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Deutsche Telekom leads the new 6G project The research initiative is a part of the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research’s “6G Industry Projects for Research into Integrated Systems and Sub-Technologies for 6th Generation Mobile Communications” program. Nine partners from business and academia came together to launch the “6G NeXt” (Native Extensions for XR Technologies) initiative last week in Berlin. The 6G NeXt project will provide a scalable, modular, and adaptable end-to-end infrastructure that will be used as a test bed platform for research on sophisticated XR applications at various locations. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/4jr6x784 Oracle releases Oracle Public Safety Services Oracle has unveiled Public Safety Services, a new digital platform designed for law enforcement and first responders. The platform offers a single hardware and software package meant to eliminate data silos. The suite is CJIS1 compatible and built on the performance and scalability of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI).…

Cisco’s new features and capabilities for Webex CX portfolio The revamped Webex Customer Experience (CX) portfolio, which offers a fully integrated platform for collaboration, cloud contact centers, and cloud communications, has received additional features and capabilities from Cisco. The goal of Webex CX is to provide customers with intelligent, proactive, and tailored customer experience capabilities that encourage brand loyalty and adoption. The close integration of Webex Connect and Webex Contact Center to provide a linked customer experience enables a seamless omnichannel experience. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2p9xjd2n DSTNY acquires easybell German cloud communications company easybell has been acquired by European corporate communications provider Dstny. Easybell offers Cloud PBX and VoIP communications to B2B customers. They are rapidly expanding and fiercely competitive in the German market because of their entirely digital strategy and well-distributed network of 2,000 partners. They are in a good position to handle the Dstny activities in Germany with…

Ribbon Communications, a global provider of communications software, IP, and optical networking solutions to service providers, companies, and critical infrastructure sectors, has announced that its Session Border Controllers have been certified for Google’s new SIP Link.   Customers can use Google SIP Link to link their existing carrier to Google via a network of certified Session Border Controllers (SBC). This adaptability enables the use of existing telecommunications infrastructure while maintaining continuous service with the user’s current carrier.   The extensive enterprise SBC portfolio from Ribbon, which is installed in service provider networks all over the world, provides businesses with call encryption, secure telecom connectivity to help prevent fraud and unauthorized access, as well as protection for the larger enterprise data network from malicious users.   These SBCs have undergone extensive testing to ensure that they offer strong SIP security and compatibility, including with traditional PBXs, contact centers, analog devices, SIP…

T-Mobile gives an AI wildfire detection system access to 5G T-Mobile US, the disaster-focused tech startup Pano AI, and Portland General Electric have collaborated to install a network of 5G-connected cameras near Portland, Oregon. The cameras are linked to an AI detection system that watches for the earliest indications of wildfires so that the emergency services can respond to these possible emergencies more quickly than they would otherwise. Given the horrific wildfires that have ravaged the United States in recent years, systems such as these have the potential to be extremely valuable. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/yr7xr3ac European telecoms testing holographic calls Together with Matsuko, Telefónica, Orange, Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone are creating a platform that will connect the physical and digital worlds via a mobile connection. The experimental platform takes advantage of 5G connectivity, which has a fast speed, high bandwidth and low latency. The system produces a 2D video…

VoIP, or voice-over-internet-protocol, allows businesses to stay connected while also providing a variety of useful cloud communication features when leveraging platforms such as PBXs, softphones and contact center software. VoIP has rapidly grown in popularity among organizations of all sizes. The reason why is simple: businesses seek less expensive ways to communicate without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. It is debatable which cloud communication platform features are the most significant. For our part, we strongly suggest these 20 features to get the most out of your business phone service. Automatic Call Distribution – Businesses with a significant number of incoming calls utilize automatic call distribution (ACD) to route calls to specified agent groups or people. Call Analytics – The collection, analysis and reporting of incoming and outgoing call data to improve performance and the customer experience is known as call analytics. This process is carried out in real time. Also key…

