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.

Ensuring increasingly secure, stable, and future-proof communications is one of the great technological challenges of our time. With this objective, the Universitat Politècnica de València (UPV) is leading the PLATSiNx-Q project, a research initiative working on the development of new light-based technologies to boost quantum communications and facilitate their large-scale production.

In 2026, precision agriculture will shift from tool-driven innovation to system-level compatibility. With an increasingly stringent regulatory framework, rising machinery prices, and digital maturity, 2026 will mark the point at which compatibility and data integration become fundamental requirements, moving beyond the phase of differentiating factors. The digital components that have traditionally complemented farming operations are evolving into core infrastructure.

If the last few years have been defined by an explosion of fragmented innovation, 2026 will be the year of the great readjustment. The pressure to demonstrate real value, manage risk, and control costs is forcing organizations into a direct confrontation with their technical debt, which is no longer just an operating cost, but the main barrier to capitalizing on the promise of AI.
In this context, where digital sovereignty is becoming increasingly relevant and there is greater concern about cybersecurity, the question is no longer whether to innovate, but how to do so on a secure and governable basis.

The Ethernet Alliance, a global consortium dedicated to the continued success and advancement of Ethernet technologies, today announced the public release of its Ethernet Roadmap 2026. Initially unveiled at TEF 2025: Ethernet for AI, it highlights the technologies, trends, and innovations that will define the next era of high-performance, AI-powered networking.

Zain Omantel International (ZOI), a global wholesale operator in the Middle East, in cooperation with Zain Kuwait, the country's digital operator, provided ultra-low latency connectivity that enabled remote surgery 12,000 kilometers away, setting a Guinness World Record.

At a time when cybersecurity and information protection are more critical than ever, the University of Valencia (UV) is taking a decisive step towards the future with the development of a quantum transmitter capable of generating and controlling individual photons, a key piece for creating communications that are impossible to intercept.

Fujitsu announces the development of a new technology designed to facilitate, make safer, and more efficient collaboration between robots and humans. The spatial world model technology allows artificial intelligence to predict the future behaviors and states of various actors and objects within a space, facilitating seamless collaboration between people and robots, as well as optimal coordination between robots. This new advancement is part of Fujitsu's broader research and development efforts in the field of physical AI.

Quantum computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and cybersecurity are the technologies experiencing the most advancements and applications worldwide, and Spain is no exception. In our country, research stands out in the areas of digital trust, security against disinformation, and augmented workforce—that is, AI applications that enhance human skills.