As the world navigates towards an AI-integrated future, the call for reliable connectivity has amplified. The UK’s telecom market, a beacon of global standing, is pivoting towards this demand. Its thrust for seamless connectivity is stimulated by the push for efficient network management and shared infrastructure. Spearheading this transformation is the UK’s transition to fibre optics, aided by the strategic decision to sunset the Public Switched Telephone Network by 2025.
Reliance Jio Infocomm is arming itself with a significant offshore loan around $2 billion to fuel its 5G ambitions, with sources pointing towards Swedish telecom giant Ericsson as a potential gear supplier. A noteworthy credit safety net from Sweden’s EKN credit agency plays a crucial role in this strategic play, while banking behemoth BNP Paribas is slated to disburse a massive chunk of the offshore funding.
As internet giant Hurricane Electric curbs access to the notorious web forum Kiwi Farms, it raises pivotal discussions around online free speech. However, the Electronic Frontier Foundation forewarns of a hazardous trajectory, as hysteria around controversial platforms could pave the way to excessive intervention from mighty internet infrastructure providers. Meanwhile, the role of such companies in managing online content remains a hot topic.
In an exciting development for businesses seeking streamlined communication solutions, CallCabinet has officially integrated its cutting-edge recording and analytics solutions with Zoom Contact Center. This groundbreaking move effectively eliminates the need for multiple, independently managed recording and analytics systems.
The France-based Iliad Group has carved a unique path in the European telecommunications landscape, touting its “Iliad way” as the driving force behind its outperformance in the three key markets of France, Italy, and Poland. Iliad reported impressive group organic revenue growth, with France contributing 7.7%, Italy 12.2%, and Poland 5.6% for the first half of 2023.
IBM and Salesforce have unveiled a groundbreaking collaboration aimed at accelerating the worldwide adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Customer Relationship Management (CRM). Their partnership seeks to empower businesses across various industries to transform customer, partner, and employee experiences while ensuring the security of their data.
Content Guru, a prominent global provider of cloud contact center and customer experience (CX) technology, has announced today that its storm® cloud contact center solution has been granted the United States Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program’s (FedRAMP) In Process designation at the High Impact Level.
Leading cloud communication and contact center solutions provider, 8×8, Inc., has unveiled an enhancement to its Intelligent Customer Assistant platform, introducing voice-powered conversational AI. This addition augments the already robust conversational AI self-service capabilities of 8×8’s platform, enabling businesses to seamlessly deliver both straightforward and intricate experiences through digital and voice channels.
OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Enterprise, a groundbreaking iteration of its widely acclaimed AI chatbot, designed to cater to the distinctive requirements of businesses. This enhanced version promises elevated levels of security, privacy, and an array of potent features tailored to enterprise needs.
NEC Corporation and Celonis SE have solidified their collaboration by entering into an expanded strategic partnership, marking NEC’s elevation to the highest echelon, the “Platinum Partner,” in Celonis’ certification program. Commencing their joint efforts in May 2022, NEC and Celonis initiated their association to gain operational insights and enhance business processes. The multinational IT and electronics giant, NEC, strategically established Centers of Excellence, achieving process optimization milestones in key domains like order-to-cash and procurement.
