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To provide agile cloud networking solutions to companies throughout the Asia Pacific region, Console Connect by PCCW Global and Master Concept, a cloud technology advisor, have signed a distribution agreement. Thousands of enterprises in Asia Pacific rely on Master Concept for cloud strategy, implementation, and integration assistance, as well as training and platform updates.Master Concept offers its customers a variety of cloud connectivity services, including direct Layer 2 connections to hyper-scale cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, as well as Layer 3 mesh connectivity between and among different cloud providers and cloud regions, all managed through a single management portal. Mr Michael Glynn, Senior Vice President, Digital Automated Innovation, PCCW Global, commented: “Secure and flexible connectivity is fundamental to any cloud transformation project. We are excited to be working alongside Master Concept to enhance their cloud solutions portfolio and make it easier for…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #30

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 29, 2022

Rogers apologizes for the massive service outage Rogers, a Canadian telecommunications company, experienced a widespread outage earlier this month and is now under pressure to guarantee that this does not happen again. The most damaging effect of the outage was how it disrupted crucial communications, and the Canadian government has declared that it now wants all national carriers to find a way of helping each other in such worst-case situations. Rogers has committed to investing at least CA$250 million to physically isolate its wireless and internet networks so as to add an extra layer of stability. There is also a promise to spend CA$10 billion over the next three years to extend and improve Rogers’ network. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/35dxbj4d Nokia and CityFibre sign a 10-year broadband equipment agreement A 10-year contract for XGS-PON broadband equipment with CityFibre has been announced by Nokia. This arrangement covers the purchase of access…

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Ribbon joins Microsoft’s Operator Connect Accelerator for Teams

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 21, 2022

Ribbon Communications Inc., a global provider of real-time communications software and IP Optical networking solutions, has joined Microsoft’s new Operator Connect Accelerator for Microsoft Teams as an ecosystem partner. The Operator Connect Accelerator program affords service providers with the opportunity to work with an authorized Microsoft ecosystem partner in order to provide integration tools, service offerings and professional services to jump-start their Operator Connect deployments, allowing these companies to reach a larger number of Teams customers. Ribbon Connect for Operator Connect, a multi-tenant software as a service (SaaS) solution, will now enable service provider implementations of Operator Connect, which is a Microsoft-managed solution for connecting Teams and telecom providers. With Teams having over 270 million active monthly users, making telecom services more accessible to those Teams users positions its Phone System services as an alternative for traditional phone services and other cloud Unified Communications options. Ribbon Connect…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #13

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 1, 2022

BT putting its digital voice service rollout on halt Last year, BT began rolling out Digital Voice, which is a VoIP solution that works over the company’s broadband network rather than the old analogue network, as the name implies. This service is an essential improvement, as BT points out, to replace analogue technology, which is rapidly becoming outmoded. The operator is, however, delaying the Digital Voice switchover for consumers who do not wish to switch right away. BT did not specify how long the halt will occur, nonetheless, it is confident that the switchover will take place soon. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/mt23py8u DigitalBridge enters into mobile infrastructure deal with Telenet Telenet has agreed to sell all of its mobile telecommunications towers in Belgium to DigitalBridge, a US-based real estate investment trust and a subsidiary of the DigitalBridge Group. The investment firm has agreed to pay $820 million for Telenet’s 3,322…

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Dstny to accelerate business growth with Qunifi acquisition

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 29, 2022

Dstny, a European supplier of cloud-based business communications solutions, has acquired Qunifi, a Microsoft Teams integration expert headquartered in the United Kingdom. For UCaaS providers, Qunifi’s Call2Teams product is the leading company in Teams integration. Qunifi’s service is used by end users in over 100 countries and organizations, with over 2 million Teams users relying on the service on a daily basis. Call2Teams is a cloud-based, SaaS middleware solution that connects any phone system, PBX or SIP trunk provider to Microsoft Teams. Importantly, this solution does not require that end-users move numbers, change carriers or replace their existing phone system, and Call2Teams effortlessly voice-enables Microsoft Teams with the extensive capabilities of existing telephony. Qunifi will join the Dstny Group as a service provider, and its workforce and management will be incorporated into the Dstny Group. For service provider customers, partners and the Dstny and Qunifi teams, joining the…

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Sinch teams up with Treasure Data on personalized omnichannel touchpoints

