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Qualcomm Unveils New PC Chip With Security Features for Businesses

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Qualcomm announced on Wednesday a new line of chips for PCs and smartphones, including the Snapdragon X2 Elite laptop chip, which introduces a security capability aimed squarely at the business market.

Best known for powering mobile phones, the San Diego-based company has been expanding into the PC sector, where it competes with Apple to deliver energy-efficient chips for Windows-based laptops and desktops.

The Snapdragon X2 Elite, set to ship next year, debuts Guardian, a feature designed for corporate IT departments. Guardian will let companies securely connect to machines remotely for updates or technical support—even if the device is powered off.

Intel, the longtime leader in corporate PCs, has offered similar fleet management features for years. But Qualcomm says its approach will be unique because it can integrate Guardian with its 5G modem chips, allowing corporate owners to manage and track devices virtually anywhere with cellular coverage.

“Nobody else can offer something like that,” said Ben Bajarin, CEO of technology consultancy Creative Strategies. “I can actually see that being attractive for a portion of the workforce and something that will get stronger interest in Qualcomm for enterprise fleets.”

The new chip represents Qualcomm’s latest push to gain traction in the PC market while positioning itself as a serious contender for enterprise customers.

T-Mobile appoints Srini Gopalan as new CEO to navigate competitive U.S. telecom market

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T-Mobile announced that insider Srinivasan “Srini” Gopalan will become CEO on November 1, succeeding Mike Sievert, as the company sharpens its strategy to maintain 5G leadership in a crowded U.S. wireless market.

The transition comes amid slowing subscriber growth, heightened competition, and more price-sensitive consumers. T-Mobile has leaned on aggressive promotions, bundled perks, and streaming partnerships to gain share, rising to become the nation’s second-largest wireless carrier behind Verizon during Sievert’s tenure.

Sievert, who took over in 2020 after T-Mobile’s $26 billion merger with Sprint, will move to the newly created role of vice chairman, advising on long-term strategy, innovation, and talent development. His leadership saw T-Mobile outperform both AT&T and Verizon in stock performance.

Gopalan, currently T-Mobile’s COO, brings deep telecom and financial expertise, with past leadership roles at Vodafone, Capital One, Bharti Airtel, and most recently as CEO of Deutsche Telekom Germany, where he doubled growth and expanded the fiber business. Analysts, including MoffettNathanson’s Craig Moffett, said the handover is expected to be smooth, with little disruption to performance.

When asked about future M&A activity, Gopalan stressed that T-Mobile’s focus will be on spectrum investment and fiber expansion rather than new consolidation moves.

This change marks a pivotal moment as T-Mobile works to protect its 5G advantage and balance growth in both postpaid and prepaid markets amid shifting consumer dynamics.

Ericsson and Nokia secure $2.7B 5G deal with VodafoneThree in UK

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VodafoneThree, the newly merged entity of Vodafone and CK Hutchison, has awarded a £2 billion ($2.7 billion) contract to Ericsson and Nokia to supply 5G equipment into the next decade, the companies announced on Monday.

Key details of the deal:

  • Ericsson: Named the primary vendor, its contract is valued at 12.5 billion Swedish crowns ($1.3 billion). Ericsson will supply advanced 5G radio products, AI-powered and energy-optimized hardware, plus smart antennas to deliver faster speeds in London, Edinburgh, Cardiff, and Belfast.

  • Nokia: Returns as a UK supplier for Vodafone and Three, providing radio access network (RAN) and core network equipment to around 7,000 sites. The company did not disclose the financial details of its share.

  • VodafoneThree strategy: Following the merger in June, the company pledged a £11 billion ($14.8 billion) investment over 10 years to create one of Europe’s most advanced 5G networks.

Market significance:

  • The deal is a major win for Ericsson and Nokia, two Nordic rivals that have been under pressure from a global telecom slowdown and U.S. tariffs.

  • It underscores Europe’s push for 5G self-reliance, as Ericsson and Nokia step up against rivals like Huawei, which faces restrictions across several European markets.

  • VodafoneThree aims to strengthen its competitive edge in the UK by offering enhanced 5G speeds and coverage, improving customer experiences in major cities.

This long-term supply partnership reinforces Ericsson and Nokia’s positions as critical players in Europe’s 5G rollout, while also giving VodafoneThree the infrastructure to challenge rivals BT/EE and Virgin Media O2.