Taking dynamic major strides in the quantum computing sector, T-Systems, Deutsche Telekom’s IT wing, is partnering with IQM Quantum Computers, offering its customers unique access to the complexities and potential of IQM’s quantum infrastructure. Leveraging the power of quantum mechanics and harnessing the elusive ‘qubits’, this promising collaboration forms a critical intersection of cloud technology and quantum computation, manoeuvring towards transformative problem-solving capabilities.
Samsung is set to make waves in the tech world once again as it gears up for its second Unpacked event of the year. The event, scheduled for Wednesday, July 26, at 7 AM ET, will be held in Seoul, Korea, in a notable departure from its usual venues in San Francisco and New York where Unpacked has taken place in the past.
In a collective effort to combat the rampant issue of scam calls, the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) joined forces with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), state attorneys general, and various state and federal agencies to announce “Operation Stop Scam Calls” on July 18. This initiative brought together 102 participants, resulting in a total of 180 enforcement actions taken at the state and federal levels.
The enigmatic billionaire Patrick Drahi is reportedly considering a bold move to hit an astounding 29.9% stake in UK’s telecom titan, BT, which naturally raises eyebrows and fuels speculation. Tracing Drahi’s relationship with BT, it started just last year with a humble 12.1% stake acquisition. Despite BT’s cautious response, Altice, Drahi’s representative, remained adamant about any takeover intentions. Today, a quarter of BT already belongs to Drahi, drawing closer government scrutiny under the freshly enacted National Security & Investment Act.
Vodafone’s first quarter saw a slightly stable 3.7% growth in service revenue, boosted by outcomes in the UK, Italy, and Germany, despite the pandemic-triggered disconnections. On the contrary, Germany experienced a 1.3% dip in service revenue, which however marks an improvement from the earlier quarter’s 2.8% decline, hinting at progress. The recovery was thanks to a strategic increase in broadband prices. In Italy, the revenue plunge decelerated from 2.7% in the fourth quarter to 1.6%, thanks to mobile prepaid base stabilization and noteworthy expansion in corporate fixed-line operations.
In an exciting leap forward for 5G technology in Europe, Ericsson and O2 Telefónica in Germany have joined forces to accomplish a remarkable feat in the development of 5G Cloud RAN technology. Their groundbreaking Proof of Concept (PoC) deployment at O2 Telefónica’s Wayra innovation hub in Munich showcased the immense capabilities of Ericsson’s first 5G Cloud RAN installation on the continent. The PoC utilized cutting-edge mmWave frequency and a centralized control unit (CU), achieving an impressive end-to-end speed of over 4 gigabits per second.
To shed light on the recent changes in the A2P messaging industry, we sat down with Aaron Alter, the CEO and Co-Founder of Telgorithm, a leading cloud communications enablement API platform. Telgorithm delivers automated and reliable A2P text messaging API solutions, assisting businesses in navigating the complexities of the ever-changing A2P messaging market while scaling their operations seamlessly.
In a groundbreaking revelation, Twitter owner Elon Musk took to his Twitter account today to announce a significant transformation for the social media giant. Musk’s latest announcement sparked immense curiosity and excitement as he revealed that Twitter will soon bid farewell to its iconic name and adopt a one-letter moniker – “X.”
Five9, Inc., a provider of the Intelligent CX platform and listed on NASDAQ as FIVN, announced today that Frost & Sullivan has recognized it as a Growth and Innovation leader in the Frost Radar™: European Cloud Contact Center Market, 2023. The Frost Radar™ report highlights key criteria, including the company’s long-standing presence in Europe, consistent growth, effective go-to-market strategies, robust customer support, commitment to local markets, and investments in transformative technologies such as AI integration.
Vonage, a leading global provider of cloud communications solutions for businesses’ digital transformation, has introduced the Vonage Protection Suite, a comprehensive lineup of counter-fraud products and solutions aimed at safeguarding against the ever-evolving threats of online fraud and cyberattacks. The suite empowers developers and businesses to create robust counter-fraud measures, offering a unique level of customer control in managing communications.
