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ROHM RESDxVx ESD diodes for above-10 Gbps interfaces
ROHM has introduced the RESDxVx ESD diodes, which have combined low terminal capacitance (0.24/0.48 pF) with 0.28 Ω dynamic resistance and have been AEC‑Q101 qualified for automotive variants targeting above 10 Gbps interfaces.
GMV to extend GOVSATCOM Hub for 24/7 operations
EUSPA has contracted GMV to expand the GOVSATCOM Hub and has sought to ensure 24/7 operational support, strengthening continuous secure communications for EU institutions and Member States in crisis management, surveillance, infrastructure protection and remote operations.
GMV develops RF spectrum monitoring system for satellites
GMV has developed an RF spectrum monitoring system, co-funded by ESA, that has been designed to detect and analyse interference and support decision-making for satellite operators, regulators and governments amid growing orbital congestion.
SUPER73 launches cellular IoT with GPS and immobiliser
SUPER73 has expanded its partnership with Comodule and has launched a cellular IoT upgrade for European models, adding GPS tracking, movement alerts, live location sharing and a remote immobiliser to the existing app-based ecosystem.
Updated BYD Atto 3 with Blade Battery 2.0 reported
Details have been reported of an updated BYD Atto 3, featuring a second-generation Blade Battery, flash charging and up to 630 km CLTC range. Revised styling, interior upgrades and pricing have been reported ahead of a possible May 21 launch.
Geely Galaxy TT electric sedan in regulatory filings
Regulatory filings have revealed the Geely Galaxy TT, a 4,999 mm electric sedan with a 2,920 mm wheelbase and a 245 kW motor; curb and gross weights have been listed, while battery capacity, range and charging have not been disclosed.
Data connectivity trends for automotive systems
The automotive sector has required greater personalisation, autonomy and connectivity, driving demand for smaller, higher-resolution cameras and higher-bandwidth, more integrated connectors to support ADAS and autonomous driving.
BYD Atto 3 launched in China with 326hp, 630km range
BYD has unveiled the third-generation Atto 3 at the Beijing Auto Show, with a 240 kW motor (326 hp), up to 630 km range, LiDAR-based DiPilot and flash charging that has charged batteries from 10% to 97% in nine minutes.
CATL unveils third-generation Shenxing LFP battery
CATL has unveiled a third-generation Shenxing LFP battery and has claimed 10 to 80 per cent charging in 3 minutes 44 seconds and 10 to 98 per cent in 6 minutes 27 seconds, alongside self-heating, cooling and battery swap technologies.
GMV awarded contract to update EGNOS CPFPS
GMV has signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space France, funded by the EU, to specify, design and qualify CPFPS versions V244 and V245 for EGNOS, supporting LIFEX life‑extension and Safety‑of‑Life services in aviation.
BYD to unveil new Atto 3 with flash charging
BYD has scheduled the third‑generation Atto 3 to debut at the Beijing Auto Show on 24 April 2026 and has disclosed RWD architecture, an extended wheelbase and flash charging that has been shown to charge 10–70% in five minutes.
GWM Wey V9X plug-in hybrid SUV opens pre-sales
Wey has opened pre-sales for the V9X, a large plug-in hybrid SUV on the new GWM One platform, priced at 371,800–411,800 yuan, and has confirmed HEV and EV variants have been scheduled for later this year.
Nokia and Orange collaborate on AI-enabled RAN
Nokia and Orange have announced a collaboration to develop and evaluate AI-driven radio access network technologies using Nokia’s anyRAN 5G software and NVIDIA AI infrastructure, and have sought to improve network performance, energy efficiency and readiness for 6G.
GTU60 Tracker and GICUS Device Management Platform
Gosafe has paired the GTU60 tracker with the GICUS cloud platform and has provided remote provisioning, firmware management and SIM orchestration, enabling standardised deployment and centralised oversight of large, multi-customer vehicle fleets.
All-Bands to 5G-A Strategy Supports Mobile AI Demand
Telecom operators have adopted All-Bands to 5G-A strategies, using U6 GHz and spectrum refarming to address rising AI-driven uplink and latency demands and to monetise differentiated services while preparing networks for 6G evolution.
SGMW opens Binguo Pro pre-sales from ¥58,800
SGMW has opened pre-sales for the Binguo Pro, priced from ¥58,800 to ¥72,800, and has positioned it between Binguo and Binguo S. The compact EV has featured a 65 kW motor, DC fast charging and 403 km range.
