Sinch is expanding its partnership with Verizon to enhance RCS for Business Messaging, enabling secure, feature-rich communication for Verizon subscribers. Announced at Enterprise Connect, this collaboration drives innovation in business messaging, offering verified, interactive customer engagement.
GM and NVIDIA are partnering to integrate AI into vehicles, factories, and robotics. This collaboration leverages NVIDIA’s computing platforms to enhance manufacturing, streamline production, and advance driver-assistance systems.
Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel have joined forces to revolutionize Industry 4.0 and pave the way for Industry 5.0 in India through a groundbreaking research collaboration. By integrating 5G, XR, and AI, this partnership aims to transform manufacturing, enhance processes in real time, and position India as a hub for industrial innovation.
Liberty Global is in talks with Vodafone to potentially acquire its stake in VodafoneZiggo, reshaping the Netherlands’ telecom scene. This acquisition, valued at over €2 billion, would give Liberty Global full control.
The FCC’s “Delete, Delete, Delete” initiative is set to revolutionize the telecommunication landscape, impacting VoIP and fostering innovation by eliminating outdated regulations. Led by Chairman Brendan Carr, this move targets reducing regulatory burdens, encouraging VoIP engineers and IT professionals to engage actively in shaping a more efficient regulatory framework.
Helios Towers achieved its first positive cash flow in 2024 by prioritizing colocation over new builds, boosting revenue and raising adjusted EBITDA by 14% to $421 million. CEO Tom Greenwood emphasized a $100 million free cash flow gain and a focus on increasing tenancy ratios to 2.2x by 2026 while reducing debt for sustainable growth.
CelcomDigi and PayNet have partnered to enhance financial security through SIM-based authentication. By leveraging open network APIs, PayNet secures its DuitNow P2P service, ensuring safer transactions. This collaboration also strengthens fraud prevention via Malaysia’s National Scam Response Centre.
Millicom International Cellular is set to acquire Telefonica’s Colombian operations for $400 million, including a 67.5% stake in Coltel. The deal, pending regulatory approval, could reshape Colombia’s telecom market by merging the country’s second and third-largest operators.
Netmore, a Sweden-based LoRaWAN operator, expands to Brazil after acquiring Everynet, strengthening its global presence. Targeting key sectors like energy and logistics, the move introduces metering-as-a-service (MaaS) for water and gas utilities, reducing costs and improving efficiency.
Nokia has successfully delivered essential 5G equipment to Vodafone Idea, supporting its mid-March rollout in Mumbai, followed by Delhi, Bengaluru, and more. The partnership includes over 60,000 tech sites and advanced AirScale solutions for improved efficiency.
