Telcos stories - Page 7
GenAI misuse & ransomware drive surge in cyber attacks
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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Global cyber attacks hit 2,090 a week in January as ransomware surges and risky GenAI use exposes fresh data-leak and intrusion paths.
b<>com unveils Open XG Hub testbed for 5G & 6G R&D
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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network infrastructure
b<>com unveils free Open XG Hub testbed to accelerate open 5G and 6G R&D, enabling end-to-end, multi-vendor network experimentation.
Taara unveils photonic chip for cable-free 25Gbps links
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Taara unveils a silicon photonics platform and Taara Beam, a cable-free link delivering fibre-like 25Gbps speeds over distances up to 10km.
HPE launches AI‑native telecom kit spanning core to edge
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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HPE debuts AI-native telecom kit from core to edge, unifying Juniper routing, ProLiant telco servers and new cloud ops software stack.
AI drives cyber budgets yet remains first on the chop list
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AI is driving sharp rises in cyber spend, yet boards still see it as the easiest line to cut when budgets come under pressure.
HPE unveils AI-ready Juniper networking for operators
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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HPE debuts Juniper-branded AI-ready routers, servers and cloud ops tools to help telecom and cloud operators modernise networks.
Fast home internet linked to higher wellbeing in Australia
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Fast home internet is being linked to better wellbeing, work, study and health outcomes for most Australian households using the nbn network.
AIDA Cruises deploys OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across fleet
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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AIDA Cruises adopts OpenRoaming Wi‑Fi across its 11-ship fleet, promising seamless, log-in free connectivity for 1.5 million guests a year.
Contrivian to merge with Big Network in LEO-focused deal
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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Contrivian to merge with Big Network, unifying edge and LEO-focused software into a single platform for resilient hybrid connectivity.
CISOs cautious as agentic AI adoption in security lags
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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firewalls
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data protection
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manufacturing
CISOs slow-roll agentic AI in defence, even as they brace for more advanced, AI-boosted attacks and rising personal liability risks.
GSMA unveils global fund for green mobile innovation
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
GSMA launches global Green Transition fund, offering GBP £100,000-£200,000 grants for mobile-led clean energy and circular device projects.
AWS sets telco agenda with cloud & agentic AI for 6G
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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AWS sets a three-point telco plan, pushing cloud modernisation, agentic AI automation and 6G-ready, satellite-linked network designs.
Infotrust sells Nexgen for AUD $50m to fund cyber push
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Infotrust sells its Nexgen cloud and communications unit for AUD $50m to bankroll acquisitions and double down on sovereign cyber security.
Grants boost digital skills in rural, remote Australia
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Rural and remote community groups can now apply for digital grants of up to AUD $10,000, with AUD $200,000 available nationwide.
Proofpoint & Concentrix deepen Asia Pacific cyber push
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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data protection
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cloud security
Proofpoint and Concentrix form Asia Pacific partnership to embed people-centric cyber and data protection tools into regional SOC services.
11:11 Systems buys Aussie Broadband's Digital Sense
Mon, 23rd Feb 2026
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11:11 Systems snaps up Digital Sense from Aussie Broadband, deepening its VMware cloud play and bolstering its reach across Australia.
NETSCOUT boosts telco AI with Omnis smart data tools
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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NETSCOUT expands Omnis AI tools so telcos can turn noisy 5G network data into AI-ready streams for customer experience and operations.
RingCentral taps OpenAI to power live AI voice calls
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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RingCentral integrates OpenAI's GPT-5.2 to power live AI voice calls, launching new assistants to support customers and employees in real time.
Adfinis unveils flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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cloud security
Adfinis launches Secretz Enterprise, a flat-fee OpenBao-based secrets service promising up to 50% savings and 24/7 support.
WBA pushes common AI frameworks to modernise Wi-Fi
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance urges common AI frameworks to tame rising Wi-Fi complexity and cut costs as networks become critical infrastructure.