VMware has announced that T-Systems has added new, highly integrated virtual cloud networking capabilities to its DSI vCloud service. Thanks to VMware NSX Data Center, these new features allow Deutsche Telekom customers to benefit from a Virtual Cloud Network architecture, as well as robust and secure connectivity and enhanced security, regardless of where applications and data are hosted—whether in a T-Systems public cloud or on-premises at the customer's data center.

aeromax® and Cambium Networks have formalized an alliance to improve bandwidth and internet access quality across an 11,000 square kilometer area spanning Valencia, Alicante, Murcia, and Albacete. Thanks to this agreement, users in these areas, where terrestrial fiber optic deployment is not planned in most cases, will be able to enjoy bandwidth speeds of up to 100 Mbps and other additional services.

PTC and Rockwell Automation have announced that they have reached an agreement for a strategic partnership to accelerate the growth of both companies and become preferred partners for customers around the world who want to transform their physical operations with digital technology.

Claranet has announced the acquisition of NotSoSecure, a company specializing in ethical hacking and penetration testing. This latest move follows last year's acquisition of UK-based security firm SEC-1 and the opening of a new Security Operations Center in Portugal.

Commvault has announced a new collaboration agreement with Lucidworks, where both companies will begin working together to deliver new innovations in artificial intelligence (AI) to a constantly evolving backup and data protection market.

ADVA has announced that KU Leuven University has deployed its FSP 3000 CloudConnect to enable 32Gbps Fibre Channel and 100Gbps Ethernet services. The pioneering research and education (R&E) network is the first in the region to support Gen 6 Fibre Channel technology.

Atos and Merlin International, Inc., a provider of cybersecurity technologies for highly regulated industries, have joined forces to offer Quality Managed Security Services (MSSP) designed to meet the evolving needs of governments and healthcare industries.

Tech Data has announced the expansion of its agreement with SpyCloud, a data breach prevention company, to 15 more European countries*, making data breach prevention solutions available to a significantly wider range of partners.

Fibercom and EXFO have signed an official distribution agreement for Spain and Andorra.

Silicon Alley Madrid (SAM) and the Big Data Foundation have signed a framework collaboration agreement whose fundamental objective is to improve the quality and competitiveness of the companies associated with SAM through the development of activities of common interest in the field of Big Data.

The companies are using Nokia's Worldwide IoT Network Grid (WING) to offer AT&T's enterprise customers the benefits of Nokia's global IoT ecosystem. These include global connectivity, IoT solution operation, billing, security, data analytics, and more.

Global CPaaS provider CLX Communications AB has announced an agreement with Advent Controls.
 
This partnership demonstrates how the CLX IoT Connectivity solution can be deployed in the fire and security industry to provide reliable, cost-effective, and "always-connected" alarm and detection systems without relying on expensive landlines or prepaid consumer SIM cards.

The telecommunications company Aire Networks has reached an agreement with Magnum Capital for the latter to become a shareholder. Since its founding in 2002, Aire Networks has experienced significant growth, positioning itself as one of the leading operators in the wholesale "quadruple play" telecommunications services market.

SONAE Investment Management (Sonae IM), the investment group that owns S21sec, has announced the acquisition of the Spanish technology firm Nextel SA. With this operation, whose ultimate goal is the merger of both companies, Sonae IM will consolidate the largest company dedicated exclusively to cybersecurity services (pure player) in our country.

Omron Corporation and Cisco Systems GK have agreed to collaborate by integrating Cisco's networking and security technology into Omron's programmable logic controllers (PLCs). Through this collaboration, the two companies will enhance the security of today's increasingly intelligent, IoT-enabled production facilities, while helping manufacturers achieve comprehensive, secure manufacturing.

Molex has signed an agreement with Phoenix Digital Corporation (PDC), a manufacturer of industrial fiber optic communication systems, with the aim of developing and marketing complete and redundant communication system solutions with high availability for the industrial automation sector.

Fortinet has completed the acquisition of Bradford Networks, enhancing the Fortinet Security Fabric architecture by incorporating access control and IoT security solutions for large enterprises, providing greater visibility and security to their complex networks.

AT&T and Honeywell are collaborating to incorporate Internet of Things (IoT) technologies into shipping logistics solutions worldwide (Europe, North America, Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Australia). AT&T's global connectivity and IoT solutions, combined with Honeywell's technology offerings, are enabling faster decision-making and problem-solving, as well as increased reliability and improved operational efficiencies.

Maverick AV Solutions, a division of Tech Data, has announced the signing of distribution agreements with three manufacturers, helping to complement its current collaboration offering.

These three manufacturers are:
- Salamander Designs dedicated to the design of specialized furniture for the AV industry, manufacturing of flexible and long-lasting supports and accessories.

The acquisition of Altisecur will allow Techco Security to strengthen its position in the Portuguese security market with the support of an expert organization. Thanks to this transaction, the Spanish company's sales in Portugal are expected to triple over the next three years, representing 5% of Techco's total revenue, which is projected to reach €50 million in 2018.