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Nokia has announced its collaboration with U.S. energy provider Xcel Energy to modernize grid operations, aiming to enhance customer service across the company's eight-state service area. As part of the project, Nokia will deploy private LTE network technology, ensuring secure and reliable data connectivity and enabling new levels of automation. This advanced network infrastructure will support Xcel Energy's transition to a more sustainable future by integrating a variety of renewable power sources into its energy distribution grid, including wind and solar energy.

Nokia has announced the release of a specially designed Fixed Wireless Access receiver for the North American market.

Nokia and DXC Technology announced the availability of DXC Signal Private LTE and 5G, a managed secure private wireless network and digitalization platform solution that helps industrial enterprises digitally transform their operations.

NEC Corporation of America (NEC) and the Virginia Tech Transportation Institute (VTTI) have combined private 5G and artificial intelligence (AI) to create a roadway warning system that could potentially saves lives.

Nokia announced that Charter Communications, Inc. is turning to Nokia’s comprehensive AirScale equipment portfolio, including 5G RAN, to support its targeted 5G connectivity design and deployment. A leading broadband connectivity company, Charter will use Nokia’s 5G RAN solutions to deliver wireless 5G connectivity, faster speeds and increased network capacity to Spectrum Mobile customers in its trial markets in the United States. This is the first win for Nokia in the Multiple System Operator (MSO) space.

Nokia and Claro Colombia announced the deployment of an industrial-grade private 4.9G wireless network and edge computing solution at Sociedad Portuaria Puerto Bahía in Cartagena, Colombia, using the Nokia Digital Automation Cloud (DAC).

NEC Corporation has entered into a definitive agreement with Aviat Networks to integrate its Wireless Transport Business with Aviat's in an asset purchase transaction valued at $70 million US dollars.

A five-year R&D partnership valued at more than CAD 470 million between Ericsson and the Government of Canada is set to put the country at the forefront of global development in next-generation communications technologies. The investment at Ericsson’s Ottawa, Ontario, and Montreal, Quebec, facilities is expected to create and upskill hundreds of jobs, strengthening the sites as global leaders in 5G Advanced, 6G, AI, Cloud RAN and Core Network technologies.

Jeanette Irekvist will assume additional responsibilities as President of Ericsson Canada, effective immediately, while remaining her position as the Vice President and Head of Customer Unit Canada and a member of Ericsson’s North America executive team. She takes over the role as President of Ericsson Canada from Graham Osborne, Vice President, Customer Unit Verizon.

Airspan Networks Holdings and Radisys, a wholly owned subsidiary of Jio Platforms Limited announced the sale of Mimosa Networks to Radisys for US$ 60 million, on a debt free, cash free basis.