Private networks stories
Manufacturing leads ransomware targets in 2025 report
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Manufacturing was the most targeted sector for ransomware in 2025, as Check Point counted 1,466 attacks worldwide amid rising supply chain exposure.
Cloudflare Mesh links AI agents to private networks
4 days ago
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Cloudflare launches Mesh to give AI agents secure access to private networks across clouds, data centres and internal systems.
Certes launches v7 with quantum-safe edge protection
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Certes says v7 extends quantum-safe data protection to edge systems, letting organisations secure hybrid workloads without application rewrites.
Small Cell Forum guide maps stadium connectivity models
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Small Cell Forum outlines stadium network options as venue owners weigh shared infrastructure, private systems and 5G Standalone for crowded events.
Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G
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Antevia Networks joins the O-RAN Alliance, backing open standards and standard hardware to make private 5G simpler for smaller businesses and venues.
RANsemi chip powers Apeiroon deployable 5G systems
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RANsemi teams up with Apeiroon to put its RNS802 chip into backpack and vehicle-mounted 4G and 5G systems for field deployments.
HPE report warns cyberattacks now run like big business
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HPE warns cybercriminals now run attacks like global enterprises, using repeatable workflows, automation and AI to outpace defences.
Xiid secures EV charging, healthcare AI & multi-cloud
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Xiid inks trio of security deals to harden EV charging, healthcare AI data and multi-cloud landing zones against network-based attacks.
Antevia & Benetel launch validated outdoor 5G offer
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Antevia and Benetel team up to offer a jointly validated outdoor Open RAN private 5G solution, targeting faster, lower-risk deployments.
b<>com offers free Open XG Hub for 5G & 6G testing
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b<>com launches Open XG Hub, a free 5G/6G testbed to help labs trial open RAN components, private networks and new architectures.
ExpressVPN unveils beta MCP server for AI VPN control
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ExpressVPN launches a beta MCP server that lets AI tools monitor VPN status and switch regions directly from its desktop apps.
Radisys & AccelerComm extend satellite 5G IoT reach
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Radisys and AccelerComm add NB-IoT to their 5G satellite stack, letting operators serve low-power IoT and broadband over shared spectrum.
WMIS joins TCCA to boost critical comms recruitment
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UK recruiter WMIS joins industry body TCCA to strengthen global talent pipelines across the evolving critical communications sector.
CloudRAN.AI, Firecell expand hardware for private 5G
Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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CloudRAN.AI and Firecell team up to broaden private 5G radio options, aiming to cut costs and speed deployments for mid-sized sites.
Cloudflare adds quantum-safe encryption across SASE
Tue, 24th Feb 2026
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Cloudflare has enabled quantum-safe encryption across its SASE platform, securing IPsec, WAN and Zero Trust links without extra cost.
FireCell-Acceleran merger targets Europe's mid 5G tier
Sat, 21st Feb 2026
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FireCell merges with Acceleran and secures EUR €7.9m to chase Europe's growing sub-EUR €1m private 5G market for industry and defence.
Small Cells World Summit 2026 opens registration in London
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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Small Cells World Summit 2026 will spotlight network sharing, venue connectivity and future architectures as small cell deployments scale.
Spitfire unveils dual-IMSI multi-network IoT data SIM
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Spitfire launches dual-IMSI multi-network IoT SIM for UK firms, promising seamless failover, tighter security and tariffs from GBP £1 a month.
Data-only extortion surges as remote access abused
Wed, 18th Feb 2026
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Data-only extortion soars 11-fold as attackers 'log in instead of break in', abusing remote access tools for faster, stealthier raids.
LTE & 5G set to overtake legacy mission-critical LMR
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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LTE and 5G critical communications investment to surge from USD $5.4bn in 2025 to more than USD $9.2bn by 2028, SNS Telecom & IT says.