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Tejas Networks shares jump 26% in 2 days after winning 5G Massive MIMO contract
The Economic Times· 2026-02-27 05:27
In a regulatory filing, Tejas Networks said it has signed an agreement with NEC Corporation to manufacture and supply 5G Massive MIMO radios. This partnership is a significant step in expanding our global footprint in next-generation telecom infrastructure, the company added.Massive MIMO (Multiple Input Multiple Output) is a critical 5G technology that deploys dozens or even hundreds of antennas at base stations to transmit and receive data simultaneously. The technology significantly improves network capa ...
U.S. shows ISAC leadership as Ericsson demonstrates breakthrough drone detection proof of concept at Texas headquarters
Prnewswire· 2026-02-26 14:45
Core Viewpoint - Ericsson has successfully demonstrated its Integrated Sensing and Communication (ISAC) technology, marking a significant advancement in the integration of sensing capabilities within mobile networks, particularly for drone detection and airspace safety [1] Group 1: Technology and Innovation - The ISAC technology integrates sensing and spatial location of passive objects into mobile networks, showcasing 5G's capability to sense its environment using telecommunications infrastructure [1] - The proof of concept utilized Ericsson's massive-MIMO radios to track unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in the surrounding airspace, highlighting the technology's application in drone detection [1] Group 2: Applications and Opportunities - Wide-area network sensing enhances local sensors, providing benefits for UAV/airspace safety, transportation assistance, and industrial protection, thereby improving overall network performance [1] - The successful demonstration opens up opportunities for commercial, public safety, and defense use cases across various industries [1]
Tejas Networks share price rocket 10%, snap 4-day losing streak. What’s triggering the massive surge?
The Economic Times· 2026-02-26 05:40
MIMO (Multiple-Input Multiple-Output) is a wireless technology that boosts data speed and signal reliability by using multiple antennas at both the transmitter and receiver, rather than just one.Tejas Networks is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a versatile mobility product suite comprising 4G and 5G radio access network (RAN) offerings, including high-capacity 32TR and 64TR massive MIMO radios that comply with both 3GPP and O-RAN standards.Sanjay Malik, Chief Strategy and Business Officer of Tejas N ...
Think It's Too Late to Buy Nokia Stock? Here's 1 Reason Why There's Still Time.
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-13 22:05
If you haven't looked at Nokia (NYSE: NOK) stock lately, you might be surprised. Most consumers remember Nokia as a leading cellphone company that found itself pushed aside by the introduction of the smartphone. However, Nokia has reinvented itself as a telecom equipment company, and the tech stock now trades at its highest levels in more than 10 years. Despite those gains, its long-term growth may have barely begun; here's why. Will AI create the world's first trillionaire? Our team just released a repor ...
Radcom Q4 Earnings Call Highlights
Yahoo Finance· 2026-02-11 14:52
Financial Performance - Radcom reported record revenue of $71.5 million for 2025, representing a 17.2% year-over-year growth, exceeding the previous growth outlook of 15% to 18% [4][5] - Gross margin for the full year was 76.8%, up from 75.2% in 2024, while operating income rose 55% to a record $14.8 million, representing 20.6% of revenue [1][7] - Fourth-quarter revenue reached a record $18.9 million, up 16% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 77.6%, the highest since 2018 [3][5] Profitability Metrics - Full-year non-GAAP net income was a record $18.4 million, equal to 25.8% of revenue, or $1.09 per diluted share, compared to $13.5 million, or $0.83 per diluted share in 2024 [1] - On a GAAP basis, net income for 2025 was $12.0 million, or $0.71 per diluted share, compared to $7.0 million, or $0.43 per diluted share in 2024 [7] Cash Position - Radcom ended 2025 with $109.9 million in cash and short-term deposits, reflecting positive cash flow of $3.2 million in the fourth quarter and $15.2 million for the year [4][7] Strategic Focus and Growth Drivers - The company is focusing on AI and high-capacity data capture products as primary growth drivers, claiming potential total cost of ownership reductions of up to 75% [6][12] - Radcom expects revenue growth of 8% to 12% for 2026, which is considered significantly above the service assurance market growth [8][6] Customer Engagement and Partnerships - Radcom secured a new customer, 1GLOBAL, to deliver AI-powered assurance for 43 million subscribers, and expanded with a leading European operator [14] - Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and ServiceNow are expected to enhance operational capabilities and drive initial wins in 2026 [18][15] Market Position and Opportunities - The company believes it is well-positioned in the second half of its sales cycle, with strategic opportunities for new business wins and expansions within existing customers [9][13] - A GSMA survey indicated that 71% of operators plan to implement agentic AI this year, presenting an opportunity for Radcom to assist in accessing reliable data for AI use cases [11]