Infinity Telecom is a licensed telecom provider in the Czech Republic, headquartered in Prague. The business provides solutions for data transfer and storage, IP telephony, Internet access, content delivery, colocation, and other telecommunication services in a number of international locations. With quick connectivity for both offices and call centers, Infinity Telecom offers a comprehensive telephone communications solution that can help businesses scale their communication needs while cutting expenses on long-distance and international calls. With Infinity Telecom, companies have access to a team of professionals who are ready to help with all business communication needs, no matter what they might be. With international DID numbers and SIP trunking in over 90 countries, as well as local termination in 60 countries globally, the carrier allows businesses to connect with customers around the world without interruption. With virtual numbers being allocated within a few minutes or days, depending on the…

Ofcom has a plan for phone boxes Under new guidelines published by the UK communications regulator, Ofcom, stronger security for public call boxes went into effect. The new guidelines update from Ofcom’s aims to guarantee that strategically located phone boxes are not removed and that they are modified to provide extra services. As a result, phone boxes will be protected against removal if they are still needed by a local community. Millions of UK residents continue to rely on older technologies such as landlines and payphones for connectivity. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/mryanv67 TIM to cut 1,200 jobs to minimize costs TIM has reportedly secured an agreement with labor unions that will allow the company to cut up to 1,200 positions, allowing TIM to save significantly on domestic personnel expenses. Cuts will be implemented through a voluntary early retirement program, which will be the first step in the Italian incumbent’s larger…

Dialpad has launched Ai CSAT, a technology that evaluates each and every contact center interaction and forecasts customer satisfaction (CSAT) in real time. Dialpad’s Ai CSAT solution seeks to assist businesses in their desire to move away from post-call surveys, which can generate customer weariness and are sometimes seen as relationship deterrents.   As a major component of the Dialpad TrueCaaS platform, Ai CSAT will enable insight into 100% of conversations and evaluate each client call. Organizations will be able to gain actionable data using AI and the customer satisfaction (CSAT) score, resulting in a superior customer experience.   The purpose of AI CSAT is to enable a customer-centric strategy in which businesses may compile a comprehensive image of their consumers without bothering those customers with human feedback or surveys. This strategy will improve customer service by providing an accurate average CSAT score for each client and decreasing uncertainty and…

As sanctions bite, Russia’s MTS begins to discount cell phones MTS, Russia’s largest operator, reported a 76.2 % year-on-year drop in Q1 net profit, blaming the results largely on rising interest rates caused by Western sanctions. Russia boosted local interest rates to 20% in the early days of the conflict before lowering them twice, leaving rates around 14% today. MTS has resorted to selling used and discounted smartphones, and is planning to sell its tower assets, in keeping with the current trend of monetizing passive assets located throughout Europe and beyond. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/c65t43kb Verizon warns of record rise in ransomware According to Verizon Business, the number of ransomware attacks on enterprises has increased by 13% year-on-year, resulting in a rise exceeding that of the previous five years combined. Ransomware was involved in some manner in one-quarter of the cases investigated, with desktop-sharing software and email being the two…

 Hayo Telecom, a Senegalese operator, has chosen Telesmart.io, a worldwide number and messaging service provider, as the provider of its API-enabled number and messaging platform.    This is Telesmart.io’s first partnership in the geographic area, and this cooperative venture  will help Hayo Telecom service its African consumers more efficiently and effectively. Hayo Telecom has now achieved Dynamic Partner Status as a Telesmart.io partner, giving the company instant access to a number inventory.   As contact center, voice and messaging collaboration solutions continue to be in demand, the Telesmart.io inventory management platform for voice and messaging makes it simple to monetize the opportunity in the Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) market. The platform may be integrated with Hayo Telecom’s existing business systems as well as Telesmart.io’s “Bring Your Own Numbers” concept to handle all number inventories in one place. Sign-up, connectivity, on-line provisioning, functionality, visibilit, and reporting are all automated…