thinkRF Named Finalist for Network Data & Intelligence Innovation Award at FutureNet World 2026.
SXM recognized for advancing AI-driven spectrum intelligence and introducing a new operational data layer for telecom networks.
OTTAWA, ON – April 1, 2026 –
As telecom networks accelerate toward autonomous operations, a critical gap remains: the RF spectrum – the foundation of all wireless communication – remains largely invisible to existing network intelligence systems.
thinkRF, a leader in spectrum intelligence, is addressing this challenge through its Spectrum eXperience Management (SXM) platform, which introduces continuous, AI-driven visibility into the RF environment.
Today, thinkRF announced it has been named a finalist for the Network Data & Intelligence Innovation Award at FutureNet World 2026, recognizing leading solutions transforming network operations through data and intelligence. Winners will be announced on April 21, 2026in London.
thinkRF was shortlisted for its SXM platform – a truly all-in-one spectrum intelligence platform that replaces fragmented tools, siloed data, and manual workflows with a single, unified system. Unlike traditional approaches that rely on multiple disconnected tools and post-processing, SXM delivers continuous, autonomous spectrum intelligence in real time.
At the core of SXM is a distributed network of spectrum sensors combined with advanced AI-driven analytics. By applying machine learning directly to the RF domain, SXM enables blind detection and classification of wireless signals, including 3GPP technologies, without requiring predefined knowledge of signal characteristics. This allows operators to identify interference, detect unauthorized transmissions, and gain real-time visibility into how spectrum is actually being used.
This approach enables a fundamental shift from reactive troubleshooting to continuous awareness. Deployments have demonstrated up to five times more efficient interference management, up to 80 percent time savings for operational teams, and reductions in customer complaints of up to 25 percent through earlier detection and resolution of network issues.
SXM is deployed globally across five continents, supporting mobile network operators, regulators, private network providers, and defense organizations.
“Autonomous networks cannot be built on incomplete data,” said Dr. Tarek Helaly, President & CEO of thinkRF. “The RF layer is fundamental to how networks behave, yet it remains largely unobserved by existing systems. SXM was built to close that gap – bringing continuous, AI-driven spectrum intelligence into network operations. Being recognized by FutureNet reinforces the importance of this shift.”.
The FutureNet World Awards recognize organizations driving innovation in AI and automation to transform how networks function and operate.
thinkRF will be exhibiting at FutureNet World 2026 (April 21–22, London), where attendees can experience SXM firsthand and see how continuous spectrum intelligence is enabling more efficient, resilient, and autonomous networks. Visitors can find us at Booth #45 at the Intercontinental O2.
About thinkRF
thinkRF is the leader in spectrum intelligence and RF sensing technologies, empowering telecom operators, regulators, enterprises, and security agencies with real-time insights into wireless environments. Its Spectrum eXperience Management (SXM) platform combines distributed sensing, AI-driven analytics, and cloud-based delivery to provide continuous, autonomous spectrum intelligence at scale. For more information, visit thinkrf.com.
