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At Mobile World Congress, Nokia showcased a revolutionary immersive voice and audio technology with the new Immersive Voice and Audio Services Codec (IVAS) that brings voice calls to life. As highlighted by Nokia's Head of Product for Audio Kai Havukainen, unlike traditional monophonic audio, this innovation lets you almost feel like you're in the same room as the other person.

Juan Cambeiro, Innovation Manager at Telefónica, introduced CatEye, a portable device with 5G connectivity designed to assess cataract severity and determine the need for surgery. The device transmits data to an AI system running on Telefónica's edge computing infrastructure, ensuring fast and accurate analysis. CatEye offers two key advantages: portability and efficiency.

Tommaso Occhipinti, CEO of Quantum Telecommunications Italy -belonging to the TIM Group, introduces their Quantum Key Distribution System, using the principles of quantum mechanics,to transmit single photons through optical fibers—integrating seamlessly into existing infrastructure. This enables the creation of symmetric keys, ensuring unbreakable quantum security and an unconditionally secure network.

Qualcomm's President for the Middle East and Africa (MEA) and Senior Vice President for Government Affairs for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), Wassim Chourbaji, told us at #MWCBCN2025 how Qualcomm is scaling AI sustainably and inclusively, bringing on-device intelligence to smartphones, PCs, and smart glasses. These next-generation smart glasses -Snapdragon® 8 Elite-powered QRD connected to TCL RayNeo X3 Pro- offer transformative benefits in healthcare, manufacturing, and education, seamlessly integrating AI into our daily lives

Connect Europe's Alessandro Gropelli, Maarit Palovirta and Paolo Grassia highlight their main takeways from the MWC Barcelona 2025.

How is Europe doing when it comes to connectivity, networks & telecom services? Alessandro Gropelli, Xhoana Shehu, Paolo Grassia and Benedict Gromann present the main findings of the State of Digital Communications 2025 Report.

Eva Maydell, Member of the European Parliament, highlights the need for Europe’s new leadership to ensure coherent implementation of existing tech legislation, the "digital jigsaw." She underscores the importance of regulation to protect values and build trust but stresses balancing this with innovation by simplifying processes, attracting talent, and incentivizing investment.

How can Europe stay ahead in the global tech race? Nokia's President and CEO Pekka Lundmark asks for simplified and harmonised regulation, building a true digital single market and consolidate stronger EU operators to boost investment.

According to Pietro Labriola, CEO of TIM, Europe must address its weaknesses to regain its leadership in tech by closing the gap by allowing telecom mergers and leveling the playing field with tech giants. Watch the interview to know more about his views.

According to Pietro Labriola, CEO of TIM, Europe must address its weaknesses to regain its leadership in tech by closing the gap by allowing telecom mergers and leveling the playing field with tech giants. Watch the interview to know more about his views.