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A 9-year-old Child from Bangladesh Receives Tamil Nadu’s First Next-Generation Smart Cochlear Implant at Apollo Children’s Hospitals.

A 9-year-old Child from Bangladesh Receives Tamil Nadu’s First Next-Generation Smart Cochlear Implant at Apollo Children’s Hospitals

Chennai, mar 03: Apollo Children’s Hospitals, Chennai has successfully performed Tamil Nadu’s First Cochlear™️ Nucleus®️ Nexa™️ implant surgery, marking a significant milestone (on World Hearing Day 3 March) in advanced hearing healthcare in the state. The landmark procedure was led by Dr. Venkatakarthikeyan.C, positioning the hospital among the early centres in India to introduce this next-generation cochlear implant technology.

The recipient of this pioneering surgery is a nine-year-old girl child from Bangladesh who travelled to Chennai specifically for the procedure, underscoring the hospital’s growing reputation in paediatric hearing care. The child was suffering from severe to profound hearing loss in both ears with impairment of speech and language since birth.

The child will begin the next phase of treatment in the coming weeks, when the external sound processor will be activated and programmed to optimise hearing outcomes. The child is recovering well and remains under close clinical monitoring as part of the post-operative care protocol.

The Cochlear Nucleus Nexa, the world’s first smart cochlear implant system powered by the NEXOS™️ chipset, is designed to support firmware upgrades, allowing patients to benefit from future software advancements without the need for additional surgery. It also features advanced signal processing and stimulation technologies that enhance sound clarity, particularly in complex listening environments such as classrooms and group settings, thereby supporting improved speech perception and communication outcomes.

Speaking on the milestone, Dr. Venkatakarthikeyan.C, Senior Consultant, ENT, Head Neck- Robotic Surgeon, Apollo Childrens Hospitals, Chennai, said, “For children, consistent access to sound through this smart, future-ready technology can significantly enhance speech and language development, improve academic performance, strengthen social interaction, and support the development of the brain’s auditory pathways. We focus on combining cutting-edge medical innovation with comprehensive post-operative care and structured rehabilitation to ensure the best possible long-term outcomes for young patients.”

Dr. Ilankumaran Kaliamoorthy, Chief Executive Officer-Chennai Region, Apollo Hospitals, added, “This successful surgery marks not only a technological milestone but also reinforces our commitment to delivering world-class, advanced hearing solutions. We remain focused on expanding access to cutting-edge care for children across India and neighbouring countries. At Apollo Hospitals, we continue to strengthen our clinical capabilities, invest in next-generation technologies, and build multidisciplinary expertise to deliver comprehensive, child-centric care.”

This achievement levels up a new era in cochlear implant technology in Tamil Nadu, bringing renewed hope and improved quality of life to children with hearing loss across the region and beyond.

Linnea Achieves CEP Certification for Cannabidiol Isolate

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Linnea is proud to announce that its Cannabidiol (CBD) Isolate has been granted a Certificate of Suitability to the European Pharmacopoeia (CEP).

 

The CEP serves to attest that the quality of an active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) is adequately controlled by the monographs of the European Pharmacopoeia, ensuring its safety, quality and conformity for use in medicinal products in Europe.

 

 

Issued by the European Directorate for the Quality of Medicines & HealthCare (EDQM), the CEP represents an independent validation of consistency, safety, and regulatory compliance for the European market. This consequently simplifies the marketing authorization (MA) process for new medicines, as a detailed evaluation of the active substance by regulatory authorities is not required.

 

 

This milestone represents a significant achievement for the company and reinforces its commitment to delivering consistent and high-quality cannabinoid ingredients. The certification provides customers and partners with assurance regarding product quality, regulatory compliance, and manufacturing expertise.

 

 

“This achievement reflects our unwavering focus on quality, transparency, and regulatory excellence,” said Giorgia Tossi, Chief Quality Officer – Technical Responsible/QP. “We are grateful to our teams whose dedication made this milestone possible, and to our customers who continue to place their trust in us.”

 

 

With this certification, Linnea strengthens its position as a trusted supplier of premium cannabinoid ingredients and continues its journey towards enhanced global compliance and quality leadership.

