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Aurora Networks, a Vistance Networks business, has announced that its Converged Cable Access Platforms (CCAPs) solutions continue to drive value for service providers as they implement features to prioritize latency-sensitive traffic to provide a better end subscriber experience. Service providers continue to evolve their networks — bringing enhanced connectivity to customers nationwide — with Aurora Networks’ CMTS innovations.

Telefónica is advancing its commitment to offering more and better services to customers with the launch in Spain of a managed cybersecurity solution designed specifically for the mid-market segment (defined as organisations with between 150 and 1,000 devices).

Vodafone Ireland, in partnership with the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer (OGCIO), has successfully tested satellite technology for emergency and public service organisations. This first-of-its-kind test in Europe demonstrates the potential of using integrated terrestrial networks and low Earth orbit (LEO) direct-to-device broadband satellite connectivity to maintain emergency communications during storms, power outages and in hard-to-reach areas.

Lightworks, Scotiabank, Sun Life and TELUS have announced the launch of the AI Consortium, a trailblazing model bringing together some of Canada’s largest and most regulated organizations to build and govern the critical infrastructure needed to implement artificial intelligence (AI) safely, responsibly and at enterprise scale.

HFCL Limited (HFCL), a leading global technology enterprise and innovator in telecommunications and network infrastructure, has announced OptiQ AI™ as the unified brand identity for its integrated optical connectivity portfolio, comprising its existing range of optical fiber cables and accessories designed for AI, cloud and hyperscale data centre environments.

Ericsson, in collaboration with AT&T and MediaTek, has completed North America’s first in‑field trial of Ericsson Low-Latency Mobility supporting Layer 1/Layer 2 (L1/L2) Triggered Mobility (LTM) on the AT&T network powered by Ericsson’s Radio Access Network (RAN) technology.

NetExperience, creator of the first end-to-end WLAN software and service compatible with OpenWiFi, announced the availability of its new Secure Wireless Gateway. The software runs on any compatible OpenWiFi access point, from vendors like Edgecore, Cybertan and Actiontec, as an in-kernel application. This innovative approach is a highly efficient methodology, avoiding the need for deep packet inspection (DPI) for providing security at the edge of the network.

Ericsson has announced its collaboration with UNIE University, part of Planeta Formación Universidades, as an industrial partner for the university’s brand-new Master of Science (MSc) in Artificial Intelligence (AI) & Deep Learning program, launching in October 2026.

The global communications landscape is undergoing a profound transformation, with optical fiber at the very heart of this revolution. As artificial intelligence, beyond-5G mobile systems, and quantum computing reshape how data is created, processed, and consumed, the demands on network infrastructure have never been greater. From hyperscale data centers to military command centers and enterprise campuses, fiber innovation is enabling faster, more secure, and more efficient connectivity.

The United Nations has kicked off a global dialogue bringing together governments, tech companies, academia, civil society and the technical community to facilitate discussions on artificial intelligence governance. “AI is advancing at runaway speed. The question is whether we will govern it together – or let it govern us. For the first time, the AI Dialogue gives every country a seat at the table.