The Fast Mode

IBM and Red Hat announced the commercial launch of Lightwell, delivering automated vulnerability remediation at scale through two offerings: Lightwell Network and Lightwell Clearinghouse Premier. Available now, Lightwell Network gives enterprises access to a launch catalog of 6,500+ remediated, digitally signed, and certified application-layer dependencies across major ecosystems, including Java and Python.

NEC Africa and PowerX have announced a strategic partnership to deliver intelligent remote management system (RMS) and energy efficiency solutions for large, distributed telecommunications networks across Africa. The partnership combines NEC's proven track record of large-scale ICT delivery across Africa with PowerX's market-leading machine learning and AI analytics platform.

InCoax Networks AB highlights how shared 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access can become a practical broadband deployment model for multi-dwelling units when combined with MoCA Access over existing in-building coaxial infrastructure. By using 5G FWA as high-capacity backhaul to the property and InCoax’s platform to distribute that capacity to individual apartments, operators can accelerate broadband availability in dense urban buildings without full in-building rewiring.

Telefónica Spain and Amper have been selected to modernize the DMR and TETRA radio communications networks at ten Spanish airports operated by Aena. The upgrade of these radio communications networks, which is highly reliable, fail-safe communication systems—will enhance the resilience and availability of the solutions that support coordination among the various airport services, helping to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations in highly demanding operational environments.

Tele2’s 4G network covers 99.9 percent of Lithuania's territory with over 1,600 base stations. Meanwhile, the 5G network already reaches 90.2 percent of the Lithuanian population, and the new frequency allocations will enable future, targeted network expansion. Tele2 has secured 2x5 MHz in the 700 MHz band and 1x20 MHz in the 1500 MHz band, as well as extended its existing license of 2x20 MHz in the 2100 MHz band. All licenses are valid until 31 October 2042.

Globalgig, a leader in global managed communication and connectivity solutions, announced that it has achieved ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification, the leading international standard for information security management, further strengthening the security framework behind its managed network and security services. The certification, audited by BARR Advisory, validates that Globalgig operates a comprehensive information security management system measured against the leading international standard.

The Mobile Ecosystem Forum (MEF) has been working with VodafoneThree to support the company in building a proof-of-concept to help banks tackle fraud and protect their customers.

The LoRa Alliance®, the open, non-profit organization defining, evolving and promoting the LoRaWAN® standard, announced that LoRaWAN has become the connectivity method of choice for smart agriculture, from single farms to national programs. Agriculture is one of the hardest environments in the world to connect because its fields, animals, and other assets sit far beyond the reach of main power or reliable networks.

Dialog Axiata, Sri Lanka's #1 connectivity provider, announced the launch of Dialog Pay, an integrated platform within the MyDialog App that brings together connectivity, payments and financial services, marking another significant milestone in its journey to enrich and empower Sri Lankan lives and enterprises through technology.

The initiative reflects Zain KSA’s vision of progressing from developing AI frameworks and strategies to operationalization and broader deployment. By establishing a flexible, secure, and scalable technology foundation, the company aims to support the development of advanced digital solutions, improve performance, and accelerate service delivery.