At the recent United Nations Summit of the Future 2024, ZTE showcased initiatives to bridge the digital divide in remote regions using advanced digital technologies. Highlights included a 5G base station at Kekexili for real-time monitoring of endangered species and various 5G projects supporting environmental conservation.
Verizon Business has partnered with Vay Technology to enhance Vay’s innovative driverless fleets with cutting-edge 5G connectivity. Vay’s remote-operated electric vehicles will leverage Verizon’s robust mobile network, revolutionizing the VoIP landscape with teleoperation-ready cars and seamless data management.
Vodafone and Kigen have introduced an integrated iSIM service, revolutionizing IoT deployments. This initiative incorporates iSIM chipsets into Kigen’s security package, providing pre-loaded iSIM connectivity optimized for Vodafone’s LPWA networks like NB-IoT and LTE-M.
Airtel is tackling India’s growing spam call issue with its latest AI-powered spam detection solution. This innovative system analyzes and alerts users within 2 milliseconds, detecting over 100 million spam calls daily. Available to all 387 million Airtel customers for free, it sets a new benchmark in AI-driven telecom security.
Deutsche Telekom has joined the German Federal Association for Fiber Optic Connections (BUGLAS), marking a significant step in fiber infrastructure promotion. This move aims to enhance nationwide fiber expansion through partnerships. However, it has sparked mixed reactions, with critics concerned it might hinder Germany’s overall fiber rollout and benefit Deutsche Telekom’s market dominance.
Tessell, in collaboration with Microsoft Azure and NetApp, unveils the first ubiquitous Copilot for Cloud Databases, revolutionizing enterprise-grade database management. This innovative solution offers effortless Database Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) on Azure, enhanced with Azure NetApp Files for superior cloud storage.
Alkira has expanded its Network Infrastructure as a Service platform to the Google Cloud Marketplace, building on its existing presence in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. This move enhances businesses’ ability to connect users and applications across cloud environments without complex configurations. Deployed within GCP, Alkira offers advanced networking, robust security, and streamlined procurement.
Nokia and Viettel Group have inked a new commercial deal to deploy 5G infrastructure across 22 provinces in Vietnam. This collaboration enhances Viettel’s digital transformation efforts and modernizes its 4G network with Nokia’s 5G AirScale portfolio, including Massive MIMO radios.
Spark New Zealand has chosen Nokia to expand its 4G and 5G networks, enhancing VoIP capabilities across various cities. Utilizing Nokia’s 5G AirScale suite, Spark aims to simplify operations and boost efficiency.
Indian operator Bharti Airtel has significantly expanded its 5G network to encompass 140,000 villages across India. This initiative highlights Airtel’s commitment to enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas. Already covering 800,000 villages with its 4G network, Airtel’s expansion accelerates their mission of providing high-speed internet across India, supported by both 4G and 5G technologies.
