Tele2 is introducing a fresh, comprehensive, communication package tailored for the public sector, known as Tele2 Collaborate. This service integrates chat features, video conferencing, whiteboard tools, and document sharing into a single platform. Notably, it stands out as the initial solution of its kind, facilitating collaboration securely within Sweden without worrying about sensitive data leaving the country.

Telness Tech, a full automation software company for the telecommunications industry, has secured 5 million euros in bridge funding as it continues its rapid international expansion, swapping operational founder roles and preparing for new market entries. More than 18 mobile operators are using Telness Tech's full automation platform and have signed multi-year contracts with their first two US clients much earlier than expected.

County Broadband, an East of England rural provider, has announced the completion of its gigabit-speed full fiber infrastructure in Sudbury, Suffolk, as well as plans to support the community through local events and partnerships.

Artificial intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force with far-reaching implications across various industries, including healthcare, finance, transportation, and education. It is significant because it can spur innovation, efficiency, and cross-industry decision-making, facilitating creativity, increasing productivity, and allowing for personalized experiences by automating tasks, analyzing data, and producing insights.

iBASIS, a top global provider of communication solutions for telecom operators and digital companies, has renewed its outsourcing agreement with MEO, Portugal's leading telecommunications operator operating, under its Altice Wholesale Solutions division. They'll continue as preferred partners for international voice and mobile services. The strategic partnership has been expanded to include international outbound SMS and 5G mobile services.

The Netherlands-based operator, VEON, has announced its exit from Kyrgyzstan, selling its majority stake in Beeline Kyrgyzstan to CG Cell Technologies, a subsidiary of Chaudhary Group (CG Corp Global). The transaction will see VEON transfer its entire 50.1% stake to CG Corp Global, valuing the company at 3.4 times its EBITDA by 2023.

In a significant development within the telecommunications industry, Keysight Technologies has emerged victorious in a bidding war against rival, VIAVI Solutions, to acquire Spirent Communications for approximately 1.16 billion pounds (USD 1.46 billion).

The merger between Freedom Fibre Limited and InfraBridge-backed VX Fiber, two leading alternative networks, has been successfully completed after receiving regulatory approval.

IS-Wireless is set to revolutionize telecommunications in the UK with the deployment of its cutting-edge Private 5G network in key cities including Cardiff, Bath, and Shrewsbury.

Decades ago, European Union (EU) governments embarked on an ambitious journey, aiming to catapult the European economy to the forefront of global competitiveness and dynamism. Recognizing the pivotal role of technology in this pursuit, they integrated it as a cornerstone of the EU's strategy for economic growth and development.