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For those of you interested in the interplay between open source and standards.

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🔥 Luca Bertuzzi from MLex reports that France is pushing for “infrastructure cost-sharing talks” (aka network fees / fair share) between Big Tech and telcos. Those who thought that the departure of Thierry Breton as the EU’s digital czar meant that the network fees debate would be put to rest clearly neglected those Member States, like France, backing this ask from their incumbent telco. ❓ The 🔥hot question 🔥 will be whether Commissioner-designate Henna Virkkunen falls for the incumbent telcos’ rhetoric or will be brave enough to bury this debate once and for all. 🗣️ The consultation results during the previous EC term sent a clear message: the majority of stakeholders say NO to intervening in the IP interconnection market and NO to network fees / fair share. 💡 One of the key takeaways coming from the forward-thinking visionaries who contributed to our Telecom Time Capsules is the need to: 🔸preserve net neutrality to provide a level playing field and empower European startups to compete globally; and, 🔸avoid outdated regulatory solutions that can stifle innovation and increase unnecessary costs (e.g. “fair share” proposals), including network fees, which could hinder the growth of small businesses and innovation. Watch the TTCs or grab your copy of our Perspectives report: 🎬 https://lnkd.in/g-mkhB8s  📃 https://lnkd.in/en2e2s3s 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eBN6NgB3 #TelecomTimeCapsules #TTC #BetterRegulation #CDNs #competitiveness #connectivity #Council #DigitalEU #DigitalNetworksAct #EU #EUCouncil #EUpolicy #FairShare #FutureTelecoms #IPInterconnection #NetNeutrality #NetworkFees #OpenInternet #startups #telecoms #TelecomPolicy #TelecomRegulation #WhitePaper

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🚗✨ Join Emmanuel Rochas, CEO Orange Wholesale International, in Stars in Cars with Isabelle Paradis, Founder of HOT TELECOM, to discuss the exciting future of telecommunications! Emmanuel shares his vision on how Orange Wholesale is leading innovation in global #connectivity, from sustainable practices to cutting-edge solutions like its new NaaS platform Click. In this engaging episode, they touch on the transformative role of #AI and how it will shape the #industry’s future. For anyone interested in telecom advancements or sustainable tech, this is a must-watch! 👉 https://oran.ge/3UY6RfO #PoweringGlobalConnectivity

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Open RAN Momentum continues - vers 21. In the month since I last publsihed the Open RAN ecostsems charts we have seen continued momentum, growth and energy in a growing ecosystem. We have 129 focused companies in 21 countries and 26 OTICS/test labs. Anouncement of further deployments/trials with Telefonica and support for building a test lab in the Phillipines. Strong momentum continues in Latin America Costa Rica - 5G USG Commercial Law Development Program Funding RRU activities up to $420 million USD with the release this last week of NOFO2 from National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA). Last week week in the Kingdom of Saudia Arabia, Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) have kicked off an ambitious ORAN Collaboration with key promising announcements: 1. The National R&D Program for Open RAN and 6G 2. The Region's 1st Industrial 5G Open RAN City, it is Dharan in Eastern province, by aramco digital TAWAL Samsung Electronics and Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) 3. stc launched R&D initiatives in collaboration with Research, Development and Innovation Authority (RDIA) in open wireless communication networks ORAN and quantum computing. Again,thnak you for your help and support in compling these charts and please reach out if there are any additions and deletions.

