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Skim through the roundup of weekly news in telecoms.

Telecom News | Week #30: 5G availability report, Google's cookies plan, GenAI challenges, EdgeCore new data center, Nokia's new service. News Roundup

Opensignal’s report shows T-Mobile leads in US 5G availability.
Google has reversed its decision to phase out tracking cookies. Businesses rapidly adopting generative AI face long-term infrastructure and security challenges. EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure plans to build a new data center. Nokia’s Broadband Easy Connect uses AI and cloud technology to streamline fibre connections.

Telecom News | Week #29: SonicWall launches CSE, Alphabet to acquire Wiz, Cresta's report on gen AI, Zegona's workforce reduction plan. News Roundup

SonicWall’s CSE is offering secure, cost-effective remote and internet access for cloud migrations. Alphabet is negotiating to acquire cybersecurity firm Wiz for $23 billion. Cresta’s 2024 State of the Agent Report shows U.S. contact center agents are enthusiastic about generative AI. Spanish trade unions have accepted Zegona Communications’ revised workforce reduction plan for Vodafone Spain.

Telecom News | Week #28: Report on AI's impact, Next DPL survey on SaaS use, Sheffield 6G facility launch, Anatel 5G licenses. News Roundup

ARG’s AI-Enabled Communications Market Insights & Decision Guide, reveals that businesses expect AI to impact their roles. A survey by Next DLP found that 73% of security professionals used unauthorized SaaS apps. The University of Sheffield’s National 6G Radio Systems Facility aims to establish the U.K. as a leader in 6G technology. Brazil’s telecom regulator Anatel has issued 66 licenses for private 5G networks.

Telecom News | Week #26: Orange joins Connectbase, Hivelocity's private cloud, Actelis expands networking, WatchGuard launches ThreatSync+. News Roundup

Orange Wholesale has partnered with Connectbase to optimize its digital customer journey and service delivery. Hivelocity launches a new VMware-based private cloud service. Actelis has secured orders to deploy its hybrid-fiber technology in international airports. WatchGuard launches ThreatSync+ NDR, an AI-driven cybersecurity solution for businesses of all sizes.

Telecom News | Week #25: HPE's stadium networking, Exertis enhances cybersecurity, NEC satellite image analysis, Ericsson waste management. News Roundup

Everton FC partnered with HPE’s Aruba to upgrade networking at their new stadium. Exertis and OpenText have enhanced their partnership to offer advanced security solutions. NEC and Ursa Space Systems are partnering to integrate NEC’s SAR satellite monitoring with Ursa Space’s global platform. Ericsson and Tomra collaborate to improve waste management with traceable recycling technology.

Telecom News | Week #24: WBA report on Wi-Fi, Bango consumer subscription study, D&H focus on AI, Amdocs eSIM simplification, HP study on AI. News Roundup

WBA’s new report promotes OpenRoaming™ and Passpoint technology to enhance public Wi-Fi interaction. Telecom operators might gain from providing content hubs for managing multiple subscriptions.
D&H Distributing starts FY 2025 strong with a 20% sales increase in key categories like cloud solutions and networking. Amdocs and Google Cloud collaborate to simplify eSIM activation. HP and Oxford Economics found that global leaders are highly enthusiastic about using technology.

Telecom News | Week #23: CX reports on data privacy, Eaton launches NetDirector, neutral internet exchange shift, Lanner unveils next-gen AI. News Roundup

The ‘Global State of CX 2024’ report by CX Network highlights rising concerns about data privacy and security. Eaton’s NetDirector KVM over IP switches allow remote management of up to 32 devices with robust security, space-saving design, and compatibility. DE-CIX study shows 70% of major US Internet Exchanges are now neutral. Lanner unveils the ECA-6051, a high-performance edge AI server.

Telecom News | Week #22: IOEMA Fibre new project, XL Axiata cloud network, AppDirect AI marketplace launch, Cynomi vCISO platform expansion. News Roundup

A new high-capacity data backbone spanning the UK, Netherlands, Germany, Denmark, and Norway promises increased capacity and redundancy. XL Axiata and Ericsson team up to integrate 4G and 5G services into a cloud-based network. AppDirect introduces AppDirect AI, a secure marketplace allowing users to create AI apps without coding. Cynomi expands its vCISO services to European MSPs and MSSPs, prioritizing data localization.

Telecom News | Week #21: GoTo scam detection, UK network expansion, Anritsu service validation, Aryaka Madrid POP, DRFortress cloud on-ramp. News Roundup

GoTo’s new AI-powered scam detection feature aims to protect users from rising remote support scams. Freedom Fibre secures funding for rural fibre rollout, Openreach extends network, but low uptake rates pose challenges.
Anritsu’s MasterClaw Service Assurance is now validated on Red Hat OpenShift, enhancing its cloud-native benefits. Aryaka expands its network with a new PoP in Madrid. DRFortress and Megaport have partnered to launch a new public cloud on-ramp solution.