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Telco Buzz

Zoom Hailed Among World’s Most Innovative by Fast Company

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

Zoom Video Communications, Inc., has earned a spot on Fast Company’s exclusive list of the World’s Most Innovative Companies for 2024, a recognition highlighting its contributions to reshaping industry norms and cultural practices through groundbreaking innovations. Fast Company’s annual compilation not only celebrates the top 50 trailblazers but also extends its honor to 606 entities spanning 58 sectors and regions, acknowledging their significant achievements and setting of new benchmarks across the economic spectrum.

Telco Buzz

Three UK Signals Urgent Need for Vodafone Merger Amid Financial Struggles

By Kamile Bigenyte March 25, 2024

Three UK’s latest financial report reveals a concerning swing to a loss, underscoring the company’s pressing need for a merger with Vodafone, as articulated by its chief executive. Despite experiencing growth in both revenue and customer base last year, the mobile operator faced increased capital spending and operating costs, leading to its first earnings loss in over a decade. This financial downturn has been a pivotal factor in advocating for the proposed merger with Vodafone, according to Three UK’s CEO, Robert Finnegan.

News Roundup

A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #12

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

Nokia has enhanced its WaveSuite optical network platform. Companies across various industries are increasing their investment in artificial intelligence. Ericsson launched EFTG to drive 5G advancements in U.S. federal agencies for national digital transformation. NVIDIA’s launch of the GB200 Grace Blackwell Superchip promises to revolutionize generative AI’s efficiency and performance.

Infrastructure

NEC and NTT Achieve First-of-Its-Kind Long-Distance Transmission Experiment Over 7,000km Using 12-Core Optical Fiber

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

NEC Corporation (NEC; TSE: 6701) and NTT Corporation (NTT) today announced that they have successfully conducted a first-of-its-kind transoceanic-class 7,280km transmission experiment using a coupled 12-core multicore fiber (*1), which consists of 12 optical signal transmission paths in a standard outer diameter optical fiber (0.125 mm). This achievement is expected to be a next-generation transmission infrastructure technology that will contribute to the realization of large-capacity optical networks, including future optical submarine cables.

Infrastructure

UK Leads in Fibre Growth but Faces Challenges in Coverage

By Kamile Bigenyte March 22, 2024

In a significant development for digital infrastructure, the United Kingdom has emerged as a leader in the expansion of full fibre networks across Europe. Recent statistics have highlighted the country’s swift advancement in deploying fibre to homes, surpassing all European counterparts in the annual growth rate. Over the past year until September 2023, the UK has extended its fibre network to an additional 4.7 million households.

CPaaS

Enreach Extends Voice for Microsoft Teams to Over 80 Countries

By Kamile Bigenyte March 21, 2024

Enreach, Europe’s leading provider of converged contact solutions, announced that it has expanded its Voice for Microsoft Teams features to customers in 80 countries. The extension is the result of Enreach’s partnership with SIPPIO, which delivers Microsoft Teams services to customers around the world.

Broadband

Intelsat Expands Space Collaboration with $500 Million Eutelsat Deal

By Kamile Bigenyte March 21, 2024

Intelsat has announced the expansion of its partnership with Eutelsat through a significant $500 million agreement over seven years, aiming to capitalize on the burgeoning opportunities in the multi-orbit space sector. This collaboration will integrate Eutelsat’s OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network, which it has owned for six months, with Intelsat’s existing geostationary orbit (GEO) and terrestrial networks. The goal is to enhance the range of services Intelsat can offer by leveraging these combined space assets.

Security

LogRhythm Ramps up Investment in India with 24/7 Local Support and Launch of Cloud-Native SIEM Platform, LogRhythm Axon

By Kamile Bigenyte March 20, 2024

LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, expands its presence in India with a dedicated 24/7 support center for eligible customers and launch of its leading cloud-native security information and event management (SIEM) platform, LogRhythm Axon. The strategic expansion enables Indian organizations across industry verticals to enhance their cybersecurity maturity as global cyberthreats become more sophisticated and diverse.

Gadgets

Snapdragon 8s Gen 3: Powering Up Next-Gen Smartphones

By Kamile Bigenyte March 19, 2024

In a recent unveiling, Qualcomm announced the introduction of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset, poised to revolutionize a range of smartphones from brands such as Honor, iQOO, realme, Redmi, and Xiaomi in the upcoming months. This cutting-edge chip is designed to democratize premium features for a broader audience, previously exclusive to high-end models, by incorporating select advanced capabilities directly from its flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 series.

UCaaS

Avaya and International Avaya User Group Unveil CX Force Awards 2024: A New Era of Customer Experience Excellence

By Kamile Bigenyte March 19, 2024

Avaya, a global leader in customer experience solutions, today launched its inaugural edition of the CX Force 2024 awards, designed to spotlight and celebrate the innovators, strategists, and pioneers dedicated to reshaping the world of customer experience recognising the individuals who create meaningful change and set the benchmark for exceptional experiences. The inaugural edition of Avaya’s CX Force awards are founded in partnership with the International Avaya User Group (IAUG), a community that allows Avaya users to connect and share ideas that are transforming the industry and are co-sponsored by Constellation Research, the Silicon Valley-based technology research and advisory firm.