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Gigamon eyes AI-led surge in network observability

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Gigamon unveils AI traffic tools as IDC says network observability market will reach USD $4.39 billion by 2029.
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Wireless Broadband Alliance sets Wi-Fi security rules

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Wireless Broadband Alliance issues new rules for public and enterprise Wi‑Fi, pushing stronger authentication, privacy and roaming protections.
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Japan's digital leap: From cautious adopter to confident standards setter

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Japan urged to turn digital strengths into broader economic gains as GSMA report calls for faster 5G, stronger trust and more inclusive services.
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Japan urged to speed 5G rollout & boost digital trust

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GSMA says Japan must accelerate 5G standalone rollout, close a growing grey digital divide and tighten online security to lift productivity.
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Owl Labs secures Microsoft Teams certification for devices

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Owl Labs wins Microsoft Teams approval for its Meeting Owl 5 Pro, bringing full certification to its current hybrid meeting device range.
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DLMS & OpenADR pact links smart meters with flexibility

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DLMS and OpenADR strike liaison to bridge smart meter data and demand response signals as utilities push for common grid-edge standards.
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Infobip launches AgentOS platform, targets agentic AI shift

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Infobip marks 20 years with AgentOS launch as it pushes into agentic AI, aiming to unify customer data and let AI agents act across channels.
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Mastercard brings Apple Wallet transit payments to Korea

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Mastercard and Apple expand contactless transit in South Korea for overseas visitors, letting iPhone and Apple Watch users top up fares in Apple Wallet.
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RUCKUS and Nokia launches Wi-Fi 7 optical LAN trial

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RUCKUS and Nokia test integrated Wi-Fi 7 and optical LAN platform for enterprises, promising lower power use and simpler building network management.
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Singapore showcase draws 300 startups & USD $350 billion

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Singapore AI showcase draws 300 startups as investors managing USD $350 billion back founders focused on commercial traction and sustainability.
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AI dominates US CEO calls as Iran references surge

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Chief executives' calls in Q1 2026 were dominated by AI, but references to Iran surged as boardrooms weighed war risks and supply chain exposure.
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8x8 wins Gold for Engage at New York design awards

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8x8's Engage platform has won Gold at the NY Product Design Awards, with judges praising its unified workspace for customer-facing staff.
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SpaceAI to test crypto transaction from orbit on TLON flight

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SpaceAI plans first in-orbit cryptocurrency transaction on Argentina's Aventura-1, aiming to mint an NFT tied to artwork by Eugenio Cuttica.
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OMS Group buys second DriX vessel for cable surveys

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OMS Group deepens its autonomous offshore push with a second DriX O-16, as the cable contractor scales up survey capacity for global subsea projects.
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Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

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French sensor maker Nanomade to showcase force-touch tech on finished metal and glass devices as it courts Taiwanese OEMs and brands.
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Primacom deploys laser link for Jakarta 10 Gbps backbone

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Primacom taps Transcelestial laser technology to add a 10 Gbps Jakarta backbone link in under a day, sidestepping fibre trenching delays.
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Lumen warns of malware-backed proxy networks in APAC

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Lumen says malware-backed proxy networks are helping attackers hide in plain sight across Asia Pacific, as AI speeds up infrastructure changes.
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Twilio survey finds conversational AI adoption gap widens

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Twilio survey shows conversational AI is moving from pilots to live use, with current adopters reporting stronger governance confidence and clearer business gains.
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Check Point & MyRepublic launch SME email security

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MyRepublic and Check Point roll out managed email protection for Singapore SMEs as phishing surges and AI-driven scams loom larger.
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Samsung to end Messages app in July 2026 on Galaxy

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Samsung to end its Messages app in July 2026, steering users to Google Messages as the default SMS option on supported Android devices.