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• Worldstream chooses Nokia to bolster hosting security with DDoS protection
  in Business Telecommunications
  By Josh Martinez

  Cloud infrastructure provider Worldstream has chosen telecoms equipment vendor Nokia for network security technology to protect its business clients in the Netherlands and globally against large-scale DDoS attacks.

  Worldstream has deployed Nokia Deepfield Defender and 7750 SR routers across its network which it claims will provide an eightfold increase in DDoS mitigation capacity.

  Prior to the deployment, Worldstream says it was limited in its defence against large-scale carpet-bombing attacks – which target multiple IP addresses – that could disrupt entire customer networks.

  Worldstream says the newly deployed Nokia Deepfield Defender and 7750 SR routers now enable it to provide real-time, automated, next-generation DDoS protection that scales with the network.

  The solution offers line-rate protection across all peering interfaces, eliminating restrictions associated with single-server DDoS mitigation.

  Nokia claims its ultra-fast DDoS provides protection for all DDoS types, including complex TCP-based application floods and botnet and proxy-based attack types, defending several customers against large-scale attacks at once.

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  According to Worldstream, its customers can now rely on fast network-based mitigation of even the most complex and high-volume cyberattacks and AI-driven threats.

  “Security has become just as critical as performance in hosting services,” said Ruben van der Zwan, CEO of Worldstream.

  "Businesses expect resilience, and they need to trust that their infrastructure won’t be taken down by a single attack.

  "With Nokia DDoS technology, we’ve made a major leap in protection. Our customers now benefit from ultra-fast mitigation, ensuring that their digital services remain available no matter what’s thrown at them."

  Matthieu Bourguignon, Senior Vice President for Network Infrastructure, Europe at Nokia said cybercrime is evolving, and with the rise of AI in particular, security solutions need to evolve faster.

  "We see that for hosting providers, traditional DDoS mitigation methods are no longer sufficient," Bourguignon said.

  "With the Nokia Deepfield solution, Worldstream is now equipped with high-capacity, network-based protection that reacts instantly, rapidly detecting and eliminating threats before they impact businesses.”
• Worldwide telecom equipment revenue plunged 11% in 2024: Dell’Oro
  in Business Telecommunications
  By Josh Martinez

  2024 turned out to be horror year for telecommunications equipment providers throughout the world, with massively declining revenues, according to a prominent market analyst.

  According to Dell'oro Group, although conditions improved in Q2, 2024 overall was a challenging year for the telecom suppliers

  Worldwide telecom equipment revenues across the six telecom programs tracked at Dell’Oro — Broadband Access, Microwave & Optical Transport, Mobile Core Network (MCN), Radio Access Network (RAN), and SP Router & Switch — declined 11% YoY in 2024.

  Dell'Oro says this was the steepest annual decline in 22 years, when the market plummeted by more than 20% in 2002.

  The numbers are even worse when taken over the past two years, with total equipment revenue falling by 14% for the two year period.

  Dell'Oro says the "remarkable output deceleration" was broad-based across the telecom segments, and attributes the decline to multiple factors, including excess inventory, challenging macro environment, and difficult 5G comparisons.

  "In 4Q24, stabilisation was driven by growth in North America and EMEA, which nearly offset constrained demand in Asia Pacific (including China)," says Dell'Oro.

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  Optical Transport, SP Routers, and RAN were the worst hit segments, collectively shrinking by 14% in 2024, while Microwave Transport and MCN experienced a more moderate combined decline in the low single digits.

  Broadband Access remained the least impacted segment, according to Dell'Oro, with fairly stable revenues in 2024.

  Asia Pacific was the most negatively impacted region, which Dell'Oro says reflected challenging conditions in China and other APAC countries.

  
  
  Huawei was once again way out in front in the supplier market share rankings (31%), with Nokia (14%), Ericsson (13%), and ZTE (11%) still the main players.

  Among the rest, Cisco (4%) had a particularly poor year, losing two percentage points of market share, while Ciena (3%) lost a point, with Samsung (2%) and Juniper (2%) holding steady.

  Dell'Oro says market conditions are expected to stabilise in 2025, but will still be challenging with global telecom equipment revenues across the six programs to stay flat.
• XR, Digital Twins, AI focus of Airtel-Volvo research partnership
  in Business Telecommunications
  By Josh Martinez

  Indian telecoms monolith Bharti Airtel has partnered with transport and industrial manufacturer Volvo, and telecoms equipment vendor Ericsson to explore new high-end technologies for the manufacturing sector.

  The new research partnership intends to explore the potential of Extended Reality (XR), Digital Twin technologies and AI in the manufacturing sector by leveraging the power of 5G and 5G Advanced.

  The research, to be conducted at the Volvo factory and R&D centre in Bangalore, will explore industrial Metaverse applications including human and machine interaction and collaboration.

  The research project will take place on Airtel’s 5G advanced network for industrial XR applications.

