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Nokia Opens R&D and Manufacturing Campus in Oulu Focused on AI-Driven Networks
Nokia has opened a new R&D and manufacturing campus in Oulu, Finland, dedicated to designing, testing, and delivering next-generation networks built for AI. The campus integrates R&D, smart manufacturing, and a partner ecosystem, aiming to advance 5G/6G and private networks to power the AI supercycle with essential connectivity.
Nokia Partners with NVIDIA on AI-RAN Platform to Accelerate 6G Evolution
Nokia and NVIDIA have formed a strategic partnership, with NVIDIA investing $1 billion and jointly launching AI-RAN products based on NVIDIA's computing platform. The collaboration aims to embed AI data center capabilities into the RAN, driving the transition from 5G to AI-native 6G networks, with T-Mobile as the first deployment customer.
Nokia Launches MantaRay SON for AI/ML-Driven Intelligent RAN Operations
Nokia introduces its MantaRay SON solution, emphasizing intelligent 5G RAN operations powered by machine learning and AI to go beyond traditional automation, tackling network complexity, reducing energy consumption, and improving efficiency.
Google Launches Gemma 4 Open Models, Targeting Edge Inference and AI Agent Architecture
Google introduces the Gemma 4 open model family, with four sizes from 2B to 31B parameters, emphasizing breakthrough intelligence-per-parameter and native support for agentic workflows, multimodality, and long context. The small models are engineered for edge devices, aiming to bring frontier reasoning to mobile and IoT scenarios.
Google Launches Gemma 4 Open Model Family
Google introduces Gemma 4 open model family with four size variants, optimized for edge and mobile devices. The series supports multimodal processing, long context windows and 140+ languages under Apache 2.0 license.
Intel Demonstrates AI Performance with Xeon 6 and Arc Pro GPUs in MLPerf Inference
Intel showcased the performance of its Xeon 6 CPUs and Arc Pro B-Series GPUs in the MLPerf Inference v6.0 benchmarks, particularly in handling large language models (LLMs). The results indicate that a system with four Arc Pro B70 GPUs can process 120B parameter models, delivering up to 1.8x higher inference performance in multi-GPU setups.
Qualcomm Launches NPU-Integrated Wearable Platform to Advance On-Device AI and Personal AI Ecosystem
Qualcomm unveiled the Snapdragon Wear Elite platform, its first wearable platform with an integrated NPU designed for on-device AI, capable of supporting up to two-billion-parameter models. It marks a strategic shift from smartphone-centric to agent-centric computing, leveraging wearables for continuous context and enabling intelligence to flow across a user's device ecosystem.
Ericsson Signs Core Network Modernization Contract with SoftBank in Japan
Ericsson signs a core network expansion and modernization agreement with SoftBank Japan, utilizing dual-mode 5G core solutions to enhance network capacity and reliability. Ericsson provides cloud-native core products including user data management and policy control, enabling SoftBank's transition to 5G SA and network slicing.
NVIDIA IGX Thor: 8x Edge AI Compute with ConnectX-7 Network Lock-In
NVIDIA launches IGX Thor edge AI platform with Blackwell GPU, up to 5,581 FP4 TFLOPS, dual 200GbE RDMA via ConnectX-7, and ISO 26262 safety. Pin-compatible with Jetson Thor and 10-year lifecycle enable seamless migration, but create vendor lock-in through proprietary networking and GPU dependencies.
NTT Docomo Deploys 5G Core on Hybrid Cloud with AI Agent Automation
NTT Docomo commercially deployed 5G core network on AWS hybrid cloud, achieving 80% faster deployment and 50% reduced fault response time through AI agent system. The system integrates Amazon Bedrock AgentCore and MCP for automated network data analysis and configuration management.
Ericsson and SK Telecom Partner on AI-RAN and 6G Network Innovation
Ericsson and SK Telecom signed an MoU to jointly develop AI-RAN, network slicing, and cloud-native architectures. They will establish a joint innovation center in Korea to explore AI-driven network optimization and automation. The collaboration aims to build foundational technologies for 6G networks.
Ericsson Expands Enterprise Wireless Infrastructure for Industrial AI
Ericsson deepens partnership with Future Technologies, integrating 5G private network solutions with field deployment capabilities to deliver end-to-end networking for manufacturing, logistics, and energy sectors. The collaboration focuses on meeting industrial AI's critical needs for low latency, high bandwidth, and deterministic connectivity, accelerating enterprise wireless infrastructure deployment.
Ericsson deploys private 5G for airports via VNPT partnership
Ericsson partners with VNPT to deploy private 5G network architecture for airport operations, providing high-bandwidth low-latency connectivity. The solution targets critical scenarios like baggage handling and ground services, establishing a scalable network foundation.
Ericsson and SK Telecom Deepen AI-RAN and 6G Network Innovation Collaboration
Ericsson and SK Telecom signed an MOU to jointly develop AI-driven network automation and energy-saving technologies, focusing on deep integration of AI into radio access networks. The collaboration covers network evolution from 5G to 6G, aiming to enhance network performance and efficiency.
Ericsson Demonstrates 5G Smart Factory as Private Network Showcase to US Government
Ericsson demonstrated its Texas-based 5G smart factory to US State Department officials and ambassadors, showcasing industrial 4.0 applications like automated material handling, AR-assisted maintenance, real-time quality inspection, and digital twins powered by private 5G network. As North America's largest manufacturing base fully driven by 5G, it serves as a living lab for policy communication and technology validation.
Cisco Launches Catalyst 1300X Switch for SMB Access Layer
Cisco introduces Catalyst 1300X access switches with 60W PoE++ for Wi-Fi 7, enhanced stacking capabilities, and simplified operations. The license-free model with AI assistant targets SMB network modernization needs.
NVIDIA and Telecom Operators Build AI Grids to Redistribute AI Inference
NVIDIA is partnering with global telecom operators like AT&T and Comcast to transform existing distributed network sites into 'AI Grids' for edge AI inference. This initiative aims to deploy AI compute closer to users and data, reducing latency and cost per token. It represents a strategic shift for telcos from being data carriers to distributed AI computing platforms.
NVIDIA Collaborates with T-Mobile to Integrate Physical AI Applications on AI-Ready RAN Infrastructure
NVIDIA partners with T-Mobile to integrate physical AI applications on AI-RAN ready infrastructure, enabling AI models to interact directly with the physical world. This focuses on wireless RAN for network optimization and automated operations, providing intelligent foundational support for 5G and future networks.
Qualcomm Releases R19-Ready X105 Modem for 6G Evolution
Qualcomm launches the world's first 3GPP Release 19-compliant 5G-Advanced modem X105, supporting smartphones, XR devices and industrial IoT. The product provides foundational connectivity for 6G evolution and strengthens Qualcomm's leadership in baseband chips.
Qualcomm and Siemens Demo Industrial AI Edge Computing with 5G Private Network Integration
Qualcomm demonstrated a digital twin solution with Siemens at MWC, integrating Qualcomm Aware Platform and AI Stack for on-premises AI inference combined with 5G private network for reliable connectivity. The solution deploys edge AI and connectivity directly at industrial sites for predictive maintenance and real-time digital twins.