Network X Awards 2026 Finalists Announced, Spotlighting Telecom Innovation and Industry Excellence

Defining innovators recognised across AI, fibre, mobile networks, Wi-Fi and data centre infrastructure in Vienna VIENNA–(BUSINESS WIRE)–#networkx —Network X , the global event series bringing together the international fixed-line, transport and mobile telecom communities, today announced finalists for the fifth annual 2026 Network X Awards, recognising the companies, technologies and projects driving innovation across the global telecommunications industry. Celebrating excellence across 21 solution provider and operator categories, winners will be announced on 14 October during an awards ceremony at the Museum of Applied Arts (MAK) in Vienna. “The Network X Awards recognise the technologies, solutions and industry leaders actively shaping the next generation of global connectivity,” said Chris Lycett, Event Director, Network X. “With more companies entering than ever before, this year was the most competitive process to date. The finalists reflect an industry undergoing rapid transformation, from AI-driven network operations and cloud-native infrastructure to advanced products and services spanning fibre, mobile and in-home connectivity.” This year’s awards spotlight advancements across the technologies reshaping telecom networks, with finalists recognised for breakthroughs in AI-powered broadband diagnostics, cloud-native networks, data centre infrastructure and next-generation fibre and mobile connectivity. Standout contenders include Ciena and Nokia in the Leading Data Centre Networks Solution category, while China Mobile was shortlisted for multiple telco-only categories. The 2026 Network X Awards finalists are: Solution Provider Categories Best All-Round Optical Transport Vendor Ciena Huawei Nokia ZTE Corporation Leading Data Centre Networks Solution Ciena Huawei Nokia Most Innovative Optical Transport Use Case Bouygues Telecom Ciena Huawei Nokia Türk Telekom ZTE Corporation Most Innovative IP Transport Solution Ciena Huawei Transaction Network Services ZTE Corporation Best RAN Performance Optimisation Solution Ericsson KT Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. Rakuten Symphony ZTE Corporation Cloud-Native Network Solution of the Year Condor Technologies Harmonic Huawei Motive Rakuten Symphony Wind River Best FWA Solution of the Year Bouygues Telecom SoftAtHomeOne Solace Power Inc. MediaTek TCL Best Indoor Connectivity Solution AxyomCore Fibocom Wireless Inc. Freshwave MediaTek TP-Link Best Innovation in Network as a Service & APIs Ciena Megaport Limited SingVerify SoftAtHome Türk Telekom Outstanding Use of AI for Broadband Network Diagnostics Beegol Comcast Technology Solutions Condor Technologies Huawei Nokia SK Telecom Most Innovative Enterprise or Smart City PON Use Case Huawei Nokia ZTE Corporation Outstanding FTTH Service Huawei Incognito Software Systems Inc. IPKO Telecommunications KT SK Broadband ZTE Corporation Outstanding Multi-Gigabit Fibre Access Innovation AIROHA Harmonic Huawei Nokia ZTE Corporation Leading In-Home Wi-Fi Service Airties Huawei Incognito Software Systems Inc. Lifemote ZTE Corporation Most Innovative Smart Home Experience Bitdefender SoftAtHome United Cloud Whalebone ZTE Corporation Best AI Security on Home Router TP-Link ZTE Corporation Leading Core Network Solution AxyomCore Singtel CUBΣ Huawei Operator Categories Outstanding Optical Transport Telco Azerconnect Group Saudi Telecom Company Türk Telekom Turkcell Autonomous Network Leadership Award China Mobile China Unicom Research Institute Saudi Telecom Company TIME dotCom Berhad Türk Telekom Best Smart Home Customer Experience Bahrain Network (BNET) China Unicom SmarTone Mobile Communications Limited Saudi Telecom Company Most Innovative 5G Communication Service China Mobile Orange France SK Telecom This year, Data Center World Europe will take place alongside Network X on 13-14 October 2026 at VIECON, bringing together the leading executives to address the challenges and opportunities of powering the data centres of tomorrow. Attendees can select interest for Data Center World Europe as part of the Network X registration . For more information on the show, visit www.networkxevent.com/ . About Network X Network X will debut in Vienna on 13-15 October 2026 as the only global event uniting the fixed and mobile telecommunications industries under one roof. Bringing together more than 5,500 senior network infrastructure and service professionals – including 1,500+ operators – the event convenes telecom leaders, technology vendors, policymakers, analysts and media from across the global communications ecosystem. The event is recognised as a critical meeting point for operators and vendors shaping the future of digital infrastructure, enabling attendees to exchange ideas, build strategic partnerships and explore next-generation technologies transforming communications worldwide. With a focus on advancements in connectivity, AI-driven transformation, and the journey towards full fibre and 6G, Network X provides a comprehensive platform for professionals to learn, engage, and network with experts, technology providers, and peers across the telecommunications landscape. For more information, visit www.networkxevent.com . Contacts Media Contact: Suzanne Matulay, networkx@society32.com Der Beitrag Network X Awards 2026 Finalists Announced, Spotlighting Telecom Innovation and Industry Excellence erschien zuerst auf subcablenews.com .