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BSO Unveils DataOne: Europe’s First Gigascale AI Data Center Platform Infrastructure and connectivity provider BSO has announced the launch of DataOne, Europe’s first gigascale AI-focused hosting infrastructure. Backed by the Ardian debt fund, BSO is redeveloping two Tier III campuses in France—Grenoble (Eybens) and Lyon (Villefontaine)—to deliver a combined 400MW of AI-ready infrastructure by 2028. Currently offering 15MW of IT capacity across 50,000 sqm, the sites will undergo upgrades, including new high-voltage substations and direct liquid-cooled facilities capable of hosting GPU-intensive workloads with densities between 60 to 250kW per rack. The campuses will integrate renewable hydroelectric energy from EDF with nuclear energy backup, aiming for zero-carbon operations. The first phase of expansion targets 80MW by April 2025, scaling to 200MW by late 2026 and reaching the full 400MW capacity by 2028. The design is optimized for efficiency, with a Power Usage Effectiveness (PUE) range of 1.06–1.15, and includes waste heat recovery systems. The project repurposes facilities formerly operated by HP/DXC, with DXC remaining a tenant. BSO co-founder Charles-Antoine Beyney, now CEO of DataOne, emphasized the platform's sustainable, high-performance vision for AI infrastructure in Europe. Founded in 2004, BSO operates at more than 240 data centers globally, with services spanning colocation, cloud, and connectivity solutions. #lureit #wannabelured #hardware #software #network #base #data #it #project #development #company #digital #power #launch #solution #power #construction #datacenter #bso #dataone #aidatacenters #europe #gigascale #renewableenergy #liquidcooling #greendatacenters #sustainability #gpuworkloads #zerocarbon #hydroelectricpower #tierIII

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Last week, Digitata Networks joined TM Forum's AN (Autonomous Networks) Level 4, High-Value Scenarios event at Orange Gardens in Paris. Our VP of Sales, Carlos Marques, engaged in insightful discussions with major European telcos on key topics shaping the future of network management.   Key takeaways from the event include the importance of: Automated processes and #OpenAPIs for seamless integration #AI and machine learning for predictive network behaviour and optimization End-to-End #NetworkSlicing for tailored service delivery Data-driven decision-making for network efficiency Cloud integration for enhanced flexibility   Digitata Networks leverages these principles to deliver cutting-edge network automation solutions that reduce costs, improve service delivery, and boost resilience. Ready to automate your network? Contact us today! 

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Two giants in the #satellite #telecom industry join forces to counter Starlink Facing competition from Starlink and other emerging satellite broadband networks, the two companies that own most of the traditional commercial communications spacecraft in geostationary orbit announced plans to join forces Tuesday. #SES, based in Luxembourg, will buy #Intelsat for $3.1 billion. The acquisition will create a combined company boasting a fleet of some 100 multi-ton satellites in geostationary orbit, a ring of spacecraft located more than 22,000 miles (nearly 36,000 kilometers) over the equator. This will be more than twice the size of the fleet of the next-largest commercial geostationary satellite operator. The problem is that demand is waning for communication services through large geostationary (GEO) satellites. There are some large entrenched customers, like video media companies and the military, that will continue to buy telecom capacity on geostationary satellites. But there's a growing demand among consumers, and some segments of the corporate and government markets, for the types of services offered by constellations of smaller satellites flying closer to Earth. The biggest of these constellations, by far, is #SpaceX's #Starlink network, with more than 5,800 active satellites in its low-Earth orbit fleet a few hundred miles above Earth. Each of the Starlink satellites is smaller than a conventional geostationary platform but linked together with laser communication terminals; thousands of these spacecraft pack enough punch to eclipse the capacity of Internet networks anchored by geostationary satellites. Starlink now has more than 2.6 million subscribers, according to SpaceX. Satellites in low-Earth orbit (#LEO) offer some advantages over geostationary satellites. Because they are closer to users on the ground, low-Earth orbit satellites provide signals with lower latency. The satellites for these constellations can be mass-produced at relatively low cost compared to a single geostationary satellite, which often costs $250 million or more to build and launch.

