Weekly Intelligence Brief on Telecom and Cybersecurity Developments - Week of September 15, 2025

Key Takeaways

• Avast recognized as top cybersecurity provider.
• Bristol Bay Cellular partners with Mavenir for rural network upgrades.
• Keysight Technologies awarded Global Company of the Year in 6G testing.
• Capgemini reports budget overruns for On-Demand technologies.
• Ericsson integrates Artificial Intelligence (AI) into NetCloud for 5G networks.

Avast received acknowledgment as a leading cybersecurity provider by Software Experts, showcasing its products Avast Premium Security and Avast Ultimate. These offerings demonstrated effective protection against various threats, such as ransomware and phishing, across multiple platforms, including Windows and macOS.

In partnership with Mavenir, Bristol Bay Cellular aims to enhance mobile services in rural Alaska, focusing on deploying upgraded 4G resources for future 5G access. This collaboration includes establishing a cloud-native platform in Anchorage to improve network capabilities.

Keysight Technologies earned recognition from Frost & Sullivan as the 2025 Global Company of the Year in the 6G testing sector. This recognition reflects Keysight's commitment to advancing 6G technologies through dedicated Research and Development (R&D) initiatives.

Capgemini's recent report highlights challenges in budget management for organizations utilizing On-Demand technologies like cloud services and Generative AI (GenAI). Approximately 80% of surveyed companies report exceeding their public cloud budgets, emphasizing the need for better cost management frameworks.

Ericsson's recent integration of agentic AI into its NetCloud platform enhances the self-healing capabilities of private 5G networks. The technology aims to simplify deployment and improve operational efficiency, addressing existing barriers in 5G adoption.

1. Avast named top cybersecurity provider by Software Experts
   Avast Premium Security and Ultimate showcase effective protection against ransomware and phishing, according to Software Experts.
2. Bristol Bay Cellular partners with Mavenir to enhance Alaska's mobile network
   A new cloud-native platform in Anchorage will enhance connectivity for rural Alaskan communities, supported by Mavenir's technology.
3. Keysight Technologies recognized as 2025 Global Company of the Year in 6G testing
   Frost & Sullivan has awarded Keysight Technologies the title of 2025 Global Company of the Year in the 6G test sector.
4. Aviz Networks enhances enterprise networking with AI and open-source technologies
   Aviz Networks outlines its AI-driven focus for enhanced networking solutions in enterprise environments.
5. Dell’Oro Group Projects Telecom Capital Expenditure (CAPEX) Stabilization
   Dell’Oro Group forecasts telecom capital intensity to approach 15 percent by 2029, stabilizing after recent reductions.
6. Dell'Oro Group Highlights Stability in Telecom CAPEX
   Dell’Oro Group forecasts telecom capital intensity to approach 15 percent by 2029, stabilizing after recent reductions.
7. Capgemini report reveals budget challenges in On-Demand technology spending
   Capgemini identifies significant budget overruns in organizations utilizing On-Demand technologies like cloud and GenAI.
8. Ericsson integrates agentic AI into NetCloud platform for self-healing 5G private networks
   Ericsson integrated agentic AI into its NetCloud platform for self-healing 5G networks, aiming to reduce deployment complexity.