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Fierce Network covers artificial intelligence (AI), automation, fixed and mobile broadband, cloud infrastructure, application modernization, security and more to help readers analyze the day's news and show them not only what they need to know, but why they need to know it. Beyond the daily, the Fierce Network team produces special reports that take stock of the industry's products and finances, and shed new light on industry trends.

The results are in! 🥂🎉We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards, recognizing t...
12/10/2025

The results are in! 🥂🎉

We’re thrilled to announce the winners of the 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards, recognizing the companies, solutions, and leaders redefining what’s possible across wireless, broadband, and cloud.

The 2025 Winners are...
• AI Innovation: Axiado – Axiado Trusted Control/Compute Unit (TCU) with Embedded AI Agents
• Analytics/Automation: Spectrum Effect – Spectrum-NET
• Broadband Workforce Development: Calix – Success Education: Broadband Workforce Transformation
• BSS/OSS Innovation: Rakuten Symphony – Rakuten Symphony OSS & Granite Telecommunications – Granite360
• Business Services Innovation: Singtel – Singtel CUBΣ
• Carrier of the Year: GFiber – GFiber Internet
• Cloud Data Center Innovation: Ciena – Data Center Out-of-Band Management (DCOM) Solution
• Cloud Networking Innovation: Ciena – Wave Logic 6 Extreme (WL6e) Coherent Transceiver
• Customer Engagement Innovation: Netcracker – Netcracker Intelligent Customer Experience
• Digital Divide Impact: Tarana Wireless – Tarana G1 & DigitalC
• IoT Innovation: Energous – Energous Battery-Free e-Sense Tag
• Municipal/Public Connectivity Program: Calix – City of Pharr Municipal Broadband
• Network Security Innovation: Orange Business – Orange Quantum Defender
• Network Test & Measurement: Pivotal Commware – Cyclops™ for 5G mmWave Site Surveys
• Next-Gen Deployment Fiber/Wireline: VETRO – VETRO Mobile
• Rural Broadband Deployment: HFCL – BharatNet Rural Broadband Deployment for Digital India
• Sustainability Achievement: Amdocs – Amdocs Energy Efficiency Solution
• Top Changemaker: Jenna Wandres, Director of Enterprise PMO at GFiber
• Wireless Innovation – CORE: Singtel – Singtel 5G Network Slicing for Enterprises
• Wireless Innovation – Fixed Wireless: Tarana Wireless – Tarana G2
• Wireless Innovation – Mobile Evolution: Helium Mobile – People-Powered Wireless
• Wireless Innovation – Private Wireless Networks: Ericsson Enterprise Wireless Solutions – Ericsson Private 5G
• Wireless Innovation – RAN: Samsung Networks – Samsung virtualized RAN (vRAN)

Explore the full winners list here:
https://loom.ly/0DpH9dA

AI is transforming how networks and data centers operate—and two of Fierce Network’s top voices are leading the discussi...
11/07/2025

AI is transforming how networks and data centers operate—and two of Fierce Network’s top voices are leading the discussion!

Join Mitch Wagner and Diana Goovaerts on December 10 for AI and data centers — Unlocking network innovation at the edge, a free virtual event exploring how AI, orchestration, and the edge are redefining connectivity.

Hear directly from the experts driving today’s most critical conversations in cloud, data center, and AI innovation.

Save your spot: https://loom.ly/azkNwWI

The future of the network is unfolding — are you ready to lead it?AI isn’t just changing the network. It’s redefining ho...
10/24/2025

The future of the network is unfolding — are you ready to lead it?

AI isn’t just changing the network. It’s redefining how data centers, cloud systems, and the edge work together to deliver intelligence at scale.

Join Fierce Network Research for AI and Data Centers: Unlocking Network Innovation at the Edge — a free virtual event on December 10, 2025, from 11:00 AM–3:30 PM ET.

Hear from Fierce’s editors and analysts as they unpack how service providers, enterprises, and integrators are using AI to:
• Optimize data center operations for real-time inferencing
• Streamline multi-cloud orchestration and interoperability
• Build the intelligent edge powering future applications

Featuring sessions moderated by Mitch Wagner and Diana Goovaerts, these discussions explore the real-world impact of AI and automation across every layer of the network stack.

These aren’t conversations about the future — they’re about what’s happening now.

➡️Register free today: https://loom.ly/azkNwWI to unlock the insights shaping next-generation connectivity.

10/24/2025

You asked and we answered - we’re giving you one day more to submit your Innovation Awards entries!

This is your final chance to spotlight your breakthrough in wireless, broadband, or cloud and show the industry what innovation really looks like.

Deadline: Tonight, October 24 at 11:59 PM ET

Don’t wait — one day more is all you have.
Submit now: https://loom.ly/vu3zM7o

10/23/2025

The final deadline is TODAY!
There’s still time to be recognized for your breakthrough in wireless, broadband, and cloud innovation.

