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HPE, Ericsson validate dual-mode 5G core technology | Computer Weekly

HPE has announced a collaboration with Ericsson to open a research facility designed to validate a dual-mode 5G core service to deliver “seamless” next-generation core networks.
The firms say their joint validation lab will tackle critical challenges faced by telecommunications (telco) service providers while deploying a multi-supplier infrastructure stack. It will serve as a test environment for interoperability testing, and to ensure the validated offering meets telco requirements.
Located near Ericsson’s headquarters in Sweden, the validation lab will be operational by the end of 2025, and provide customers with real-world testing and feedback. In the first half of 2026, the focus will shift to validating the integrated service to ensure faster time-to-market and simplified lifecycle management.
By enabling the validation of a cloud-native, AI-enabled, dual-mode 5G core service, Ericsson and HPE are confident their collaboration can address what they believe is a growing need to deploy high-performing, scalable and efficient networks while managing the complexity of introducing new services. This initiative empowers telcos to streamline operations, accelerate innovation and meet the demands of an increasingly connected world.
The stack combines Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core service with the HPEProLiant Compute Gen12i servers, HPE Juniper Networking fabric managed by Apstra Data Centre Director, and Red Hat OpenShift.
Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core will enable support for both 5G and 4G networks, reducing complexity and operational costs for operators looking to scale efficiently and future-proof networks.
The HPE ProLiant Compute DL360 and DL380 Gen12 servers, powered by Intel Xeon 6 processors, are said to be built to deliver optimised performance for network-intensive telco containerised core network functions such as AMF, UPF and SMF. The servers deliver built-in protection at every layer with the HPE Integrated Lights Out 7, the industry’s first and only security from the chip-to-cloud.
HPE added that in the centre, Juniper Networking high-performance fabric, powered by QFX Series switches and Apstra Data Centre Director, will enhance operational efficiency and reduce operating costs with intent-based automation and AIOps driven assurance.
Red Hat OpenShift will act as the common cloud-native telco platform so that service providers can have the agility to rapidly develop, deploy and scale new services, accelerating time to market and reducing traditional deployment cycles.
By offering a consistent, automated operational experience from the core to the edge, the two firms say the platform simplifies the complexity inherent in deploying and managing advanced network functions.
“Building on our strategic partnership with Ericsson, this collaboration reflects HPE’s commitment to empowering telco service providers with innovative technology solutions to thrive in the 5G and AI-driven economy,” said Fernando Castro Cristin, vice-president and general manager of telco infrastructure business at HPE.
“By integrating Ericsson’s cloud-native dual-mode 5G Core and Red Hat OpenShift with our proven next-gen HPE compute infrastructure and HPE Juniper Networking fabric, we are developing a new integrated offering that will provide telco service providers with the flexibility to deploy rapidly, scale on demand, adapt to unpredictable traffic, provide predictable lifecycle management, and keep pace with emerging technologies,” he said.
Krishna Prasad Kalluri, head of solution and portfolio at Ericsson Core Networks, added: “As the world’s leader in 5G and core networks, Ericsson is committed to drive innovation and openness, simplifying the journey to cloud-native networks for telco service providers. Our partnership with HPE and the establishment of this joint validation lab further advances the creation of cloud-native solutions for 5G Core on multi-vendor infrastructure.”
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Home Depot Is Handing Out Free Power Tools With Some Purchases

Fall is for nesting—and for feathering your nest with whatever will keep you sane during the winter. Which is why a number of retailers, including The Home Depot, drop prices on home goods with big fall deals.
The Home Depot fall savings event for 2025 is unusually broad, because The Home Depot itself is unusually broad—the store that first brought the home improvement superstore nationwide. This fall, The Home Depot sports discounts of 15 to 50 percent on home decor, mattresses, cookware, bed and bath, Milwaukee power tools, and the old football season staple: the mini-fridge.
Here’s a roadmap to The Home Depot fall deals in 2025. Follow the link here for even more deals and coupons from The Home Depot this month.
Biggest Home Depot Fall Deals in 2025
By percentage, the biggest deals The Home Depot is offering this fall are among cutlery, wall shelving, and basically everything having to do with bedding. Among knives, The Home Depot is offering half off on Japanese-made Kiyoshi and Damashiro knives put out by Australian knife brand Cuisine Pro—nearly all of which have full-tang stainless steel blades. (See WIRED’s guide to the best chef’s knives.)
Some of the more esoteric wall shelving is on hefty discount as well, including a decorative hexagonal wall shelf that’s half off, and a cushioned bench with shelves underneath.
The Home Depot Fall Mattress, Bedding, and Linen Deals
The Home Depot is offering some of its steepest price cuts on bedding and bathroom linens, as the thread count on sheets (which kinda doesn’t matter) becomes a sudden concern amid chilling temps. This includes the following:
See also WIRED’s guides to the best mattresses, and the best bedsheets.
Rare Deals on Milwaukee Tools at The Home Depot
WIRED reviewer Scott Gilbertson swears by century-old tool brand Milwaukee Tool, which rarely shows up on sale, as a smart investment across your tool set.
“The smart way to buy battery-powered tools is to invest in a single brand,” Gilbertson writes. “Most of the expense is in the batteries, and batteries are not interchangeable between tool brands (technically, there are adapters, but I’ve had bad experiences with them and do not recommend them). Many years ago, surveying the market at the time, I landed on Milwaukee, which so far as I could tell had the leading battery tech at the time, and good tools to boot. Since then I’ve purchased and used dozens of their tools, from impact guns to circular saws to specialty tools like a drywall screw gun.”
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Some of Our Favorite Noise-Canceling Headphones Are $100 Off if You Act Fast

