Here is IT Digest’s weekly roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Hardware and Network news this week…
Nokia & Elisa Upgrade Network for Advanced 5G Era
Nokia announced that it has been awarded a new four-year contract extension by its long-standing partner, Elisa to significantly enhance the capacity, coverage and speed of Elisa’s network. The comprehensive deal, which will cover both Estonia and Finland, will prepare Elisa’s network for the Advanced 5G era supporting ultra-fast speeds and low latency at near-instantaneous levels, crucial for applications such as AI, virtual reality, augmented reality, and industrial automation.
In Business Technology news this week….
Coretelligent Names Vijay Iyer as CEO to Drive Innovation & Growth
Coretelligent, a leading provider of managed IT, cybersecurity, and cloud services, announced the appointment of Vijay Iyer as Chief Executive Officer and Board Member. A veteran technology executive with more than 35 years of global leadership experience, Vijay joins Coretelligent to lead its next chapter of growth and innovation.
In Cloud Computing & Mobility news this week….
Databricks Unveils Lakebase for AI Apps and Agents
Databricks, the Data and AI company, has introduced Lakebase, a groundbreaking, fully-managed Postgres database purpose-built for artificial intelligence. This launch marks a strategic expansion of the Databricks Data Intelligence Platform, bringing an operational database layer into the fold. With Lakebase, developers and enterprises can now streamline the creation of data applications and AI agents, all within a unified, multi-cloud ecosystem. The service is currently available in Public Preview.
In FinTech news this week….
Equifax Launches Optimal Path™ Score Planning Tool
Equifax is leveraging the power of the Equifax Cloud™ and patented EFX.AI capabilities to introduce the new Optimal Path™ interactive score planner. Optimal Path is designed to help financial institutions, employers, benefits providers, and other organizations provide consumers with personalized, actionable credit score plans within their existing consumer financial health initiatives and platforms. The new, white labeled offering is a highly personalized planner that integrates with each consumer’s current Equifax credit profile, provides specific tasks that they can execute over time to help reach their target VantageScore® 3.0 score, and evolves recommendations monthly as consumers take action.
In Cybersecurity news this week….
Cohesity & 11:11 Systems Launch Clean Room Recovery
Cohesity, a leader in AI-powered data security, and 11:11 Systems, a top-tier provider of managed infrastructure services, have announced the general availability of their jointly developed solution: the 11:11 Cyber Recovery Platform for Cohesity. This fully managed Clean Room Recovery service empowers enterprises to establish on-demand, isolated environments essential for effective forensic analysis and rapid cyber incident recovery.
In Information and Communications news this week…
LambdaTest Intros Semi-Auto Keyboard Accessibility Scans
LambdaTest, a unified agentic AI and cloud engineering platform, announced the launch of Keyboard Accessibility Semi-Automated Scan in its Accessibility DevTools, a powerful new feature that redefines how teams conduct keyboard navigation audits. Traditional keyboard accessibility testing often demands time-consuming, manual review of every interactive element to ensure correct tab order and user experience. The new semi-automated scan feature simplifies this process by automatically detecting and highlighting tab stops in the exact order users encounter them. Interactive elements are scanned for accessibility roles, names, and states, while intuitive visual cues streamline validation. The result is faster, more consistent testing with deeper insight.
Article of the Week
The Role of Fixed Wireless Access in 5G Network Expansion
Fast and reliable internet is essential in today’s world. While cable and fiber work well in cities, they can be slow and expensive to install in rural areas. Fixed Wireless Access (FWA), especially with 5G, addresses this challenge. This blog will explain what FWA is, how it uses 5G, and what the future holds for this technology.