  The partners intend to leverage the ultra-low latency and high-speed capabilities of 5G to enable differentiated connectivity for real-time simulations, design prototyping, and immersive training across multiple factory and industrial sites.

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  “Our industry is undergoing a once in a lifetime transformation driven by the emerging trends across automation, connectivity and alternative energy carriers – tools which will be key in our ambitions to be Net Zero and shape a sustainable future for all," said Kamal Bali, President & MD, Volvo Group India.

  "This transformation also includes the way we work and collaborate across our industrial and R&D sites.

  "5G, coupled with Extended Reality applications, will help foster innovation as well as collaboration between our sites and engineers, in real-time, through the power of connectivity & digitalisation backed by advanced AI technologies.”

  Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO – Airtel Business said the telco's low latency 5G network will enable real-time XR applications for enhanced productivity and efficiencies, unlocking new revenue streams and accelerating the adoption of Industry 4.0 applications.

  “We are thrilled to leverage the capabilities of our advanced 5G network for innovative industrial applications in partnership with Ericsson and Volvo Group,” Sinha said

  Nitin Bansal, Managing Director, Ericsson India said 5G will be a game-changer towards enabling intelligent, connected, and immersive industrial experiences.

  "By combining our expertise in network technology with cutting-edge XR applications, we are creating an ecosystem that will help industries to transform manufacturing," Bansal said.

  "The research insights will be instrumental in shaping the future of industrial digitalisation, not just in India but globally."
• Nokia to upscale Vodafone Idea’s IP backhaul network in India
  in Business Telecommunications
  By Josh Martinez

  Indian mobile operator Vodafone Idea has selected telecoms equipment vendor Nokia to expand its IP backhaul network, under a three-year agreement.

  The agreement will see Nokia deploying its IP/MPLS solutions across multiple telecom circles in India to meet increasing connectivity demands for emerging data-hungry services like AI and immersive gaming.

  Nokia's IP/MPLS products include the 7750 SR and 7250 IXR series, to modernise Vodafone Idea’s transport network.

  According to Nokia, the deployment will help improve Vodafone Idea’s core, aggregation and access layers, creating a robust, scalable and future ready network to handle the increasing data traffic.

  Vodafone Idea believes the upgrade will enable lower operational costs, faster deployment and seamless scalability for future technologies, ensuring sustainability through reduced Opex and energy-efficient solutions.

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  “Partnering with Nokia truly aligns with our vision to enhance customer experience and support the growth of data traffic in the country,” said Jagbir Singh, CTO at Vodafone Idea Limited.

  "The state-of-the-art solutions from Nokia and their proven deployment capabilities will enable us to build a future ready transport network.

  "This collaboration reinforces our commitment to delivering superior connectivity and services to our customers."

  Prashant Malkani, Head of Network Infrastructure at Nokia India said the partnership with Vodafone Idea underscores Nokia’s commitment to driving digitalisation and supporting India’s telecom growth.

  “We are delighted to partner with Vodafone Idea to enable the next phase of its network transformation," Malkani said.

  "Our innovative IP/MPLS portfolio, in-depth understanding of 4G and 5G requirements and trusted performance across all network domains will ensure a high-performance network that delivers exceptional customer experiences for Vodafone Idea."
• Canadian government to make mmWave 5G available for new services
  in Telecoms & NBN
  By Josh Martinez

  The government of Canada has announced new measures to make 5G millimetre wave spectrum available for a range of new services.

  Millimetre wave (mmWave) spectrum is high-frequency spectrum, typically ranging between 24-47 Ghz for 5G applications, that can carry large quantities of data over short distances.

  Innovation, Science and Economic Development (ISED) Canada is publishing an addendum to the Non-Competitive Local Licensing Framework that will add millimetre wave spectrum in the 27.5–28.35 GHz band.

  ISED will be consulting from March 06 to June 04, 2025, on millimetre wave spectrum in the 26 GHz and 38 GHz bands for an upcoming spectrum auction.

  While mmWave spectrum can be cranked up to support massive speeds and throughput, the signals have the disadvantage of only being able to travel short distances and being subject to obstruction by solid objects.

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  However, mmWave spectrum can support highly localised mobile services, new applications such as automation in manufacturing and transportation, and fixed wireless services for internet in homes typically located in rural or remote areas.

  The Canadian government says the mmWave spectrum that it is making available will support services such as smart agriculture, industrial automation and private networks.

  “The emergence of new wireless technologies is supporting the creation and expansion of new spectrum applications across different industries, including manufacturing, health care, public safety and more," said François-Philippe Champagne, Minister of Innovation, Science and Industry.

  "Making new millimetre wave spectrum available will encourage the development of new and disruptive business models, drive ongoing investment in networks, increase competition and improve affordable connectivity options for Canadians across the country.”

  Gudie Hutchings, Minister of Rural Economic Development, said making additional spectrum available will improve connectivity for Canadians in rural and remote areas.

  “Whether for accessing health care, enhancing safety in communities or growing a business, reliable connectivity is a necessity, no matter where you live in Canada," Hutchings said.