 

 

ABOUT LINNEA

 

 

Founded in 1982, Linnea is a Swiss-based manufacturer of premium botanical active ingredients for the pharmaceutical, nutraceutical, and cosmetic industries. Operating from a GMP-certified facility, the company is also a leader in medical cannabinoids, applying a pharma-driven, approach to cannabinoid development. Serving over 300 clients in more than 50 countries, Linnea combines regulatory expertise, scientific excellence, and tailored support to deliver high-quality, compliant solutions worldwide.

 

 

www.linnea.ch
www.linneacannabinoids.ch

 

 

 

 

 

AppLogic Networks Completes Live Trial at JANOG57 in Osaka, Powering New AI-Driven Dashboards to Enhance NOC Team’s Capabilities

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AppLogic Networks today announced the results of a live trial deployment at JANOG57 in Osaka, where the JANOG Network Operations Center (“NOC”) team used AppLogic Networks data for real-time monitoring, troubleshooting, and experience reporting during the event. The trial showcased an Elevated Observability approach that goes beyond traditional monitoring by adding B.E.S.T. insights (Behavior, Experience, Sentiment, and Trends) that help teams make faster decisions, reduce guesswork, and support new services in high-demand environments.

 

Hosted by SAKURA internet Inc., JANOG57 is one of Japan’s largest operator conferences that brings together thousands of attendees, dozens of sessions, and more than 100 booths. AppLogic Networks participated as an infrastructure supplier, supporting the NOC team alongside other technology vendors.

 

AI-driven experience scoring powered by AppLogic Networks data

 

During the event, the NOC team streamed AppLogic Networks data into Grafana and quickly built dashboards with a one-minute interval refresh rate they could use live.

 

A standout capability was AI-driven App QoE scoring, a sentiment-style scoring system derived from AppLogic Networks’ B.E.S.T. insights that enabled the NOC to view Quality of Experience by access point, room, and floor location.

 

“We were impressed with how quickly we could stand up live dashboards and focus on the areas that needed attention,” said Yota Egusa, Executive Officer, CIO and CISO, SAKURA internet Inc. “AppLogic Networks’ App QoE at the access point level gave the NOC real-time visibility into end-user experience without waiting for user reports, and it helped us make faster, more confident decisions, including where to deploy standby access points. We also used AppLogic Networks’ AI co-pilot solution (AI AppAnalyst) to generate on-demand queries from natural language questions, which made the data far more practical in the moment than static reports.”

 

Real-world operational wins during the event

 

The trial supported practical NOC workflows under live conditions, including:

 

  • Faster DNS troubleshooting: When one DNS server stopped responding, the NOC could see inbound queries without outbound responses in live views, helping confirm the issue quickly.
  • IPv4 and IPv6 clarity: With IPv4 assigned by DHCP and IPv6 assigned by RA, the NOC monitored v4 and v6 traffic volume separately to understand differences in behavior and experience.
  • IPv6 load-balance validation: The team compared router traffic volumes to verify whether router to router IPv6 traffic distribution was working as intended.
  • Security and policy-driven insight: The team monitored network activity for anomalous behavior potentially associated with malware and confirmed that no such malicious activity was observed during the event.
  • Easy to integrate into existing tools: The team streamed AppLogic Networks data into Grafana and used it alongside existing Wi-Fi and operational tools, without requiring any system replacement. By integrating client-to-AP association data obtained via the Juniper Mist API, the team was able to analyze App QoE on a per-access-point basis with greater contextual accuracy.

 

Why this matters: Do more and create premium services

 

At a large-scale, community-driven event, the objective goes beyond simply maintaining network uptime. For the NOC team, it is about creating a stable and seamless connectivity experience that allows all participants to engage comfortably without being conscious of the underlying network. At the same time, it is also about ensuring that each NOC member leaves the event with a genuine sense of accomplishment, having strengthened their own skills, confidence, and professional growth through operational experience.

 

When QoE can be measured and visualized by location, the NOC team can better understand how participants are experiencing the network in real time. This shared visibility fosters collaboration, supports timely operational decisions, and helps the team maintain a smooth and comfortable environment for everyone involved.

