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Spectrum Enterprise, a division of Charter Communications, Inc., has introduced Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect to its cybersecurity product portfolio. These two additions allow companies to offer safe and secure access to information and applications on private networks or public clouds to employees and other stakeholders. The new cybersecurity protections are integrated with the company’s managed network services portfolio, which includes Managed Network Edge and Enterprise Network Edge solutions. Managed Network Edge and Enterprise Network Edge are modular, all-in-one platforms that simplify the deployment and management of an organization’s network. While each platform offers slightly different features, both provide routing, SD-WAN, switching, security, remote access, and LAN options. Layering on Secure Access with Cisco Duo and Cloud Security with Cisco+ Secure Connect provides clients with the full protection of a secure access service edge (SASE). Secure Access with Cisco Duo helps protect organizations…

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Streamline SMS campaigns with Telgorithm’s messaging API for SaaS vendors

By Aiste Kryzanovske May 8, 2023

With over 10.9 billion mobile connections globally, integrating text messaging into business communications strategies has become a must for brands. Recognizing this growing demand, Telgorithm has made it their mission to provide messaging API solutions designed exclusively for independent SaaS vendors, to help their customers tap into the increasing adoption of text messaging for customer communications. What is Telgorithm? Telgorithm is a cloud communications enablement API platform that provides SaaS companies with compliance-based SMS & MMS solutions. It was developed by telecom industry veterans with the goal of delivering automated and reliable A2P text messaging API solutions that assist businesses to navigate the ever-changing A2P messaging market while simultaneously scaling their operations. Telgorithm’s solution is reliable, effective, and simple to implement, making it an ideal choice for software vendors seeking to assist their customers in improving consumer engagement. The platform automates the entire journey of registration, onboarding, rate limit management,…

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Sinch and Synoptek to deliver reliable voice services for MS Teams Phone System

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 26, 2023

Sinch, a cloud communications provider, has announced a partnership with Synoptek, a business and digital transformation advisory company, to offer professional and managed services for Microsoft Teams Phone System. The services will be integrated with Operator Connect or Direct Routing. The alliance was formed in response to the rising demand from business clients for expert services to supplement their personnel for managing the deployment, installation, and maintenance of the Microsoft Teams Phone System as well as connecting to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Sinch is a Microsoft Operator Connect partner that assists organizations in integrating voice services into Teams via Operator Connect, allowing them to make calls to anyone, anywhere, over the PSTN. Professional and managed services help businesses complete this digital transition more quickly and efficiently. Sinch offers a carrier-grade voice network and is the largest Tier 1 network in the United States, providing reliable service to companies…

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Clickatell launches the world’s first Chat Commerce Platform for brands

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 20, 2023

Clickatell, a mobile messaging and chat commerce pioneer, has introduced the world’s first Chat Commerce Platform as a Service (CCPaaS), which enables companies to capitalize on chat commerce opportunities. The new platform enables businesses to communicate, connect, and transact with consumers over existing messaging networks. The CCPaaS platform allows for comprehensive, authorized commerce experiences within popular messaging environments including WhatsApp, Apple Messages, SMS, and USSD. This latest Clickatell product will help businesses stay ahead of the conversational commerce trend and help them capitalize on the potential that chat commerce brings to the market. Through the simplicity of texting, the platform enables relevant, in-context brand experiences and secure payment possibilities. Businesses may do business on the world’s most popular messaging apps, saving time, money, and increasing customer satisfaction. Clickatell’s CCPaaS is also the first SaaS solution to enable secure payment processing through integration with key payment gateways, allowing…

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Verizon wins a $2.4 billion FAA contract for system upgrades

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 4, 2023

Verizon has been awarded a $2.4 billion contract to update the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) telecommunications and information management systems. If all options are exercised, this agreement, which represents fresh business for the corporation, will last 15 years. The deal was awarded under the FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) procurement program, which replaces the old FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) contract system. Harris Corp., who was previously in possession of the FTI award, lost the contract. In addition to network access for administrative information systems such as email, payroll and online training, Verizon will offer telecommunications, information management services, network connectivity and other capabilities. Also, Verizon will offer services for program management, network engineering, test and evaluation, and network security management. The contract infrastructure will serve as the cornerstone of the Next Generation Air Transportation System. Verizon Business CEO Kyle Malady said: “From dynamic services and bandwidth…

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Organizations’ cybersecurity readiness is troubling, says Cisco

