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Really happy to share this Cybernetyx got a detailed feature in AV TODAY. Everyone seems to hyping Physical AI recently. We have been building it from day one. Perception + Cognition + Action. That is what Physical AI actually means. Perception has been Cybernetyx's core strength for 16 years now. With cognition and action layered in through Cymbient, what we can deliver today is exponentially more powerful. Yes, humanoids and robots are exciting. But real scale? That happens when every device already on the wall — every display, every camera, every speaker — becomes intelligent. That is the bigger opportunity. This vision comes from Nishant Rajawat, our Founder, whose research at the University of Toronto gave Cybernetyx a head start that is very hard to replicate. We don't just talk about Physical AI, we have thousands of deployments doing the talking. Huge shoutout to the Cybernetyx team for making this real, every single day. On another note — we are actively partnering with companies globally on perception AI integrations. If you are building products and want to bring real Physical AI capabilities into them, I would love to connect. Drop a comment or DM me. Full magazine: https://lnkd.in/gHYpv5wp #PhysicalAI #Cybernetyx #EyeRIS #Cymbient #PerceptionAI #IntelligentDevices #AVToday #DeepTech

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Cables may not get the spotlight in RF systems, but they play a critical role in ensuring signal integrity. In high-frequency applications, a few dB of loss or phase shift can make all the difference. That’s why the B220 Series is interesting, it’s engineered for environments where stability and consistency matter most. It’s a reminder: the smallest components often carry the biggest responsibility.

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The narrative around the "space race" in telecommunications is maturing from pure disruption to strategic integration. According to a report from SDxCentral, Verizon CEO Hans Vestberg and other telecom executives are actively compartmentalizing the competitive impact of SpaceX's Starlink on the traditional mobile industry. Here are the strategic takeaways from the carrier perspective: Targeted Use Cases: Telecom leaders view Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite broadband as a specialized solution for rural, remote, maritime, and aviation markets, rather than a direct replacement for core terrestrial mobile networks. Urban Dominance: Executives emphasize that dense urban and suburban environments will continue to rely on traditional 5G and fiber optic infrastructure, which still offer unmatched capacity, lower latency, and superior cost-efficiency for mass populations. Complementary Architecture: Instead of viewing space-based cellular broadband purely as a threat, major carriers are increasingly treating it as a complementary tool. The goal is to use satellite connectivity to eliminate geographic coverage dead zones where traditional cell towers are economically unviable. My Take: The industry is finally moving past the initial panic that LEO constellations would completely disintermediate traditional Mobile Network Operators (MNOs). The physics of network capacity dictate that terrestrial fiber and cell sites will always win in high-density areas. However, compartmentalizing Starlink doesn't mean operators can afford to ignore it. The smartest telecom leaders understand that true 100% geographic coverage is no longer a purely terrestrial challenge, it is a hybrid endeavor. By integrating Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite capabilities as a seamless backup layer, traditional carriers can transform a potential existential threat into a powerful infrastructure partner. The ultimate winner in the modern connectivity era won't be the operator with the most cell towers or the one with the most satellites, it will be the one that orchestrates both into a single, flawless network for the end user. #Starlink #Verizon #Telecommunications #5G #SatelliteInternet #TechNews #Broadband #DCSTELECOM #CreativeTechnologies

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You’ve got the first-party data. But do you know how to use it? In this quick read, we share practical ways to level up your signal design, scale your infrastructure, and build smarter consent flows, so that your data drives real connection, not just compliance. Tips for brands in gaming, hospitality, and beyond. Article Link: https://lnkd.in/gMrWBAPX #FirstPartyData #MarketingStrategy #GoodGiantThinking #CustomerExperience

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While new spectrum allocations for 6G are already under consideration at the WRC, 6G radios must coexist with 5G, Wi–Fi, and NTN services and their corresponding frequency bands. Notably, 7–15 GHz bands have already been allocated to satellites and Wi–Fi. Furthermore, to ensure a smooth migration from 5G to 6G, both systems will need to operate on overlapping frequency bands. Thanks to the flexibility of the 5G radio, the forthcoming multi-radio spectrum sharing solutions are expected to be more efficient than DSS employed between 4G and 5G. Have a insightful reading! #6G #CellularIoT #WirelessInnovation #SQNS

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EchoStar’s Spectrum Flip Rumors of a potential Verizon acquisition of EchoStar’s AWS-3 licences highlight the final stage of a decade-long strategy. Between 2012 and 2021, Dish–EchoStar spent roughly $26 billion acquiring spectrum meant to power a fourth national 5G network. That network never fully materialized. By 2025, EchoStar has sold or is selling licences for roughly $50 billion, generating an approximate 91 percent return. The implied internal rate of return over the holding period is roughly 7 to 8 percent per year. Had they built the network, they would have needed another $30–40 billion in CapEx, with high operational risk. Carriers like AT&T, SpaceX, and potentially Verizon gained spectrum predictably, without bidding against competitors. That predictability came at the expense of the public treasury, raising a broader equity question about who benefits from scarce spectrum. This strategy also illustrates the notion of spectrum as an economic option. EchoStar invested just enough to satisfy the FCC, preserving the option to sell when market conditions were favorable. The payoff demonstrates how illiquid regulatory assets can be transformed into financial windfalls, even without network deployment. The network ambition is over. Boost Mobile is now a thin-margin MVNO. What remains is cash and a stark lesson: strategic optionality can be more valuable than operational execution when the underlying asset is scarce and regulated.