Geely Galaxy opens M7 pre-sales with 1,730 km range
Geely Galaxy has opened pre-sales for the M7 compact SUV, priced from 139,800 yuan, and has announced a plug-in hybrid powertrain with up to 1,730 km combined range and a 225 km pure-electric range.
SWTCH introduces NFC one-tap offline EV charging
SWTCH Energy has added SWTCH Tap to its Cortex platform, enabling NFC one-tap EV charging with local authorisation and OCPP-based UID caching for offline operation; transactions have been configured to sync when connectivity is restored.
U Mobile expands ULTRA5G indoor 5G coverage in Malaysia
U Mobile has adopted an 'Indoor First' strategy and has deployed ULTRA5G across over 80 key sites, has committed to 600 in-building sites by H2 2029 and has used Huawei's DIS to support enterprise 5G-A and mobile AI applications.
GAC to launch Aion RT battery-swap model on 8 April
GAC has scheduled the Aion RT battery-swap variant to launch on 8 April; it has supported both conventional charging and a 99-second swap, and has adopted CATL LFP magazine batteries with 520–650km CLTC ranges.
Europe's digital infrastructure: fibre and resilience
Reports have highlighted that Europe's digital backbone has been identified as critical to 5G and 6G performance, with policy focus having shifted to fibre, interconnection, resilience and measures to address regional connectivity disparities.
GAC Trumpchi to unveil T75 PHEV off-road SUV
GAC Trumpchi has teased the T75, an off-road SUV with a plug-in hybrid powertrain and a digital chassis, which has been approved for development and has been slated to debut at the Beijing Auto Show on 24 April 2026.
U Mobile deploys ULTRA5G indoor 5G network in Malaysia
U Mobile has adopted an "Indoor First" ULTRA5G rollout with Huawei, and has deployed over 80 indoor sites; it has pledged 600 in‑building coverage sites by H2 2029 and has targeted 90% populated‑area coverage by H2 2027.
GMV showcases ground-segment solutions at SATELLITE
GMV has presented ground-segment control, operations centres and data-processing capabilities at SATELLITE, emphasising cybersecurity and lifecycle operational readiness to support secure, scalable space operations.
Indosat pursues AI strategy to build sovereign capabilities
Indosat has repositioned as an AI-native operator, has deployed GPU-based infrastructure and the Sahabat AI platform for Bahasa Indonesia, and has partnered with global cloud vendors to develop domestic data‑centre and sovereign cloud capabilities.
Virgin Media O2 selects Nokia for UK 5G RAN upgrade
Virgin Media O2 has selected Nokia for a multi‑year UK 5G Radio Access Network modernisation programme, under which Nokia has been appointed to supply AirScale RAN equipment, Massive MIMO radios and AI‑enabled baseband platforms to improve capacity and efficiency.
Chery QQ3 EV launched with 56,879 orders
Chery has launched the QQ3 EV and has recorded 56,879 orders at launch; it has been offered in four variants with prices ranging from 58,900 to 78,900 yuan and has introduced two battery options and driver-assistance features.
GMV presents connected and safe mobility solutions
GMV has participated in the 26th Spanish ITS Congress (24–26 March), has presented multiple papers on C‑ITS, traffic‑light priority, ticketing and centralised mobility platforms, and has been an event sponsor and exhibitor and has highlighted AI and data‑spaces developments.
GMV to lead ESA ACHILLES contract for Galileo stations
GMV has signed an ESA contract under Horizon Europe to develop ACHILLES, a next‑generation programme for compact, low‑cost Galileo sensor stations; Fraunhofer IIS and Université Côte d’Azur have been appointed as key technical partners.
Ruptela to develop 5G satellite-based global tracker
UAB Ruptela has been implementing the I5GLOSIS project with KTU and Telia Lietuva to develop a 5G satellite NB‑IoT global tracking device integrated with TrustTrack platform, and the EUR 1.674m project has been funded under the Next Generation Lithuania plan.
GMV presents GNSS solutions at Tech.AD Europe 2026
GMV has participated in Tech.AD Europe 2026 in Berlin and has presented GNSS positioning as critical for ADAS and V2X, and has met OEMs and Tier 1 suppliers to discuss validation, sensor integration and AI applications for autonomous mobility.
5G Expansion Spurs Rural Economic Growth in Guangxi
China Mobile and Huawei have co-built 5G networks in Guangxi’s Chongzuo, producing near‑ubiquitous coverage and enabling e‑commerce and tourism upgrades; villages have reported collective income exceeding CNY500,000 and per‑capita earnings have risen by CNY18,000.
