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CX365: From Digital Twin to Digital Workers: AI Moves Into Infrastructure Operations Report

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Registration Opens for Connect (X) 2027; Call for Speakers Now Underway

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Connect (X) 2026 | Day 3 Highlights

Connect (X) Keynotes feature FCC’s Arpan Sura; AT&T; Digital Bridge and Tower Executives. Watch the videos

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Connect (X) 2026 | Day 2 Highlights

Verizon, Intel, Ericsson, JLL, Qualcomm, American Tower, NVIDIA, Nokia, T-Mobile Leverage Expertise to Predict Trends 

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Connect (X) 2026 | Day 1 Highlights

From early-morning tee times to forward-looking policy discussions, Connect (X) 2026 kicked off today setting the tone for a week of connection, collaboration, and industry momentum. Read the highlights:

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2026 Day 1 Recap

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2026 Photo Gallery

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Vertical Bridge Announces $1.5 Billion Strategic Equity Investment From KKR

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Array Digital Infrastructure to Discuss Deployment Execution at Connect (X)

Array Digital Infrastructure (ArraySM) will be meeting with wireless carriers, public agencies, and a variety of service providers at Connect (X), where company representatives will share more on how Array is helping…

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The Networks That Win the AI Era Will Be the Ones Built for It

The first wave of 5G was about speed and capacity. The next wave is about intelligence, and it demands a fundamentally different kind of network.

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The Hidden Cost of Fragmented Deployment Systems in Network Rollouts

The telecom industry continues to invest in fiber expansion, wireless densification, and next-generation network infrastructure. Yet many deployment programs still miss timelines, create internal friction, and delay…

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Connect (X) 2026 Keynotes

AT&T, DigitalBridge, and Verizon to Take the Stage at Connect (X) Digital Infrastructure Event.

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CX365 Procurement Connect Industry Report

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NWS Everything: Redefining What a True Digital Infrastructure Partner Delivers

In today’s always-on economy, digital infrastructure is no longer defined by hardware alone. It is defined by outcomes. Performance. Resilience. And the confidence that networks will scale, adapt, and deliver long-term value. That belief is what led NWS to formalize a proven approach known as NWS Everything.

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CX365 AI & Emerging Tech Industry Report

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CX365 Evolving Infrastructure Industry Report

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CX365 Connected Spaces Industry Report

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Inorsa Case Study

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Connect (X) 2026 Heads to Ft. Lauderdale

Connect (X), the leading event for the digital infrastructure industry, is set to return in 2026 with a new location, expanded networking opportunities, and future-focused content. Connect (X) 2026 will be held in Ft. Lauderdale, FL on May 4-6, 2026.

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Connect (X) 2025 | Full Conference Insights

Read about Connect (X) 2025 and Save the Date for Connect (X) 2026!

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Connect (X) Day 2 | Patrick Halley Opener, Verizon’s Lynn Cox and CTO Insights

WIA President and CEO Patrick Halley kicked off Connect (X) 25, with a look back to the first cellphone call from Soldier Field in Chicago in 1983 to today’s hype around artificial intelligence.

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Connect (X) Day 1 | Networking, Education, and Regulation Insights

Read about the Monday Connect (X) highlights including: Emerging Wireless Leaders, the Women in Leadership Symposium, the State Broadband Leaders Summit, the Infrastructure Developers Forum, the Professional Services Forum, and the Latest News from Connect (X)!

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WIA Webinar Replay: Innovative Applications Using 5G Indoors Part 2

Replay the WIA Webinar: Innovative Applications Using 5G Indoors Part 2

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ADB Is Building Connections at Connect (X)

Joe Hummer, SVP of Business Development at ADB, will speak at Connect (X) on May 13 about aligning infrastructure to support hyperscale data centers. Visit Booth #115 to explore how ADB approaches utility and technology infrastructure for scalable, long-term growth.

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Powering the Digital World Starts With Digitizing O&M

Wireless infrastructure is the backbone of the digital economy. It enables everything from mobile apps to cloud platforms, smart cities to remote work. But while this industry is busy building the networks that drive global connectivity, many O&M teams are still working with outdated systems, manual workflows, and disconnected tools.

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Why 5G Core Is Important to Network Evolution

5G SA is the current goal of all of the MNOs and will support advanced services requiring more bandwidth, network capacity, lower latency and ultimately more infrastructure – towers, small cells, sectors, radios, backhaul and data centers. 5G SA is the end goal for 5G deployments.

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Shared Infrastructure, Shared Responsibility: American Tower’s Commitment to a Sustainable Future

As the digital landscape evolves, sustainability remains a key focus in infrastructure development. In Shared Infrastructure, Shared Responsibility, American Tower explores the crucial role shared infrastructure plays in driving energy efficiency, reducing environmental impact, and supporting a sustainable future for wireless networks.

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Building the Infrastructure of the Future

AI is good at analyzing data (including images and video) and can make recommendations as to how a network should be designed, built, operated and maintained. If your company is building data centers, laying fiber, deploying edge compute or building and maintaining wireless infrastructure, you are enabling AI.

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AI and Connectivity: Two Peas in the Same Pod

A new report reveals AI’s growing impact on the ICT sector, driving economic growth through enhanced customer service, network design, and analytics. As data centers expand, the need for upgraded wireless and fiber infrastructure to support AI connectivity is becoming critical.

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The Nuances of 5G RAN, Cloud RAN, ORAN

The evolution of 5G networks with Cloud RAN and Open RAN (ORAN) is transforming the telecom industry. These technologies enable virtualized, cost-efficient, and multi-vendor networks, promising greater competition and flexibility. Explore how ORAN is reshaping network integration and deployment, and why it’s a game-changer for 5G.

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The Importance of In-Building Wireless Connectivity

As businesses increasingly embrace hybrid work models, reliable in-building wireless connectivity is becoming essential. This blog highlights survey findings showing the growing demand for dependable, indoor 5G connectivity across all enterprises.

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How New Technologies Impact the Wireless Industry

Emerging technologies like AI, edge computing, and Open RAN are transforming the wireless industry, unlocking new revenue streams and operational efficiencies. This blog explores how operators and tower owners are leveraging these innovations to stay competitive and prepare for the future of connectivity.

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