The Photonic Research Lab (PRL) of the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) has led the development of a reprogrammable photonic chip capable of operating at high speed without continuous power consumption.

Researchers from the Photonic Research Lab (PRL) at the Polytechnic University of Valencia (UPV) have developed the foundations of a new light-based computing theory that could significantly reduce the energy consumption of data centers and accelerate key technological processes in sectors such as health, automotive, defense, and astronomy.

The hollow fiber market has experienced rapid expansion in recent times. It is projected to grow from $1.05 billion in 2024 to $1.23 billion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.6%.

MADQuantum-CM has reached its conclusion, solidifying the Community of Madrid's position as a national and international leader in quantum technologies. The project combined research in cryptography, communications, and quantum processing with knowledge transfer initiatives and support for entrepreneurship.

Nokia has announced the launch of its AI Networking Innovation Lab, a new center designed to foster collaborative innovation with AI and cloud partners and accelerate the development of next-generation networking technologies for artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure. Located at Nokia's Sunnyvale, California, facility, the lab serves as an innovation hub where Nokia will work with various partners on advanced AI networking technologies, architectures, and ecosystems to help shape the future of data center networks.

The Eurecat technology center has begun the deployment of the QuantIA Lab, a new quantum emulation and optimization infrastructure unique in Catalonia to accelerate R&D&I in the business sector and solve real industry challenges through advanced quantum computing and artificial intelligence technologies, which will impact sectors such as health and biotechnology, chemistry, robotics, energy and the environment.

Are we prepared for solar storms, undersea cable cuts, satellite outages, and extreme weather events to disrupt communication networks and potentially trigger a “digital pandemic”?
A new report—“When Digital Systems Fail: The Hidden Risks of Our Digital World”—outlines risk scenarios on Earth, at sea, and in space, analyzes the fragility of interconnected digital systems, and offers a roadmap for preparedness.

The year 2025 was characterized by economic, geopolitical, and technological changes that are permanently transforming industry, infrastructure, and critical sectors. Global tensions, fragile supply chains, and intensifying technological competition highlight the vulnerability of Europe's critical infrastructure.

The patent strengthens AccelerComm's intellectual property portfolio in 5G channel coding and physical layer acceleration, encompassing polar coding, LDPC coding, CRC acceleration, soft decision demodulation, channel estimation and equalization, and hardware acceleration architectures that enable high-performance, energy-efficient execution of physical layer algorithms in both terrestrial and satellite deployments.

In the new research, recently published in the prestigious international journal Nature Communications, researchers from Trinity College Dublin have announced one of these promising advances in collaboration with the University of Bath and the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology Lausanne (EPFL).

Photonics is consolidating its position as one of the most relevant strategic technologies for the economic, industrial, and technological development of Europe, according to the European Spinouts Report 2025. This report places photonics alongside areas such as quantum computing and life sciences as one of the pillars of the European deep tech ecosystem.

The Next Generation Mobile Networks Alliance (NGMN) has published a new guide outlining how mobile network operators (MNOs) can evolve their cloud-native network operations toward increasingly autonomous, agentive AI-based operating models.

Researchers have demonstrated that it is possible to transmit data at more than 100 terabits per second (Tb/s) through a single optical fiber over 2,000 kilometers, a milestone for this type of long-distance transmission. High-capacity, long-range optical transmission systems are essential for building the next generation of backbone networks capable of carrying massive volumes of data over vast distances.

Researchers at the IMDEA Networks Institute, along with European partners, have discovered that tire pressure sensors in modern cars can inadvertently expose drivers to tracking. During a ten-week study, they collected signals from more than 20,000 vehicles, revealing a hidden privacy risk and underscoring the need for stronger security measures in future vehicle sensor systems.

IMDEA Networks Institute has successfully installed a state-of-the-art smart streetlamp outside its headquarters in Leganés, Madrid, marking a significant milestone in its research and development of advanced wireless connectivity solutions. The installation integrates cutting-edge technologies, including WiFi 7 and 5G millimeter wave (mmWave) operating in the 26 GHz frequency band, demonstrating the potential of these technologies for high-capacity outdoor coverage.

Megaconstellations of satellites in low Earth orbit represent a novel solution for accessing telecommunications services from areas without terrestrial coverage. The definitive boost has come with the development of Direct Satellite-to-Device (DS2D) technology, which allows smartphones to connect directly to satellites without the need for any additional equipment.

An international team of physicists led by the University of Oldenburg has demonstrated an ultrafast switching process that could be used in optical components in the future. The light switch consists of extremely thin semiconductor layers.

The technology and communications sector is at a turning point, with Artificial Intelligence (AI) redefining the rules of the game and geopolitical circumstances impacting the key chip manufacturing sector. Grupo Aire has analyzed how technological predictions for 2025 have evolved and what innovations and challenges will define the communications and technology landscape in 2026.

The global market for LPWAN (Low-Power Wide-Area Network) modules continues its expansion, driven by strong demand for low-power connectivity solutions that offer long-range coverage for the Internet of Things (IoT). These technologies are fundamental for applications ranging from smart cities to precision agriculture, asset management, and industrial automation.

This year promises to be very important for advanced optical transmission. Ciena is observing strong demand for 1.6T wavelengths to support AI workloads.
Nokia states that 400G is now the norm and expects 800G to gain momentum in 2026.