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Telef�nica and Amper Upgrade Critical Communications Networks at Ten Aena Airports

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 13:16:20 EDT

Telef�nica Spain and Amper have been selected to modernize the DMR and TETRA radio communications networks at ten Spanish airports operated by Aena. - - The upgrade of these radio communications networks, which is highly reliable, fail-safe communication systems—will enhance the resilience and availability of the solutions that support coordination among the various airport services, helping to ensure the safety and efficiency of operations in highly demanding operational environments. - - S...

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Telenor acquires Bahnhof to strengthen position in Sweden

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:56:29 EDT

Telenor Group has agreed to acquire a controlling stake in Swedish broadband provider Bahnhof in a transaction valuing the company at SEK 6.1 billion on an enterprise value basis. The acquisition will make Telenor Sweden's second-largest fixed broadband provider. Completion of the acquisition, which is subject to regulatory approvals, will trigger an obligation for Telenor to make a mandatory cash offer to all shareholders of Bahnhof. - - “Sweden is the largest Nordic market by population a...

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Telef�nica and Thales simplify IoT connectivity in global environments

Fri, 10 Jul 2026 09:51:12 EDT

• The company, in collaboration with Thales, is launching an eSIM solution under the new GSMA SGP.32 standard. - - • This solution will enable customers to switch connectivity providers quickly and deploy IoT solutions across multiple geographies. - - Telef�nica, through its business unit Telef�nica Tech, is launching, in collaboration with Thales, a global leader in cybersecurity and digital identity, an eSIM solution based on the GSMA SGP.32 standard that allows organisations to use a sin...

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Enjoy Gigafast speeds and Ultimate TV pack for less

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:47:38 EDT

The latest deals have dropped from Sky TV and Sky Broadband, the award-winning provider that The Daily Telegraph named Best Broadband for Speed 2026. - - - • From today, new customers can get Sky Broadband Full FibreGigafast* (speeds up to 900Mbps) with Essential TV – which includes Sky, Netflix and Discovery+ with 100+ channels including Sky Atlantic – for our lowest ever price of £35/month (was £45/month). Save £240! - • Looking for even more? New customers can also opt for ...

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Telef�nica launches a pioneering managed cybersecurity service for the mid-market

Thu, 9 Jul 2026 11:37:14 EDT

Telef�nica is advancing its commitment to offering more and better services to customers with the launch in Spain of a managed cybersecurity solution designed specifically for the mid-market segment (defined as organisations with between 150 and 1,000 devices). - - Designed and operated through its Telef�nica Tech business unit, this is a pioneering MxDR service that enables the detection of and response to threats arising in any corporate system (including workstations, servers, identities...

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SES Space & Defense Wins BPA to Deliver Flexible Satellite Connections

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 04:38:40 EDT

SES's wholly-owned subsidiary, SES Space & Defense, won a five-year Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) with the U.S. Space Force's Space Systems Command to provide reliable and secure managed satellite services. This deal enables the Department of War (DoW) to quickly order global Ku-band connectivity, helping people stay connected and protected, even in the world's most remote locations. - - The BPA creates a new, simple way for the military to quickly get strong satellite links in remote mi...

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rain South Africa and Huawei Launch World-First Multi-Thousand-Site Sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO 5G Network

Tue, 7 Jul 2026 00:10:26 EDT

rain South Africa and Huawei are jointly accelerating the deployment of a sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO 5G network across South Africa, with plans to deploy a multi-thousand-site scale of commercial network. This marks a major breakthrough in wireless communications and opens a new chapter in the evolution of 5G, aiming to deliver ubiquitous, high-quality 5G connectivity to consumers across the country. - - Currently, rain has achieved large-scale deployment of sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO in major citi...

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Why spectrum reform is the reality check for European telecoms

Mon, 6 Jul 2026 03:43:20 EDT

Europe is about to relearn an expensive lesson that spectrum policy is investment policy. - - With more than 500 spectrum licences due for renewal over the next decade, the Digital Networks Act (DNA) will matter only if its pro-investment principles bite before governments turn the next renewal cycle into a fiscal harvest for national treasuries. - - If Europe wants resilient networks that underpins artificial intelligence, smart factories, modern public services and economic security, it mu...

