Airzone and Legrand have signed a collaboration agreement to join forces in improving energy efficiency and building control. This collaboration integrates systems from both manufacturers into an innovative Building Management System (BMS) solution called WEOZ^™. This system collects relevant data on energy consumption across various building systems, such as heating/cooling, lighting, and ventilation.

D-Link has announced the addition of Desyman to its network of official distributors in Spain. This strategic alliance reinforces D-Link's commitment to its professional channel and will facilitate access for Desyman customers to its catalog of connectivity solutions, including switching, Wi-Fi, and 4G/5G M2M mobility products for both enterprise and industrial networks, as well as networking and video surveillance products for the smart home. With over 30 years of experience in the sector, Desyman has established itself as a leading distributor of technology products in Spain.

Boldyn Networks (Boldyn) has reached an agreement to acquire Smart Mobile Labs (SML), a German company specializing in private 5G networks and turnkey applications. The addition of SML will strengthen Boldyn's footprint, building on a track record of over 110 mobile private network (MPN) deployments across the five largest European economies, as well as the United States.

EET has expanded its distribution agreement with 2N, a brand specializing in the development and manufacture of IP video intercoms and door entry systems, access control, and elevator solutions. 2N manufactures intelligent intercom and access control systems. Its solutions include a range of systems for residential and home use, as well as a specific line for commercial buildings and offices.

ABB Electrification's Smart Buildings division and Wieland Electric announce a strategic alliance for modular and serial construction with advanced prefabricated electrical installation systems. The collaboration combines Wieland's connector technology with ABB's product range (including switches, sockets, junction boxes, power distribution, and smart home solutions) to offer plug-and-play electrical installations that enable greater efficiency in modular and serial construction projects.

Rogers is working with rSIM®, a proprietary dual-core rugged SIM card designed for IoT applications. Based on GSMA standards, rSIM offers reliable, always-on connectivity, designed for mission-critical IoT use cases. Together, Rogers and rSIM are addressing the growing demand for uninterrupted, high-availability connectivity across all Canadian industries, ensuring businesses stay connected when it matters most.
Rogers and rSIM Collaborate to Power Always-On IoT Connectivity Across Canada

As a result of this agreement, BNP Paribas will be able to centralize the databases operated using Oracle solutions on a single platform, taking advantage of the automation benefits offered by Oracle Database.

For more than 20 years, BNP Paribas has used Oracle technology to manage some of its on-premises databases. Today, the company announced it will adopt Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to further enhance its database management. This decision aligns with the bank's ambition to continuously strengthen its services while ensuring the security of its customers' data, with the goal of delivering an even more seamless and personalized experience.

Nokia announces that it has completed the sale of Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) to the French State, represented by the Agence des participations de l'Etat. The transaction was completed on December 31, 2024. Nokia retains a 20% stake with representation on the board of directors to ensure a smooth transition until the planned exit, at which time the French State is expected to acquire Nokia's remaining stake.

With the sale of ASN, a successful, non-core, standalone business, Nokia will be able to focus its Network Infrastructure portfolio on growth opportunities in its core markets. Together with the planned acquisition of Infinera—also announced in June 2024—this divestment demonstrates Nokia's active management of its business portfolio, one of the company's six strategic pillars.

DGE and Indra have reached an agreement to establish a new joint venture, PULSE, headquartered in Abu Dhabi. PULSE aims to promote local capabilities in the development and manufacturing of next-generation radar systems. The agreement consolidates and strengthens the collaboration between the two companies, which began in 2023.

Nokia today announced a research initiative with the Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI) and Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin to investigate the use of wireless sensing technologies in medical applications. The trio will focus on how sub-terahertz (sub-THz) frequencies could remotely detect human vital signs, paving the way for a new generation of non-invasive medical monitoring and diagnostic solutions.

Nokia and Motorola Solutions announced a drone technology integration to launch an AI-enhanced, turnkey, automated drone solution that sets a new standard for first responders and mission-critical industries, delivering improved situational awareness, simplified remote operations, and faster decision-making.

EET announces a pan-European distribution agreement with Huawei, a global leader in information and communications technology solutions. This strategic partnership enables EET to distribute Huawei's advanced technology solutions across Europe, expanding its portfolio to meet the growing demands of digital transformation in multiple sectors.

Techstars and WirelessCar are collaborating to launch the Techstars & WirelessCar Connected Mobility Innovation Program to power the future of mobility with cutting-edge software solutions. The program represents a shared commitment to shaping the future of transportation, combining WirelessCar's 25 years of experience in connected vehicle services with Techstars' enterprise programming, which has helped thousands of founders achieve success.

Radwell International has been appointed as the distributor of Lenze products in Europe. Lenze's product portfolio comprises high-quality mechatronic solutions for machine automation and digital services for the machinery and plant manufacturing industry.

Radwell is one of Europe's largest distributors specializing in new and refurbished industrial automation and electronic control equipment, and offers integrated obsolescence management solutions for the repair and maintenance of production and processing equipment.

Sonepar has acquired Coeva-Tecnical Automatismes Vic, SLU, a B2B distributor of products and solutions in the industrial automation and control market. Founded in 1988, Coeva achieved sales of €11 million in 2023 and has a branch in Vic (Barcelona) with 28 employees. Coeva provides comprehensive solutions in process automation, energy efficiency, electrical installations, and building automation for industrial maintenance clients, machinery manufacturers, and industrial installers.

Kyndryl and Nokia today announced an expansion of their collaboration portfolio to deliver advanced data center networking solutions and services to enterprises worldwide. By combining Kyndryl's enterprise knowledge and experience in designing, building, and managing hybrid cloud and data center environments with Nokia's reliable, high-performance data center network infrastructure solution with built-in security capabilities, the partners will offer numerous benefits to enterprise customers looking to modernize and expand their data center networks.

Nokia has announced a five-year extension to its multi-year agreement to supply Microsoft Azure with routers and switches for data centers. Nokia's data center networking portfolio will improve the scalability and reliability of Azure data centers worldwide. The partnership will expand Nokia's global presence to more than 30 countries and strengthen its role as a strategic supplier for Microsoft's global cloud infrastructure.

ABB is further expanding its existing relationship with Pratexo, a US-based edge-to-cloud platform company. ABB and Pratexo are jointly developing next-generation digital analytics solutions that enable a deeper understanding of complex power systems to achieve maximum resilience and reliability. These solutions utilize advanced, real-time data analytics of electrical infrastructure to improve reliability, safety, and profitability in industrial operations.

Nokia has announced the acquisition of Rapid's technology assets, including the world's largest API hub used by thousands of active developers worldwide, and its highly skilled research and development unit.
This acquisition aligns with Nokia's strategy to expand its network API product roadmap and lead the API ecosystem of operators, system integrators, independent software vendors, and hyperscalers in leveraging 5G and 4G network capabilities and monetizing network assets.

Red Hat, Inc. has announced a definitive agreement to acquire Neural Magic, a pioneering company in software and algorithms that accelerate generative AI inference workloads. Neural Magic's expertise in inference performance engineering and its commitment to open source align with Red Hat's vision of high-performance AI workloads that are directly tailored to customer-specific use cases and data, anywhere in the hybrid cloud.