 

“We’re grateful to the teams at JANOG57 for their collaboration and technical partnership throughout the trial,” said Samir Marwaha, Chief Strategy Officer at AppLogic Networks. “JANOG57 reinforced that when network performance is expressed in experience terms, grounded in location and application context, teams gain clearer operational insight and can respond more effectively in real time. In commercial environments, this same approach can also support differentiated, experience-based services.”

 

About AppLogic Networks

 

AppLogic Networks helps communication service providers and enterprises turn network and application data into actionable insight, so they can optimize experiences, improve operational efficiency, and unlock new business outcomes. Our portfolio includes ActiveLogic, AppLogic, Maestro Policy Engine, IDS, Deep Insights, Operations Insights, AI AppAnalyst, and Enterprise Insights.

 

 

 

 

Swiggy Dineout partners with Good Flippin’ Burgers for a Gamified GIRF Dining Experience as part of FLIP THE BILL CAMPAIGN

Swiggy Dineout partners with Good Flippin’ Burgers for a Gamified GIRF Dining Experience as part of FLIP THE BILL CAMPAIGN

Bengaluru, Mar 03:  Swiggy Dineout shared that it has partnered with cult-favourite QSR brand Good Flippin’ Burgers for a high-energy, gamified campaign as part of GIRF 2026, running from 27th February to 1st March 2026.

The limited-period collaboration offered diners Flat 50% Off on Good Flippin’ Burgers via Swiggy Dineout, along with additional DineCash rewards, while elevating the experience through engaging digital and on-ground activations.

Turning Discounts into Digital Playgrounds

The campaign layered strong value with interactive experiences, turning a short promotional window into a memorable brand moment.

At the heart of the campaign was Burger Blaze, Swiggy Dineout’s in-app game that transformed burger cravings into interactive fun. Users juggled virtual burgers within the app to unlock rewards including free burgers and exclusive dining deals, creating a seamless blend of entertainment and discovery.

The game drove strong engagement on the platform, with users actively participating and redeeming offers across the campaign period. In a short window of 3 days, almost 20,000 players played the game with the highest scorer juggling the burgers for a whopping 17 minutes straight!!!

Taking the Fun Offline

Extending the experience beyond the app, Swiggy Dineout and Good Flippin’ Burgers introduced the Flip the Bottle challenge across select outlets. Diners could participate in-store and win instant dining coupons, creating a lively and participative atmosphere inside restaurants.

Together, the online and offline integrations showcased how dining collaborations can evolve beyond transactional discounts into immersive and engaging experiences.

Commenting on the collaboration, Dhruvish Thakkar, AVP Marketing and Revenue, Swiggy Dineout, said “This collaboration with Good Flippin’ Burgers shows how dining campaigns can go beyond just offers to become engaging experiences. While flat 50% Off and DineCash created strong value for diners, the real differentiation came from how we brought the campaign to life through gamification. Burger Blaze on the app gave users a playful way to engage with the brand, while the Flip the Bottle challenge in restaurants made the experience more interactive. Campaigns like these help us make dining out more participative and memorable, not just transactional.”

Eunice Evans, Associate Director, Good Flippin’ Burgers, added,  “Good Flippin’ Burgers has always been about delivering bold flavours and an equally bold brand experience. This collaboration with Dineout helped us connect with our audience in a fresh and playful way. By combining gaming, rewards and in-store participation, we created a campaign that felt dynamic and memorable while still delivering strong value to our customers.”

By merging technology, gaming and on-ground engagement, the campaign demonstrated how strategic brand partnerships can transform short-term promotions into high-impact experiential moments.

Transforming Africa’s Future Farmers: Satellite-Enabled IoT Powers Data-Driven Agribusinesses

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SES, a leading space solutions company, along with IoT technology provider Advannotech and additional service providers are collaborating to bring technology to South Africa’s next generation of farmers.

 

The project would enable young farmers to get a feel for data-driven agribusiness while participating in the Enterprising Africa Regional Network (EARN), a hands-on program combining practical farming, business skills and innovation for success.