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Principles governing our customer relations at Telef�nica

Fri, 3 Jul 2026 11:53:24 EDT

For Telef�nica, customers are the heart that keeps any organization alive. In January 2026, the company published an update to its “Customer Promise”, a compendium of ethical guidelines dating back to 2018 that was underpinned by integrity, transparency and simplicity. Evolving user expectations, new regulatory frameworks, and pressure from investors and analysts made it necessary to review those commitments. The new version of the Principles governing our customer relations is based on...

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Uwe Heckert becomes new CEO of Detecon

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 09:58:56 EDT

- - • Effective July 1, 2026, Dr. Uwe Heckert is the new Chief Executive Officer of Detecon - • He succeeds J�rgen Sch�fer, who is leaving the company at his own request - • Heckert is to further strengthen Detecon's position as a management and technology consultancy as well as a transformation partner worldwide - - - Dr. Uwe Heckert will take over as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) at Detecon with effect from July 1, 2026. He succeeds J�rgen Sch�fer, who is leaving the company at his own re...

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Telef�nica launches an integrated platform that digitizes local police management and strengthens operational capability

Thu, 2 Jul 2026 09:48:28 EDT

�The system centralizes the main police functions in real time, optimizes resource allocation, and reduces response times through a unified view of all the force's activity. - - �The new software is designed to improve coordination, efficiency, and operational performance for local police by integrating the management of officers, patrols, incidents, alerts, cameras, radar systems, queries, and documentation in a single place. - - Telef�nica has launched a new comprehensive management platf...

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BT Group and Verizon to form joint venture, creating a scaled international connectivity platform for multinational customers

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 13:16:08 EDT

- - • BT Group and Verizon agree to combine their respective international operations in a 50:50 joint venture, creating a new company focused on multinational connectivity. - - • The joint venture will serve more than 3,000 customers across more than 180 countries, representing approx. $4 billion in combined annual revenue. - - • The combination of international networking businesses creates a future-ready, scaled organisation underpinned by a new platform designed for the age of cloud an...

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TM Forum and Huawei Jointly Release the AI4Contact-Center: AI Transformation Whitepaper v2.0.0

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 10:51:54 EDT

At DTW 2026, TM Forum, together with Huawei and industry partners, officially released the IG1465 AI4Contact-Center: AI Transformation Whitepaper v2.0.0 during the AI & Data Masterclass. This landmark publication provides a practical roadmap to guide global contact centers as they evolve into the AI-native era. - - The Whitepaper defines a unified vision for Artificial Intelligence Contact Centers (AICC), system architecture, and core capabilities, while also presenting business practic...

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SES and Tototheo Global Expand Multi-orbit FlexMaritime Services Worldwide

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 08:36:18 EDT

SES, a leading space solutions company, and Tototheo Global, a leading provider of advanced connectivity and technology solutions for the maritime, enterprise and government sectors, announced an expanded collaboration to deploy SES FlexMaritime across global markets. - - Under the multi-year agreement, SES FlexMaritime will provide Tototheo Global with high-performance multi-orbit satellite and terrestrial connectivity. Combined with Tototheo Global's deep industry expertise and global ser...

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stc group marks seventh Sustainability Report with AA MSCI ESG Rating and 50.69% local content score

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 04:24:11 EDT

stc group, the leading digital enabler, has published its annual Sustainability Report for 2025, marking the seventh edition of its sustainability reporting journey. The report reflects how the group is delivering wider impact across environmental action, human capital development, governance and responsible business practices. - - The report highlights the continued development of stc group in 2025, which achieved - - measurable climate progress, reducing energy intensity by 4.96% at group...

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GMV leads the technological fight against the invasive seaweed threatening marine biodiversity

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:09:45 EDT

An invasive seaweed species originating from the Pacific Ocean is silently advancing along the Portuguese coastline and already poses a growing threat to beaches, marine biodiversity, and economic activity. - - To address this challenge, the Municipality of Cascais is investing in an innovative solution based on space technology, artificial intelligence, and ocean science, capable of predicting when and where the seaweed is likely to reach the coast. - - The project, known as EO4RO (Earth O...

