Proximus, Fiberklaar, Wyre, and Telenet have taken a major step for high-speed internet advancement in Flanders. These telecom giants aim to streamline gigabit network deployment, with fiber technology enhancing infrastructure. This collaboration, pending regulatory clearance, ushers in faster connection, promising a golden age for businesses transitioning to VoIP services.
Proximus has introduced Belgium’s first 5G Standalone (SA) network, branded as 5G+. This significant advancement in VoIP technology boosts Belgium’s connectivity capabilities, offering unprecedented features. By gradually expanding 5G+ accessibility, Proximus ensures that both businesses and consumers will enjoy improved VoIP services, setting a new benchmark for 5G networks across Europe.
Proximus and Thales have secured a vital contract to revamp NATO’s Communications and Information Agency’s IT systems, anticipated to enhance security and connectivity. This initiative, pivotal for NCIA, includes deploying secure cloud infrastructure and Wi-Fi, alongside vital services like cybersecurity and networking, ensuring efficient, forward-looking operations through 2029.
Proximus has sold its data centers to Datacenter United, marking a major shift in Belgian telecoms. This enhances Datacenter United’s infrastructure, while Proximus remains a client under a long-term agreement.
Proximus, a leading Belgian telecommunications operator, has announced a five-year partnership with tech giant Microsoft. This collaboration aims to migrate Proximus’ key platforms to Microsoft’s Azure cloud, significantly enhancing their AI capabilities.
Belgian telecoms group Proximus’ recent investment catapults it deep into the global Communication Platform-as-a-Service (CPaaS) sphere. By acquiring a majority stake in India’s Route Mobile, the company fortifies its ambitions of becoming a global industry leader. This move isn’t just about ownership, but a mutually beneficial partnership, expected to drive substantial value and facilitate significant market expansion.
Proximus Group, Belgium’s largest telecommunications company, has announced the acquisition of Mobile Vikings, a youth-oriented mobile virtual network operator (MVNO), from DPG Media for $158 million. In its report, Proximus stated that Mobile Vikings, which employs around 80 people, would act as a separate entity if the transaction were to be completed, as it is subject to approval by the Belgian Competition Authority. The transaction, which is expected to close next year, will give the current Belgian company around 335,000 additional customers. Proximus would also acquire Jim Mobile, which is part of the Mobile Vikings entity, as part of the transaction. According to the Belgian company, acquiring the Mobile Vikings was in fulfilment of its strategy up to 2022, which aims to open up opportunities in additional market segments and optimize its position in the residential sector. In purchasing Mobile Vikings, the company considered factors such as network…
BICS and Google have forged a pivotal partnership, orchestrating a transformation in cloud communications. By providing cutting-edge voice services, this collaboration aims to replace outdated phone systems. Leveraging BICS’ network, businesses within Google’s ecosystem benefit from enhanced flexibility and reliability. Discover how this powerful alliance transforms enterprise communications globally.
Discover how Belgium’s telecommunications giant Proximus has embraced 5G technology and AI-powered vision to resolve an age-old warehouse challenge – instantaneous inventory tracking. By using 5G-enabled drones, warehouse managers can have continuous oversight and control of stock levels. This advanced management system contrasts sharply with traditional methods of RFID tags and barcodes, that despite being effective, have notably limitations due to their laborious nature.
Cisco to Acquire Accedian, Enhancing Service Assurance Cisco has announced its plan to acquire Accedian, a Canadian network optimization specialist, in order to improve its service assurance offerings and enhance the Cisco Networking Cloud. Accedian, known for its SaaS-first service assurance platform, has extensive experience in complex networks and will bring valuable capabilities to Cisco. The CEO of Accedian emphasized the importance of performance visibility and its role in automation, telco cloud environments, and 5G services. Cisco’s General Manager praised Accedian’s expertise and collaboration, and the acquisition is expected to be finalized in the first quarter of Cisco’s FY 2024, with potential benefits for Cisco’s service assurance portfolio and networking solutions. Read the full article BT and British Army Partner for Wide-Scale Wi-Fi Deployment BT and the British Army have entered into a multi-million-pound agreement to deploy managed Wi-Fi services, called MOD Wi-Fi, across 162 sites in the UK. The…