MatSing introduces lens antenna for high-capacity Wi-Fi
MatSing has developed a refractive lens antenna that has supported Wi-Fi 6E, C-Band and Sub-6GHz, has enabled dense sectorisation and neutral-host multi-carrier sharing, and has reduced site and antenna requirements for large venues and macro sites.
Telecoms shift from AI hype to practical deployment
GSMA Intelligence has reported that telecoms have shifted from conceptual AI discussion to practical deployment, identifying agentic, sovereign and AI-RAN lanes, and has emphasised attention to core network AI, sovereign solutions, sustainability and 6G sensing.
MatSing launches metamaterial lens antenna for WiFi
MatSing has introduced a metamaterial lens antenna that has used refraction to support dozens of sectorised beams across Sub‑6GHz, C‑Band and WiFi 6E, and has enabled higher capacity, multi‑carrier neutral hosting and reduced site deployments.
Vi and BSNL in talks on network and spectrum sharing
Vodafone Idea and BSNL have entered talks to share towers, fibre and spectrum to reduce duplication, manage capex pressures and potentially accelerate 5G rollout, while the regulator and parliamentary committee have requested a detailed proposal.
Deutsche Telekom expands AI across services and networks
Deutsche Telekom has outlined plans to embed AI across customer services and network operations, including voice-enabled call assistance and automated network management, and has described incremental rollouts and AI-native architecture objectives for 6G.
Telecom operators shift from AI experiments to deployment
GSMA has reported that telecom operators have moved from AI concepts to practical deployments, identifying agentic AI, sovereign AI and AI-RAN as core lanes, and has warned attention has skewed towards AI-RAN over core, sustainability and 6G sensing.
China Unicom cuts capex, boosts AI infrastructure
China Unicom has cut 2026 capex by nearly 8% to about CNY 50bn and has allocated over 35% to computing infrastructure, as AI-related revenue has risen 147% and computing power services have contributed materially to service revenue.
O2 deploys pre-assembled mobile masts in UK
O2 has deployed pre-assembled mobile masts in Sandwich, Kent, and has said the factory-built units have reduced on-site assembly time from about two days to four hours, and have been designed to scale within its £700 million mobile transformation programme.
GMV EMV system shortlisted for Transport Ticketing Award
GMV has presented an open-loop EMV contactless payment system at Transport Ticketing Global and has been shortlisted for the Transport Ticketing Awards 2026; the system has been deployed across the Community of Madrid since July 2025.
Xsight X2 switch selected for Starlink v3 satellites
SpaceX has selected Xsight Labs’ X2 switch for Starlink v3 satellites and has incorporated its low‑power, programmable silicon to support terabit routing, while Xsight has highlighted potential efficiencies for power‑constrained satellite networking.
Wi-Fi 8 creates timing and deployment uncertainty
Industry has reported early Wi-Fi 8 silicon and spectrum uncertainties, while Wi-Fi 7 deployments have remained limited, and operators have adopted cautious upgrade strategies pending standards and regulatory clarity.
VIAVI and NVIDIA collaborate on AI-native 6G networks
VIAVI and NVIDIA have announced a strategic collaboration to integrate network testing and digital-twin simulation with AI platforms, and have developed agentic RAN blueprints to advance energy and spectral efficiency towards autonomous, software-defined 6G networks.
Ciena and Meta achieve 800G over 16,608 km subsea link
Ciena and Meta have reported transmitting 800 Gb/s over 16,608 km on a Meta-owned fibre pair in the Bifrost subsea system, using Ciena's WaveLogic 6 Extreme and have recorded 18 Tb/s per fibre pair on an unregenerated link.
Siemens reports private 5G growth in industrial automation
Siemens has reported growing, use-case-driven uptake of private 5G, has positioned the technology as an enabler embedded in automation solutions, and has sold systems via existing industrial channels to address mission-critical connectivity and productivity needs.
AI Integrates into Manufacturing Operations and Strategy
Manufacturers have increasingly integrated AI into operations, prioritising pilots, data standardisation and network infrastructure, and leaders have emphasised cross-disciplinary talent and sector-specific models to scale applications, with automotive companies having led early adoption.
Italian carriers form JV to build up to 6,000 towers
TIM and Fastweb+Vodafone have signed a non-binding agreement to form a 50:50 joint venture to develop up to 6,000 open-access mobile towers, have agreed long-term anchor tenancy, and have said the plan is subject to regulatory approvals and external investment.
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia integrate AI into telecom networks
AT&T, Cisco and Nvidia have announced a collaboration that has integrated AI inference into telecom networks and edge computing. The partners have targeted enterprise video analytics, industrial monitoring and transport systems and have demonstrated deployments in public safety and industrial trials.