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Orange appoints Usman Javaid as Chief AI Officer to accelerate value creation through artificial intelligence

Mon, 29 Jun 2026 03:06:17 EDT

- - • Usman Javaid has been appointed Orange's Chief AI Officer as of 1 September 2026. - - • This appointment is part of the momentum already underway across the Group around AI. - - • Through its Trust the future strategic plan, Orange aims to generate more than 600 million euros in value from AI by 2028. - - - - Orange announces the appointment of Usman Javaid as the Group's Chief AI Officer, effective from 1 September 2026. - - This appointment comes at a key moment for Orange, as art...

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China Telecom and Huawei Win TM Forum 2026 Excellence Award for Second Straight Year

Fri, 26 Jun 2026 12:39:29 EDT

At Digital Transformation World (DTW 2026) hosted by TM Forum, the joint project submitted by China Telecom and Huawei—“To AN Level 4 and Beyond - How 900+ AI Agents Have Transformed China Telecom's Operations”—was honored with the 2026 Excellence in Autonomous Networks Award. This marks the second consecutive year the partners have taken home a heavyweight industry award, following their success at the 2025 TM Forum Excellence Awards. This latest win underscores high industry recognition...

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Total Wireless becomes first U.S. carrier to include Western Union money transfers in select wireless plans

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 13:26:45 EDT

At a glance - - - • Industry first perk : Total Wireless becomes the only U.S. carrier to embed a monthly global money transfer benefit directly into its wireless service. - - • Extensive global network : Customers can send funds to friends and family across more than 200 countries and territories via Western Union app or web platforms. - - • Eligible service plans : The monthly benefit is included automatically for users on the MAX 5G BYO, MAX 5G and ALL ACCESS no-contract service ti...

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Telef�nica strengthens its leadership in autonomous networks at DTW Ignite 2026 and receives global recognition from TM Forum

Thu, 25 Jun 2026 10:56:54 EDT

• Telef�nica consolidates its position at the forefront of the global telco ecosystem with advances in the roll-out of Level 4 autonomous networks and AI-native operations. - - • The company has been honoured by TM Forum with the Catalyst Innovator: Voyager award, which recognises its impact, leadership and collaboration within the global innovation ecosystem through the Catalyst programme. - - Telef�nica took part in DTW Ignite 2026, a world-leading telecoms industry forum organised by TM...

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City of Redondo Beach Leverages Helium Network to Solve Waterfront Connectivity Dead Zone

Tue, 23 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EDT

Helium, a leader in decentralized wireless communications, today announced that the City of Redondo Beach is now powered by the Helium Network. - - The pier, which draws more than 1 million visitors annually, has had near-zero cellular coverage for years. High-rise condominiums between the waterfront and nearby carrier towers block signals before they reach sea level, leaving residents, concertgoers, and emergency responders without reliable service. - - Talus Communications (Talus) so...

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T-Systems and SupplyOn Bring AI to Europe's Supply Chains

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 08:08:13 EDT

- - • Sovereign AI infrastructure meets a network of 140,000 connected industrial companies - • AI agents take over key tasks across the entire supply chain - • Operated in Germany under the highest data protection and security standards - - - T-Systems and SupplyOn are launching a strategic partnership to bring artificial intelligence into industrial supply chains. To achieve this, SupplyOn, Europe's largest industrial supply chain network, is connecting its platform to the T-Systems Indus...

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Transactions carried out as part of a share buyback program and outside of a liquidity contract

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:55:00 EDT

These shares have been acquired to honor obligations related to long-term incentive plans for corporate officers and senior employees. The long-term incentive plans, which are conditional on presence and performance, were set up with the aim of involving Group key managers in the success of its strategic plan. - - Name of the issuer: Orange (LEI: 969500MCOONR8990S771) - - References of the share buyback program: A description of the program authorized by the Shareholders' General Meeting...

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DOCOMO Becomes First in Japan to Deploy Nokia's AI-powered MantaRay AutoPilot for Automated Network Optimization

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:50:36 EDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that it has become the first company in Japan to deploy Nokia's MantaRay AutoPilot system, an AI-driven system that automatically optimizes mobile network quality, effective June 19.* 1 To accelerate deployment, DOCOMO implemented MantaRay AutoPilot on a public cloud, marking the world's first case of optimizing a commercial mobile network via this system on a public cloud.* 2 - - DOCOMO previously introduced Nokia's MantaRay SON * 3 in November 2025, reduci...