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"Direct-to-device will reshuffle all the cards for the existing telecom infrastructure and reconfigure this ecosystem." - Matthieu Chartier, Director of Starburst France — The NewSpace economy represents a shift from traditional space activities, driven by the convergence of innovation, entrepreneurship, and investment. Though vibrant and full of potential, the sector requires careful navigation and strategic collaboration among all stakeholders to transform innovations into scalable and sustainable business models. It presents unique opportunities and challenges for both new and existing players across the market: ▶️ For Space Agencies: The main challenge lies in scaling operational innovations beyond the traditional space ecosystem. Agencies need to bridge the gap between advanced research and large-scale practical applications to fully realize their potential. ▶️ For Investors: Long-term commitment is essential, as the return on investment often spans many years, though the benefits are significant and have the potential for impact. Investors should focus on structural applications, like in-orbit mobility. ▶️ For Industrial Players: The abundance of innovations requires a new approach. Industries must make strategic choices, form partnerships, and transform their working methods to avoid the risk of innovation dilution. Developing a collaborative ecosystem is vital for harnessing the full potential of technological advancements. ▶️ For Startups: Startups should adopt a dual-strategy approach, generating short-term revenue streams to sustain operations while pursuing long-term visionary goals. The sheer volume of concurrent innovations is exciting, but the industry must be cautious as many business models are still unproven. — Our European team created the Innovation Radar, a tool that analyzes the technologies and innovations that have the potential to disrupt the NewSpace industry with criteria such as customer maturity and investment flow. Read more in the full article highlighting the importance of our "Innovation Radar" report (and download it!) on our website: https://bit.ly/3WiLNAu Ilan Rozenkopf | Théo Roulendes | Nathan Desbordes #NewSpace #innovation #technology #space #entrepreneur #startup #investor #aerospace

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🔮 Where are Network APIs going? As the year comes to a close, it’s a good time to revisit 5G and Network APIs developments. 🔹10 months ago, Ferry C. Grijpink and his team at McKinsey estimated that network API revenues could reach $100–$300 billion within five to seven years, with $10–$30 billion directly from APIs and the rest from connectivity and edge-computing services. 🔹In October, Adam Mackenzie of Omdia forecasted API revenues rising from $161 million in 2023 to $8.7 billion by 2029, driven primarily by subscriber identity APIs like Number Verification and SIM Swap APIs. 🕸️ The industry recognizes that APIs are everywhere: some are already exposed and available to B2B customers, others are hidden and waiting to be published, and some are forgotten but not disabled. 🔴 In mid-2024, GSMA launched the Open Gateway portal to track available network APIs globally. This "storefront" is a brilliant initiative to promote usage and now features an updated interface with a table-like format for easier navigation. However, the latest updates revealed something surprising: 🔸A few months ago, there were 52 MNOs from 27 countries listed. 🔸Now, only 38 MNOs from 23 countries remain - a 27% drop in participation. Where did these MNOs go, and why? Hopefully, the next update will see a rebound, with even more operators joining. 🤓 Meanwhile, I’m still playing the role of a semi-interested developer, exploring these APIs in search of a sandbox environment to test them for my fintech startup, destined to be a unicorn. For example, I’d love to find a solution to my KYC headaches. Now it’s one step closer for me - the Open Gateway portal suggests direct links to MNO pages with guidelines for developers. Nice feature and thank you, Mark Cornall! 👏 Dear readers, if you’re involved and have heard the latest, how’s your API business doing, by the way? 🚀 Please make sure cybersecurity isn’t taking a backseat. 🔒 #NetworkAPIs #OpenGateway

