Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that its new Customer Connections hub, an online resource centre designed to support customer experience (CX) professionals and marketers, will now be available in Europe across all digital channels. The hub is designed to support European marketers at more than 150,000 businesses worldwide that partner with Sinch, helping them build lasting customer relationships by delivering exceptional experiences across every customer channel.
Red Hat’s latest OpenStack Platform update, known as Red Hat OpenStack Services on OpenShift, targets communications service providers (CSPs) to unify traditional and cloud-native networks. Paired with OpenShift’s Kubernetes-based platform, this release offers scalability and flexibility across hybrid cloud environments. Enhanced with Ansible integration and improved observability, it supports cutting-edge AI workloads.
StarHub has launched its Low Latency Data Centre Connect service, offering ultra-low latency connectivity for enterprises. The service enhances cloud access, supports advanced network slicing, and provides quantum secure communications, with latency under 1ms to cable landing stations. Key partnerships with Ciena, Digital Realty, and Terrabit Networks ensure robust, secure, and scalable connectivity solutions.
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has launched its AWS Asia Pacific (Malaysia) Region, bringing substantial benefits to developers, startups, and enterprises. This new infrastructure allows these organizations to host applications closer to their end users, optimizing performance and latency.
Qualcomm’s acquisition of Sequans Communications’ 4G IoT technology marks a significant leap in enhancing their VoIP solutions for the industrial IoT market. By integrating Sequans’ specialized cellular semiconductor solutions, Qualcomm aims to offer more reliable and optimized VoIP connectivity. This strategic move bolsters their portfolio, aligning with the growing demand for robust IoT connections.
The FCC approved SpaceX to replace its aging Starlink satellites with advanced second-gen models. The number of Australians using FWA for home broadband nearly doubled. Hiya’s report found nearly 20 billion spam calls globally. The UK CMA has paused its app store investigations into Apple and Google.
Juniper Networks has announced its Blueprint for AI-Native Acceleration, designed to simplify deploying its AI-Native Networking Platform. This framework offers educational resources, trial opportunities, and flexible licensing to help businesses achieve a rapid return on investment. With AI-driven networking, expect up to 90% fewer network trouble tickets and faster deployments.
AMD has announced a major acquisition of ZT Systems for $4.9 billion, aiming to strengthen its AI and compute infrastructure. This move will enhance AMD’s data center AI capabilities and customer enablement. With ZT Systems’ expertise, AMD plans to rapidly scale AI solutions for cloud and enterprise customers, bolstering its AI ecosystem.
Barcelona-based Sateliot has launched four LEO nanosatellites via SpaceX to expand its satellite IoT services. This move aims to connect eight million devices and secure €30 million in funding. Utilizing a 5G core through AWS, Sateliot’s NB-IoT constellation targets 100% global coverage and offers cost-saving IoT solutions.
The rapid expansion of data centers poses a significant environmental challenge, with projections indicating they will consume as much electricity as the EU by 2030. This growth, driven by demanding applications like AI, necessitates integrating energy-efficient technologies and adopting sustainable practices. As data centers multiply, addressing their environmental impact becomes crucial for a greener future.