Radcom(RDCM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:02
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - RADCOM achieved a record revenue of $71.5 million for 2025, reflecting a 17.2% year-over-year growth, exceeding the guidance of 15%-18% [6][24] - GAAP earnings per share increased by over 65% year-over-year, with net income reaching a record $18.4 million, or $1.09 per diluted share [6][24] - The company reported a gross margin of 76.8% for 2025, up from 75.2% in 2024, and an operating margin of 20.6%, compared to 15.6% in the previous year [24][26] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, RADCOM's revenue was $18.9 million, up 16% year-over-year, with a gross margin of 77.6%, the highest since 2018 [22][24] - Operating income for Q4 reached $4.3 million, with an operating margin of 23%, the highest in eight years [22] - R&D expenses for Q4 were $4.9 million, reflecting a 16.2% year-over-year increase, indicating a focus on innovation and product development [23] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - A GSMA survey indicated that 71% of operators plan to implement agentic AI in 2025, highlighting a significant market opportunity for RADCOM [10] - The demand for AI-driven solutions is reshaping network priorities, with operators increasingly integrating AI across network layers to optimize capacity and efficiency [11] Company Strategy and Development Direction - RADCOM aims to expand its customer base, particularly targeting new Tier 1 customers, to drive the next phase of profitable growth [8] - The company is committed to maintaining a disciplined focus on technology advancement, particularly in 5G service assurance and agentic AI capabilities [9][19] - Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and ServiceNow are being deepened to enhance product offerings and market presence [15][16] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth of 8%-12% in 2026, driven by both new business and expansion within the existing customer base [8][19] - The strong balance sheet is viewed as a strategic advantage, allowing continued investment in product innovation and R&D while maintaining profitability [9][20] - The company recognizes the challenges and opportunities presented by AI and is focused on delivering solutions that reduce the total cost of ownership for operators [20] Other Important Information - RADCOM's cash and short-term deposits reached a record $109.9 million, with no debt, reflecting strong cash flow management [6][26] - The board appointed Rami Schwartz as chairman, effective February 2026, to support the company's growth strategy [17][18] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should RADCOM think about capital allocation in 2026, especially regarding M&A? - Management indicated that M&A remains the first priority and is being actively pursued [29] Question: Any changes in the guidance philosophy and assumptions for the 2026 guidance? - Management believes they are in the second half of the sales cycle and set guidance at 8%-12%, assuming closures in the first half of the year [30] Question: What are the key drivers for expanding business with existing customers like AT&T? - Management highlighted that agentic AI and unique datasets are driving opportunities for expansion with existing customers [35] Question: How critical is the agentic AI element for breaking into accounts? - Management stated that both analytic capabilities and agentic AI are important for driving opportunities and expanding customer relationships [37]
Radcom(RDCM) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-11 14:00
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - RADCOM achieved a record revenue of $71.5 million for 2025, representing a 17.2% year-over-year growth, exceeding the guidance of 15%-18% [5][22] - GAAP earnings per share increased by over 65% year-over-year, reaching $1.09 per diluted share [5][22] - The company reported a cash and short-term deposit balance of $109.9 million, with no debt, marking the highest in its history [5][24] - Gross margin for the fourth quarter was 77.6%, the highest since 2018, while the full year gross margin was 76.8%, up from 75.2% in 2024 [20][22] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, RADCOM's revenue was $18.9 million, up 16% year-over-year, with operating income reaching $4.3 million and an operating margin of 23% [20][22] - R&D expenses for Q4 were $4.9 million, a 16.2% increase year-over-year, reflecting a focus on innovation and collaboration [21] - Sales and marketing expenses for Q4 were $4.2 million, a 1.4% year-over-year increase, indicating ongoing investment in sales capabilities [21] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - A GSMA survey indicated that 71% of operators plan to implement Agentic AI in 2026, highlighting a significant market opportunity for RADCOM [9] - The demand for AI-driven solutions is reshaping network priorities, with operators increasingly integrating AI across network layers [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - RADCOM aims to expand its customer base by adding new tier-one customers, which is a key priority for the next phase of profitable growth [6][8] - The company is committed to maintaining a disciplined focus on technology advancement, particularly in 5G service assurance and Agentic AI capabilities [8][18] - Strategic partnerships with NVIDIA and ServiceNow are being deepened to enhance product offerings and market presence [14][15] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in achieving revenue growth of 8%-12% in 2026, driven by both new business and expansion within the existing customer base [7][18] - The company highlighted the importance of its strong balance sheet as a strategic advantage, allowing for continued investment in product innovation and R&D [8][18] - Management noted that the gap between AI ambition and data readiness among operators presents a clear opportunity for RADCOM to add value [9] Other Important Information - RADCOM was recognized in the Fast Mode 100 for 2025 and received multiple awards for innovation, reinforcing its competitive differentiation [15][16] - A governance update was provided, with Rami Schwartz appointed as chairman of the board, effective February 8, 2026 [16][17] Q&A Session Summary Question: How should RADCOM think about capital allocation in 2026, especially regarding M&A? - Management indicated that M&A remains the first priority and is being actively pursued [25] Question: What are the key drivers for expanding business with existing customers like AT&T? - Management highlighted that Agentic AI and unique datasets are driving opportunities for expansion with existing customers [26][27] Question: How critical is Agentic AI to breaking into new accounts? - Management stated that both analytic capabilities and Agentic AI are critical for driving opportunities and expanding the customer base [27][28]
Ribbon munications (RBBN) - 2025 Q4 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-02-05 22:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - In Q4 2025, Ribbon generated revenues of $227 million, a decrease of 10% from the prior year [14] - For the full year, revenues were $845 million, an increase of 1% or $11 million year-over-year [14] - Adjusted EBITDA for Q4 was $40 million, a $15 million decrease from the prior year [15] - Non-GAAP net income for Q4 was $106 million, a $78 million improvement year-over-year, driven by a tax benefit [16] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - IP Optical Networks revenue in Q4 was $85 million, a 2% decrease versus the prior year, while full year revenue was $333 million, up 1% from 2024 [16] - Cloud and Edge revenue in Q4 was $142 million, down 14% year-over-year, but full year revenues were $511 million, a $6 million increase from 2024 [17] - For the full year, sales to global service providers increased 5% and were 70% of overall sales, while sales to enterprise customers increased 2% year-over-year [8] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Sales to U.S. federal agencies were approximately $10 million lower than the fourth quarter of 2024 [7] - EMEA sales were down year-over-year due to reduced sales to Russia, while excluding Russia, sales in EMEA were flat [8] - Sales in the Asia-Pacific region grew 19% year-over-year, significantly driven by business in India [8] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company aims to drive profitable growth through modernization projects with service providers, governments, and enterprises [21] - There is a focus on integrating voice technologies with AI platforms, particularly through the Acumen AIOps platform [24] - The company is exploring opportunities in high-speed broadband infrastructure, particularly in underserved regions [24] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed optimism despite a dynamic macro environment, citing a strong backlog and customer base [4] - The company is taking a cautious approach for 2026 due to uncertainties in investment priorities and federal spending [28] - Management expects revenue growth to be back-end loaded in 2026, with significant opportunities anticipated in the second half of the year [43] Other Important Information - The company repurchased approximately 972,000 shares of common stock in Q4 for a total cost of approximately $3.3 million [19] - A deferred tax benefit of approximately $90 million was recognized in Q4, resulting in cash tax savings of $15 million-$20 million per annum [15] Q&A Session Summary Question: Details on new Cloud and Edge bookings - The $50 million of new bookings were from non-Verizon customers, spread across a growing base of about a dozen different customers [32] Question: Clarification on delays affecting revenue - Delays were primarily due to backlog projects and budget issues, with significant impacts from a U.S. customer undergoing restructuring [38][39] Question: Expectations for sequential growth throughout the year - Management indicated that they expect sequential growth throughout the year, with a cautious approach due to current uncertainties [40][41] Question: Federal segment revenue decline - U.S. federal business revenue was approximately $10 million in Q4, down from over $20 million in the prior year [70] Question: Insights on Acumen platform POCs - The company is in deployment with its lead customer and has about a dozen other POCs lined up, focusing on demonstrating OpEx savings [78]
