Open Compute Project as a Platinum member, reinforcing its commitment to advancing open, scalable and AI-optimized networking technologies. As AI workloads continue to stress conventional data center and network designs, Nokia will collaborate with … Read the full press release

Nokia and Tesi Invest in NestAI to Accelerate Development of AI-Driven Capabilities for Unmanned Systems and Critical Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and NestAI have entered into a strategic partnership to develop AI-native defense and critical infrastructure technologies, supported by a combined €100 million investment from Nokia and Tesi. NestAI, one of Europe’s fastest-growing physical AI labs, focuses on … Read the full press release

Technology Innovation Institute and Thales Form Strategic Research Alliance to Advance Frontier Technologies and Support the UAE’s Innovation Leadership

(IN BRIEF) The Technology Innovation Institute and Thales have signed a long-term Collaboration Agreement at the Dubai Airshow to advance joint R&D in quantum sensing, autonomous systems, and directed energy technologies. The partnership supports the UAE’s ambition to strengthen sovereign … Read the full press release

Dubai Air Navigation Services, Emirates Airline, and Thales Advance UAE Airspace Efficiency Through New AI-Enabled Research Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Dubai Air Navigation Services, Emirates Airline, and Thales have signed a Collaborative Research Agreement to advance air traffic efficiency at Dubai International Airport by reducing holding patterns through AI-driven solutions. The initiative aims to cut fuel burn, lower … Read the full press release