Ericsson has announced a key milestone in the company’s strategy to create a global network platform business with network APIs. Ericsson and Deutsche Telekom (DT) are launching a commercial partnership to offer communication and network APIs to developers and enterprises.

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Huawei, MTC Forge Dynamic Partnership and Launch eKit SOHO Products in UAE
Huawei, a leading global provider of information and communications technology (ICT) infrastructure and smart devices, has embarked on a transformative journey of connectivity in collaboration with MTC, unveiling the revolutionary eKit SOHO (small office/home office) products to the UAE market, supported by the Huawei eKit platform.
Nokia's Network as Code Platform Drives Network Programmability and Monetization
Nokia introduced its Network as Code platform and developer portal, which enables application developers and communication service providers (CSPs) to accelerate the work of producing software applications for new enterprise, industrial, and consumer use cases and monetizing 5G and 4G network assets beyond basic connectivity.
Nokia Revolutionizes IP Access, Aggregation and Edge Networks
Nokia expands its industry-leading IP router portfolio with the introduction of the new 7730 Service Interconnect Router (SXR) product family. The new platforms bring the service router performance, security, assurance and sustainability customers rely on from Nokia at the IP edge and core into advanced IP access and aggregation networks. The scale and capabilities of the new platforms also make them ideal for smaller/distributed IP edge locations, addressing the increased capacity and capability demands driven by broadband investments and evolving cloud network architectures.
Nokia Launches Open Innovation Lab in Dubai to Drive AI-Powered Technology in the Region
Nokia has unveiled plans to establish an Open Innovation lab in Dubai, United Arab Emirates (UAE), with the primary goal of igniting regional innovation and expediting the integration of cutting-edge technologies like Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) for network automation and optimization across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. This strategic initiative signals Nokia's unwavering commitment to enhancing its global collaborative efforts within the region.
Rakuten Symphony Faces Pressure in Challenging Times
Known as an open RAN advocate, Tareq Amin has stood down as CEO of Rakuten Mobile and Rakuten Symphony with immediate effect, for personal reasons. This came as a surprise and unfortunate timing, as the two Rakuten Group subsidiaries have yet to reach their targets.
Huawei, Ankabut to Accelerate UAE's Digital Transformation in Education
During HUAWEI CONNECT 2023 in Shanghai, Ankabut and Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (Huawei) held a strategic partnership agreement signing ceremony.
Huawei Cloud Begins Operation to Boost Saudi Arabia’s Digital Economy Infrastructure
Huawei Cloud announced the launch of the Huawei Cloud Riyadh Region, which is going live immediately. Unveiled at the Huawei Cloud Summit Saudi Arabia 2023, the new Riyadh Region will help promote digital-led economic growth in the country.
Cisco and Splunk Unite to Champion Security and Resiliency for AI-Powered World
Cisco intends to acquire Splunk, a leading cybersecurity and observability company, for $157 per share in cash, representing approximately $28 billion in equity value.
Huawei and Ericsson Forge Long-Term Patent Cross-Licensing Accord
In a groundbreaking move, global technology giants Huawei and Ericsson have sealed a long-term, comprehensive patent cross-licensing agreement. This accord encompasses patents deemed essential to a vast spectrum of standards, including 3GPP, ITU, IEEE and IETF standards for 3G, 4G and 5G cellular technologies. It extends across both companies' sales of network infrastructure and consumer devices, ushering in a new era of collaboration and innovation by granting each party global access to the other's patented, standardized technologies.