Webinar on modelling hydrogen fuel cells and electrolysers
A webinar has been scheduled for 11 March 2026 to demonstrate COMSOL Multiphysics modelling of electrolyser and fuel cell designs, presenting four case studies, live setup demonstrations and methods for performance optimisation under defined operating conditions.
POSCO Future M backs Factorial's all-solid-state batteries
POSCO Future M has invested in US-based Factorial following a November 2025 memorandum of understanding to develop all-solid-state batteries, and has agreed to supply materials while jointly testing cathode components at Factorial's South Korean pilot plant.
SK Telecom outlines ATHENA AI-native 6G strategy
SK Telecom has released its ATHENA 6G white paper and has set out an AI-native, cloud-native network framework emphasising zero-trust security, virtualization, and open interfaces; it has committed to standards work and has planned demonstrations at MWC 2026.
Japan advances O-RAN, vRAN deployments gradual
Analysts have identified Japan as the Asia‑Pacific leader in open vRAN, and Rakuten has operated the largest fully virtualised O‑RAN network; other operators have progressed with pilots, but large‑scale vRAN deployments have remained limited owing to integration and maturity challenges.
Telefónica advances AI automation and enterprise edge
Telefónica has reported advances in AI-driven network automation and has expanded enterprise edge compute in Spain, stating 12 level‑4 autonomous use cases, a joint AI innovation hub with Mavenir, and a plan to deploy 17 edge nodes by end‑2026.
Thick-film steel heaters for EV battery thermal management
The paper has reviewed EV battery heating methods and has reported that thick-film heaters on steel (HoS) have offered higher power density, reduced size and faster thermal response than conventional systems, and has examined market drivers and a case study.
Proventia and Morrow sign long-term LFP supply deal
Proventia and Morrow have signed a long-term agreement for prismatic LFP cells, with deliveries already underway and the contract running to 2031; customer shipments have been scheduled for spring 2026 and capacity has been slated to ramp up.
FleetGO introduces AI assistant for TMS
FleetGO has introduced an AI assistant within its transport management system that has automated document recognition, flagged operational deviations and generated performance analyses, and has been made available to all TMS users with demonstrations offered on request.
Samsung, KT and Keysight validate 7 GHz X-MIMO trial
Samsung, KT and Keysight have validated X-MIMO in the 7 GHz band, demonstrating peak downlink speeds of up to 3 Gbps in outdoor trials using a 256-port base station, ultra-high-density antennas and eight simultaneous data streams.
Telus acquires 3.8 GHz spectrum in BC and Alberta
Telus has acquired 3.8 GHz spectrum in British Columbia and Alberta and has said the spectrum has added capacity, has underpinned enterprise and mission‑critical use cases, and has enhanced urban and rural 5G coverage.
Best Practices for Fleet Dash Cam Installation
The guide has detailed installation planning, wiring, camera placement, testing and maintenance practices for AI dash cam deployments, emphasising fleet assessment, power management, driver communication and integration with claims workflows to improve operational reliability.
Porsche begins Cayenne Electric production and batteries
Porsche has begun producing the Cayenne Electric on a flexible line alongside combustion and hybrid models and has started in‑house battery manufacture at Horná Streda, deploying 113 kWh pouch‑cell packs with 800V fast‑charging and claimed ranges above 600 km.
CATL wins MINDS Award for intelligent cell design
CATL has won the MINDS Award for an Intelligent Cell Design platform that has leveraged deep learning on 100,000+ battery cases and 600 TB of test data, and has achieved circa 95% prediction accuracy and c.30% efficiency gains.
AI-Driven Dynamic Spectrum Sharing for 4G/5G
Operators have adopted AI-driven dynamic spectrum sharing to optimise licensed-band utilisation, have reduced capital expenditure through incremental 5G rollouts, and have identified operational, interference and regulatory challenges that have required additional validation.
IAA: Union content criteria for batteries
Proposals have advocated using Union content criteria in the Industrial Accelerator Act to condition public support for batteries, outlined component-based design, staged compliance and record-keeping, and have recommended stricter foreign direct investment conditions and enforcement.
Samsung to modernise Videotron core network
Samsung has been selected by Videotron to modernise its network with a cloud-native 5G NSA and 4G LTE core on Dell PowerEdge servers, and has been engaged to enhance resilience, automation and scalable service delivery.
