Nigeria’s mobile market experiences a significant shift as the NCC allocates 25 MVNO licenses, driving competition and expanding service offerings. This move aims to improve connectivity in rural areas and transform the African telecoms ecosystem in 2023.
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…
Network slicing has become a popular topic in telecoms discussions, particularly in relation to the benefits of 5G for industrial or business applications. It is believed to improve the reliability and performance of connectivity in situations where network congestion or mission-critical operations are at stake. With the rollout of 5G Standalone, network slicing is becoming an increasingly important aspect of B2B installations.
KPN revolutionizes Netherlands’ 5G landscape with the introduction of 5G standalone, promising higher speeds, improved latency, and network slicing capabilities. Pioneering tests with Ericsson in cloud gaming applications showcase its immense potential for consumer and business applications, setting the stage for a 2024 rollout.
Nokia’s innovative drone-in-a-box solution gains traction as Belgian B2B provider Citymesh implements a nationwide drone network to aid emergency services, highlighting the potential success of B2B-led mobile operators.
Japanese mobile operators KDDI and Rakuten Mobile forge a new roaming agreement to boost network coverage, enhance connectivity, and reduce financial burden while streamlining 4G infrastructure utilization and 5G network rollout.
Verizon’s innovative deal with infrastructure specialist Vertical Bridge promises accelerated 4G and 5G deployment in the US, showcasing a unique tower leasing model that fosters collaboration and transforms mobile tower management.
Vodafone UK embarks on a nationwide 3G shutdown, prioritizing modern 4G and 5G networks while retaining 2G for low-power IoT devices. As other UK telecom operators plan gradual phase-outs, industry experts debate the journey to meet the government’s coverage goals.
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…
