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Tuesday 31 March 2026

Huawei poaches top scientist as Germany's tenure rules drive talent away

Huawei has recruited a leading scientist from a German research institute, raising concerns among the German government and academic circles. According to Nikkei Asia, Martin Schell, formerly director of Germany's Fraunhofer Heinrich Hertz Institute (HHI), announced his departure and moved to the UK in March to become research director at Huawei's Bragg Research Center.

Thursday 26 March 2026

Taiwan's Tmytek enters global satcom supply chain with Comtech deal

Tmytek, a Taiwanese developer of millimeter-wave phased array solutions, said on March 25 that it has partnered with Comtech to introduce a next-generation satellite communications terminal capable of operating across multiple orbits, marking a significant step for a Taiwanese company into the core of the global satcom supply chain.

Tuesday 24 March 2026

US FCC adds foreign-produced routers to national security 'Covered List'

The US Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau announced on March 23, 2026, that it has officially added routers produced in foreign countries to its "Covered List" of equipment and services deemed to pose an unacceptable risk to US national security. This move follows a National Security Determination issued on March 20, 2026, by an Executive Branch interagency body.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

MOEA says 6G standard to be finalized by 2029, urges early preparation

Chao-Chung Kuo, director general of the Department of Industrial Technology at the Ministry of Economic Affairs (MOEA), announced that the 6G standard will be finalized by 2029 and urged Taiwan to prepare early across products, systems, and spectrum to secure a position in the global 6G industry.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Taiwan launches 6G industry forum

The Taiwan Association of Information and Communication Standards (TAICS) established the 6G Industry Forum (6GIF) on March 17, a platform for accelerating 6G technology and product development.

Wednesday 18 March 2026

Apple adopts MediaTek Wi-Fi chip for MacBook Neo to save costs, say sources

Apple's recently launched affordable MacBook Neo has been found to use MediaTek's Wi-Fi and Bluetooth chips instead of Broadcom or Apple's own N1 chip, according to teardown reports. Industry insiders assess that Apple likely made this decision to reduce costs while buying time to improve its in-house N-series chip specifications.

Monday 16 March 2026

Taiwan's science park formula, now available for export to US

For decades, Taiwan's government-backed science parks have been the quiet engine behind the world's most powerful semiconductor supply chain. They incubated chip giants, clustered suppliers, and turned a small island into an indispensable node in global tech. Now, that formula has a new destination: the US.

Saturday 14 March 2026

Taiwan braces for Section 301 probes after US Supreme Court ruling, leveraging prior pacts to cushion impact

The Office of the US Trade Representative (USTR) on March 11 launched investigations under Section 301 of the Trade Act of 1974 against 16 major trade partners, including China, the European Union, South Korea, Japan, India, and Taiwan. Taiwan's government said the move was anticipated after the recent Supreme Court of the US ruling that struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA), prompting Washington to seek alternative legal mechanisms to maintain its tariff framework.

Tuesday 10 March 2026

Moxa eyes Middle East market growth amid energy and AI infrastructure demand

Industrial communication and networking equipment provider Moxa has identified the Middle East as a key fast-growing market over the next three to five years, highlighting the region at its Lunar New Year media event. General Manager Eddy Lin emphasized that geopolitical conflicts remain a concern, but ongoing semiconductor capacity expansion, supply chain diversification, edge AI upgrades, data center buildout, and critical system monitoring will drive double-digit growth for Moxa in 2025.

Monday 9 March 2026

Exclusive: Compal advances Direct to Cell work, integrates communication modules into satellites

Compal Electronics Inc. is developing Direct-to-Cell (D2C) technology for smartphones and has begun integrating communication modules into satellites while negotiating with several international satellite operators, according to company vice president JS Liang.

Thursday 5 March 2026

Egis showcases satellite and drone integration at MWC 2026

Egis Technology and its subsidiaries are jointly exhibiting at the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2026). Centered on integrated terrestrial and space connectivity, physical AI, and low-power intelligent computing, the group is highlighting its comprehensive capabilities in satellite IoT, edge AI visual perception, drone system integration, ultra-low latency wireless transmission, and ultra-low power AI chips.

Wednesday 4 March 2026

MediaTek and Starlink showcase satellite emergency alerts at MWC 2026

MediaTek announced a collaboration with SpaceX's Starlink to demonstrate satellite communication technology for supporting mobile devices in receiving emergency alert services, potentially reaching users outside terrestrial network coverage.

Wednesday 4 March 2026

Space-Comm Expo 2026: In the race for resilient communications, BAE and Babcock move upward

As geopolitical tensions ripple through global markets, the 2026 Space-Comm Expo is set to open in London under unusually heightened expectations.