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The O-RAN SMO and RIC are key components in the evolution of open & intelligent RAN. They aim to foster innovation, automation, cloud-native principles in network operations Progress in O-RAN SMO & RIC 🧿 Growing Ecosystem: The O-RAN ALLIANCE has seen significant growth in membership, with major telecom operators & vendors actively participating. This indicates a strong industry interest & commitment to O-RAN principles 🧿 Specification Development: The O-RAN ALLIANCE has been continuously releasing specifications for SMO & RIC interfaces (like O1, A1, R1), enabling interoperability between different vendors' equipment. This standardization is crucial for building a multi-vendor O-RAN ecosystem 🧿 Focus on RIC Use Cases: There's increasing focus on developing & deploying practical use cases for both Near-Real-Time RIC & Non-Real-Time RIC. These use cases leverage AI/ML to optimize RAN performance, automate network operations, enable new services. Examples include: 💠 Traffic steering and optimization: Dynamically adjusting network resources based on real-time traffic conditions 💠 Energy efficiency: Optimizing energy consumption in the RAN based on traffic patterns & network load 💠 Anomaly detection & predictive maintenance: Identifying & resolving network issues proactively 🧿 Trials and Deployments: Several telecom operators are conducting trials and even deploying O-RAN solutions with SMO and RIC in their networks. These real-world implementations are providing valuable insights & driving further development 🧿 Open Source Initiatives: Open-source projects like the O-RAN Software Community (OSC) are contributing to the development of SMO & RIC software components, fostering collaboration & accelerating innovation Challenges & Considerations 🌀Maturity of Technology: While significant progress has been made, the O-RAN SMO & RIC are still evolving. Further development & testing are needed to ensure robust and reliable performance in large-scale deployments 🌀 Integration Complexity: Integrating components from different vendors can be challenging, requiring careful planning & testing to ensure interoperability & seamless operation 🌀 Security: Ensuring the security of O-RAN networks, especially with the introduction of new interfaces & software components, is crucial 🎐🫧🦋🧿💠🌀 Want to understand Open RAN deployment trends, adoption, key operator pilots & trials? Ericsson presents TMN's Open RAN Market Report revolving around the latest in RIC, O-RAN & SMO 🔵🔵🔵 💟 Reach out to us to discuss growth opportunities in the telecom industry 💟 To gain monthly insights on #technology & #innovations, subscribe to #global5gevolution newsletter (https://lnkd.in/ge9gsyjE) & tune in for latest edition on “5G-Advanced” 💟 Or subscribe to #global5gevolution YouTube channel (https://lnkd.in/g8M7YvKq) & tune in for latest episode on “Cyber Space Robotic 5G”; click comment box 💟 Follow us on Kaneshwaran Govindasamy & Global 5G Evolution

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Performance degradation due to asynchronous 5G networks. The intrinsic understanding of Intermodulation and the need for interference mitigation: Key focus areas: Understand how intermodulation creates interference in TDD networks Explore details about the network configuration and measurement campaign  Learn how critical the performance degradation can be #Rohde&Schwarz #Networkperformance #Makeideasreal https://lnkd.in/dxveGENH

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Europe's Digital Divide - A Call for Urgent Action 🌠 The European Commission must prioritize industrial competitiveness and economic prosperity. Falling behind in digitalization could turn Europe into a mere technological museum. 🌠 In a joint open letter, industry leaders urged the European Commission to swiftly implement competitive digitalization measures. Europe's digital economy lags significantly behind other regions due to insufficient high-end connectivity. 🌠 Former Italian Prime Minister Mario Draghi echoed this sentiment in his recent report on EU competitiveness. He emphasized the need for investment in digital technology, including connectivity, and consolidation within the European telecoms sector to drive innovation and competitiveness. 🌠 The European Commission has the power to address these issues directly. As it begins its new term, decisive action is imperative to safeguard Europe's industrial landscape. 🌠 The open letter's diverse range of co-signatories demonstrates that this is not solely a telecoms industry concern. High-end connectivity is essential for national digital infrastructures across all sectors and business sizes in Europe. The full text of Ericsson’s open letter here - click https://lnkd.in/gru4qTYe White Paper - How to master Europe’s digital infrastructure needs? - click https://lnkd.in/gSSEmbjc ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 🎯 How can we ensure that high-end connectivity becomes a cornerstone of Europe's digital infrastructure? 🎯 What role should the European Commission play in fostering digital innovation and competitiveness? 🎯 What steps can we take as individuals and businesses to support a more digitally advanced Europe? ✍🏽Share your thoughts! Global 5G Evolution

