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Verizon, IBM Hunt 5G Industrial Applications

The 5G testbed's initial focus is on asset monitoring and optimization, field worker productivity and safety, and visual inspection. Read more.

Rakuten Gazes $150B Global Open RAN Play

“In five to 10 years, it is possible that we will see Rakuten Communications Platform's revenue and profit outpace our other businesses,” Rakuten founder and CEO Hiroshi Mikitani said. Read more.

Arctic Wolf’s New CEO Eyes $150.4B InfoSec Market, IPO

“What we’re hearing from the customers is that they feel like the cybersecurity industry has failed them. And quite frankly, we agree,” Arctic Wolf CEO Nick Schneider said. Read more.