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Qualcomm coalition targets AI-native 6G rollout by 2029

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Qualcomm unites tech and telecoms heavyweights in a new coalition to fast-track AI-native 6G standards and networks for rollout from 2029.
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Private 5G & LTE spend to surpass USD $7.2bn by 2028

Mon, 12th Jan 2026
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Private 5G and LTE spend will top USD $7.2bn by 2028, as industries shift from public mobile networks to standalone private deployments.
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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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NEC leverages AI to boost TNFD risk analysis across 2,000 sites

Mon, 29th Sep 2025
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NEC harnesses AI to enhance local TNFD risk analysis at 2,000 sites, cutting assessment time from 40 hours to one, boosting environmental risk management.
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Roshi Balendran named Regional Sales Director for ANZ at BeyondTrust

Mon, 16th Jun 2025
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BeyondTrust has appointed Roshi Balendran as Regional Sales Director for ANZ to drive growth and strengthen identity security across the region.
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Google unveils Beam for AI-driven 3D video communication

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Google launches Beam, an AI-powered 3D video platform enhancing remote calls with realistic visuals and near real-time translation, no special glasses needed.
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NEC New Zealand reports over $1m loss for FY24 amid revenue growth

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NEC New Zealand reports a pre-tax loss of NZD $1.098 million for FY24 despite a 9.2% revenue rise, grappling with increased inventory costs and shifting market demands.
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Check Point honours top Asia Pacific partners for cybersecurity

Mon, 9th Sep 2024
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Check Point Software Technologies honoured top Asia Pacific partners at the 2024 Check Point Asia Pacific Partner Conference in Phuket, highlighting contributions in cybersecurity.
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VIAVI to feature AI & cloud tech with 20+ partners

Thu, 22nd Feb 2024
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Over 20 tech industry leaders will present advancements in AI, cloud, and open network architecture with VIAVI at the 2024 Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
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WalkMe supports NEC's Corporate digital transformation

Thu, 7th Sep 2023
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NEC has implemented WalkMe to drive the utilisation of purchasing, procurement, and customer management systems as part of its digital transformation.
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NEC develops generative AI service to drive customer experience

Fri, 7th Jul 2023
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NEC Corporation has developed customisable generative AI aimed at creating new value for companies in response to technological changes.
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NEC Australia appoints Ayala Domani as VP of Technology & Innovation

Mon, 5th Jun 2023
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NEC Australia appoints Ayala Domani as VP of Technology & Innovation to drive the company's focus on growth and innovation in emerging solutions.
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NEC Australia partners with Exabeam for better outcomes

Thu, 25th May 2023
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NEC Australia is trusted to provide a wide array of communications, networking, and security services across Australia.
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Juniper and NEC electrify Powerco's WiFi user experience

Wed, 11th Jan 2023
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A joint nationwide WiFi refresh by Juniper and NEC will provide New Zealand's gas and electricity distributor with better network, insights and visibility.
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Fortress Solutions names its new CEO

Wed, 21st Dec 2022
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John Shelnutt appointed as CEO of Fortress Solutions, succeeding Brendon Mills who resigned to pursue other opportunities. #executivemoves #FortressSolutions.
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NEC appoints ex IBMer as new ANZ President & CEO

Sat, 17th Dec 2022
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NEC appoints Jason Price as the new President and CEO for ANZ, joining after a successful career at IBM to drive the company's growth strategy.
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Vectra AI enters strategic partnership with NEC Asia Pacific

Mon, 28th Nov 2022
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Vectra AI has entered a new strategic partnership with the regional headquarters for NEC in Southeast Asia to provide improved security to various enterprises.
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NEC Corporation and Red Hat expand global collaboration

Mon, 3rd Oct 2022
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NEC Corporation and Red Hat have announced an expanded global collaboration to drive IT modernisation and digital transformation on Red Hat OpenShift.
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NEC predicts AON as a next-generation infrastructure

Fri, 16th Sep 2022
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NEC's open optical transmission devices support multi-vendor configurations, allowing customers to procure and combine equipment from multiple vendors.
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NEC and Fortinet plan to build secure 5G networks for CSPs

Wed, 24th Aug 2022
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NEC Corporation and Fortinet have entered a global agreement to jointly build secure 5G networks for communication service providers.