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The white paper presents the latest insights into how Open RAN is advancing from initial greenfield deployments to widespread adoption within existing (brownfield) networks. This evolution enables operators to integrate Open RAN into existing infrastructure, possibly reducing capital & operational costs with the expectation of improving performance & scalability. With over 50 deployments across more than 20 countries, Open RAN is redefining mobile connectivity worldwide. Trends and Developments in Open RAN covers these essential topics: 🔵Energy Efficiency: New Open RAN specifications enable features like advanced sleep modes & selective channel activation, reducing power consumption & contributing to network sustainability 🔵Enhanced Beamforming: Demodulation Reference Signal based Beamforming (DMRS-BF) optimizes uplink performance & enables more efficient fronthaul bandwidth use, especially in capacity-constrained scenarios 🔵Security Solutions: With a focus on Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA), the paper outlines the adoption of MACsec encryption in fronthaul networks, ensuring secure, reliable communication 🔵New Use Cases: Open RAN’s adaptability fosters new applications, from cloud automation to enterprises connectivity & Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) integration, including satellite support, which expands connectivity to remote and underserved areas 🔵Maturation of RAN technologies: As RAN technologies mature, RAN Intelligent Controllers (RICs) become more pivotal by enabling programmability through xApps & rApps. By enhancing network automation & optimization, the RIC enables mobile network operators to manage & tailor network resources dynamically to meet evolving user demands 🔵Ecosystem Expansion: Rapid expansion of Open RAN ecosystem, fostering collaboration among chipset vendors, hardware providers, system integrators. The growth is supported by global deployments, industry shifts towards open & interoperable networks, and strong partnerships like O-RAN ALLIANCE and ETSI, with backing from US government initiatives to enhance testing & interoperability Additionally, the white paper underscores 5GAmericas' commitment to supporting the Open RAN ecosystem, as industry players work towards a more versatile, secure, globally harmonized network environment. It also offers a glimpse into ongoing research by the O-RAN ALLIANCE’s next Generation Research Group (nGRG) on open & intelligent RAN principles essential for 6G. Open RAN is breaking down proprietary barriers, driving multi-vendor interoperability, fostering cloud-native scalability. This momentum reflects the industry’s dedication to innovation, with continued adoption from greenfield to brownfield networks & into new verticals, Open RAN is set to redefine network efficiency & sustainability for the future. 🎯Follow us on Kaneshwaran Govindasamy & Global 5G Evolution 🎯Check out this month's conference #5g #monetization debate 👇🏽 🎯Click comment box subscribe our #youtube channel

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DeepHawk is a pure-play software company, focused on being and remaining the best solution for AI-powered visual quality control in manufacturing. We excel in detection capabilities, rapid time-to-production, and flexibility. To enhance our customers' journey, we're building an ecosystem of key partners who provide vision systems, mechanical parts, automation solutions and integration services. Today we're proud to have been selected by Orange Business and look forward to connecting with industrial manufacturers during the OpenTech Days.

