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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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2degrees & Ericsson deploy private 5G at Lyttelton port

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2degrees and Ericsson have activated a private 5G network at Lyttelton Port, boosting safety, reliability and support for remote operations.
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AWS sets telco agenda with cloud & agentic AI for 6G

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AWS sets a three-point telco plan, pushing cloud modernisation, agentic AI automation and 6G-ready, satellite-linked network designs.
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Ericsson unveils 5G router to power connected fleets

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Ericsson launches modular 5G in-vehicle router with Wi-Fi 7, edge AI and centimetre-level tracking for fleets, transit and emergency services.
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GitLab pushes agentic AI to orchestrate software delivery

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GitLab unveils agentic AI strategy to orchestrate software delivery, adding governance tools, maturity assessments and a developer hackathon.
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Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.
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CIMPOR's private 5G blueprint boosts efficiency, cuts CO2

Thu, 8th Jan 2026
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CIMPOR's new private 5G blueprint lifts plant efficiency by 1%, saves up to USD $15 million a year and cuts CO2 emissions by 140,000 tonnes.
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Port of Tyne hails gains from private 5G rollout

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Port of Tyne says a private 5G network from BT and Ericsson has boosted safety, automation and real-time oversight across its estate.
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Ericsson & Spiideo launch mobile video for remote sports venues

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Ericsson, Spiideo, and Westbase.io launch a portable SmartCam with mobile streaming, enabling high-quality sports broadcasts from remote or temporary venues without fixed internet.
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Spark & Ericsson launch private 5G to boost NZ industry

Mon, 3rd Nov 2025
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Spark and Ericsson launch private 5G service in New Zealand, enhancing industrial connectivity for automation and digital transformation across key sectors.
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Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Tue, 7th Oct 2025
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Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.
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Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t for AI-ready edge telecoms

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.
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Ericsson brings agentic AI to NetCloud for smarter 5G networks

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Ericsson integrates agentic AI into its NetCloud platform, enhancing enterprise 5G network management and automating wireless network operations for improved reliability.
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Ericsson unveils revamped partner programme for enterprise wireless

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Ericsson is revamping its Enterprise Wireless Solutions partner programme, simplifying tiers and boosting earnings, effective from 1 July 2025.
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Ericsson unveils new partner scheme for wireless solutions

Wed, 25th Jun 2025
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Ericsson launches a simpler partner scheme for Enterprise Wireless Solutions, boosting financial rewards and support in mid-2025.
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Ericsson, Supermicro partner on bundled edge AI & 5G

Wed, 11th Jun 2025
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Ericsson and Supermicro have agreed to jointly develop bundles combining enterprise 5G connectivity with Edge AI platforms to simplify deployment for businesses.
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Westcon-Comstor & Ericsson boost 5G growth in Australia & NZ

Fri, 6th Jun 2025
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Westcon-Comstor and Ericsson partner to accelerate 5G adoption across ANZ, enhancing enterprise connectivity and partner growth opportunities.
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Ericsson debuts clientless ZTNA for third-party access

Fri, 25th Apr 2025
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Ericsson expands NetCloud SASE with clientless Zero Trust Network Access, enhancing secure BYOD and third-party user connections without VPNs or clients.
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Ericsson launches clientless ZTNA to boost BYOD security

Wed, 23rd Apr 2025
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Ericsson launches clientless Zero Trust Network Access in NetCloud SASE to secure third-party and BYOD connections, reducing cyber risks without VPNs.
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Newmont adopts Ericsson 5G for remote mine operations

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Newmont has launched Ericsson's Private 5G technology at its Cadia mine in Australia, enhancing remote dozing capabilities and significantly boosting connectivity.