Clearfield, Inc. has reached a definitive agreement to acquire the Finnish company Nestor Cables Oy ("Nestor"), a developer and manufacturer of fiber optic cable solutions. The pending acquisition follows a long-standing and synergistic relationship between Clearfield and Nestor, which have worked together for more than a decade.

Fujitsu has signed a partnership agreement with Virtual Cable to offer packaged VDI solutions, which include its UDS Enterprise software and hardware from the Japanese manufacturer.

This alliance represents a significant boost for Modern Workplace solutions and desktop and application virtualization. The goal is to improve the experience of remote users and help companies meet the challenge of providing a remote workspace (home working), available 24/7 from any platform and anywhere, while ensuring maximum enterprise security.

Thales Group signs an agreement with Sonae Investment Management to acquire Maxive Cybersecurity, the holding company that brings together two of Europe's leading MSSP cybersecurity companies, S21sec and Excellium.

Thales participates at all levels of the cyber value chain, offering solutions ranging from risk assessment to the protection of critical infrastructure, supported by comprehensive threat detection and response capabilities.

MOBOTIX and MCRPRO have reached a collaboration agreement whereby the wholesaler will distribute MOBOTIX solutions in Spain. Under this alliance, MCR will offer MOBOTIX solutions to the channel for various market verticals.

WatchGuard Technologies has announced that it has reached a definitive agreement with Vector Capital to make a significant new capital investment in the business, acquiring the stake previously held by Francisco Partners and other co-investors, and becoming the majority shareholder. Financial terms were not disclosed.

Neat and Maverick AV Solutions have begun a collaboration to bring Neat's video solutions to customers across Europe. Through this agreement, Maverick AV Solutions will distribute Neat's full product portfolio to customers in 18 European countries. 

Check Point® Software Technologies Ltd announces a global alliance with Teldat and Check Point Software, through which the Spanish technology company has developed a new suite of Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) tools designed to catalyze Zero Trust enterprise solutions in the cloud. This initiative is the first to leverage Teldat's cutting-edge SD-WAN-based SASE solution, developed in conjunction with Check Point Software.

Satel has signed an agreement with Sigfox to collaborate as a partner of the company in the development of energy efficiency solutions and to integrate Sigfox technology into its different products.

i-PRO EMEA has signed a collaboration agreement with Redstone Engineering SL. Redstone has chosen i-PRO for its new range of edge cameras with "deep learning" intelligence, a feature that will further enrich its portfolio of services and solutions.

Teldat is leveraging Google Cloud solutions to provide high-performance network connectivity and cybersecurity with a native Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) architecture on Google Cloud services.

HISPASAT has reached a collaboration agreement with AOTEC to promote satellite connectivity services in rural areas and boost the digital economy of small and medium-sized towns, thus giving them new tools in the fight against depopulation.

Telefónica Tech will be Grupo Teldat's technology partner to accelerate its clients' digital transformation. The company has chosen Telefónica Tech's public cloud product, based on Google Cloud's offering, which is part of its portfolio thanks to the strategic alliance with the US company, to develop a differentiated and strategic SD-WAN solution for the business world.

OFS and Viavi Solutions Inc. have announced a collaboration on the first test- and measurement-focused amplifier based on OFS's new bismuth-doped fiber. The OFS fiber is the first to be produced in sufficient volumes to meet the growing demand for 400 GbE and 800 GbE test applications worldwide.

Atos and Nokia announce the creation of a global partnership to provide businesses with 4/5G private wireless network solutions and associated digital services. The two groups will also collaborate on developing new services to help businesses improve their operational efficiency while benefiting from new ways of working.

has announced Telefónica, that it has achieved the first validation of an xHaul transport link with Open Network Radio Access (O-RAN), advancing the deployment of transport networks based on O-RAN specifications.

The International University of Valencia and the Official College of Telecommunications Engineers of the Valencian Community (COITCV) have just closed a new agreement that will involve the implementation of a joint plan to train professionals in the telecommunications sector.

Keysight Technologies, Inc. has announced that it has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Samsung Electronics in Korea and Samsung Research America in the U.S. to advance research and development of 6G technology, the next generation of wireless communications.

Mouser has announced a global distribution agreement with Megladon Manufacturing, an innovator in optical interconnectivity.

MOBOTIX and MundiCam Security Distribution have signed a partnership agreement that strengthens MundiCam's position as a provider of video surveillance solutions in the Spanish market by expanding its product portfolio with the MOBOTIX product range.

Verizon Business and Atos announce a partnership to deliver smart IoT solutions with an architecture that combines private 5G and multi-access edge computing. Targeting businesses, governments, and communities worldwide, the "5G Edge" solution will help them better leverage predictive analytics to improve operational efficiency, mitigate risk, and increase revenue.