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Let’s debate the death of NB-IoT: A Turning Point for LPWAN? The landscape of Low Power Wide Area Networks is evolving and one of the key debates currently is the potential end of NB-IoT (Narrowband IoT) as players, like AT&T, announce plans to phase out the technology in favor of alternatives such as LTE-M. But does this signal the end of NB-IoT, or is it simply a shift in priorities for certain use cases? NB-IoT has long been seen as a solution for IoT applications requiring long range, ultra-low power consumption, and the ability to handle massive numbers of connected devices. This made it an ideal choice for industries such as utilities, agriculture, and smart cities. AT&T, announced it will discontinue NB-IoT services and migrate to LTE-M. This raises questions about the long-term viability of NB-IoT where other technologies like LoRa vie for dominance, and 5G promises faster, more flexible alternatives. NB-IoT vs. LTE-M: Key Differences Both NB-IoT and LTE-M are part of the cellular LPWAN ecosystem, but have distinct differences that make each suitable for different use cases. Here are a few key factors: • Data Throughput: NB-IoT is optimized for low throughput applications, (20-100KB), making it well-suited for use cases that require occasional bursts of data. LTE-M supports higher data rates, making it more appropriate for real-time monitoring or device firmware updates. • Latency: NB-IoT tends to have higher latency compared to LTE-M, which can be crucial for time-sensitive IoT applications and where immediate data transmission is important, such as asset tracking or fleet management. • Network Coverage: NB-IoT’s ability to reach into deep indoor areas / underground has been one of its strong selling points. However, LTE-M offers better compatibility with existing LTE networks. • Power Consumption: Both NB-IoT and LTE-M are designed for low power needs AT&T’s decision to discontinue NB-IoT reflects a broader trend in the industry. LTE-M offers several advantages in terms of scalability, network support, and service flexibility. AT&T emphasized that LTE-M provides a more versatile and future-proof platform for IoT, aligning with growing demand for higher bandwidth in real-time applications. With 5G, the distinction between NB-IoT and LTE-M might become less relevant as both technologies will likely integrate into 5G’s broader IoT ecosystem. While NB-IoT is facing some headwinds, it’s not necessarily the end. In markets where coverage is critical, or for applications with very low data needs, NB-IoT may still be key. When considering LPWAN, it’s essential to consider the specific requirements of applications - I.e. data throughput, network reliability, power consumption, and cost when determining the right fit. The lines between IoT technologies will continue to blur and involve a mix of solutions tailored to specific needs. It’s unlikely that NB-IoT will completely disappear anytime soon. Your Thoughts? #nbiot #ltem

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🎧 Join TCA Chair, Bertrand Moussel, in conversation with Paige West, for IoT Insider’s IoT Unplugged podcast, on "Redefining IoT connectivity with SGP.32". Tune in for insights including: ·        What have been the key applications / use cases for eSIM technology? ·        Why the IoT needed a dedicated eSIM standard ·        What will be the major impacts and benefits of the SGP.32 specification? And much more! To listen to the full podcast, click here: https://lnkd.in/e5rF-jyg 📢 There’s still time to join our webinar with GSMA on Thursday 7 November to learn more about the new features introduced by SGP.32 and how they can simplify IoT deployments, reduce time-to-market and streamline Remote SIM Provisioning for mobile operators, device makers, service providers and customers. Register here: https://lnkd.in/eWx9T58G

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The 3GPP Stage 1 Workshop on IMT2030 Use Cases actually took place on May 8th-10th, 2024, in Rotterdam, Netherlands. It aimed to bring together different stakeholders involved in #6G development to define use cases and requirements for the next generation of mobile communication technology. This workshop was organized by the 3GPP SA1 Working Group to bridge the gap between #3GPP and various industry players including research organizations, operators, and ITU (International Telecommunication Union). The purpose was to collaboratively define use cases and requirements for 6G (IMT-2030). The workshop specifically focused on IMT-2030 use cases, which refers to the potential applications and functionalities envisioned for 6G technology. 5G-MAG MEDIA ACTION GROUP have covered in their use cases: 1. Enhanced Media Production: This could involve use cases for remote and collaborative #media #production with ultra-high bandwidth and low latency. 2. Advanced Content Delivery: Ideas include real-time #personalized #content delivery with real-time content adaptation based on user preference and network conditions. 3. Immersive Media Experiences: The group have proposed use cases for even more #immersive and #interactive #experiences like #holographic communication or ultra-realistic #VR/#AR applications. Follow us on Kaneshwaran Govindasamy and Global 5G Evolution Click comment box. #Subscribe our #youtube channel Check out this week's #5G Conference on XCHANGING IDEAS #49

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