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 22, 2022

Treasure Data, an enterprise customer data platform (CDP), and Sinch, a worldwide supplier of cloud communications, have established a strategic alliance to enable more tailored and engaging dialogues with customers across multiple channels. The collaboration aims to meet the demands of businesses who want to connect their consumers more effectively through mobile channels utilizing real-time data. Treasure Data’s smart CDP creates a complete, holistic view of a customer by securely stitching together key data sources that are normally segregated, such as CRM, marketing automation, point-of-sale, and social media. Through the CDP, service agents may gain insight into all aspects of the customer experience, which can then be accessible across numerous communication channels provided by Sinch’s multi-channel communication platform. Email, text, phone calls, and mobile messaging apps like WhatsApp, iMessage, Telegram, and others are included. Rick van Esch, Vice President of SaaS Business at Sinch, commented: “We are seeing…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #46

By Aiste Kryzanovske November 19, 2021

Consolidated Communications launches new gigabit service Consolidated Communications has introduced Fidium Fiber, a new Gigabit consumer fiber internet brand with an entirely new customer experience. Fidium Fiber internet will first be available in certain locations in Northern New England, providing symmetrical, Gigabit internet to residential consumers with no data limitations. Fidium provides simple, uncomplicated plans and pricing, with a range of high-speed fiber services beginning at $35 per month. Fidium is currently available in communities throughout Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont, with new locations being added on a weekly basis throughout Northern New England. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2m53cs8n Nokia introduces SaaS services Nokia announced the launch of several Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications for communication service providers (CSPs), with the objective of providing operators with a more cost-effective, flexible, and customer-centric approach for running existing networks and delivering new services. Nokia’s approach to SaaS for CSPs is to provide new software that…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #28

By Aiste Kryzanovske July 16, 2021

GCI to expand capacity for rural areas GCI, an Alaskan service provider, has signed a $150 million contract with Intelsat to increase the telecommunications service capacity in rural areas. GCI has been providing geosynchronous (GEO) satellite communications for 35 years to supply the state with data, video and voice services. The latest transaction gives GCI continued access to C-band and Ku-band capacities, which are already a part of GCI’s satellite services portfolio, and also provides new access to state-wide Ka-band capacity. Furthermore, Intelsat will provide the multi-satellite solution through a new and improved managed station platform and C- Ku- and Ka-bands networks. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/w52yht6u South Sudan launches Digitel Network South Sudan has announced the launch of Digitel Network, the country’s first telecommunications company, which was introduced to celebrate 10 years of independence of the country. South Sudan has so far had the services of only two international mobile…

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T-Mobile US and Zyter partner on telehealth

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 29, 2021

T-Mobile US, an American wireless network operator, has announced a partnership with Zyter, a provider of cloud-based, software as a service (SaaS) digital health products. The companies are partnering to deliver virtual healthcare solutions to healthcare organizations and their patients across the US, including telehealth and remote patient monitoring and care team collaboration. The alliance comes at a time of high demand for virtual healthcare. Since the start of the pandemic, 51% of US residents have expressed concern about visiting hospitals and other healthcare facilities. The partnership aims to make virtual care accessible to more people in order to improve patient outcomes, lower readmission hospital rates and improve patient wellbeing. This agreement will serve healthcare organizations in providing remote and secure communications between patients and health care teams in order to monitor, diagnose, and remotely treat patients wherever they are, making use of the T-Mobile 4G and 5G…

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Tel Q Global opts for Cataleya to virtualize its global voice network

By Vilija Simkiene March 11, 2020

Tel Q Global, a telecom hub for voice and SMS services, has selected Singapore operator Cataleya for its global voice network virtualization. With its superior technology, innovative commercial models and a world-wide footprint, Cataleya will completely virtualize Tel Q Global’s international voice network, resulting in significant cost savings and operational simplicity. According to a statement, Tel Q Global required a switching and BSS service in three global regions to be able to launch their new virtual number services in the shortest possible time. These new solutions include mobile and two-way SMS numbers, and are a highly anticipated addition to the company’s existing portfolio of DID and toll-free numbers. Moreover, the nodes also need to be used as geographic backup sites for each other, should a major disruption occur in any of the hosting centers. Ankit Agarwal, CEO of Tel Q Global, said, “Before we moved to Cataleya, we…