Viavi Solutions (VIAV) Jumps to Decades High on Restructuring Initiative
Yahoo Finance· 2026-01-30 04:49
Group 1 - Viavi Solutions Inc. experienced a significant stock price increase, reaching a record high not seen in over two decades, driven by a new corporate restructuring initiative expected to yield annual savings of $30 million [1][3] - During intra-day trading, the stock peaked at $24.95 before closing at $24.70, reflecting a 17.45 percent increase [2] - The company announced a 5 percent reduction in its global workforce, facility rationalization, and asset write-offs to enhance operational efficiencies, with an anticipated expenditure of $32 million for severance payments [3] Group 2 - In the second quarter ending December 2025, Viavi Solutions reported a net loss of $48.1 million, a decline from a net income of $9.1 million in the same period the previous year, despite a 36 percent increase in net revenues to $369.3 million [4] - For the six-month period, the net loss totaled $69.5 million, reversing a net income of $7.3 million from the comparable semester, with revenues rising by 31 percent to $668.4 million [4]
Viavi Solutions(VIAV) - 2026 Q2 - Earnings Call Transcript
2026-01-28 22:32
Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Net revenue for Q2 was $369.3 million, at the high end of guidance ($360-$370 million), up 23.5% sequentially and 36.4% year-over-year [4] - Operating margin for Q2 was 19.3%, above guidance (17.3%-18.5%), increasing 360 basis points quarter-over-quarter and 440 basis points year-over-year [4] - EPS was $0.22, above guidance ($0.18-$0.20), up $0.07 sequentially and $0.09 year-over-year [5] Business Segment Data and Key Metrics Changes - NSE revenue for Q2 was $291.5 million, at the high end of guidance ($283 million-$293 million), up 45.8% year-over-year due to acquisitions [6] - OSP revenue for Q2 was $77.8 million, slightly above guidance ($77 million), up 9.7% year-over-year, driven by anti-counterfeiting products [7][8] - NSE gross margin was 64.7%, down 10 basis points year-over-year, while operating margin was 15.6%, up from 8.7% year-over-year [7] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - Strong demand in the data center ecosystem and aerospace and defense sectors contributed to NSE revenue growth [14] - The service provider business remained stable, with some opportunistic demand from cable operators transitioning to new architectures [15] Company Strategy and Development Direction - The company is focusing on operational efficiencies through a restructuring plan, impacting approximately 5% of the workforce, with expected annual savings of about $30 million [10][11] - The strategy includes reinvesting savings into higher growth areas, particularly in data center and aerospace and defense applications [11][30] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in continued strong demand from the data center ecosystem and aerospace and defense customers, expecting revenue momentum to persist through 2026 [14][15] - The company anticipates Q3 revenue to be in the range of $386-$400 million, with NSE revenue expected between $304 and $316 million [12] Other Important Information - Total cash and short-term investments at the end of Q2 were $772.1 million, up from $549.1 million in Q1 [8] - The company plans to pay an earnout liability of about $75 million for Inertial Labs due to strong performance [13] Q&A Session Summary Question: Update on NSE business mix - Management indicated a shift towards 45% data center, 40% service provider, and 15% aerospace and defense, with data center growth driving the change [21][22] Question: Visibility on demand and order book - Management confirmed improved visibility on demand, with multi-quarter commitments from major customers [26][27] Question: Impact of restructuring on specific product areas - Restructuring is across multiple functions to enhance efficiency, not targeting specific areas [29][30] Question: Exciting defense and aerospace programs - Key drivers include resilient PNT systems for drones and autonomous systems, with emerging opportunities in data centers for precise timing [35][36] Question: Breakdown of data center business across lab, production, and field - Management does not provide specific breakdowns but noted that lab instruments are driven by R&D CapEx, while production is linked to volume demand [53][55]