Vodafone Germany is set to reduce its workforce by 2,000 in the next two years as part of a cunning organizational restructuring strategy. These significant shifts aim to transform the telecom titan into a “simpler, faster, leaner, and more powerful” operation.
Seven Chinese nationals are under legal fire, suspected of masterminding an international hacking operation. Imagined to be APT31 Group members, they have allegedly dispatched 10,000 harmful emails, targeting critics of the PRC regime and stealing trade secrets.
Juniper Research, in partnership with VOX Solutions, delves into the increasingly critical issue of Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) and SMS Trashing impacting the global business messaging sector. The report divulges disconcerting figures, with fraudulent activities such as AIT significantly bolstering operational costs and potentially costing enterprises an alarming $60 million annually.
In the ongoing geopolitical saga between the US and China, the global supply chain and the semiconductor industry are at the forefront. Both nations’ governmental bodies are ramping up subsidies to stimulate growth in domestic manufacturing and insulate against sanctions.
Telgorithm, a cutting-edge messaging API provider, today announced a groundbreaking partnership with Constant Contact, a digital marketing and automation platform that has helped millions of small businesses and nonprofits globally. By leveraging Telgorithm’s unique SMS API, Constant Contact is now the first omnichannel digital marketing platform to offer SMS marketing to sole proprietorships. This collaboration addresses a significant gap in the marketing mix for solopreneur businesses.
At Enterprise Connect, Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today unveiled new purpose-built, multifunctional devices that deliver modernized collaboration experiences to today’s hybrid workforce. The company announced the launch of the Cisco Board Pro G2, an AI-fueled and touch-enabled collaboration device and Cisco Desk Phone 9800 Series, designed to bring a modern and personalized productivity hub to any desk.
In a pioneering initiative, passengers traveling on a high-speed rail route in Southern China are now enjoying faster and more reliable 5G connectivity, thanks to the innovative use of digital twin technology. ZTE and China Mobile’s Yunnan Branch have collaboratively developed a detailed 3D model of the railway’s surrounding infrastructure, significantly enhancing network performance along the challenging terrain of the KunchuDali railway.
Ericsson, the Swedish telecommunications equipment manufacturer, is bracing for another challenging year by announcing a new wave of job cuts within Sweden. The company has pointed to a constricted mobile networks market in 2024, driven by cautious customer spending and a continuation of the trend of reduced operator investment, which it had previously described as unsustainably low. Despite various analyst reports reinforcing this bleak outlook, Ericsson remains committed to its strategic goals but acknowledges the need for significant operational adjustments to navigate the current climate.
Serveo and Telefónica Tech are setting a new standard in eco-friendly mobility and road safety, utilizing drones for a novel traffic management approach. These drones, operated by Navalair, offer aerial views to quickly assess traffic incidents and road conditions, thereby enhancing support to accident victims and expediting response times.
bOnline is a UK-based VoIP provider dedicated to giving small businesses the communication tools of big companies. Their easy-to-use features, like call forwarding and HD calls, keep things simple, while reliable connections ensure crystal-clear communication. Plus, with a two-minute setup and affordable plans, bOnline makes it easy for any small business to upgrade their phone system.
