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Mplify announced the winners of its 2026 NaaS Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations advancing Network-as-a-Service, automation, and AI-ready digital infrastructure. Major winners include PCCW Global (NaaS Service Provider of the Year), Lumen Technologies (North America), Equinix (Interconnection Infrastructure Leadership), and Tata Communications (Secure NaaS Leadership). Professional awards honored Ron Insler (RAD), Jeremy Villalobos (Orchest Technologies), Dan Pitt (Palo Alto), and Pascal Menezes (Mplify).

Corning Incorporated has secured a multi-year agreement worth over $3 billion with AT&T to supply fiber and cable for U.S. broadband expansion. The company is also expanding domestic production capacity and partnering with Verizon for fiber solutions. Rising data consumption and AI adoption are driving demand for advanced connectivity infrastructure.