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Open Future Networks Showcase – SONIC Labs
Event
Register your interest to join us on 30 April for the Open Future Networks Showcase to discover more about innovation…
30 April 2025 09:30 – 16:30

Five innovators establish energy efficient Open RAN
Press Release
Five pioneering organisations join the first ever SONIC Labs Technology Access Programme to address energy efficiency challenges in Open RAN
Published 6 Aug 2024

Digital Catapult welcomes new vendors to test Open RAN deployability in real-world outdoor setting
Press Release
SONIC Labs Cohort 5 participants will be the first to use SONIC Labs’ outdoor facility.
Published 25 Apr 2024

Digital Catapult Anniversary: A decade of strategic technology innovation and economic stimulus
Press Release
Today, Digital Catapult, the UK authority on advanced digital technology, proudly celebrates its ten-year anniversary, marking a decade of stimulus…
Published 28 Nov 2023

SONIC Labs first outdoor Open RAN testing site launches with Ofcom, Cellnex UK and Capgemini
Press Release
SONIC Labs first outdoor Open RAN testing site launches with Ofcom, Cellnex UK, and Capgemini
Published 31 Oct 2023

Digital Catapult appoints three new Non-Executive Directors to its Board
Press Release
Digital Catapult welcomes three new industry & technology leaders to its Board of Directors.
Published 24 Oct 2023

SONIC Labs establishes new partnerships with leading Taiwanese innovators to drive Open RAN innovation and investment forward
Press Release
Seven organisations will test their products in lab and real-world indoor mobile network settings.
Published 14 Sep 2023

Digital Catapult and Ofcom unveil first of its kind Open RAN testing facilities in the UK
Press Release
Digital Catapult and Ofcom unveil first of its kind Open RAN testing facilities in the UK
Published 29 Mar 2023

Digital Catapult onboards a further nine companies from across the globe to trial Open RAN in the UK
Press Release
Five organisations will test their products in lab and real-world indoor mobile network settings.
Published 8 Dec 2022

Digital Catapult reveals Capgemini in the UK as the latest company to join its SONIC Labs testbed
Press Release
Digital Catapult reveals Capgemini as the latest company to join its SONIC Labs testbed.
Published 2 Nov 2022

Digital Catapult welcomes telecoms giants to new Advisory Board and Industry Groups to support Open RAN development
Press Release
Digital Catapult announces Advisory Board and Industry Groups.
Published 13 Oct 2022

Digital Catapult unveils five companies to explore the potential of Open RAN technology on its SONIC Labs testbed
Press Release
Five organisations will test their products in lab and real-world indoor mobile network settings.
Published 18 Jul 2022

SONIC Labs next phase live following £15 million Government investment
Press Release
SONIC Labs’ new phase will include the creation of additional physical lab environments at multiple sites including Digital Catapult and…
Published 26 Apr 2022

Government announces £15 million injection for Digital Catapult-led SONIC Labs
Press Release
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) is announcing a cash injection of up to £15 million for…
Published 8 Dec 2021

Digital Catapult launches new high-tech 5G lab to boost network security and resilience
Press Release
Digital Catapult is joining forces with Ofcom to launch a new high-tech lab to speed up the development of 5G…
Published 24 Jun 2021