 

 

The program aims to leverage technology to tackle food insecurity and economic growth through a climate-smart training farm in Centurion, South Africa and has successfully completed a three-month proof-of-concept trial.

 

 

Using IoT over satellite and LoRaWAN (Long Range Wide Area Network) sensors, the project monitors soil moisture and temperature, water levels, and environmental factors such as light, CO₂, humidity and air temperature. Connected through SES satellites to a cloud-based backend, this system bypasses cellular networks to deliver consistent, real-time data even in remote locations.

 

 

“Before these IoT devices were put in the field, everything was guesswork,” said Joshua Ngoma, Founder & Chief Enabler of Enterprising Africa Regional Network (Pty) Ltd (EARN), the holding company of African Greeneurs, EARN’s youth agribusiness training subsidiary. “We used to water three times a day. But with the information you get on your phone or computer, you know exactly when to water. That saves power and conserves water, a very limited resource.”

 

 

In the past, the farm faced tech challenges due to inconsistent cellular connectivity, hindering effective monitoring of growing conditions, water management and timely response to climate shifts. But satellite connectivity has been a gamechanger. Now sensors provide alerts when conditions fall outside optimal ranges, enabling immediate action.

 

 

“Through this project we have demonstrated that satellite-enabled IoT in agriculture will assist farmers in making data-driven decisions for higher yields and sustainability, irrespective of location,” said Hans Geldenhuys, Director, Africa, SES.

 

 

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Mountain Shadows Resort, Wayanad Launches India’s Most Exclusive Wedding Destination in Kerala

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Mountain Shadows Resort, Wayanad, an exclusive five-star luxury resort in Wayanad, Kerala, today announced its formal positioning as India’s most exclusive wilderness wedding destination, placing Kerala firmly on the global destination wedding map. Set on a rare peninsula where dense forests embrace a shimmering water body, the resort offers a dramatic natural stage for couples seeking intimate, high-luxury weddings surrounded by nature.

A rare landscape reimagining destination weddings

Reached through winding, mist-laden forest roads, Mountain Shadows opens into a secluded world that feels untouched yet impeccably designed for celebration. Described by guests as “Incredible India reimagined as the Maldives,” the resort combines panoramic lake views, rolling hills and thick greenery to create an immersive setting where luxury meets wilderness and silence meets celebration.

Known as a land of first love and first kisses, Mountain Shadows Resort, Wayanad, has rapidly evolved into one of South Asia’s most coveted wedding locations. Vows are exchanged with hills as witnesses, receptions unfold by the water, and every frame—from sunrise rituals to starlit dinners—feels cinematic and timeless.

Architecture crafted as a once-in-a-lifetime tribute

Envisioned by master architects, Mountain Shadows was designed as a one-of-a-kind expression rather than a template that can be replicated. Much like a timeless monument built as an ode to love, the resort’s structures follow the natural contours of the land, allowing architecture and landscape to merge seamlessly.

Private pool villas and elegant cottages open directly towards the vast lake and forest, offering uninterrupted views and absolute privacy. Expansive decks, glass-fronted facades, and carefully framed vistas enable key wedding moments—such as pheras at sunrise or cocktail evenings at sunset—to be staged against dramatic natural backdrops without heavy artificial décor.

Where nature becomes the host

At Mountain Shadows, nature is not a backdrop but the primary host of every wedding. The resort’s

  • Lake-facing lawns are ideal for open-air ceremonies, mandaps and receptions.

  • Infinity pool decks provide panoramic stages for sangeet, cocktails and pre-wedding shoots.

  • Intimate indoor venues support rituals, after-parties or weather-safe functions without losing the connection to the outdoors.

Wildlife moves in its natural rhythm in the surrounding forests, and the occasional sight of tribal life along narrow paths offers a subtle reminder that this land breathes history, culture and deep-rooted emotion. This organic context gives each celebration a sense of authenticity that traditional urban ballrooms cannot replicate.

