

Vi, India’s foremost telecom operator, has joined forces with Anritsu to enhance VoLTE call experience. Overcoming complex network challenges, they successfully improve call connectivity and sound quality. Anritsu delivers invaluable insights into VoLTE subsystems, facilitating swift customer-issue resolution.
Discover how Telecommunications giant Altice, facing a whopping $60 billion debt, eyes its Portuguese operation Meo as a lifeline. Amid debt woes, other challenges surface, including a scandal involving co-founder Armando Pereira. International telecom players are also in motion, with the Saudi STC Group asserting its presence in Europe, and UAE-based e& planning to increase its stake in Vodafone.
A recent report by the Fiber Broadband Association (FBA) reveals that fiber internet has now reached over half of U.S. households, surpassing 51.5% of primary homes. The survey, conducted by RVA LLC Market Research and Consulting on behalf of FBA, highlights 2023 as a record-setting year for annual fiber-to-the-home growth, with network operators connecting an unprecedented nine million new homes.
Chinese tech juggernaut, Huawei aims to bolster its global partnerships, despite facing recent US sanctions. Pivoting to the automotive sector, Huawei’s Intelligent Automotive Solution (IAS) is poised to become a driving force in smart electric vehicles software and parts. Interestingly, while Mercedes Benz declined an investment offer to retain its software independence, a collaborative opportunity with Audi for autonomous drive technology is reportedly in play.
Imagine a search and rescue mission in remote rural areas, being empowered by the wings of a drone, beaming down 5G connectivity. This very scene is unfolding in Warwickshire, UK, thanks to Virgin Media O2’s innovative approach. The drone, armed with a petite mobile base station, creates a nimble communication network, offering vital real-time data to rescuers.
Launched in September, Nokia’s Network as a Code aims to help operators optimize their 5G resources. By granting developers extensive network access, this platform unlocks opportunities for new application creation. With the advantage of 5G’s inherent software-based architecture, such innovative companies like BT Group are exploring unsuspected capabilities for enhanced network quality.
As the interest in AI accelerates globally, a resurgence is noticed in a related sector: data center investment. AI-integrated solutions demand higher processing capability, marking data centers as attractive long-term investments. Recently, a $7 billion data center joint venture was announced by Blackstone and Digital Realty, promising additional data centers and enhanced IT capacity.
As businesses adapt to the demands of today’s fast-paced environment, this article explores the 10 indispensable features that can transform a business phone system into a strategic asset. From VoIP capabilities and mobile integration to unified communication, CRM software integration, and advanced call routing, discover how these features enhance internal operations, optimize customer interactions, and contribute to improved efficiency, productivity, and customer experiences.
In a recent surge of developments within the data center industry, Microsoft has taken the lead with its commitment to invest a staggering £2.5 billion in expanding artificial intelligence (AI) data center infrastructure in the UK. This landmark investment comes amidst a thriving year for the sector, showcasing a 13% estimated growth compared to the previous year, according to Synergy Research Group.
In a strategic move to cater to the evolving needs of businesses, Zoom Video Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: ZM) has announced a series of enhancements to its AI-powered customer experience (CX) suite. The company, known for its widely used video conferencing platform, is expanding its reach into the contact center space.