Telecommunications Infrastructure

Cogent Communications Hit With Securities Suit Over Wavelength Backlog

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Cogent Communications Hit With Securities Suit Over Wavelength Backlog

San Francisco – September 11, 2026 -- Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP has filed a securities class action against Cogent Communications Holdings (NASDAQ: CCOI), alleging the company misrepresented its optical wavelength "backlog" as a reliable indicator of revenue growth between September 11, 2026 and September 11, 2026.

Lawsuit targets Cogent's wavelength backlog disclosures as misleading investors

The complaint alleges Cogent's wavelength backlog was largely illusory, with customers unable or unwilling to accept delivery even when the company could provision the wavelengths. Plaintiffs claim this misrepresented actual customer demand and inflated the company's growth narrative.

CNCF Adds SoftBank, Crusoe Among Nine New Silver Members

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CNCF Adds SoftBank, Crusoe Among Nine New Silver Members

Shanghai – September 10, 2026 -- The Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF) has added nine new Silver members, including telecommunications operator SoftBank Corp. and AI infrastructure provider Crusoe, expanding a global community that now counts nearly 800 members, over 300,000 contributors, more than 250 projects and participants in 190 countries.

SoftBank Corp. and Crusoe anchor a cohort built for AI production infrastructure

SoftBank Corp. (TOKYO: 9434), which operates telecommunications and IT businesses across Japan and internationally, is expanding its AI computing infrastructure and cloud services under its "Activate AI for Society" strategy. Crusoe, an AI factory company vertically integrated across energy, compute and cloud, contributes Crusoe Cloud, a GPU-powered managed inference and infrastructure-as-a-service platform with intelligent orchestration for AI training and high-performance computing.

devolo Launches Wi-Fi 7/8 Push, Taps Digital Bond via CONDA

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devolo Launches Wi-Fi 7/8 Push, Taps Digital Bond via CONDA

Aachen – September 10, 2026 -- devolo has issued a digital corporate bond through the regulated CONDA Capital Market platform to fund a growth initiative spanning new Wi-Fi 7 and Wi-Fi 8 hardware, AI-driven software and expanded European sales operations.

devolo diversifies financing beyond traditional bank credit

The Aachen-based home networking and powerline specialist, which has sold more than 50 million products and holds over 1,000 international test awards, is turning to capital markets to accelerate its expansion plans independently of banks. Dr. Paul Niederkofler, Managing Partner at SOL Capital Management, the company's majority financial investor, said the digital bond builds on an equity ratio of roughly 67% in 2025, including shareholder loans, to give devolo an additional financing channel to speed up growth.

53% of European Mobile Users Open to Switching, Circles Finds

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53% of European Mobile Users Open to Switching, Circles Finds

Singapore – September 10, 2026 -- More than half of consumers across Europe's five largest telecom markets are open to switching mobile providers, according to new analysis from Circles, exposing widening cracks in traditional customer retention strategies.

53% of consumers across France, Germany, Italy, Spain and the UK are open to switching operators

The Consumer Insights: Customer Stickiness & Loyalty in European Telecommunications report finds switching intention varies sharply by country, age and exposure to low-cost rivals, undermining the case for a single pan-European retention playbook.

Dahua Unveils Wireless Security, AIoT Portfolio at IFA Berlin 2026

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Dahua Unveils Wireless Security, AIoT Portfolio at IFA Berlin 2026

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Dahua Technology expanded its AIoT product portfolio at IFA Berlin 2026, introducing new wireless surveillance, intrusion alarm, video intercom, monitor and fire safety lines aimed at residential, commercial and professional markets.

WITHS brand targets easier deployment of professional wireless security systems

The WITHS brand, built on a "simple, smart, secure" concept, offers Wi-Fi, 4G and DMSS control to reduce cabling requirements and enable mobile management of smaller installations, while NVR-based management supports larger deployments. Features include person, pet and vehicle detection, auto-tracking, gesture and facial recognition, AOV/AOR recording, WizColor imaging and two-way talk, with indoor, outdoor, offline, solar-powered and high-capacity battery variants.

