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HPE boosts retail with Aruba, Mist AIOps & Nonstop

Tue, 13th Jan 2026
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HPE targets always-on retail with new Aruba switches, Mist AIOps analytics and boosted Nonstop systems for high-pressure transactions.
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.
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NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

Wed, 7th Jan 2026
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NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.
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Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026

Tue, 30th Dec 2025
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Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.
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Telecoms shift to trusted, outcome-led network automation

Mon, 29th Dec 2025
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Telecoms pivot from chasing full autonomy to trusted, explainable AI that cuts outages and boosts resilience in critical networks by 2026.
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Exclusive: VyOS Networks on why enterprise networks need a unified OS layer

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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VyOS says the age of the central office is over, pitching a universal software network layer for cloud, remote work and AI-era traffic.
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Service-based IT & agentic AI to reshape 2026 spend

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Service-first IT, agentic automation and real-time data platforms are set to dominate 2026 enterprise tech strategies and infrastructure spend.
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Networking as a financial catalyst: Unlocking true cost efficiency

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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AI-native, cloud-first networking is turning enterprise connectivity from a sunk cost into a strategic, measurable driver of financial value.
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Allied Telesis unveils OneConnect for unified cloud management

Fri, 5th Dec 2025
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Allied Telesis launches OneConnect, a cloud platform with AI-powered automation and unified management for wired and wireless networks.
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HPE expands AI networking with new unified features & hardware

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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HPE expands its AI-native networking portfolio with unified AIOps features and high-performance hardware, enhancing scalability for AI workloads across Aruba and Juniper lines.
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Itential unveils FlowAI for secure agentic orchestration in IT

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Itential launches FlowAI, enabling secure AI-driven orchestration in enterprise IT, blending intelligent agents with governed automation workflows.
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Gluware Titan brings verified AI automation to enterprise networks

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Gluware unveils Titan, an AI validation platform ensuring assured, compliant, and reversible automation for complex enterprise networks.
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D-Link launches 4G LTE industrial modem for remote operations

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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D-Link unveils the DWM-311 4G LTE industrial modem, offering secure, remote connectivity for mission-critical operations with simple plug-and-play setup.
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Channel partners lag behind rising demand for AI networking

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Research reveals only 26% of channel partners offer AI-driven networking, while 74% struggle to meet rising customer demand for such solutions.
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Astrotel & Canopus launch AI platform for network automation

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Astrotel and Canopus Networks launch Astrotel AI Connect, an AI platform for autonomous broadband and fibre network management worldwide.
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Arista & Palo Alto Networks launch new AI-era data centre security

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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Arista and Palo Alto Networks launch integrated AI-era security solution to protect hybrid data centres from advanced cyber threats and ensure unified policy control.
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AI-driven network automation tops telecom investment plans

Fri, 7th Nov 2025
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AI-driven network automation is the top telecom investment priority, with 37% of firms focusing on AI for customer care and diagnostics this year.
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Extreme Networks expands AI focus with rollout, summit & leadership

Fri, 24th Oct 2025
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Extreme Networks expands AI focus with new service agent rollout, leadership changes, and plans for its inaugural AI Summit in New York City this November.
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Abbotsleigh boosts AV & learning with new Fabric Connect network

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Abbotsleigh school in Sydney upgrades to Extreme Networks' Fabric Connect, boosting AV, digital learning, and network management efficiency across campus.
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Extreme Networks named Leader in IDC MarketScape 2025 WLAN report

Fri, 17th Oct 2025
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Extreme Networks has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape 2025 report for its AI-powered WLAN solutions and expertise in high-density deployments.