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Harmonic unveils AI fibre tools for European operators

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Harmonic pitches AI-driven fibre operations and open customer device choice as European broadband groups seek lower rollout costs.
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Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade

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Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.
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Zayo to connect QTS Cambois AI campus in Northumberland

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Zayo Europe to build four fibre routes for QTS's vast Cambois AI campus, boosting Northumberland's role in the UK's digital infrastructure.
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Sticklers to debut touchless fibre cleaner at ANGA COM

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Sticklers to unveil PRO360° Touchless Cleaner at ANGA COM 2026, targeting fast, automated fibre connector cleaning for high-volume networks.
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AI-fuelled DDoS attacks surge past eight million globally

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AI-driven botnets fuel eight million DDoS attacks in late 2025, as multi-vector assaults hit 30 Tbps and strain global critical services.
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UK tech showcase targets 6G, IoT & security at MWC

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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The UK's MWC 2026 pavilion will unite 60 organisations to spotlight 5G, 6G, IoT, satellite innovation and quantum-safe cybersecurity.
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Small Cell Forum maps 2026 push for scalable 5G growth

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Small Cell Forum targets 2026 to standardise small cell frameworks, boost neutral host models and clear barriers to scalable 5G growth.
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CommScope becomes Vistance after cable sale to Amphenol

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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CommScope rebrands as Vistance Networks after selling its cable arm to Amphenol, pledging debt repayment and at least USD $10 a share dividend.
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Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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Liberty Global taps CommScope for multigigabit DOCSIS upgrades

Fri, 13th Jun 2025
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Liberty Global partners with CommScope to upgrade DOCSIS networks in the Netherlands, Belgium, and Switzerland for multigigabit speeds up to 8 Gbps.
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Precision OT unveils QSFP28 100ZR transceiver for networks

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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Precision Optical Technologies unveils its QSFP28 100ZR transceiver, offering a cost-effective solution for 100G DWDM interfaces, enhancing network access.
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UK STEM productivity hampered by limited AI tool access

Thu, 31st Oct 2024
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A study reveals the UK's STEM workforce is losing GBP £64 billion annually due to limited access to advanced AI tools, impacting productivity significantly.
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SRS successfully tests srsRAN Enterprise 5G with Picocom's small cells

Fri, 26th Apr 2024
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Irish software firm, Software Radio Systems, has successfully integrated and tested the 5G Radio Access Network software, srsRAN Enterprise 5G, with Picocom's small cell technology.