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Shortened cycles of new AI models illustrate competitive pressures

AI wars are intensifying as AI leaders release their most advanced models and tools aimed at both developers and non-coders alike.

Boomi World Tour 2026 focuses on data in motion for enterprise platforms

Boomi’s offerings and services run the gamut from integration, automation, API management, and agent management.

Google Cloud UK summit showcases agentic AI initiatives across different industries

The hyperscaler focused on highlighting the ROI of agentic AI projects in the enterprise, with new tools and collaborations.

Verizon rewards loyalty and stokes engagement with Verizon Dollars and Verizon Shine

Verizon launched new loyalty and rewards programmes, including monthly ‘Verizon Dollars’ accrual, weekly sweepstakes, and ‘Verizon Shine’ daily gift drops.

Cisco’s ‘all-in’ approach to AI for collaboration stands out at Cisco Live US 2026

Each layer of the Webex platform is permeated with AI. Cisco’s ownership of all the components actualising its products is unique.

Digi’s UK consumer fibre debut is cheap and cheerful, but too small to matter—yet

Romanian telco Digi has launched a low-cost “test pilot” consumer fibre service near Luton. With prices from £15 for 1Gbps, the offer is lifted straight from the Digi playbook, but limited coverage means minimal market impact, for now.

US operators move the goalposts to better frame account and convergence growth

Real, sustainable, long-term growth is decidedly hard to come by these days, and there’s no clearer sign of how unforgiving the US services space has become than the big three nationwide telcos all deciding to overhaul their reporting structures for Q1 2026.

Sparkle enhances global wholesale network with Quantum-safe interconnect solution

Telecom Italia’s Sparkle, together with Equinix launch its Quantum-safe interconnect (QSI) solution. Is quantum-safe connectivity the next major differentiator for wholesale operators seeking to move beyond connectivity?

Telstra and Google expand their digital infrastructure alliance

Telstra and Google’s latest alliance reflects a broader shift as telecom operators evolve into digital infrastructure providers, and hyperscalers become embedded in network infrastructure, blurring the boundaries between carrier and cloud.

Discounting smarter, not deeper: inside May 2026’s US services and device deal engine

In May 2026, telcos, OEMs, and retailers launched 1,094 smartphone promos (up 14% MoM), driven by trade-ins, bundles, and new line discounts. Service plan updates and Motorola device launches fuelled this surge.