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Smart, secure, sovereign: how Vodafone is powering our digital future

Mon, 22 Jun 2026 02:30:14 EDT

The digital decade is no longer a future ambition. It is already taking shape, and at pace. - - AI is transforming industries, cyber threats are growing in scale and sophistication, and, as data becomes more valuable, so does the question of who controls it and where it lives. - - In this environment, connectivity has moved beyond just infrastructure. It is a source of competitive advantage. The networks organisations depend on increasingly shape how they innovate, how securely they operate,...

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Motorola Solutions Expanding Assist AI Globally

Fri, 19 Jun 2026 09:16:41 EDT

Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) announced the global expansion of Assist, its mission-critical AI for public safety. Following successful deployments across U.S. public safety agencies, the capability is scaling internationally to bring role-specific intelligence to control room operators, emergency responders and investigators, with an initial focus on Europe. - - “Emergency personnel face an overwhelming influx of data under immense stress,” said Fergus Mayne, vice president of sales, E...

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Sky Sale: Latest deals now on, with discounts on iPhone Air & 2.5Gbps speeds

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:44:21 EDT

The latest deals have dropped from Sky Mobile, the award-winning network voted by Expert Reviews as the Best Network for Perks 2026, and from Sky Broadband, the award-winning provider that The Daily Telegraph named Best Broadband for Speed 2026. - - - • From today, new customers can get the iPhone Air 1TB from £32/month, (was £38). Plus, customers can add on 10GB of data for £8 at our lowest ever price until 1 st July. Full details on ou...

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Huawei Announces Wi-Fi 7 Patent Licensing Rates, Reaffirms Commitment to Transparent and Reasonable Licensing

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 12:29:21 EDT

Huawei today announced that its patent licensing royalty rate for Wi‑Fi 7 technologies would be set at US$0.5 per unit for Wi‑Fi 7 compliant devices. - - This announcement underscores Huawei's dedication to fostering a healthy innovation ecosystem through fair, transparent, and predictable licensing practices. - - As the latest generation of Wi-Fi technologies, Wi-Fi 7 delivers dramatically higher throughput, lower latency, and greater reliability. Serving as much more than just...

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FluentStream Awarded 2026 Visionary Spotlight Award for Unified Communications by ChannelVision Magazine

Thu, 18 Jun 2026 11:30:33 EDT

ChannelVision Magazine has named FluentStream as a 2026 Visionary Spotlight Award (VSA) winner for UCaaS, or Unified Communications as a Service. - - The annual Visionary Spotlight Awards are among the channel's longest-running awards programs, having celebrated innovation, leadership and success for more than a decade. The VSAs also serve as a trusted resource for channel partners, helping them identify leading solutions in an increasingly complex technology ecosystem. - - Each year, Chan...

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Ayala Corporation's A- rating reaffirmed by Japan Credit Rating Agency

Tue, 16 Jun 2026 07:47:43 EDT

Ayala Corporation's A- Foreign Currency Long Term Issuer Rating with a Stable Outlook has been reaffirmed by the Japan Credit Rating Agency, Ltd. (JCR), reflecting the strength of Ayala's diversified portfolio, resilient earnings base, and prudent financial management. - - In its latest rating action, JCR cited Ayala's established position as one of the Philippines' largest and most diversified business groups, with strategic investments across banking, real estate, telecommunications, rene...

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Photon AI Announces $124M Target Series A To Build Africa's Sovereign AI Infrastructure

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 20:58:54 EDT

Photon AI today announced the launch of a $124 million Series A fundraising round to build vertically integrated AI infrastructure across Africa — spanning compute, foundation models, and autonomous cybersecurity. The company argues that the architecture of existing AI systems structurally disadvantages African users. It is building an alternative from scratch. - - The problem is in the code - - AI is no longer just software. It is becoming the underlying layer of modern economies —

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Telef�nica is leading the comprehensive digitalisation of the water cycle, spearheaded by the Regional Government of Castilla y Le�n

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 10:52:25 EDT

• Telef�nica has been awarded the contract for the comprehensive digitalisation of the water cycle, spearheaded by the Regional Government through the Public Infrastructure and Environment Company of Castilla y Le�n. - - • The project will replace the traditional manual meter reading model with an innovative automated remote reading system, based on the installation of 175,000 smart meters connected via NB-IoT technology. - - • This equipment will enable real-time data collection, improve...

