Wales’s leading alternative telecoms provider – Ogi – has revealed plans to bring full fibre connectivity to Tenby, one of Pembrokeshire’s most iconic seaside towns. Tenby is the latest of over 60 communities across south Wales to benefit from Ogi’s privately backed broadband rollout launched in 2021. Once work to connect around 5,000 premises in the town is complete, Ogi will be the leading alternative choice in much of west Wales.
As Nokia unveils its latest collaboration with Brazil’s Jacto for a new private network, we see industry lines blur, with telecom revolutionizing agriculture. As expected, automation will dominate, revolutionizing production lines in Jacto’s massive smart factory. A key player in this transformation – 4.9G/LTE and 5G connectivity, allowing various aspects of manual labor to be automated. A ground-breaking stroke, this could signal the advent of a new era in Latin America’s agriculture-tech crossover. Moreover, Nokia’s innovative compact DAC private wireless offering reveals the company’s flexibility and adaptability.
In collaboration with technology giants like HPE, Casa Systems, Mavenir and Dell Technologies, Orange Spain launches Open RAN nodes allied with a cloud-native 5G SA core network. This pilot project notches a triumph in network deployment within an hour, brandishing the power of automation in modern technologies. While this showcases POTENTIAL for end-to-end virtual networks management and elevates energy efficiency, a sense of guarded optimism is needed, given a drop in Open RAN and vRAN revenues in Q2 2023.
Generative AI’s capacity to curate fresh content is piquing interest within the telecommunications domain with predictions of significant growth. A recent Altman Solon survey revealed that nearly half of the experts in this field are gearing towards adopting this technology within the forthcoming two years. Telecommunications companies are seen to utilize AI power initially to refine customer experiences. Alterations of these AI models to align with specific objectives and eventually, creating new industry-focused models are the subsequent phases. However, data protection concerns circulate around its adoption. Thus, an intricate balance must be reached in refining AI applications and ensuring data safety.
Strengthened by two pivotal elements, technical prowess and spectrum liberalization advancements, 5G cellular technology emerges as a game-changer. Its reliable performance makes it a preferred choice, enriching private 5G networks globally; a feat powered by QCT and its OmniPOD solution. In the telecommunications horizon stands ‘Network X’, a groundbreaking initiative merging wireline and cloud under the 5G umbrella. Slated for October 2023 in Paris, it aims to propel progress in product innovation and network modernization. Indeed, the 5G revolution is unmissable for businesses and individuals alike, with platforms like Network X offering invaluable insights.
In a strategic overhaul, Singtel has sold its cybersecurity subsidiary, Trustwave, to MC2 Titanium in a $205 million transaction. The sale, which was on the lower end of predicted ranges, marks a significant loss on Singtel’s initial investment. This action is part of Singtel’s wider initiative to optimize resources and improve shareholder value by centring its focus on 5G and other digital services. This story brings a further glimpse into Singtel’s resculpting journey, with the effectiveness of this asset divestiture strategy awaiting a verdict in upcoming fiscal reports.
The recent signal disruptions experienced by Sky Mobile users in the UK have been linked to the government-mandated removal of Huawei equipment from the network, fuelling concerns over national security. Network operators have voiced scepticism, predicting significant disruption, increased expenses, and potential delay in the rollout of 5G infrastructure. Sky Mobile, however, assures compliance with the directive and minimal impact on their customers.
The emergence of 5G has ushered in a profound transformation in the telecom industry’s approach to charging, surpassing former phased shifts in monetization. It’s crucial for CSPs to establish a flexible charging system in tune with the fast-paced evolution of services, extending from 3G, 4G to fixed-line and 5G. Essential features of an effective charging mechanism certainly include flexibility, but also scalability and adaptability, to incorporate a range of services and adapt to continuous changes in service offerings. Network X, a standout telecom event, dedicates itself to exploring these issues and equipping attendees with strategic knowledge.
CNAM, or Caller Name Delivery, goes beyond Caller ID by revealing the caller’s name associated with their phone number. It enhances call identification, trustworthiness, and streamlines communication. Users can quickly recognize callers and identify potential spam calls, making it invaluable in various communication platforms. Check with your service provider to embrace CNAM’s power.
Diving deeper into spatial computing realms, Qualcomm releases Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 and Snapdragon AR1 Gen 1 platforms, enhancing user immersion through improved GPU performance, AI, and concurrent camera capabilities. Snapdragon XR2 aims at efficient virtual reality navigation while AR1 offers advanced features for smart glasses. However, despite the technological leap, the mass-market embrace of AR/VR innovations stays at bay. The question remains: will Qualcomm’s efforts be enough to spur the demand boost the industry awaits?