Wednesday 4 March 2026

South Korean startups propose charging hubs as AI computing resources, battery-free smart cities

South Korea's vibrant startup ecosystem is advancing the country's smart city ambitions through AI-driven infrastructure. Uniqconn—a CES 2026 Innovation Awards Honoree—and Warp Solution have proposed blueprints for distributed AI infrastructure and battery-free smart cities, respectively, aiming to address massive national computing demands and reduce maintenance costs for urban traffic sensors.

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Qualcomm's 6G push signals broader shifts in AI and wireless priorities for devices and industry

At MWC 2026, Qualcomm outlined a strategy to pair advanced AI processing with next-generation wireless technologies, presenting new chips and systems intended to influence wearables, Wi‑Fi infrastructure, industrial automation, and early 6G experimentation. The company also formally launched its Wi‑Fi 8 solution.

Tuesday 3 March 2026

AI RAN prototypes promise uplink gains as vendors prepare MWC 2026

Keysight Technologies and MediaTek said they have jointly developed an AI-driven radio access network technology aimed at improving uplink performance and will debut a validated prototype at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026.

Tuesday 3 March 2026

MediaTek highlights 6G, Wi-Fi 8, and AI chip UCIe tech at MWC 2026

At the 2026 Mobile World Congress (MWC), MediaTek showcased a series of breakthrough technologies under the theme "AI for Life: From Edge to Cloud," emphasizing its leadership in chips and AI. The company focused on 6G communications, next-generation home broadband platforms, automotive connectivity, mobile AI, and data center interconnect solutions.

Tuesday 3 March 2026

Taiwan Mobile-AST SpaceMobile tie-up aims to bolster always-on connectivity and disaster resilience

Taiwan Mobile announced on March 2 that it had signed a strategic cooperation memorandum of understanding with AST SpaceMobile at MWC 2026 to promote the integration of space-based base stations with existing mobile networks in Taiwan. The companies said the partnership will accelerate the deployment of satellite-terrestrial communication architectures.

Tuesday 3 March 2026

From smartphone plateau to AI expansion: MWC 2026 signals the next connectivity paradigm

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026, held from March 2 to 5, showcased a decisive shift for the global mobile industry. No longer centered solely on smartphones, this year's event highlights a broader, deeply integrated ecosystem spanning satellite communications, WiFi 8, AI, automotive connectivity, and robotics—signaling the next growth chapter for wireless technologies.

Monday 2 March 2026

Renewed rivalries, accelerated launches of Wi‑Fi 8, 6G visions, and satellite communications solutions will shape MWC outcomes

The Mobile World Congress (MWC) will open March 2-5, 2026, in Barcelona, where industry observers expect clearer progress on satellite communications, 6G, and Wi‑Fi 8 standards amid intensified competition among traditional suppliers. Several companies plan formal launches tied to those topics, while AI continues to influence nearly all communication discussions.

Monday 2 March 2026

Nvidia and major telecom carriers pledge AI-native, open platforms to guide 6G infrastructure

At Mobile World Congress (MWC), Nvidia said it and leading operators and infrastructure providers, including Booz Allen, BT Group, Cisco, Deutsche Telekom, Ericsson, MITRE, Nokia, OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation, ODC, SK Telecom, SoftBank, and T‑Mobile will build next‑generation wireless networks on AI‑native, open, secure, and trustworthy platforms.

Thursday 12 February 2026

Cisco revenue beats expectations, but margin outlook pressured by rising memory costs

Cisco Systems forecast quarterly gross margins below market expectations, citing higher memory chip costs. The weaker margin outlook overshadowed stronger-than-expected results and sent shares down about 7% in extended trading.

Thursday 12 February 2026

Cisco unveils 102.4Tbps silicon and new systems targeting broader AI infrastructure

On February 10, 2025, Cisco introduced a new 102.4 terabits-per-second (Tbps) switching chip and a series of data center systems designed to support large-scale artificial intelligence (AI) networks beyond traditional hyperscale operators.

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Inventory pressures ease for Taiwan's networking equipment makers

Inventory pressures across Taiwan's networking equipment supply chain are beginning to ease, offering early signs of a cyclical recovery. Several major manufacturers, including Accton Technology, WNC Corporation, Sercomm, and Arcadyan, have reported January 2026 revenue figures, with Accton and WNC both posting record highs for the month.

Wednesday 11 February 2026

Nokia opens its largest fixed network R&D facility in Tamil Nadu

Nokia has inaugurated a new research and development (R&D) facility for fixed networks in Tamil Nadu, marking the Finnish telecom equipment maker's largest such center globally and reinforcing its long-term commitment to India as a technology and engineering hub.

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