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RTsys Group et Alcatel Submarine Networks signent un accord-cadre pour acc�l�rer l'innovation sous-marine

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:29:02 EDT

� l'occasion de l'inauguration de son nouveau site industriel, RTsys Group a annonc� jeudi 11 juin la signature d'un accord-cadre strat�gique avec Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN), acteur de r�f�rence des infrastructures de t�l�communications sous-marines. - - Un partenariat structur� autour de la R&D et de l'industrialisation - - L'accord-cadre vise � instaurer une coop�ration en mati�re de recherche et d�veloppement (R&D) et de commercialisation, avec un objectif commun : renforcer les...

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Mid Wales business parks to benefit from fibre and skills upgrade

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:26:11 EDT

BT announced the signing of a new contract with Growing Mid Wales to deliver full fibre broadband access for business parks across Mid Wales. - - The Business Park Full Fibre to the Premises (FTTP) Project is a major step forward in bringing gigabit-capable broadband to business parks across Ceredigion and Powys. The project will deliver fast, reliable and future-proof full-fibre broadband to business parks that currently lack access to gigabit-capable connectivity. This investment will h...

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Orange at VivaTech 2026: innovating to build a trusted digital future

Mon, 15 Jun 2026 02:23:58 EDT

- - • Orange, a founding partner of VivaTech, will take part in the event's 10th edition and highlight its new strategic vision: Trust the future. - - • As the only telecom operator at the event, the Group will demonstrate how intelligent, secure and resilient networks help unlock the full value of artificial intelligence (AI). - - • More than 60 start-ups will join Orange's stand to showcase innovations designed to improve security, efficiency and everyday digital experiences. - - - - A...

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Viasat Selected by U.S. Space Force to Deliver Dual-Band Satellite System under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) Program Swarm 1 Delivery Order

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 15:23:26 EDT

Viasat, Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, announced it was awarded a prime contract by the U.S. Space Force's (USSF) Space Systems Command (SSC) to build, launch and deliver the first of a proliferated fleet of small, maneuverable geosynchronous Earth orbit (GEO) satellites under the Protected Tactical SATCOM-Global (PTS-G) program. The new Swarm 1 Delivery Order contract builds on Viasat's completion of the Delivery Order 1 (DO1) phase awarded in 2025,...

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Major Contract: Volkswagen Group relying on T Cloud

Fri, 12 Jun 2026 10:03:03 EDT

- - • T Cloud Private to serve as the central infrastructure for applications within the Volkswagen Group - • Lower costs, greater flexibility, and increased control - • Volkswagen strengthens data processing within the European legal framework - - - Major contract for T-Systems: Telekom's IT service provider is setting up Volkswagen's new private cloud and will operate it globally for the automotive group. Known at Volkswagen as the Group Private Cloud, it is intended to serve as a central...

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BT launches new service to support mission-critical communications across the UK

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 10:28:18 EDT

BT Business has today launched Mission Boost™, the first capability in a new portfolio of enhanced services for mission‑critical communications. - - BT already underpins a range of the UK's most critical operations, providing secure, resilient and safe networks that essential national services depend on every day. As demand for data grows, and maintaining connectivity across people, systems and devices becomes ever more crucial, organisations increasingly require more resilient and mi...

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n8n and Deutsche Telekom – the fast track to AI agents

Thu, 11 Jun 2026 09:54:13 EDT

- - • AI agents from a single source: license, implementation, and training - • Comprehensive solution for rapid workflow automation and increased value creation - • Audit-proof and cost-effective for accounting, project management, or marketing - - - Deutsche Telekom is strengthening its partnership with n8n, one of Europe's fastest growing AI and agent orchestration companies. As an n8n certified partner, Deutsche Telekom now offers medium-sized businesses the opportunity to purchase n8n...

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