A new report from Ciena shows some of the demands AI is expected to place on data center networking With artificial intelligence expected to have a significant impact on network traffic, one of the emerging potential bottlenecks is in data center interconnect (DCI) networking and capacity. A recent Ciena survey asked more than 1,300 data ..read more

The cellular hardware and SIM security unit of French aerospace and defense firm Thales has picked virtual IoT operator (MVNO) Wireless Logic to provide global IoT airtime for its SGP.32 based eSIM solution. A default ‘bootstrap’ profile from UK based Wireless Logic will be preloaded onto Thales’ eSIM solutions during their production; upon activation, IoT ..read more

In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector SoftBank and OpenAI to develop AI agents in Japan SoftBank plans to convert a former Sharp LCD plant in Osaka, Japan into a large-scale AI data center in collaboration with OpenAI. The site will initially operate ..read more

AIaaS enables businesses to leverage AI-driven applications such as machine learning, natural language processing, computer vision and predictive analytics Artificial intelligence as a Service (AIaaS) is revolutionizing the way businesses and individuals harness the power of artificial intelligence. AIaaS refers to cloud-based AI services that allow organizations to access and utilize AI tools without needing ..read more

Ericsson noted that this partnership establishes a foundation for the future integration of 5G-Advanced Swedish vendor Ericsson and Middle East telco Ooredoo Qatar have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to accelerate digital transformation efforts for enterprises and public sector entities in Qatar. In a release, the Nordic vendor noted that the agreement focuses on ..read more

The companies plan to integrate XR, Digital Twin technologies and AI into the manufacturing sector In a major step toward accelerating Industry 4.0 and Industry 5.0 adoption in India, Ericsson, Volvo Group and Bharti Airtel have announced a strategic research partnership focused on integrating Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies and Artificial Intelligence (AI) into ..read more

Taiwanese advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) and private network provider Ubiik has introduced a ‘5G’ IoT router for use with public, private, and satellite-based NB-IoT and LTE-M networks. The product, called Pyxis, received certification from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) and the Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada in North America in January. A traditional LTE ..read more

MWC25 Barcelona: A week of big ideas, innovation and future-shaping tech MWC25 Barcelona just wrapped up, and what a week it was! With 109,000 attendees from 205 countries and territories, the world’s biggest connectivity event was buzzing with game-changing tech, powerful collaborations and discussions that will shape the industry for years to come. From AI-powered ..read more

Telefonica recently sold its Argentine operation as part of its strategy to reduce its exposure in Latin America Spanish telco Telefónica has finalized an agreement to sell 67.5% of its Colombian unit Coltel— which it operates under the Movistar brand — to Millicom for approximately €368 million euros ($400 million). In addition to acquiring Telefónica’s stake ..read more

Block will deploy the NVIDIA DGX SuperPOD and Cerebras expands AI inference data centers In this regular update, RCR Wireless News highlights the top news and developments impacting the booming AI infrastructure sector ASUS showcases AI solutions at CloudFest 2025 ASUS unveiled a comprehensive lineup of AI infrastructure solutions at CloudFest 2025, integrating Intel Xeon ..read more