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Cisco and Honeywell finance Theatro’s unique voice-controlled mobile platform

By Vilija Simkiene September 3, 2019

Theatro, a Dallas based SaaS company, has announced that it has secured a strategic investment from Cisco Investments and Honeywell Ventures for its voice-controlled mobile platform that connects hourly employees to each other and to essential enterprise information. The world’s first voice-driven Intelligent Assistant platform is being offered as a ”hardware-enabled” software as a service solution, and is designed to provide deskless employees a “heads up and hands-free” connection to their corporate systems and management teams. Chris Todd, President and CEO of Theatro, said, “We are proud to have Cisco Investments and Honeywell Ventures join us in our journey as investors. Companies across a wide variety of industries are recognizing the significant customer experience and productivity benefits of a connected and engaged workforce. Our collaborations with Cisco and Honeywell ensure that Theatro will remain at the cutting edge of both networking and mobile standards and help us bring these…

Telecom News

Cisco intends to acquire July Systems

By Rugile Bertule June 25, 2018

Cisco Vice President Rob Salvagano recently announced plans for Cisco to acquire the cloud-base mobile platform provider, July Systems. July Systems specializes in location services for global enterprises. They collect and generate data-based insights by tracking customer movements within locations such as stores, malls, airports, stadiums and hotels, similar to the methodology used for compiling online browsing information. Headquartered in California, US and with a Global Development Center in Bangalore, India, July Systems has already collaborated with Cisco for several years on their Connected Mobile Experience (CMX). “We plan to add July Systems’ platform and business context capabilities to provide a unified solution on which our partners and customers can build and deliver a range of indoor location services for industries as diverse as healthcare, government, logistics, manufacturing, sports arenas, hotels, education and retail,” explains Salvagano. July Systems was founded in 2001 by Rajesh T.S. Reddy with funding of USD…

UCaaS

Telinta and VoIP Supply Team Up to Serve ITSP Customers with Joint Promotion, Webinar

By Kamile Bigenyte October 16, 2024

Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch solutions, and VoIP Supply, a leading provider of IP Phones and provisioning services, have teamed up to better serve the needs of Internet Telephony Service Providers (ITSPs). The two companies invite ITSPs to participate in a joint webinar to learn more about unique solutions and special promotions.

Gadgets

AMD Unveils 5th Gen EPYC, Boosting AI & Cloud Performance

By Kamile Bigenyte October 15, 2024

AMD’s new 5th Gen EPYC processors, “Turin,” featuring the Zen 5 core architecture, significantly enhance data center performance for enterprise, AI, and cloud applications. With models like the EPYC 9575F offering a 28% speed boost and up to 5GHz, AMD leads in energy-efficient, powerful solutions for AI and virtualized infrastructures.

5G

Nokia and NTT DATA Cement Global 5G Network Partnership

By Kamile Bigenyte October 8, 2024

The formalized partnership between Nokia and NTT DATA marks a significant shift in their approach to private 5G networks, promising enhanced connectivity and technological advancements. This collaboration focuses on leveraging Nokia’s robust radio access network infrastructure to optimize operations in smart cities, airports, and industry sectors, reflecting a promising digital future.

Telco Buzz

Ericsson Sells iconectiv to Koch Equity for $1 Billion

By Kamile Bigenyte August 20, 2024

Ericsson has announced the sale of its US subsidiary iconectiv to Koch Equity Development for $1 billion. This transaction, anticipated to complete in early 2025, underscores Ericsson’s strategy to streamline its core offerings. Iconectiv, renowned for number portability solutions, will continue expanding under its new ownership.

Market Watch

UK Watchdog Launches Inquiry into HPE’s Acquisition of Juniper Networks

By Kamile Bigenyte June 21, 2024

The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s (HPE) proposed multi-billion-dollar acquisition of Juniper Networks. This initial phase of the probe, announced on Wednesday, aims to determine if the merger could lead to a significant reduction in competition within the UK market for goods or services.

Broadband

Vodafone and i2CAT Develop Automated System for Open RAN Management

By Kamile Bigenyte June 7, 2024

In collaboration with the i2CAT Foundation, Vodafone is advancing an automated multi-vendor management system tailored for Open RAN. This initiative aims to streamline the integration of diverse hardware and software components from multiple vendors, a key feature of Open RAN technology.

Infrastructure

Google Fiber Expands Network to Las Vegas

By Kamile Bigenyte May 20, 2024

Google Fiber (GFiber) is expanding its Nevada network to include the City of Las Vegas, following its initial foray into the state earlier this year. In February, Clark County approved a franchise agreement, facilitating GFiber’s network deployment in the region.

Market Watch

AT&T Completes Sale of Cybersecurity Division to LevelBlue

By Kamile Bigenyte May 9, 2024

AT&T has finalized the sale of its cybersecurity division, marking a pivotal moment in the company’s strategic realignment. The division has been transitioned into a new independent entity known as LevelBlue, backed by majority owner WillJam Ventures. This move sees LevelBlue emerge as a standalone managed cybersecurity services business with a global presence spanning 10 countries and boasting a workforce exceeding 1000 employees.