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As wholesale networks grow, complexity often grows with them. Over time, incremental decisions—new circuits, additional handoffs, custom interconnects—can introduce operational drag that slows how quickly capacity can be deployed and scaled. Left unchecked, that complexity becomes a barrier to growth. Lumen Technologies connectivity fabric helps wholesale operators simplify their architectures by enabling services like Ethernet On‑Demand and Internet On‑Demand to run from a shared foundation. The result is the ability to scale faster, fewer access points to manage, and a network designed to adapt as demand changes—without constant rebuilds. Simplification isn’t just an operational benefit; it’s how modern wholesale networks stay competitive. Simpler networks scale faster. Learn how a shared foundation can reduce complexity as demand grows. #ScaleWithoutCompromise #NetworkSimplification #WholesaleConnectivity #ConnectivityFabric

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The #broadband conversation is often framed around speed - but the real story is how networks are evolving to become #smarter, more #adaptive, and more #resilient. As we look toward 2026, the most important shifts aren’t just about faster connections, but about how #AI, next-generation #WiFi, #spectrum policy, and #security are reshaping the role of networks in everyday life and national infrastructure. Here is my recent piece exploring these emerging trends and the questions they raise for policymakers, operators, and technology leaders alike.

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GTT has announced the expansion of its long-standing global partnership with Palo Alto Networks with the addition of Prisma® SASE to its Secure Connect portfolio for managed Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) implementations. The solution caters to distributed enterprises such as healthcare, retail and manufacturing, seeking best-in-class security, hybrid and remote workforce protection, and quality end-to-end application assurance and user experience. For more details read the press release: https://lnkd.in/djpS9qva. #SASE #Cybersecurity #PaloAltoNetworks #GTT

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Ceragon has completed 3 proof-of-concept E-band deployments with Tier-1 operators and a leading ISP across North America and Europe. Learn how Ceragon’s E-band radios with auto-alignment and E-stabilizer innovations extend link distance and simplify 5G backhaul. Read the full story >> https://hubs.ly/Q03PFGss0

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We surveyed 200 senior telecom decision makers across three continents to find out what’s pushing disaggregation forward and what’s holding it back. The results are fascinating. In this first of three blogs, l look at what they said about the state of their existing networks, and whether they need disaggregation at all? https://lnkd.in/ekxxjNVk #telecoms #disaggregation #software

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Happy to share more news about Cohere Technologies growing momentum for Zak-OTFS (Pulsone) to address unique challenges of Delay Spread and Doppler Impairments in Space -- to make Satellite broadband (#NTN) a reality (better stability, predictability, and ability to sense) and #ISAC for defense. Lots of details in today's PR, including: 1. Cohere Joins the distinguished 6G@UT Research Center Jeff Andrews 2. Dr. Rob Calderbank (Duke) and Dr. Saif Khan Mohammed (IIT Delhi) Join Cohere as Research Faculty Fellows 3. Dr. Lingjia Liu (Virginia Tech) Joins Cohere's Technical Advisory Board See more at https://lnkd.in/gih-z28g #NTN #ISAC #5G #MWC26 #USM #Pulsone #OTFS

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These attacks are the latest demonstration of how indirect prompt injections can adversely impact generative AI systems and spill into the real world. http://cuda.co/1w

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Mitel is moving manufacturing to Germany! We’re relocating our IP phone production to Gigaset in Germany to better meet growing demand across the EU. Phones are a critical element to effectively meeting the hybrid communication needs of some of the most demanding industries and frontline worker profiles. This production move to Germany will create a more resilient and efficient supply chain for the devices that frontline and desk-based workers rely on every day. Mitel remains committed to providing our enterprise customers around the globe with secure, reliable, and high-quality communications solutions that help them drive their employee and customer experiences every day. https://lnkd.in/g2q-NRCK

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In case you are too busy to read: In telecom, Rakuten Mobile, Inc. uses traditional vendors as component suppliers everywhere, but each one of those vendors fits into Rakuten Mobile’s operating model, not the other way around. Rakuten Symphony, the enabling partner company, provides Rakuten Mobile platforms, blueprints and proven operating models so it retains control, system design and differentiation to monetize the system. It is not possible to solve the highly visible symptomatic problems of inertia, silos, legacy, talent, and irrelevance, without first solving the root cause of the problem.

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Before running mission-critical services across a wireless network, it's imperative to understand if the spectrum can accommodate those services.

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Now this is news worth waking up to. AT&T just announced a $250 BILLION commitment to advance U.S. connectivity. Fiber. 5G. Infrastructure. The digital backbone of the AI economy. When investments hit this scale, the ripple effects reach the entire ecosystem of operators, vendors, builders, and innovators. The future of connectivity isn’t coming. It’s being built right now. #Broadband #Fiber #5G #Telecom #Connectivity

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This was a very informative conversation. Lasha Tabidze shared a lot of insight about how VEON is leveraging AI to deliver impactful services across its diverse customer base. His commentary on developing local language models to address AI bias really resonated. Check out the program on demand: https://lnkd.in/gHQFtYiR

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