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Telefónica and Qualcomm collaborate on XR and metaverse

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Telefónica and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have established a partnership to improve their positions as market leaders in the future of XR and the Metaverse. Utilizing the Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform and Telefónica’s cutting-edge fixed and mobile network infrastructure, the two companies will collaborate on building and expanding the XR ecosystem.   The agreement also covers the launching of XR/metaverse goods and services as well as an  investigation of collaborative business potential. With the implementation  of this agreement, it will be possible to offer consumers brand-new experiences that combine the digital and analog worlds, reimagining communication, entertainment and commerce in the Metaverse.   Snapdragon Spaces, a platform from Qualcomm Technologies, enables programmers to maximize wearable AR’s potential through the use of cutting-edge technologies, a cross-device SDK, and an open XR ecosystem. Telefónica sees significant potential in fusing powerful networks, decentralized Web3 and immersive gadgets.   Both businesses are attempting to…

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A world without the Internet: yay or ain’t no way?

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What if one day there was no Internet? The Web as we know it would be gone for good. Sites like Facebook, Twitter and Google would only exist in the memories of people who lived through the Great Disconnection. The Internet is the greatest invention and technological revolution since the printing press. Since its creation, we’ve built our whole lives around this innovation, depending on it for almost everything. But what would happen if the Internet was no more? What would life be like without the Internet? The thought experiment There are no attempts to dismantle the Internet that we are aware of, therefore you have nothing to be concerned about. But isn’t it fascinating to consider what might happen if the Internet would suddenly shut down? If the Internet suddenly went down at this very moment, we wouldn’t make a huge issue out of it, as it happens sometimes,…

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Snom releases new headsets and conference systems for all work scenarios

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When choosing the right equipment, it is important to consider the additional criteria that is necessary to meet the changing expectations of professional equipment for mobile workplaces. Among other things, this includes the seamless use of purchased devices anywhere, and the possibility of multi-purpose technology. Snom has been taking this approach in the development of its IP phones for some time now. Through numerous integrations, Snom IP phones have become integral to intelligent office environments. Snom is now extending this strategy to its headsets and conference phones, while its new A330 M/D headset and the new C300 speakerphone contribute to the work-life balance of employees. Snom A330 M/D: Headset with full-band audio and comfort Thanks to state-of-the-art D/A converter technology and optimized speakers, the Snom A330 M/D is a mono- or binaural USB headset that delivers outstanding HD audio quality across the entire human hearing spectrum. The…

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TPx has expanded its Security Advisory Services

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TPx, a managed services company that offers cybersecurity, managed networks and cloud communications, has added Penetration Scanning to its Security Advisory Services offering.   TPx Penetration Scanning makes use of an automated scanning platform, which allows for quick turnaround times and cost-effective services. This advanced product expands on TPx’s Vulnerability Scanning, which examines network-connected devices in order to discover possible security leaks.   The combination of penetration and vulnerability scanning when used jointly offers a more thorough method of risk identification and security reinforcement. TPx Vulnerability and Penetration Scan simulates hacker behavior to assist clients evaluate the probability that a criminal will be able to successfully attack a company’s weaknesses in order to obtain access to systems or secret information on the network. Scanners track a company’s risk profile in almost real-time, with the  analysis being conducted as a one-time activity or on a regular basis.   Rick Mace, CEO…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #37

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FCC to tackle space debris problem New regulations have been proposed by the US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to address the escalating space debris issue. The regulatory body hopes to cut the 25-year period when low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites are permitted to linger in space after their mission ends to no more than five years. The probability of this space debris colliding with something important such as a working satellite would be reduced if this unused equipment were to be deorbited sooner. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/2p9aj6jk TalkTalk establishes two new wholesale divisions TalkTalk has revealed the launch of two new wholesale businesses. The first focuses on business-to-business wholesale services, while the second focuses on the consumer market sector. The Business Wholesale Services segment will provide resellers, aggregators and system integrators with premium and high bandwidth services. Meanwhile, the company’s nearly one million home clients will be served by the…

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PBX On The Cloud and DIDWW join forces to deliver industry leading voice solutions

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PBX On The Cloud, a cloud-based voice solutions provider for Latin America and the USA, has further extended its partnership with DIDWW, a global telecoms operator that offers premium quality two-way VoIP and SMS communications. This collaboration will create added value and functionality for PBX On The Cloud customers by utilizing DIDWW’s SIP trunking service.   PBX On The Cloud is a part of MIGESA, a Mexican corporation with more than 40 years of experience in information technology, that has partnered with providers such as DIDWW, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Dell, HP and VMware. Following the Latin American traditions and customs, PBX On The Cloud knows all their customers by name, offering personalized and efficient services in their selected languages, including English, Spanish and Portuguese from their fully redundant data centers. Powerful PBX On The Cloud voice services range from simple residential phone lines to hosted PBX solutions, including SIP…

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Samsung US suffers another data breach

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In late July, Samsung Electronics experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of personal data of some American customers. The business said it discovered the data breach on August 4.   Samsung claims that the customers’ social security numbers and credit card numbers were unaffected, but information such as names, contact information, demographic information, date of birth, and product registration information was compromised.   Samsung has already issued a warning to impacted consumers to be on the lookout for phishing emails that attempt to obtain additional personal data. These emails may be used for identity theft or to deceive recipients into installing malware on their computers.   The business did not, however, address how many consumers were impacted or why it took Samsung more than a month to alert customers regarding this breach, which was reported only hours before a Labor Day weekend in the United States.  …

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The ultimate checklist of cloud communication features

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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…

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cyber security
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UK confirms new cyber security rules for telecom networks

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Following a period of public debate, the UK government has decided on new security requirements for telecom providers. It now intends to introduce the Electronic Communications (Security) Measures Regulations 2022 and an accompanying Telecommunications Security Code of Practice to Parliament before the regulations take effect.   The new rules seek to better secure UK telecoms networks from cyberattacks. Once in effect, telecoms businesses will be expected to follow tight standards around network failure or the theft of sensitive data, with the regulatory agency Ofcom receiving additional powers to verify providers are adopting suitable and proportional security measures.   The government declared that the new telecommunications security legislation, designed in collaboration with the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), will be among the toughest in the world and will provide the UK with much stronger measures. They will strengthen the UK’s cyber resilience by incorporating strong security practices into providers’ long-term investment…

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Google blocked the largest web DDoS to date

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According to Google Cloud, it successfully stopped the greatest distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) assault ever, which reached a peak of 46 million requests per second (rps). One Google Cloud client who was utilizing the DDoS protection service Google Cloud Armor was the target of the assault on June 1.   The attackers blasted consumers’ HTTP/S Load Balancer with HTTPS requests for 69 minutes, starting with 10,000 rps and quickly scaling up to 100,000 rps until peaking at a stunning 46 million rps. The assault was notable not just for its surprisingly enormous level of traffic, but also for other factors. 5,256 source IPs from 132 different countries participated in the assault.   According to Google, it is the largest ever attack at Layer 7, which refers to the applications top layer in the Internet’s OSI model.   The assault on Google’s client was nearly twice as large as a June HTTPS…

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