The European Commission allocates $9.2 billion for R&D initiatives in telecoms and semiconductor sectors, targeting innovative microelectronics, 5G and 6G technologies. To support digital sovereignty goals, private investment of $15.5 billion and 56 companies are involved.
Rising Ransomware Costs Versus Cybersecurity Countermeasures Industry reports indicate that hackers are thriving despite advancements in cyber defense. The median cost of ransomware attacks has doubled to $26,000 over the past two years, with 95% of incidents resulting in financial loss ranging from $1 to $2.25 million. Social engineering and phishing remain highly effective tactics due to the human element. Senior leadership is increasingly becoming a cybersecurity threat. Governments and law enforcement agencies are taking more decisive actions against high-profile attacks, but these measures mainly deter hackers from targeting less coordinated markets. IoT devices used in DDoS attacks have risen to 1 million, accounting for 40% of global DDoS traffic, necessitating stronger network security and awareness. Despite improved measures, hackers are expected to continue succeeding. Read the full article Viasat Selected for AFRL’s ARBALEST Program: Enhancing Tactical Space Connectivity Viasat Inc., a global communications company, has been chosen by the…
Vodafone Expands Partnership with Currys Vodafone is expanding its partnership with Currys to offer the Vodafone Together mobile and fixed bundle to Currys’ customers in the UK. This move strengthens Vodafone’s presence in the fixed line market and complements its existing mobile contract reselling. Vodafone promotes itself as the provider of the UK’s fastest Wi-Fi technology and the largest full fibre network, utilizing Openreach and CityFibre infrastructure. In addition, Vodafone is urging businesses to donate unused devices to its Great British Tech Appeal. This Appeal aims to bridge the digital divide and promote a circular economy by refurbishing and distributing devices to those in need. Read the full article. Content Guru Integrates Jabra Engage AI Content Guru, a leading cloud contact center provider, has integrated Jabra Engage AI, an AI-powered sentiment analysis software, into its storm® platform. This integration allows organizations to analyze the tone of voice in real time, providing valuable insights to support agents and improve…
Turner and Townsend partners with Network Rail to transform outdated telecom systems, enhancing the UK’s rail connectivity through resilient and affordable technologies. This collaboration aims to streamline the acquisition of skills for telecom infrastructure support, driving nationwide change.
Open RAN Revenue Growth Slows Global Open RAN revenues saw a 10-20 percent growth in Q1 2023, while the vRAN market expanded by 20-30 percent, according to Dell’Oro’s report. However, this growth is slower than the previous year, mainly due to a decline in North America. The Asia Pacific region performed well and offset the North American decline. Despite the slowdown, Dell’Oro remains optimistic about Open RAN, expecting it to account for 6-10 percent of the global RAN market in 2023. On the other hand, Dell’Oro has lowered its full-year outlook for multi-access edge computing (MEC) by over 20 percent, citing a slowdown in China’s 5G market and subdued enterprise interest. Read the full article. Cisco Partners with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub Cisco has partnered with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) to enhance cybersecurity in the region. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program will focus on…
Eircom Fined €2.5 Million Due to Overcharging Its Customers The Irish Commission For Communications Regulation (ComReg) fined Eircom, owner of Eir mobile operator, €2.5 million for overcharging approximately 76,000 customers from 2015 to 2021. ComReg ruled that Eir must refund affected customers, totaling an estimated €6.7 million, equating to around €88 per customer. Eircom acknowledged a “broken bundle” issue and committed to identifying and reimbursing affected customers, although the process may take time. Eir plans to implement system updates, including a new billing system, to prevent similar problems in the future. The company aims to complete all agreed measures by the end of the year. Read the full article. TalkTalk Partners with CityFibre TalkTalk has formed a strategic partnership with CityFibre, enabling its wholesale customers to access CityFibre’s business Ethernet infrastructure. This collaboration is part of TalkTalk’s strategy to work with multiple providers and expand its product offerings. The move…
Amid global economic transformation, network technologies hold vital importance as businesses prioritize cost-saving cloud computing and greener power consumption. Focusing on enhancing customer experiences impacts the development of the metaverse, enabling smart cities and new monetization opportunities. Connectivity, as a critical component, drives sustainable growth across industries.
MTN Considers Axian Telecom Bid MTN is considering a bid from Axian Telecom for its operating units in West Africa, specifically Guinea-Bissau, Guinea-Conakry, and Liberia. The potential deal is aligned with MTN’s ongoing efforts to reshape its portfolio, and the three units collectively account for 6.1 million of MTN’s customers and contributed to 0.7% of EBITDA. MTN’s first quarter financial results reported an 8.6% EBITDA growth and revenues of ZAR52.8 billion ($2.8 billion), a 15.6% YoY increase. With discussions with Axian Telecom still at an early stage, any announcement on a final agreement might not be expected soon. Read the full article. Deutsche Telekom Sees Q1 Success Deutsche Telekom (DT) has raised its earnings guidance for 2023 to around €40.9bn, up from its previous forecast of €40.8bn. This follows strong Q1 results, with the group’s US business T-Mobile US a key driver behind the raised forecast, having recently raised its…
Windstream Enterprise migrates VoIP platform to Microsoft Azure for Operators Windstream Enterprise has switched its VoIP technology to Microsoft’s Azure for Operators clustered Call Feature Server. This enables increased dependability, access to additional communications, and integrated data and voice capabilities for Dynamic IP and Unified Communications clients. Windstream Enterprise is making investments to improve its cloud-based communications services, including this update. The cooperation with Microsoft broadens the company’s Dynamic IP solution, a VoIP platform that supports numerous call pathways and enables clients to exploit their current network infrastructure with flexible bandwidth. To help reduce unforeseen downtime, the system provides numerous layers of redundancy. Read the full article. 22 US telecoms face fines over failure to deliver rural broadband, says FCC The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) of the United States proposed fining 22 telecom companies for failing to deliver on the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF), a project targeted at increasing…
GoTo introduces over 30 new features GoTo has revealed over 30 new features across its IT management, support, and unified communications solutions. The new features include GoTo Resolve and Zendesk connectivity for remote support sessions and automated session tracking. Also, Rescue and Google Translate integration, GoTo Customer Engagement, and OpenAI’s ChatGPT integration to produce custom content. Other additions include enhanced call statistics, a centralized security dashboard, and customized surveys. The new features are intended to help consumers and IT teams save time and money while boosting productivity, usability, and the customer experience. Read the full article. Virsae and Hammer team up for a 360-degree cloud contact center experience Virsae and Hammer have collaborated to introduce Outside In – Inside Out, a 360-degree consumer and agent experience solution for contact centers. The service delivers a unified view across on-premise, cloud-based, and hybrid infrastructures, allowing network readiness evaluations, customer journey discovery and…