Designed for exclusive, emotion-led weddings

Mountain Shadows focuses on a limited number of curated weddings, ensuring exclusivity and high-touch execution for each celebration. The resort is particularly suited for premium and celebrity weddings, multi-day destination events and cross-cultural ceremonies requiring privacy, security and customized planning.

Signature elements include:

  • Tailor-made wedding concepts aligned with each couple’s story, culture and aesthetic.

  • Multi-day celebration design covering haldi, mehendi, sangeet, vows, reception and farewell brunches.

  • Bespoke menus that blend world cuisine with authentic Kerala and regional flavours, along with tribal-inspired dishes for experiential dining.

  • Integrated wellness and beauty programs featuring Ayurvedic spa treatments and nature-led therapies for pre- and post-wedding rejuvenation.

  • Curated guest experiences such as forest walks, boating, stargazing, cultural performances and photography trails.

Luxury that quietly serves emotion

The resort’s service philosophy is built on the idea that while love is an emotion, it is the place and people that glorify it. To that end, the Mountain Shadows team is trained not only in five-star hospitality standards but also in emotional intelligence around weddings—providing luxurious facilities, understanding family dynamics, cultural nuances and the significance of each ritual.

The operations team works discreetly behind the scenes to ensure seamless logistics, from elderly guest comfort and accessibility to synchronized vendor coordination, precise timing of entries and surprises, and end-to-end support for planners. This emotion-led service model has made the property a preferred choice for high-net-worth and celebrity clients arriving by helicopter or seeking fully private buyouts.

Strengthening Kerala’s position on the global wedding map

With its unique combination of five-star infrastructure, untouched landscape and curated privacy, Mountain Shadows enhances Kerala’s positioning as a serious contender in the global luxury wedding destination segment. It offers an alternative to crowded beach and city venues, appealing especially to couples who want a sophisticated, nature-rich celebration without leaving India.

Destination wedding planners, luxury travel specialists and experiential event designers are already recognising the resort as a flagship venue for premium South Asian weddings, diaspora celebrations and celebrity unions looking for a balance of discretion, design and drama.

Quectel Introduces FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow Module for massive IoT Deployments

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Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, today announces the launch of the FGH200M long range, low power Wi-Fi HaLow module. Based on the Morse Micro MM8108 chipset and operating in the sub-1GHz license exempt frequency band, the module delivers enhanced penetration and broader coverage, over a range of approximately 1km, while supporting low power consumption and large-scale device connectivity.

 

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Quectel introduces FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module for massive IoT deployments

Quectel introduces FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module for massive IoT deployments

 

The FGH200M module adopts the IEEE 802.11ah wireless networking protocol, also known as Wi-Fi HaLow, operating in the license-exempt Sub-1GHz spectrum. Designed to meet the evolving requirements of IoT connectivity, the FGH200M delivers extended Sub-1GHz signal coverage, enabling reliable device control at distances of up to one kilometer.

 

“We’re excited to unveil the Quectel FGH200M,” said Delbert Sun, Vice General Manager, Product, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “This ultra-compact module combines long-range transmission with low power consumption, large capacity and good penetration performance for mass-scale IoT deployments. We look forward to supporting customers with the FGH200M’s attractive blend of capabilities across network performance, efficiency and robustness.”

 

 

With up to ten times the range of traditional 2.4 GHz Wi-Fi, the FGH200M is ideally suited for both indoor and outdoor IoT deployments. Its long-range, low-power performance makes it an excellent choice for applications including home and industrial automation, smart agriculture, smart cities, smart buildings, warehouses, retail environments, campuses, and other large-area IoT networks.

 

 

Achieving a maximum physical data rate of 43.3Mbps, the Quectel FGH200M operates in the 850-950MHz frequency band with a channel width of 1,2,4 or 8 MHz and a maximum output power of 26dBm. A single Quetel FGH200M access point can, in theory, support up to 8,191 IoT devices, making it suitable for massive IoT use cases. The module also supports USB 2.0, SDIO and SPI interfaces to provide maximized integration choices.

