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Eviden Selected by CFL to Upgrade Railway Communication Systems for Enhanced Safety and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) to implement next-generation critical communication solutions to upgrade its GSM-R command and control network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The project, expected to be operational by late … Read the full press release

Eviden Secures RATP Contract to Enhance Metro Communication with TETRA Technology

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has won a contract from RATP to equip its MP14 and new MF19 metro trains and TW20 tramways with TETRA radio communication systems. This agreement includes the supply of 132 radio units, … Read the full press release

BT Group Unveils £4 Million Apprenticeship Fund to Strengthen SME Workforce and Drive Economic Growth

(IN BRIEF) BT Group has launched a £4 million Apprenticeship Fund aimed at helping small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), charities, and public sector organizations in England. Over the next four years, the fund will support these entities by providing access … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces that the Company’s Romanian subsidiary exercised its right to redeem the Senior Secured Notes due in 2025 in principal amount of €450,000,000

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Romanian subsidiary, Digi Romania S.A., has exercised its right to fully redeem €450 million worth of 2.50% Senior Secured Notes due in 2025. The redemption will take place on September 27, 2024, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Teams with Global Telecom Giants to Drive 5G Innovation and Enterprise Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) At an exclusive event in Boston, Ericsson announced a major collaboration with leading telecom operators, including AT&T, Deutsche Telekom, and Verizon, to launch a global platform for network APIs. This initiative aims to accelerate enterprise digitalization through 5G … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Three UK Challenge CMA’s Concerns Over Proposed Merger

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Three UK have responded to the CMA’s provisional findings, disputing concerns that their merger could reduce competition and lead to price increases. The companies argue that the £11 billion merger will improve 5G infrastructure, enhance competition, … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Unveils Green AI Principles to Boost Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has introduced nine green AI principles aimed at reducing the environmental impact of artificial intelligence while enhancing its benefits. These principles focus on energy efficiency, sustainable coding, and transparent carbon tracking. Already, Deutsche Telekom is using … Read the full press release

Ericsson Unveils 5G and FRMCS Solutions for Railways at InnoTrans 2024

(IN BRIEF) At InnoTrans 2024, Ericsson will showcase its 5G and Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS) solutions aimed at improving rail safety, efficiency, and the passenger experience. The 5G Corridors will provide high-speed connectivity for passengers, while FRMCS will … Read the full press release

Vodafone Germany to Expand Solar Energy Use Across Network Sites, Aiming for CO2e Neutrality by 2025

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Germany is launching an initiative to install solar panels at its mobile phone towers and regional data centers, aiming to achieve CO2e neutrality by 2025. The project will begin with 86 sites and expand to 200 by … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom Boosts Cyber Defense with New AI-Powered Security Operations Center in Bonn

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has expanded its cyber defense with the opening of its Master Security Operations Center (SOC) in Bonn, part of a global network to combat increasingly AI-driven cyberattacks. The center processes billions of security data points daily … Read the full press release

5G Technology Transforms Viticulture in Germany’s Moselle Region

(IN BRIEF) The “Smart Vineyard” project in Germany’s Moselle Valley, supported by Deutsche Telekom’s 5G campus network, is modernizing traditional winemaking through automation and real-time data analysis. Using 5G-connected robots and AI, the project helps winemakers perform labor-intensive tasks such … Read the full press release

Swedish Innovation Celebrated Through Enhanced Partnership with Tekniska Museet

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has renewed its partnership with Tekniska Museet, Sweden’s National Museum of Science and Technology, to celebrate Swedish innovations. The museum, located on Stockholm’s Djurgården island, attracts around 400,000 visitors annually and houses over 55,000 artifacts, including many … Read the full press release

MEAU’s Anti-Shaming Campaign Gains Momentum with High School Visit and Expanded Educational Outreach

(IN BRIEF) Singer MEAU visited her former high school, Vechtstede College, to promote the “Piece of Me” campaign, which addresses online shaming and the unauthorized sharing of intimate images. This initiative, developed in collaboration with KPN, has reached over 60 … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has completed the first stage of selling a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in 12 Spanish provinces

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its Spanish subsidiary, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has completed the first stage of selling a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in 12 Spanish provinces. This sale is part of a deal with Sota Investments Spain … Read the full press release

Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO Bring Holographic Calls to Smartphones with Revolutionary IMS Integration

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica, Ericsson, and MATSUKO have successfully demonstrated the integration of holographic calls directly into smartphone dialer apps using IMS (IP Multimedia Subsystem) Data Channel technology. This Proof-of-Concept enables real-time holographic communication without the need for additional apps, showcasing … Read the full press release

ETNO’s Director General Lise Fuhr Departs to Lead GÉANT, Marking a New Era for Europe’s Telecom Association

(IN BRIEF) Lise Fuhr, the Director General of ETNO, Europe’s leading telecom association, will step down in fall 2024 to become CEO of GÉANT, an organization supporting European research and education networks. During her nine-year tenure, Fuhr significantly strengthened ETNO’s … Read the full press release

Vodafone Powers Europe’s First 5G Network at Temelín Nuclear Plant, Paving the Way for Secure Infrastructure Digitalization

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has deployed the first 5G mobile private network (MPN) at Temelín Nuclear Power Plant in Czechia, marking a significant milestone in Europe. This new 5G connectivity will enhance communication within the plant, replacing traditional walkie-talkies and enabling … Read the full press release

Telstra and Ericsson Unveil Groundbreaking 5G Technology to Revolutionize Mobile Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have successfully launched the world’s first deployment of Ericsson’s 4th generation Radio Access Network (RAN) Compute platform, marking a significant advancement in mobile connectivity. This new technology, which enhances speed, reliability, and efficiency, is a … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn Launch Human AI Art Award, Honoring Innovative Intersection of Art and Technology

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and Kunstmuseum Bonn have launched the Human AI Art Award to honor artists working at the intersection of visual arts and AI technologies. The inaugural award, which includes a €10,000 prize, has been awarded to American … Read the full press release

Telefónica Strengthens Commitment to Brazil, Plans Continued Expansion in Key Market

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s Chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to reaffirm the company’s strong commitment to Brazil, one of its key markets. Telefónica, which leads the Brazilian telecommunications market through its Vivo brand … Read the full press release