i-PRO Co has made public its main predictions for the physical security sector in 2023.

AI-based analysis within the camera itself will become the norm.

In 2023, there will be significant adoption of AI-based analytics in cameras and video management systems (VMS) as more manufacturers offer this feature within their standard camera ranges.

Gloria Touchard, Nokia's Corporate Technical Director, outlines below the predictions for the main trends in the telecommunications sector for 2023:

Edge orchestration will take center stage.
Edge computing hosts and enables the execution of applications at the network perimeter. It does this by collecting, processing, storing, and analyzing data near the points where content is consumed and produced by end-user devices such as sensors, actuators, and controllers.

1. According to Ian Hood, Chief Strategist - Global Industries at Red Hat, in the telecommunications sector, service providers have begun adopting cloud-native deployments for their 5G core network applications and digital services. Cloud RAN will become even more relevant in 2023, along with a desire to enhance multicloud partnerships and edge strategies.

Microsoft has announced the acquisition of Lumenisity® Limited. Lumenisity's innovative HCF product enables the creation of fast, reliable, and secure networks for large-scale, enterprise-level, global organizations. The acquisition will expand Microsoft's ability to further optimize its global cloud infrastructure and serve Microsoft Cloud Platform and Services customers with stringent latency and security requirements.

The European Commission has approved, under EU state aid rules, a €500 million scheme for Spain made available through the Recovery and Resilience Facility (RRF) to support the deployment of broadband backbone infrastructure in rural areas. This measure forms part of Spain's strategy to address the needs of citizens and businesses in the context of the country's digitalization. The plan also contributes to the EU's strategic objectives related to the digital transition.

According to a recently published report by Dell'Oro Group, revenue from optical transport equipment declined 6% year-over-year in the third quarter of 2022. Component supply continued to weigh on the growth potential of the optical equipment market.

British smartphone company Bullitt Group has partnered with chipset provider MediaTek to launch the first smartphone to include two-way satellite messaging technology. The phone and satellite OTT service will be commercially available in the first quarter of 2023 and will feature a free satellite SOS function.

Anritsu Corporation has developed a test and simulation environment for automated parking (AVP) in collaboration with dSPACE GmbH (dSPACE) and Apposite Technologies LLC (Apposite). This was presented at the 5GAA Members Symposium.

Nokia has announced that it has expanded its collaboration with Orange France to upgrade its microwave backhaul network with the latest generation of products. Combining the capabilities of Nokia's latest high-power E-band microwave products with traditional microwave frequencies, the trial enabled a high-capacity link over a distance of nearly 4 kilometers.

Smart homes began with add-on devices like Google Home, smart refrigerators, and doorbells. These plug-in features are useful for personalizing a home to suit its inhabitants' needs, but they can be cumbersome, with dead power outlets and unsightly cables running across walls and floors. The next step is integrated technology, ubiquitous throughout the building and, eventually, the entire neighborhood.

Airnex has launched the country's first network designed for the Internet of Things (IoT). Andorra now has a 0G network.

The Government of Andorra, together with the State Secretariat for Digital Transformation and Strategic Projects, has developed a comprehensive transformation plan to enhance the digital capabilities of the country's companies and public administration bodies until 2024.

Sonepar has completed the acquisition of Rexel's operations in Spain (approximately €140 million in sales, 460 employees, and 45 branches) and Portugal (approximately €35 million in sales, 120 employees, and 13 branches). This acquisition will allow Sonepar to re-establish its commercial presence in Portugal and strengthen its position in Spain (where the Group already has a network of 108 points of sale).

The total number of fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) lines reached 13.4 million in August, with 79,514 new subscriptions, according to the latest telecommunications market data published on the CNMCData portal. FTTH added 79,514 new lines in August. 500,862 mobile numbers and 118,707 fixed-line numbers were ported.

Synology today announced at its event in Madrid new solutions designed to boost business productivity, increase resilience, and improve IT challenge resolution through their powerful capabilities. These solutions will also enhance the flexibility of hybrid cloud architectures and ensure a growing ecosystem of tightly integrated solutions.

The new specifications published today by ETSI will allow multiple accounts and identities to exist on the same smartphone without requiring a physical SIM card.
The mobile telecommunications sector has long faced increasing demand for applications that run on mobile devices, such as banking, payments, transportation, and identity services.

Vertiv has announced significant enhancements to its Partner Program (VPP) and Incentive Program (VIP), focused on rewarding its network of distributors and resellers. The VPP and VIP are available to partners in select countries in Europe and the Middle East, including Spain.

In 2021, the European Commission set a target of achieving gigabit connectivity in every EU household and 5G coverage in all populated areas by 2030. Significant progress has already been made in deploying very high capacity fixed network (VHCN) connections across the EU.

In 2021, 70% of EU households enjoyed high-speed internet coverage, up from just 16% in 2013.

The European Union's executive body will launch a consultation on whether tech giants should shoulder some of the costs of European telecom networks by the end of the first quarter of 2023, EU industry chief Thierry Breton said on Friday.

European telecom operators have long lobbied for US technology companies, such as Alphabet's Google, Meta's Facebook and Netflix, to contribute financially, claiming that they use a huge portion of internet traffic.

Indra has signed a collaboration agreement with MASMOVIL to promote smarter, more connected, and sustainable mobility through the development of advanced 5G-based solutions and services for various modes of transport.
 
The two companies will create a test site, a new innovation space for validation and testing at Indra's facilities in the Community of Madrid. This space will be equipped with state-of-the-art 5G technology and the necessary hardware and software to deploy and validate new smart mobility solutions and services, which can then be implemented in real-world environments.

ACCIONA Energía has signed a power purchase agreement (PPA) to supply 100% renewable electricity to Interxion for the next 10 years. Under this contract, ACCIONA Energía will supply more than 65 GWh/year of renewable electricity to cover the power consumption of the company's three operational data centers in Spain. The agreement includes an extension to the contract to supply the new data center that Interxion is building in Madrid and to meet the increased energy demand of the Madrid campus, designed as a digital hub for Southern Europe.