 

 

With an ultra-compact size of 11.0mm x 10.0mm x 2.0mm and weight of just 0.51g, the Quectel FGH200M can help to optimize end product size and design cost, fully meeting the needs of size-sensitive applications. Robustness is also assured with the module able to operate in the -40 °C to +85 °C temperature range with security maintained thanks to AES, SHA-256, SHA-384, SHA-512, WPA3 and OWE encryption modes.

 

 

With this short-range module release, Quectel also offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-performance antennas designed to ensure optimal RF performance and simplified integration. By providing both the module and matched antenna solutions, Quectel enables customers to accelerate development, reduce design complexity, and achieve reliable connectivity across Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and other short-range technologies. This end-to-end approach helps streamline certification, improve time to market, and deliver robust wireless performance in demanding applications. Examples of antennas appropriate for the FGH200M module include the YECN009AA and YENT065W1BM.

 

 

Visitors to MWC Barcelona can find out more about the FGH200M Wi-Fi HaLow module and the complete end-to-end IoT solutions portfolio from Quectel on the Quectel stand – booth 5A19 at the show.

 

 

About Quectel

 

 

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider backed by outstanding support and services.

 

 

With a worldwide team of over 5,800 professionals, we lead the way in delivering end-to-end IoT solutions, spanning cellular, GNSS, satellite, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, high-performance antennas, value-added services and full turnkey offerings including ODM services and system integration.

 

 

With regional offices and support across the globe, our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT and helping build a smarter world.

 

 

For more information, please visit www.quectel.com or LinkedIn

 

 

 

 

 

Quectel Expands Small Cell Antennas Portfolio With Five New Products

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Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global end-to-end IoT solutions provider, has introduced five new small cell antennas to add further functionality and provide greater flexibility and choice for customers designing and implementing small cell deployments. The new antennas bring an additional range of form factors, mounting options and performance characteristics to the Quectel antenna range.

 

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Quectel expands small cell antennas portfolio with five new products

Quectel expands small cell antennas portfolio with five new products

 

“Whether you’re looking for an antenna to support critical wireless communications, dense stadium usage scenarios or ultimate capacity, these five new Quectel antennas have been designed to meet your needs,” says David Wei, Antenna Product Head, Quectel Wireless Solutions. “The new antennas augment our already comprehensive range of antennas, bring further choice and add capabilities for developers and engineers.”

 

The YECJ095JPAM is a 5G ceiling mount omnidirectional antenna that operates in the 380-6000MHz frequency band. With a diameter of 300mm and height of 139mm, the RoHS compliant antenna supports 5G, LTE, 3G, 2G and Wi-Fi. The antenna features consistent vertical polarization and a 360° omnidirectional horizontal radiation pattern to provide reliable wide-area coverage in indoor environments. Built for easy ceiling mounting, the YECJ095JPAM offers future-proof, reliable and compliant connectivity for demanding indoor wireless infrastructure deployments.

 

 

The YEMG496KPAM is a 5G 4in1 wall and pole mount combo directional antenna designed to deliver robust performance across an exceptionally wide 617-4200MHz frequency range. Offering 4×4 MIMO directional antenna capability, the YEMG496KPAM supports LTE, 5G, IoT and public safety bands, making it ideal for applications that require high-capacity connectivity. The antenna has dimensions of 590mm x 419mm x 143mm and the robust grey UPVC housing ensures durability for indoor and outdoor use.

 

 

The YEMG492WPAM is a 5G 4in1 wall and pole mount combo antenna for stadium use cases. Operating in the 1695-2690MHz and 3300-4200MHz frequency bands, the antenna measures 595mm x 419mm x143mm. Optimized for LTE and 5G networks, the YEMG492WPAM has been designed to ensure reliable connectivity and enhanced data throughput for thousands of simultaneous users. This antenna offers the capacity, reliability and performance needed for next generation, high-density wireless deployments.

 

 

The YEME491WPAM is a 4G 4in1 pole mount combo single beam lens antenna designed for advanced cellular networks and operates in the 1710-2690MHz frequency range. The antenna covers key bands for 3G, 4G and early 5G deployments, offering excellent sector precision and reduced interference. Measuring 774 × 400 × 400 mm, the antenna is engineered for harsh outdoor environments. It features a rugged UPVC radome and supports mechanical downtilt of up to 20°, making the YEME491WPAM well suited for demanding deployments.