Towards a Single Global Smartphone SKU
Research has shown that reconfigurable RF front ends have made a universal smartphone SKU technically feasible, and vendors have begun commercialising software-defined duplexers to reduce manufacturing costs, logistical complexity and environmental impact.
Challenges of Achieving Reliable Indoor Connectivity
The piece has argued that indoor connectivity has remained unreliable due to fragmented ownership, misaligned economic incentives and ageing infrastructure, and has proposed federated, multi‑stakeholder approaches to align investment and operational responsibilities.
Ericsson and Mistral AI partner on network automation
Ericsson and Mistral AI have formed a partnership that has targeted telecom network development and operations, prioritising legacy code migration, AI-assisted 6G research and automation of complex engineering workflows.
Webinar on e-mobility battery pack materials and testing
The webinar has examined material and design approaches for e-mobility battery packs, highlighting non-cellular elastomer potting versus foam, and has assessed implications for safety, durability, manufacturability and production efficiency.
Direct-to-device connectivity: commercial prospects
Operators and satellite providers have launched trials and limited D2D services, but monetisation has lagged expectations; usage has remained low and analysts have warned that consumer willingness to pay has not yet materialised.
India targets 1bn 5G subscribers by 2031
India has projected 1 billion 5G subscribers by 2031 and has achieved near‑nationwide district coverage, supported by about 500,000 base stations; industry forecasts have predicted significant 5G uptake and a decline in 4G users to around 190 million by 2031.
Singtel to open Brazil sales office for enterprise services
Singtel has announced plans to open a Brazil sales office by Q3 2026 and has said it has sought local operator partners while providing SD-WAN, SASE and cloud-first orchestration to multinational customers across Latin America and Asia-Pacific.
Telefónica and Nokia test agent-ready Open Gateway APIs
Telefónica and Nokia have tested AI agent integration with Open Gateway APIs in a lab, focusing on a fraud‑prevention use case, and have emphasised that agent authentication, authorisation, privacy and auditable controls have been necessary prerequisites for commercial deployment.
WiTricity launches 600 W wireless charger for golf carts
WiTricity has launched a 600 W wireless charger for golf carts priced at $1,625, half the price of its 900 W unit; it has been released for immediate availability and has been made compatible with multiple light electric vehicles.
MasOrange and Ericsson deploy 5G-Advanced across Spain
MasOrange and Ericsson have deployed 5G-Advanced RAN features across 20 Spanish cities, and MasOrange has announced commercial expansion to 40 cities, extending VoNR, carrier aggregation, RedCap and L4S capabilities to about one-third of the population.
Nokia forecasts up to 700% WAN traffic growth by 2034
Nokia has forecast that WAN traffic could grow by up to 700% by 2034 and has estimated that AI, notably inference and agentic workloads, could represent about 30% of global traffic, creating concentrated interconnect pressures.
Mitigating catastrophic failure risk in EV battery cells
A webinar has been organised by Chroma to outline methods for identifying and removing defective lithium‑ion cells before electrolyte introduction, after reports have indicated Hipot and IR tests have failed to detect latent internal shorts.
Minespider launches marketplace for second-life EV batteries
Minespider has launched Recircle.market, a digital marketplace that has enabled listing and trading of second‑life EV batteries and recycled materials, and has integrated Digital Battery Passports to improve traceability and reduce transaction costs.
Ericsson trials 5G SA network aboard Italian naval vessels
Ericsson has demonstrated a self-contained 5G Standalone network aboard two Italian Navy vessels with Leonardo, validating secure, real-time exchange of classified and unclassified data and assessing performance, security and resilience for mission-critical maritime operations.
Telia launches nationwide 5G standalone in Norway
Telia has launched commercial 5G standalone across Norway, delivering sub-10ms latency and network slicing for critical sectors; the rollout has followed pilots with public and defence organisations and has come amid a planned RAN consolidation with rival ice.
Swisscom targets 60% FTTH coverage by end-2026
Swisscom has outlined accelerated fibre and 5G rollout plans in Switzerland and Italy, has set a 60% FTTH target for end‑2026 and has maintained long‑term targets of 75–80% by 2030 and around 90% by 2035.
Kia adds GT top trim to EV9, priced from $129,250
Kia has introduced a GT top trim to the EV9, priced at $129,250, offering a 374 kW dual‑motor powertrain, 510 km WLTP range and luxury interior upgrades; local tuning has been completed for Australian conditions.
