Daily Intelligence Brief: Open RAN, Brightspeed, and Netskope Developments - August 26, 2025

The most recent developments in digital infrastructure and network technology highlight key initiatives across various organizations. Open RAN (ORAN) shows signs of stabilization, with revenues approaching $10 billion, as research indicates long-term growth potential despite challenges in multi-vendor adoption. Increased market concentration has led to fewer suppliers, posing risks to diversity within the sector.

Brightspeed completed its fiber deployment in 11 Kansas communities, significantly enhancing internet access for approximately 23,000 residents and businesses. This expansion addresses connectivity gaps in regions previously underserved by fiber-optic services, underscoring a commitment to improving local digital infrastructure.

Netskope emphasizes the evolving role of cybersecurity, advocating for integration into business strategies to foster innovation and customer trust. As organizations shift towards proactive measures, Netskope's platform supports enhanced compliance with regulatory standards, aligning cybersecurity with organizational objectives and promoting resilience in business operations.

1. Research Indicates ORAN Revenues Stabilizing
   Findings suggest ORAN is stabilizing, with favorable long-term growth despite mixed results from multi-vendor adoption.
2. Brightspeed completes fiber deployment in 11 Kansas communities
   Brightspeed completed its fiber deployment in 11 Kansas communities, providing high-speed internet to around 23,000 families and businesses.
3. Netskope explores cybersecurity as a business enabler.
   Netskope highlights the importance of cybersecurity in ensuring compliance and fostering business growth through proactive measures.
4. CISA Adds Three Known Exploited Vulnerabilities (KEV) to Catalog
   CISA adds three vulnerabilities to its KEV Catalog, affecting Citrix and Git Link software.
5. Brightspeed completes fiber deployment in 11 Kansas communities
   Brightspeed completed its fiber deployment in 11 Kansas communities, providing high-speed internet to around 23,000 families and businesses.
6. Deca Technologies partners with IBM for semiconductor production
   Deca partners with IBM for semiconductor production in Bromont, enhancing manufacturing capacity with advanced technologies.
7. Softbank boosts 5G uplink throughput with Artificial Intelligence (AI) model
   Brightspeed finishes fiber deployment in Kansas, improving internet access for 23,000 families and businesses.
8. IBM finds sports fans increasingly want AI insights.
   IBM survey reveals that 85% of sports fans want AI insights.
9. Netskope highlights cybersecurity's strategic importance.
   Netskope highlights the alignment of cybersecurity with business objectives, enhancing operational integrity and market position.
10. Itential and ISC2 Updates on AI and Cybersecurity
    ISC2 has updated its advanced cybersecurity certifications, enhancing training and exam outlines to reflect current industry needs.
11. Toshiba showcases quantum-safe networking platform at Asia Tech Singapore 2025
    Colt, Honeywell, and Nokia start trials for quantum-safe networking solutions using LEO Constellation (Low Earth Orbit) (LEO) satellites to enhance security.
12. Wiretap Labs details vendor-neutral Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) RFP template for evaluations
    Organizations can utilize Wiretap Labs' SASE RFP template to streamline the evaluation of secure access services.
13. CISOs and CIOs focus on governance and resilience in cybersecurity
    CISOs and CIOs shift focus to governance and resilience in response to evolving security threats.
14. Deca Technologies partners with IBM to enhance semiconductor production in Quebec.
    Deca Technologies partners with IBM to improve semiconductor production in Bromont, Quebec, using M-Series technologies.
15. Wiretap Labs introduces vendor-neutral SASE RFP template
    Eviden launches SkyMon NG to improve satellite operational efficiency and monitoring capabilities.
16. Sify Technologies launches Pay-per-use AI Cloud model in India
    Accelsius joins ARPA-E's COOLERCHIPS project for enhancing cooling technologies in data centers.
17. Nokia ranks first in Omdia's core networks competitiveness report
    Dell'Oro reports sequential growth in Radio Access Network (RAN) revenues outside China, suggesting market stabilization amid cautious sentiment.
18. Nokia ranks #1 in Omdia report for portfolio competitiveness
    Deca Technologies partners with IBM for semiconductor production, advancing manufacturing capabilities in Bromont.
19. Nokia ranks first in Omdia's core network report
    Fastly highlights its edge services platform transformation at Xcelerate 2025, focusing on cost efficiency and operational improvements.
20. CISA adds three vulnerabilities to its catalog
    CISA adds three vulnerabilities to its KEV Catalog, affecting Citrix and Git Link software.