Bose is well known for its noise-canceling headphones and earbuds, and the high-end QuietComfort Ultra (9/10, WIRED Recommends) are currently marked down to just $329 on Amazon, with the same discount at Best Buy. You’ll have to move fast, though, as both sites feature countdown timers with less than 24 hours remaining as I write this.
The QuietComfort Ultra sit right near the top of our list of the best noise-canceling headphones, and for good reason. They sound great, with top-tier clarity and detail, and our reviewer Ryan Waniata was particularly impressed by the “fabulous instrumental separation” and the “wide and spacious soundstage.” The bass is a little boomy out of the box, but a quick tweak of the EQ can smooth that right out, and even if you prefer the big bass, it’s still clear and punchy. They sound just as good during phone calls, in case you really need to focus in while working or chatting.
The noise-canceling is the star here, and there are really only two companies that compete for the crown, Bose and Sony. Each company has flagship headsets that do a stellar job of keeping out plane engine noises, crying babies, and your chatty seat neighbor, with performance so close we have a dedicated guide comparing the two. There’s also a great transparency mode for when you need to stay a little more alert, but want to keep the music going.
There are some other features that we’re less enthusiastic about, like a spatial audio mode that tries to “spatialize” existing stereo tracks, which is a neat trick for some songs, but less so for more produced music or watching videos. There’s optional head-tracking as well that tries to keep sound coming from the same places as you turn around. They’re both a little gimmicky and don’t help with the QuietComfort Ultra’s already-middling 24 hours of battery life.
Even though Bose recently updated these extremely popular headphones, the newer version isn’t massively different from these. That means these are still a great deal, and one of our favorite noise-canceling headsets, despite being on the market for a few years. Its price compared to some of its biggest competitors was a downside, so the $100 discount makes a big difference if that was a deciding factor.
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Ex-McLaren boss could take the wheel at Porsche

The former head of British supercar maker McLaren could take over as CEO of Porsche, the German firm said Friday, as it struggles with weak demand and a troubled shift to electric cars.
Michael Leiters, who headed McLaren from 2022 to April this year, “is available as a potential successor” to current chief executive Oliver Blume, and talks will be initiated, Porsche said in a statement.
Blume has for several years been boss of both Volkswagen and Porsche, one of the German titan’s subsidiaries, but has faced pressure to drop the dual role and focus on overhauling the broader VW group.
Leiters previously worked at Porsche for 13 years as well as at Italy’s Ferrari.
Blume, meanwhile, will remain CEO of Volkswagen Group, signing a five-year term that begins January 1, the company said Friday.
“In the last three years, Oliver Blume has impressively demonstrated his ability to advance and develop the Volkswagen Group’s strategy and business operations in a challenging environment,” VW’s board chairman Hans Dieter Poetsch said in a statement.
Talks will begin with Blume about “a mutually agreed early termination” of his CEO post, Porsche added. German newspaper Bild reported that Blume would give up the CEO role next year.
Like other German carmakers, Porsche has been struggling with weak demand in Europe and fierce competition in China, while tariffs in the United States, its top market, have added to headwinds.
Last month, the maker of the iconic 911 sports car also hit the brakes on its shift to electric vehicles, saying demand had increased more slowly than expected.
It announced measures including delays in introducing some fully electric cars and extending the lifespan of some combustion engine and hybrid models, with VW warning the changes would deliver a hefty financial hit.
In February, Porsche announced 1,900 job losses and has warned of more cost cuts ahead. And last month it was excluded from Germany’s blue-chip DAX stock index after its shares tanked.
The broader VW group, which makes 10 different brands including Audi and Skoda, has been struggling with the same issues afflicting Porsche. It announced last year plans to cut 35,000 jobs in Germany by 2030.
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