Chinese manufacturers lead global EV market
Chinese automakers have established leadership in electric vehicles, with BYD having overtaken Tesla in 2025 and China having exported 7.1 million vehicles; domestic sales and exports have increased and Chinese-made models have risen in markets including Australia.
Synopsys targets physical AI and agent engineers
Synopsys has refocused on physical AI and agent engineers after acquiring Ansys, has targeted industries such as automotive, aerospace, healthcare and energy, and has planned to showcase AI‑augmented simulation solutions at the AI India Summit.
BorgWarner to supply 800V iDM and dual-inverter generator
BorgWarner has secured a contract to supply an 800 V integrated drive module and a dual-inverter generator for a North American OEM's extended-range electric trucks and large SUVs, with production scheduled to begin in 2029.
Measures to support truck driver health and wellbeing
Fleet managers have been advised to address fatigue, mental and physical health, safety, security and administrative burdens across six focus areas to improve driver wellbeing and operational resilience.
Virgin Media O2 activates 5G SA in Manchester
Virgin Media O2 has activated 5G standalone in Manchester and neighbouring towns, has extended service to over 500 UK locations, and has increased spectrum holdings following a Vodafone acquisition to support capacity and enterprise use cases.
Rakuten Mobile records first full-year EBITDA profit
Rakuten Mobile has recorded its first full-year EBITDA profit of JPY12.9bn, revenue has risen to JPY374.7bn, subscriptions have reached 10.01m and ARPU has increased to JPY2,467; it has announced plans for capex to exceed JPY200bn in FY2026.
Human oversight in AI-driven network autonomy
Industry leaders have highlighted that AI has advanced network automation but have affirmed that human oversight has remained necessary to manage risk, establish guardrails and ensure accountability in deployment and operations.
AI-driven Radio Resource Management in Wi-Fi 7
AI-RRM has used machine learning to automate real-time radio resource management in Wi-Fi 7, has optimised power, channels and client steering, and has reduced co-channel interference and operational errors, and has enabled more consistent performance in dense 6 GHz deployments.
Implementation Challenges of WPA3 in Managed Wi‑Fi
Industry analysis has concluded that WPA3 has delivered stronger cryptography but has exposed operational and interoperability gaps in managed Wi‑Fi, notably in transition mode, optional feature implementation, MPSK support and real-world cipher-suite adoption.
Karma and Factorial to produce solid-state batteries
Karma and Factorial have announced a US production programme for Factorial’s FEST solid‑state cells, which have been engineered to be produced on up to 80 per cent of existing lithium‑ion equipment and slated for integration into Karma’s Kaveya.
Vodafone Business reports 173 private 5G deployments
Vodafone Business has reported 173 commercial private 5G deployments across about 20 countries, with almost 60% fully private, and has announced plans to add two vendors to its existing Nokia and HPE supplier lineup.
US carriers shift competition towards broadband
The three major US carriers have reported solid 2025 results, with T-Mobile having outpaced rivals in postpaid and 5G fixed wireless broadband growth, while Verizon and AT&T have preserved larger revenue bases through fibre expansion and operational restructuring.
Full Circle Lithium unveils six lithium-ion extinguishers
Full Circle Lithium has launched six lithium-ion extinguishers using its non-toxic FCL-X agent in North America; four retail models and two industrial sizes have been engineered to meet safety standards and have been distributed through authorised channels.
Geotab launches AI telematics and asset trackers
Geotab has announced AI-powered telematics, video safety systems and satellite-capable asset trackers, and has previewed upgraded GO devices and GO Anywhere solutions to enhance fleet visibility, incident prevention and remote asset monitoring in Australia and New Zealand.
Tata Technologies' WATTSync supports Battery Aadhaar
Tata Technologies has announced that its WATTSync platform has been adapted to integrate India's Battery Aadhaar, supporting BPAN management, lifecycle tracking, interoperability with regulatory systems and analytics for performance, provenance and recycling compliance.
Hyundai negotiating supply of 50,000 EVs to Waymo
Hyundai has been negotiating a multi‑year deal to supply up to 50,000 IONIQ 5 electric vehicles to Waymo, integrating Waymo’s autonomous stack and signalling a potential shift towards large‑scale production of robotaxis pending regulatory and technical approvals.