 

 

The YEME490WPAM is a 4G 4in1 pole mount combo dual beam lens antenna that operates in the 698-960MHz frequency range and is ideally suited for LTE, NB-IoT and other mid-band applications that require robust and focused signal delivery. The antenna’s standout feature is the generation of two independent beams, each with a ±45° polarization and a beam center at ±33° in the horizontal plane, allowing for sophisticated sectorization and enhanced capacity in dense deployment scenarios. With dimensions of 850mm x 645mm x 850mm and featuring an ASA radome for durability, the YEME490WPAM is ideal for critical outdoor wireless infrastructure.

 

 

In addition to the antenna products, Quectel also provides comprehensive antenna design support such as simulation, testing and manufacturing for custom antenna solutions to meet specific application needs. Quectel has regional R&D centers across the globe to ensure it can respond rapidly to customer requirements and ensure smooth antenna integrations.

 

 

Attendees to MWC Barcelona can find out more about the complete Quectel end-to-end IoT solutions portfolio, including the antenna range, at stand 5A19.

 

 

About Quectel

 

 

Quectel’s passion for a smarter world drives us to accelerate IoT innovation. A highly customer-centric organization, we are an end-to-end global IoT solutions provider backed by outstanding support and services.

 

 

With a worldwide team of over 5,800 professionals, we lead the way in delivering end-to-end IoT solutions, spanning cellular, GNSS, satellite, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth modules, high-performance antennas, value-added services and full turnkey offerings including ODM services and system integration.

 

 

With regional offices and support across the globe, our international leadership is devoted to advancing IoT and helping build a smarter world.

 

 

For more information, please visit www.quectel.com or LinkedIn

 

 

 

 

 

MWC 2026: Amdocs Collaborates with Microsoft to Bring AI-Accelerated Application Modernization to Enterprises

MWC 2026: Amdocs Collaborates with Microsoft to Bring AI-Accelerated Application Modernization to Enterprises

Joint collaboration combines the Amdocs’ Agentic Services, as part of Amdocs agentic operating system, aOS, with Microsoft’s AI technologies to help enterprises modernize faster, at scale, and with greater resilience.

JERSEY CITY, NJ – Mar 03 — Amdocs (NASDAQ: DOX), a leading provider of software and services to communications and media companies, today announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver AI-accelerated application modernization solutions designed to drive measurable business outcomes, from business case to execution, while helping enterprises transform their technology landscape into an agent-ready foundation. In this approach, cloud migration is a key enabler within a broader modernization journey, supporting improved quality and efficiency across the enterprise technology lifecycle.

Amdocs delivers its cloud migration, modernization, and quality engineering expertise through its multivendor Amdocs Agentic Services, which includes Microsoft technologies like Microsoft Foundry (including Azure Open AI in Foundry Models), Microsoft Migration Agents, GitHub Copilot and Fabric IQ. Enterprises can deploy a coordinated set of Amdocs and Microsoft IT agents that automate and orchestrate end-to-end modernization activities, enabling accelerated refactoring, strengthened architectural resilience, and seamless migration to Microsoft Azure.

At the core of the solution is Amdocs Agentic Services, part of the Amdocs agentic operating system (aOS), which orchestrates specialized agents from across Amdocs Studios into coordinated, multi-agent workflows. Delivered through a growing library of pre-built, customizable workflows, the agentic services operationalizes AI across modernization initiatives at scale. This scalable model simplifies execution, enhances quality and consistency, and delivers measurable business outcomes with full observability and control.

“This collaboration with Microsoft marks a pivotal step forward in shaping how enterprises modernize at scale,” said Anthony Goonetilleke, Group President of Technology and Head of Strategy at Amdocs. “Powered by Amdocs aOS, with AI embedded at the core of execution, we are reimagining modernization as an agent-led, intelligently orchestrated process that helps organizations address technical debt and achieve enterprise-grade speed and efficiency.”

