Network automation stories - Page 2
Why the channel is key to driving a new network operating model
Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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AI-era networks demand the IT channel pivot from colocation hardware refreshes to cloud-native, automated architectures by 2026.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Taara unveils Lightbridge Pro for carrier-grade links
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Taara has launched Lightbridge Pro, a 20 Gbps wireless optical system promising carrier-grade uptime via automatic, hitless backup switching.
Exclusive, Extreme deepen UK & Ireland networking ties
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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Exclusive Networks deepens its UK and Ireland portfolio by adding Extreme's AI-driven cloud networking platform to its cybersecurity-focused line-up.
BlueCat unveils Horizon SaaS for unified netops control
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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BlueCat launches Horizon SaaS to unify DNS, DHCP, IPAM, security and observability, promising AI-assisted, self-healing intelligent networks.
New blueprint targets smarter Wi‑Fi in dense housing
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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Wireless Broadband Alliance blueprint urges managed, standards-based Wi‑Fi to fix fragmented networks in dense multi-dwelling buildings.
Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.
Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.
TM Forum adds Deutsche Telekom & T-Mobile US leaders
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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TM Forum adds senior leaders from Deutsche Telekom and T-Mobile US to its board, strengthening its push on AI, automation and network standards.
Assured, BackBox launch managed network backup service
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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Assured teams with BackBox on a managed backup service to automate network and security device configuration recovery after incidents.
Forward Networks unveils AI twin for safer operations
Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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Forward Networks debuts Forward AI, a digital twin-powered agentic assistant promising safer, verifiable automation for network operations.
Infovista unveils VistAI agentic AI for telecom ops
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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Infovista launches VistAI, an intent-driven agentic AI framework to automate cross-domain telecom operations and cut network complexity.
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.
Navigating the fragmented future: why enterprise connectivity needs a rethink
Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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As MPLS declines and the internet fragments, enterprises must build resilient, intelligent networks or see AI ambitions stall.
Nokia picks Pure Storage to power Red Hat telco cloud
Tue, 27th Jan 2026
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Nokia taps Pure Storage and Red Hat OpenShift for a new telco cloud blueprint targeting cloud-native, AI-ready, low-energy networks.