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Vodafone Germany advances next-gen cable network with Aurora Networks and HUBER + SUHNER
Aurora Networks, a Vistance Networks business, and
HUBER + SUHNER have partnered to support Vodafone Germany in developing a next-generation cable network using advanced Distributed Access Architecture and virtual CMTS technologies.
The collaboration focuses on deploying a Remote PHY solution designed to enable multi-gigabit services, long-term scalability and sustainable network expansion. Vodafone will leverage these technologies to enhance performance, reliability and customer experience across its cable infrastructure.
Distributed Access Architecture improves network efficiency by moving processing functions closer to end users within existing Hybrid Fiber Coax networks. This approach increases speed, reduces latency and strengthens overall service reliability.
Aurora Networks will provide its vCCAP Evo platform and QAM video solutions, delivering a flexible and software-driven alternative to traditional hardware-based CMTS systems. Running on commercial off-the-shelf servers, these solutions support centralized management, automated provisioning and improved capacity while reducing energy consumption, rack space and operational costs.
As the end-to-end DAA system integrator, Aurora Networks will guide Vodafone through network design, deployment and future expansion, drawing on decades of industry expertise.
HUBER + SUHNER will contribute next-generation Remote PHY devices with full software interoperability, helping modernize Vodafone’ s infrastructure and ensure seamless integration across the network.
The partnership builds on a long-standing relationship and reinforces Vodafone’ s commitment to delivering highperformance connectivity. By combining proven technologies with scalable architecture, the initiative aims to future-proof the network and provide customers with faster, more reliable broadband services. This deployment also supports digital transformation goals and positions Vodafone to meet growing data demands driven by streaming, cloud services and connected devices.
DroneShield opens European HQ in Amsterdam to boost counter-drone capabilities
DroneShield has officially opened its European headquarters in Amsterdam, marking a major step in its long term commitment to Europe and accelerating regional growth and sovereign counter UAS capability.
The new hub strengthens the company’ s presence across EU and NATO aligned markets while supporting an expanding operational footprint. It will serve as the base for DroneShield’ s EU Centre of Excellence and aligns with the ReArm Europe Plan and Readiness 2030 initiative – designed to boost defence spending strengthen industrial sovereignty and accelerate support for Ukraine.
Led by Chief Commercial Officer Louis Gamarra, the headquarters will expand commercial and operational capabilities and grow a multilingual in region team. DroneShield will continue working with European resellers while strengthening internal delivery and customer support functions. Europe is a priority market generating $ 98m dollars in 2025 revenue – representing 45 % percent of total revenue. As of February 2026 the regional pipeline stands at $ 1.2 billion driven by rising geopolitical tensions including the war in Ukraine and increased drone threats.
The investment supports local manufacturing expansion and enhances supply chain resilience across the region. Customers will benefit from faster deployment improved service responsiveness and closer collaboration with regional partners. The Amsterdam location positions DroneShield to scale operations efficiently while meeting evolving security demands across Europe and neighbouring markets in the Middle East. •
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