The Fierce Network Innovation Awards close at 11:59 PM ET tonight — don’t miss your chance to stand out among the industry’s most forward-thinking leaders.

Submit your entry now → awards.fierce-network.com

10/20/2025

🚨 Deadline Extended: Fierce Network Innovation Awards — Now Open Until October 23!

Celebrating advancements and achievements in Wireless, Broadband, and Cloud, the Fierce Network Innovation Awards honor the creators, makers, and doers redefining connectivity and technology.

Do you have what it takes to beat the competition and claim your place among the industry’s best?

These awards recognize outstanding services and equipment unveiled in the past 12 months — showcasing the bold ideas, visionary leadership, and innovative solutions driving next-gen business and consumer offerings.

An expert panel of judges will evaluate all submissions to identify the technologies and strategies with the greatest potential to save money, engage customers, and revolutionize networks.

🕓 Final Deadline Extended: 11:59PM ET, October 23
📄 Explore the FAQs for entry details and pricing, then submit your entry today: https://loom.ly/EXUPk0Y

Final submissions due today — October 17, 2025!The Fierce Network Innovation Awards honor the companies driving advancem...
10/17/2025

Final submissions due today — October 17, 2025!

The Fierce Network Innovation Awards honor the companies driving advancements in wireless, broadband, and cloud. If your organization is redefining connectivity and leading the next wave of innovation, this is your moment to shine.

Submit your entry before midnight → https://loom.ly/vu3zM7o

Deadline approaching — entries close tomorrow!The opportunity to showcase your organization’s innovation and leadership ...
10/16/2025

Deadline approaching — entries close tomorrow!
The opportunity to showcase your organization’s innovation and leadership in the Fierce Network Innovation Awards ends October 17.

Formerly the Fierce Telecom Awards, this program honors the most impactful work in wireless, broadband, cloud, AI, and beyond. Judged by leading industry experts, it celebrates excellence and innovation across the communications ecosystem.

🏆 Why Enter:
• Gain visibility and credibility in front of industry leaders
• Celebrate your team’s achievements
• Share your story with clients, partners, and investors

📡 Who Should Apply: Carriers, ISPs, wireless and technology innovators, AI and cloud solution providers, and more.

Key Dates:
• Final Submission Deadline – October 17, 2025 (Tomorrow!)
• Finalists Announced – November 19, 2025
• Winners Announced – December 10, 2025

Don’t miss your chance to be recognized among the industry’s best.
Submit your entry before tomorrow → https://loom.ly/vu3zM7o

The future of AI and the edge is taking shape!From billion-dollar data center acquisitions to optical innovations and op...
10/16/2025

The future of AI and the edge is taking shape!

From billion-dollar data center acquisitions to optical innovations and open, modular AI architectures — the industry is evolving fast.

Join us on December 10 from 11 AM–3:30 PM ET for AI and Data Centers: Unlocking Network Innovation at the Edge, a free virtual event exploring how telcos and enterprises can deploy edge solutions, integrate AI infrastructure, and drive new efficiencies and revenue streams.

📖 Get ready for the event by checking out the latest stories shaping the landscape:
• $40B Aligned Data Centers deal: https://loom.ly/w0e7_Kw
• AOI ramps its focus on 800G optics: https://loom.ly/RHdiLFw
• OCP puts the “fun” in fungible data centers: https://loom.ly/Fin4V8w

🔗 Register free: https://loom.ly/azkNwWI

The agenda is live for AI and Data Centers — Unlocking Network Innovation at the Edge!Join us on December 10, 2025, for ...
10/11/2025

The agenda is live for AI and Data Centers — Unlocking Network Innovation at the Edge!

Join us on December 10, 2025, for a free virtual event exploring how AI and edge computing are redefining network infrastructure, data centers, and enterprise innovation.

Hear from leading experts as they dive into topics like:
• Agentic AI
• Data center connectivity
• Inferencing
• Multi-cloud
• Orchestration
• AI data centers and factories

Don’t miss your chance to gain first-hand insights from the leaders shaping performance, efficiency, and new revenue opportunities across the network ecosystem.

Even if you can’t attend live, register to receive the on-demand recordings!

➡️ Register Free: https://loom.ly/azkNwWI

10/10/2025

Explore the 2025 Fierce Network Innovation Awards categories — from AI to fiber, automation to sustainability — and enter your innovation by Oct 17!

🔗 https://loom.ly/1C_GJfo

10/03/2025

🏆 Celebrating Advancements and Achievements in Wireless, Broadband, and Cloud

Do you have what it takes to stand out among the best? Enter the Fierce Network Innovation Awards—honoring the creators, makers, and doers shaping the future of connectivity.

📅 Deadline: October 17 — don’t miss your chance to gain industry recognition, credibility, and visibility.

An expert panel of judges will spotlight the most visionary solutions driving transformation in wireless, broadband, and cloud.

Submit your entry today and claim your place among the industry’s leaders.
🔗 https://loom.ly/EXUPk0Y

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