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 23, 2023

According to Cisco’s first-ever Cybersecurity Readiness Index, just 15% of global organizations are rated to have the ‘Mature’ level of preparation required to be resistant to current cybersecurity hazards. The index illustrates where organizations are succeeding in cybersecurity preparedness and where deficiencies may worsen if global business and security leaders do not act. The analysis assesses a company’s ability to sustain cybersecurity resilience in the face of new threats, and includes 19 distinct solutions across five basic pillars: identity, devices, networks, application workloads and data. In a poll of 6,700 private sector cybersecurity leaders from 27 markets, participants were questioned as to which of these technologies they had installed and the current stage of deployment. Businesses were then divided into four readiness stages: beginner, formative, progressive and mature. More than half (55%) of companies polled worldwide are in the Beginner (8%) or Formative (47%) stages of cybersecurity readiness,…

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Fusion Connect launches new features for MS Teams Calling Service

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 21, 2023

Fusion Connect, a global Managed Communication Service Provider (MCSP), has announced the availability of new Microsoft Teams Calling Service features. These enhanced capabilities are intended to turn Microsoft Teams into a full business phone system, improving collaboration and productivity for mid-market and corporate businesses in the United States and throughout the world. The newly added features include compliance call recording, a receptionist/attendant console and IT Service Management (ITSM) integration. These features are in addition to those revealed by Fusion Connect in December 2022, which include business continuity, a simpler administrative site and employee productivity tracking. The enhanced features are now accessible in additional countries in Europe, Latin America and the Asia-Pacific region, offering organizations a more complete and simplified solution. With these new features, organizations can make the most of their Microsoft 365 investment while also benefiting from critical collaboration, continuity and workforce management tools. Compliance call…

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Mitel and Kalaam Telecom partner to deliver managed services in the Middle East

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 7, 2023

Global business communications provider Mitel has teamed up with the top Pan-Arab MSP Kalaam Telecom Group to offer managed services to businesses and governments in the Saudi, Bahrain, and Kuwait areas. Under the arrangement, Kalaam will be able to leverage Mitel’s UCC and Contact Center technology to offer highly secure services on-premise, through a private or public cloud. Under this partnership, consumers and resellers will have more flexibility and options between cloud-based monthly subscription services and on-premises solutions. Clients that choose monthly subscription services will have access to a simple pay-as-you-go strategy and a comprehensive technological stack without having to make significant upfront investments. The demand for cloud communications has increased significantly as a result of the pandemic, according to Feras Zeidan, Country Sales Director for META at Mitel. As a result, businesses can now benefit from their top-notch UCC and contact center solutions in a way that…

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Streamline sales prospecting with Cadence by Ringover

By Aiste Kryzanovske February 28, 2023

Identifying new customers and generating revenue through sales prospecting is an essential part of business growth. Yet, it can be a challenging task that involves identifying the right prospects, determining the most effective strategy to connect with potential clients, and maintaining multiple channels of contact. To address these challenges, Ringover, a VoIP phone provider, has introduced Cadence, a multi-channel sales prospecting solution that helps small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) streamline their sales procedures and improve the effectiveness of their teams. Empowering sales teams with Cadence With Cadence, sales teams can create customized communication sequences for each type of prospect, such as calls, emails, SMS and LinkedIn messages. This approach allows sales personnel to communicate with clients across numerous channels, increasing the likelihood of a successful connection. Ringover’s sales prospecting tool was built by sales teams for sales teams in order to streamline the entire process of finding new…

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Starlink to offer global roaming service

By Aiste Kryzanovske February 21, 2023

Starlink, SpaceX’s satellite internet service, is developing a service offering named Global Roaming Service. This service would allow customers to access the Internet from practically anyplace on Earth. The service will cost $200 each month in addition to the $599 Starlink Kit, according to a statement addressed to Starlink subscribers. Starlink employs inter-satellite connections, or space lasers, to enable global connectivity. As such, users can expect the service to be interrupted with brief periods of weak or no connectivity. Despite the promise of access to the internet almost everywhere, Starlink is still awaiting regulatory clearance in numerous countries, including India, Pakistan, and Cambodia. The current $135 a month Starlink RV plan allows users to equip their RVs with Starlink’s hardware for internet connection while traveling. However, it is only available in specific regions of the world, and internet connectivity is not prioritized as it is for residential customers.…