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Telco Buzz

Sparkle and Tunisie Telecom Enhance Connectivity with New Route

By Kamile Bigenyte May 31, 2024

Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider, has entered into a strategic partnership with Tunisie Telecom, Tunisia’s primary telecom operator, to enhance international IP transit services via a new route from Sicily to Milan. Tunisie Telecom, a frontrunner in Tunisia’s telecommunications sector, serves over 6 million subscribers with a comprehensive array of services, including fixed and mobile telecommunications, data centers, cloud services, IoT, and managed security solutions for both individuals and enterprises.

SIP

Integration of Snom Phones with Microsoft Teams SIP Gateway

By Kamile Bigenyte May 29, 2024

With the update of the telecommunications platform, Snom phones were recently added to the list of third-party devices supported by MS Teams via the SIP gateway. Snom explains what this means for companies who rely on Teams.

AI

Zoom Introduces New AI-Driven Features for Enhanced Workplace Productivity

By Kamile Bigenyte May 28, 2024

Zoom has unveiled a series of new features across Zoom Workplace, including enhanced capabilities of its AI Companion in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Team Chat. The AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, now offers features like drafting quick replies in Team Chat and providing customizable notices, all at no additional cost.

Telco Buzz

Ericsson and Dell Join Forces to Boost Cloud Migration for Telecom Operators

By Kamile Bigenyte May 28, 2024

Telecom operators seeking to advance their cloud migration strategies now have a powerful ally in the form of a newly strengthened partnership between Ericsson and Dell. These industry giants are pooling their expertise to assist communication service providers (CSPs) in navigating the complexities of network cloud transformation.

VoIP Fundamentals

The Economics of VoIP: The Cost Benefits of Switching to VoIP

By Gideon Hack May 27, 2024

VoIP offers significant cost savings for businesses by reducing infrastructure, call, and maintenance expenses. It also improves efficiency with features like voicemail-to-email and video conferencing, all at a minimal cost. Additionally, VoIP is highly scalable and easy to expand, making it ideal for growing businesses.

Telco Buzz

Telefónica and Google Cloud Forge New Alliance to Propel Cloud Adoption

By Kamile Bigenyte May 27, 2024

Telefónica, a leading telecommunications operator, has sealed a fresh agreement with tech giant Google Cloud aimed at turbocharging Telefónica’s journey into cloud adoption and AI-driven innovation. The deal, which extends the strategic collaboration between the two entities for another three years, is poised to usher in a wave of advancements across various fronts.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #21

By Kamile Bigenyte May 24, 2024

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.

Telco Buzz

ACMA Takes Legal Action Against Optus Over 2022 Data Breach

By Kamile Bigenyte May 24, 2024

Australia’s Communications and Media Authority has initiated legal proceedings against Optus, the nation’s second-largest telecommunications provider, following a significant data breach in 2022. The ACMA has taken the matter to the Federal Court, accusing Optus of failing to secure its customers’ personal data, thereby breaching the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act of 1979.

AI

Telecom Engineers Optimistic About AI’s Impact on Network Performance and Revenue

By Kamile Bigenyte May 23, 2024

A recent survey among telecom and IT engineers at communications service providers (CSPs) indicates a positive outlook on the role of artificial intelligence (AI) in enhancing network performance and driving revenue. Conducted by Ciena and Censuswide, the survey involved over 1,500 telecom professionals from 17 countries.

Telco Buzz

BT Delays Copper Phone Line Switch-Off to 2027

By Kamile Bigenyte May 21, 2024

BT has announced a two-year delay in the shutdown of the UK’s copper-based phone lines, now scheduled for 2027 instead of the original 2025 target. The decision was subtly revealed in the company’s 2023 financial results and later confirmed through a press release.