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Global network partnership handshake shields cloud security tech

Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.
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Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.
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Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
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Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.
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Avetta unveils Avetta University for safer supply chains

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Avetta launches Avetta University, an e-learning hub in Avetta One to boost health and safety training and compliance across supply chains.
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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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Simwood links WhatsApp voice with global carrier tools

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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Simwood launches WhatsApp Business voice integration, linking Teams, SIP and UCaaS tools to more than three billion WhatsApp users.
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NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.
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Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.
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Macquarie Telecom names new chief in leadership reshuffle

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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Macquarie Technology names Marija Harris to lead Macquarie Telecom from 2026 as veteran Luke Clifton shifts to a governance-focused director role.
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Telecommunications & tech firms diverge on AI observability

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Telecommunications and tech firms diverge on AI observability, with telcos prioritising AI monitoring to curb USD $2m hourly outage costs, tech firms favouring DevOps.
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Wavelo unveils solution to unlock legacy telecom data for AI

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Wavelo unveils 'Free Your Data', a solution enabling telecoms to unlock legacy system data for real-time AI applications without costly overhauls.
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HCLTech partners with OpenAI to drive enterprise AI adoption

Tue, 1st Jul 2025
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HCLTech partners with OpenAI to integrate generative AI into its platforms, aiding enterprises in sectors like finance and healthcare to adopt AI at scale securely.
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Access4 expands into UK with Luminate Wholesale purchase

Tue, 1st Apr 2025
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Access4 has acquired UK-based Luminate Wholesale to bolster its international expansion strategy, enhancing its SASBOSS platform in the UK market.
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Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Red Hat and Orange have teamed up to bolster Orange's international networks, implementing a cloud-native telco infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.
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Lifecycle launches Nexus App for MVNO customer management

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Lifecycle Software has unveiled its Nexus App, a mobile application designed to help Mobile Virtual Network Operators streamline operations and enhance customer engagement.
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Telecom industry to invest USD $6 billion in QKD by 2030

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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network security
The telecom sector is set to invest over USD $6 billion in quantum key distribution technologies by 2030, amid rising quantum computing threats.
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Cloudera forecasts tech trends shaping 2025 industry landscape

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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As 2025 approaches, Cloudera predicts a surge in on-premise investments and the rise of quantum computing and AI, reshaping the tech landscape.
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Infovista launches Synergy to enhance partner collaboration

Fri, 25th Oct 2024
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Infovista has launched the Synergy programme to enhance partnerships with Value Added Resellers, focusing on collaboration and next-gen telecom solutions.
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Teleport updates policy to enhance critical asset security

Thu, 24th Oct 2024
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virtualisation
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network security
Teleport has unveiled crucial updates to its Teleport Policy, enhancing security for vital computing assets and tackling alert fatigue.