Zoom, the leading video communication platform, has introduced significant upgrades to its Zoom Events suite with the launch of Production Studio and an innovative hybrid mobile app experience. These advancements are poised to revolutionize event management by empowering organizers to amplify their impact and facilitate seamless interactions among both physical and virtual attendees.
Illinois-based communications services provider HTC has joined forces with Ribbon Communications Inc., a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions. The collaboration aims to modernize and fortify HTC’s network infrastructure through the implementation of Ribbon’s cutting-edge IP Wave solutions.
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Programme (TBCP), funded primarily by President Biden’s Internet for All Initiative, has recently bestowed $3.5 million in grants among seven Tribal entities to accelerate internet access in these areas. Supported with an impressive $3 billion budget, the TBCP aims to reduce internet barriers and bridge the digital divide, promising a transformative effect. The initiative is facilitating internet connectivity for remote learning, boosting telehealth services, fostering employment opportunities, and more.
Broadvoice collaborates with tech advisory firm, Bridgepointe Technologies Inc., enabling the latter to offer Broadvoice’s cloud communication services to mid-market clients. OpenAI’s latest release, GPT-3.5 Turbo, can now be fine-tuned by businesses, customizing it for specific tasks. Verizon, Ericsson, and MediaTek’s successful data sessions on Verizon’s 5G network pave the way for cost-effective 5G devices. Versa Networks achieves top scores in Gartner’s SASE report, streamlining security and networking solutions.
Vocus, a well-known fibre operator in Australia, is in high-stakes discussions for a $4.2 billion bid on crucial assets of TPG Telecom, including Vision Network, its wholesale infrastructure arm. Although the deal is far from done, Vocus’ ambitious plans to strengthen its market presence make it a possible game-changer in Australia’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. The telecom industry keenly observes how this potential acquisition will shape the competitive arena.
Journey.ai, a trailblazing cybersecurity software company, has teamed up with Avaya, a leading contact center provider, to bolster security measures while enhancing the agent experience. The integration of Journey’s biometric authentication technology with Avaya Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) offers a compelling solution for contact centers, replacing conventional password-based authentication with biometric verification.
Safaricom announces a milestone of 5 million customers in Ethiopia, making significant strides towards their goal of 10 million by next March. However, a stiff competition lies ahead as they trail the market leader, Ethio Telecom, by a considerable margin. Safaricom breaks into the Ethiopian market as the first private player, with significant growth potential and challenges on the horizon. They are poised to disrupt Ethio Telecom’s monopoly with the introduction of M-Pesa, keenly eyeing financial inclusion. Amid anticipation of new competitors, Safaricom’s persistent efforts and ambitions could potentially shake up the Ethiopian telecom market.
The US government has recently provided clarity regarding foreign equipment purchases under the Broadband Equity, Access and Deployment (BEAD) programme. The emphasis is on minimizing exceptions to ‘buy American’ rules, particularly reflected in the fibre-optic sector. Notwithstanding, one significant provision allows sourcing glass used in fibre optics from overseas. This comes as a relief for firms worried about supply sufficiency and costs. The spotlight of foreign vendors, meanwhile, is potentially electronics, with proposed exemptions including most semiconductors.
Rogers Communications takes a gigantic leap forward, ushering in 5G services across Toronto’s subway system. While this promises enhanced network coverage and emergency call dependability, it raises concerns among competitors Bell and Telus, about potential market limitations. This unfolding drama in the Canadian telecoms industry draws the industry’s anxious gaze.
AT&T has delicately entered the 5G fixed-wireless access (FWA) industry with its Internet Air product, targeting a specific demographic and remaining wary of impacting its mobile and fibre operations. Discussing the challenges and benefits of this strategic approach, we examine its potential against market leaders T-Mobile and Verizon. Are they being too cautious? Are they possibly missing out on the emerging FWA boom in the U.S?.
