Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape, with the deal set to make it Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider. This €8 billion agreement promises operational efficiencies, substantial savings, and heightened competition, significantly impacting the VoIP landscape and telecom sector dynamics in Italy.
Snom, the premium IP telephony brand, has announced Fabio Albanini as its new Vice President of Sales. Albanini, who has been an integral part of the Snom team since 2009, will be responsible for the company’s global commercial strategy.
In the race towards innovative technology, LG Uplus in Korea leads with energy-efficient solutions for future 6G networks. By testing an All-Photonic Transport Network with partners like Infinera, they aim to drastically reduce power consumption, ensuring a sustainable approach.
Nokia’s acquisition of Rapid’s assets marks a strategic enhancement of its network API portfolio, crucial for advancing Nokia’s position in the 5G landscape. This move accelerates software development and boosts interoperability, enabling telecom companies to maximize returns.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is excited to announce that RCS can now be provisioned using our Sinch Customer Dashboard, expanding the number of tools available for businesses to get started with RCS quickly and seamlessly. With its suite of APIs and user-friendly solutions, Sinch is helping businesses take advantage of RCS at scale, making messaging more interactive, engaging, and accessible.
Hitachi Vantara’s new Virtual Storage Platform One addresses modern data challenges with innovative storage solutions. Featuring an energy-efficient all-QLC flash array and an object storage appliance, it supports scalable AI and analytics workloads, hybrid cloud replication, and efficient unstructured data management.
Verizon has extended its Global Network Solutions contract with the Department of Defense, enhancing secure communication networks in Southwest Asia. This vital partnership reflects Verizon’s pivotal role in evolving communication technology.
BSNL is spearheading the 5G revolution in India, launching a tender for 5G infrastructure in New Delhi to cater to 100,000 users. Utilizing 900 MHz and 3.3GHz bands, BSNL aims to boost digital presence with 5G SA connectivity and fixed wireless access broadband.
The escalating energy consumption by data centers poses critical challenges, with cooling systems driving immense power usage. As data centers expand, particularly to support emerging technologies like generative AI, power demands are mushrooming.
Meta’s collaboration with universities propels VR education forward, utilizing Quest devices to provide unique learning experiences. The Meta for Education beta program connects institutions like Imperial College London and University of Leeds to immersive platforms.