“Enterprises today are looking for practical, scalable ways to modernize their applications while minimizing risk and disruption,” said Rick Lievano, Worldwide CTO, Telco, Media & Gaming at Microsoft. “By combining Microsoft’s AI capabilities with Amdocs’ deep modernization expertise to deliver Service-as-Software, this collaboration empowers customers to accelerate their cloud journeys on Microsoft Azure with greater confidence, speed, and efficiency.”

Amdocs and Microsoft will share more about how they are collaborating to drive innovation at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, the world’s largest telco conference. Amdocs will demonstrate its cloud transformation-specialized agents at its partner demo corner pods at the booth, and Microsoft will showcase the solution at its booth.

 

 

 

The Central African Republic has launched a high-quality digitization project

 

 
 
 
 
 
The platform is built on an open-source microservices architecture with high resiliency (99.8% availability), encrypted data structure, and API interoperability
 
BANGUI, Central African Republic, Mar 3: A historic step in the modernization of the Central African Republic’s public administration. With the official launch of the Dûnîa digital platform, an entire ministry was fully digitized for the first time – both in terms of internal processes and cooperation with external partners.

The platform was developed on behalf of the Ministry of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation (MEPCI) and marks a unique structural shift in the governance of economic policy, development planning and international partnerships.

The official launch of this Platform took place on February 23, 2026 under the patronage of the President of the Republic, Head of State, Professor Faustin Archange Touadera, and is under the banner of the National Development Plan (NDP-2024-2028).

“Dûnîa is much more than just an e-government project. It is an integrated, modular and scalable digital platform that maps all of the ministry’s administrative, operational and strategic processes. A strategic lever for development and digitalisation – and an important element of our Ambition28 programme,” says Professor Richard Filakota, Minister of Economy, Planning and International Cooperation.

On the platform, all HR and budget management processes of the Ministry of the Economy are automated: document management is managed entirely electronically, project management is digitally centralized, macroeconomic analyses are modeled based on data and international funding is tracked transparently. The platform is built on an open-source microservices architecture with high resiliency (99.8% availability), encrypted data structure, and API interoperability.

Concrete gains in efficiency and transparency

Digitalization brings measurable improvements. Administrative processing times are reduced by up to 70%. Around 40% of human resources can be used for value-added tasks in the future. In the case of recurring administrative costs, a potential savings of up to 30% is expected.

In addition, all processes will be fully digitally traceable in the future to minimize the risk of corruption. After all, reporting is carried out in accordance with international standards – and in an automated way.

Of particular importance is the new central project register, which for the first time brings together all governmental, international and humanitarian projects in a common database. This reduces information gaps and avoids duplication of structures – an important step towards making more effective use of international development funds.

Digital governance of more than $9 billion in development finance

The platform directly supports the implementation of the National Development Plan 2024–2028, for which more than USD 9 billion has been mobilized as part of the International Investors Roundtable held in Casablanca in September 2025.

By grouping and digitally coordinating all projects, overlaps can be reduced and a potential savings of 15 to 20 percent can be realized. In addition, outflows of funds are accelerated, impact assessments are improved and territorial imbalances are compensated. This makes digitalization the central instrument for effective development management.

The development and implementation of Dûnîa is carried out in partnership with the Central African technology company EDEN TiiiT, led by Cédric PIDJOU who pre-financed the previous phases of the project from his own funds.

“This model underlines the growing role of the local private sector in the country’s digital transformation and sends a strong signal to international partners and investors,” says Professor Richard Filakota. “With Dûnîa, the Central African Republic is positioning itself as a pioneer in digital administrative modernization. A model of digital sovereignty for a country! »

This platform strengthens the state’s capacity for action, increases transparency and accountability, and creates the basis for evidence-based policymaking. The digitalization of the Ministry is therefore not only a technological step, but also a strategic cornerstone for sustainable growth, institutional stability and international partnership.

The name Dûnîa means “the world, the universe, a place with an infinite number of solutions” in Sango, the local language. It was chosen to symbolize the opening of the CAR to the world, its repositioning among the countries with high digital potential, and the acceleration of its economic growth thanks to an infinite number of innovative solutions.