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Nokia and Tampnet partner to expand 5G offshore connectivity in the Gulf of Mexico
The Gulf is a core region for Tampnet, whose subsea fiber and hybrid networks form the digital backbone for mission-critical offshore activity. With upgraded 5G private wireless, operators gain real-time monitoring, predictive maintenance and scalable automation that improve safety, reduce downtime and support more sustainable operations.
Nokia’ s 5G capabilities enable autonomous inspections, video analytics, worker communications and improved situational awareness. These capabilities reduce manual risk and support smarter, data-driven operations from site to shore.
Nokia and Tampnet are expanding offshore 5G connectivity in the
Gulf of Mexico / Gulf of America by deploying Nokia 5G AirScale technology across Tampnet’ s 120 active base stations and extending coverage to 350 – 400 platforms, rigs, FPSOs, wind assets and vessels.
Building on the first autonomous offshore 5G edge deployment on the Norwegian continental shelf, the partnership accelerates digital transformation for offshore energy operations.
“ Tampnet’ s investment in Nokia 5G strengthens our ability to meet evolving connectivity and automation needs in the Gulf,” said Arnt Erling Skavdal, CTO, Mobile Technology, Tampnet.“ The upgraded network enhances safety and unlocks digital applications that were not possible before.”
“ Our work with Tampnet shows how Nokia private wireless transforms demanding industrial environments,” said Jeff Pittman, Head of North America Enterprise, Mobile Networks, Nokia.“ Together, we are setting new benchmarks for offshore connectivity for key energy operators and their workforce.”
Quilter debuts world’ s first AI-designed computer, slashing hardware R & D cycles by 11x
Quilter, the physics-driven AI for electronics design, has introduced the world’ s first computer created by artificial intelligence – marking a breakthrough for hardware engineering.
In Project Speedrun, a single engineer produced manufacturingready files from a schematic in under one week – compressing a process that normally demands full teams, months of effort and multiple redesign cycles.
The achievement demonstrates how hardware R & D can shift from quarterly development to rapid weekly iteration. Project Speedrun centers on an NXP i. MX 8M Mini processor, commonly found in automotive infotainment, machine-vision and safety systems.
Remarkably, the system fully booted on the first attempt and supported tasks such as video calls and gaming, avoiding the typical 3 – 5 PCB respins built into traditional planning.
Professional PCB designers estimated 428 hours of manual effort for an equivalent two-board system.
Using Quilter, AI autonomously completed 98 % of placement, routing, and physics validation in just 27 hours. Human cleanup required only 12 hours for the baseboard and 26.5 hours for the SOM, delivering an 11x acceleration and up to 20x gains on complex sections.
Quilter employs physics-driven reinforcement learning to generate manufacturable, validated layout options that engineers can review, refine, and send to fabrication.
With weekly design cycles, engineers can produce 52 designs per year rather than four, compounding innovation and reducing engineering overhead.
“ This is the compiler moment for hardware,” said Sergiy Nesterenko, Quilter CEO and founder.
“ What took months now takes days, enabling companies to reach market far ahead of competitors.”
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