Dahua Expands AIoT Portfolio With Wireless, Alarm, Intercom Lines at IFA 2026

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Dahua Expands AIoT Portfolio With Wireless, Alarm, Intercom Lines at IFA 2026

Berlin – September 10, 2026 -- Dahua Technology unveiled four new product lines spanning wireless surveillance, security alarms, video intercoms and fire safety at IFA Berlin 2026, expanding its AIoT portfolio beyond its core video security business.

WITHS wireless system targets small installations with mobile-first control

The WITHS line supports Wi-Fi, 4G and DMSS app-based management, reducing cabling requirements for smaller deployments while NVR-based control handles larger installations. Intelligent features include human, pet and vehicle detection, automatic tracking, gesture recognition, facial recognition, AOV/AOR recording and two-way talk, with indoor, outdoor, wire-free and off-grid variants including solar and high-capacity battery options.

Ericsson Buys Back Shares Under SEK 15 Billion Program

Stockholm – September 10, 2026 -- Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson repurchased Class B shares between August 31 and September 10, 2026, lifting its treasury stock holding to 105,668,676 Class B shares.

Ericsson executes buybacks under a SEK 15 billion program launched in April 2026

The transactions form part of a share buyback program of up to SEK 15,000,000,000 that Ericsson announced on September 10, 2026. The program runs from September 10, 2026, through September 10, 2026, at the latest, and is being carried out on Nasdaq Stockholm by Goldman Sachs Bank Europe SE on Ericsson's behalf.

Board plans to propose cancellation of repurchased shares at 2027 AGM

Ericsson's Board of Directors intends to propose to the 2027 Annual General Meeting that the repurchased shares be cancelled, except for those retained to fulfil obligations under the company's share-related incentive programs.

Dahua Expands AIoT Portfolio With Wireless Security Lineup at IFA 2026

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Dahua Expands AIoT Portfolio With Wireless Security Lineup at IFA 2026

Berlin – September 09, 2026 -- Dahua Technology is showcasing an expanded lineup of wireless surveillance, intrusion alarm, video intercom, monitor, and fire safety products at IFA Berlin 2026, running September 4-8 at booth H1.2-173.

WITHS wireless system cuts installation costs through app-based control

The WITHS portfolio supports Wi-Fi, 4G, and Dahua's DMSS app, reducing cabling requirements for smaller deployments while offering NVR-based management for larger installations. Intelligent features include human, pet, and vehicle detection, auto tracking, gesture and facial recognition, AOV/AOR recording, and two-way talk, with solar-powered and high-capacity battery options for off-grid use.

Switchgear Market to Hit $152.98B by 2031 as AI Data Centers Drive Demand

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Switchgear Market to Hit $152.98B by 2031 as AI Data Centers Drive Demand

Delray Beach, Fla. – – September 09, 2026 -- The global switchgear market is projected to expand from $110.17 billion in 2026 to $152.98 billion by 2031, a compound annual growth rate of 6.8%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The market was valued at $104.45 billion in 2025, with growth spanning 2023 through 2031.

Data center buildout and grid modernization anchor demand growth

Utilities worldwide are upgrading transmission and distribution networks in parallel with accelerating renewable energy capacity additions that require robust grid-interconnection equipment. The rapid expansion of global data center capacity, driven by cloud computing and AI workloads, is amplifying demand for high-reliability power distribution infrastructure, alongside transportation electrification and industrial capacity expansion.

In-Building Wireless Market to Hit $48.52B by 2032, MarketsandMarkets Says

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In-Building Wireless Market to Hit $48.52B by 2032, MarketsandMarkets Says

Delray Beach – September 08, 2026 -- The global in-building wireless market is projected to grow from USD 25.37 billion in 2026 to USD 48.52 billion by 2032, a compound annual growth rate of 11.4%, according to a new report from MarketsandMarkets. The market stood at USD 22.59 billion in 2025, underscoring accelerating enterprise spending on indoor connectivity infrastructure over the next six years.

Services segment outpaces hardware with 12.8% CAGR

Within the offering category, services are set to register the fastest growth at 12.8% CAGR, as enterprises increasingly outsource network design, deployment, and management rather than build in-house capacity. By technology, distributed small cells are the fastest-growing category through 2032, while neutral host operators are the fastest-expanding business model, reflecting a shift toward shared infrastructure models that reduce per-carrier deployment costs in large buildings.