Contrivian announced the successful completion of their merger. The transaction brings Big Network’s proprietary networking software into Contrivian’s technology portfolio, creating a vertically integrated provider that uniquely combines connectivity, hardware, software, orchestration and managed service delivery within a single solution.…
Communications
Comms tech breakthrough could help 6G networks
A breakthrough new development in communications research may have solved a key problem with one of the enabling technologies set to underpin the 6G networks of the future. A team of engineers led from the University of Glasgow have found…
SCF forecasts small cell market shift as AI, 5G Standalone and outdoor deployment gain momentum
Small Cell Forum (SCF) has published its Market Forecast Report 2026, revealing a return to cautious optimism across the small cell market as 5G Standalone gains momentum, AI-driven services, RAN AI and network automation move up the deployment agenda, and…
Soracom introduces MVNE business for mobile network operators
Soracom announced the expansion of its business with the launch of a cloud-native mobile core platform for mobile network operators (MNOs) and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). Soracom built its mobile core in software optimised for public cloud infrastructure from…
VIAVI joins EU-funded SHIELD-6G to advance AI security
VIAVI Solutions announced that it has been awarded $1.1 million in funding from the European Smart Networks and Services Joint Undertaking (SNS JU) and Horizon Europe to advance the SHIELD-6G project. As telecom breaches increase in volume and the threat…
Wireless Logic builds momentum as IoT connectivity demand accelerates
Wireless Logic, the independent enterprise IoT connectivity and managed infrastructure partner is strengthening its position as a global connectivity leader following recognition from Gartner, Transforma Insights and Omdia. The recognition reflects Wireless Logic’s continued commitment to delivering secure, resilient and…
Soracom launches commercial SGP.32 IoT eSIM platform for global device connectivity
Soracom has launched commercially available SGP.32-compatible IoT eSIMs and an accompanying orchestration platform, becoming one of the latest connectivity providers to bring the new GSMA remote SIM provisioning standard into general deployment. The company said its Connectivity Hypervisor service and…
Wi-SUN FAN becomes first wireless mesh network standard adopted by ISO/IEC
Wi-SUN Alliance announced that the Wi-SUN Field Area Network (FAN) specification has been formally ratified as ISO/IEC/IEEE 32857:2026. The designation makes Wi-SUN FAN the first wireless mesh networking specification adopted as an ISO/IEC standard and provides utilities, municipalities and infrastructure…
Infovista VistaView deployed by Bandwidth to enhance voice quality
Infovista announced that Bandwidth Inc. is deploying Infovista’s VistaView solution to enhance monitoring and analytics, across Bandwidth’s global voice network. Bandwidth powers mission-critical voice, messaging, and emergency services for many of the world’s largest enterprises and communications platforms, operating its…
FTTH Council Europe Elects New Leadership and Unveils Renewed Strategic Vision during 2026 Spring General Assembly
The 2026 Spring General Assembly of the FTTH Council Europe brought together industry leaders and stakeholders from its pan-European membership to set strategic priorities, renew the organisation’s leadership, and confirm a restructured Committee landscape reflecting the Council’s expanding scope. The…
