In the realm of mobile communication, Virginie Debris stands as a seasoned expert, navigating the evolution from ringtones to Rich Communication Services (RCS). With an illustrious career spanning over two decades, she recently captivated audiences at Mobile World Congress, delving into RCS’s transformative potential. In this exclusive interview, Virginie sheds light on her journey and shares invaluable insights into the future of messaging.
Telecom leaders discussed the challenge of monetizing 5G. Vodafone’s ‘The Great British Telecoms Switch’ campaign offers BT customers savings and compensations to switch providers. A Pew Research Center survey found U.S. teens have a complex relationship with smartphones. Verizon’s report shows a 129% rise in mobile network traffic over 5 years. Iliad aims to become the fifth-largest mobile operator in Europe by 2024.
In a bold move that underscores its commitment to leading the UK’s fibre optic expansion, CityFibre has acquired Lit Fibre, a smaller but significant player in the market. This strategic acquisition is set to boost CityFibre’s reach by an additional 300,000 premises, signaling a significant step in its quest to become the nation’s third major infrastructure platform, alongside giants like Virgin Media O2 and Openreach.
First Orion, the leading provider of branded communication solutions for enterprises, announces that the industry’s first real-time out-of-band call authentication solution, INFORM Paired, is now available across all major U.S. carriers. INFORM Paired ensures bad actors cannot impersonate a branded call from a legitimate enterprise and, as a result, reduces the risk of consumers getting scammed.
Total Site Solutions (TSS) (OTCQB: TSSI), a provider of data center services that reduce complexity and time-to-value through the integration of high-performance computing infrastructure and software, today shared the 2024 technology trends making a significant impact on data centers, digital transformation, and the Internet. Driven by the transformative explosion of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) and their impact on capacity and data compliance, these four trends will impact the market in 2024 and beyond: the adoption of modular data centers, new challenges for security and compliance, the impact of AI on energy efficiency and sustainability, and addressing the skill and talent gap in the industry.
In an ambitious move, the Indian government has announced its plans to hold a mobile spectrum auction in May, eyeing a starting bid of nearly US$12 billion. Despite the high hopes tied to this event, experts remain skeptical about its success, given the tepid interest expected from the country’s telecom operators.
Stepping Hill Hospital partners CDW, a prestigious IT solutions provider, for a digital overhaul designed to boost staff functionality and enhance patient care. As part of an 18-month transformation, the collaboration introduces advanced solutions like a new Cisco wireless network, and real-time location services, among others.
SIPPIO, the global leader in voice enablement, has today announced a powerful expansion of its Microsoft Teams Phone service at the Channel Partners Expo in Las Vegas. The new solutions offer advanced reporting, call recording, AI-driven insights, and integrated messaging, elevating the Microsoft Teams Phone experience for businesses worldwide.
In a significant move to enhance its channel partnership program, CallTower has announced key promotions within its team, aiming to enrich its cloud-based communications solutions. The company, a global leader in unified communications, contact center, and collaboration solutions, has made strategic changes to ensure sustained growth and excellence in its partnership efforts.
Singtel, a leading telecommunications company, has unveiled a groundbreaking suite of digital security solutions aimed at combating online fraud. This initiative leverages network Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to authenticate digital identities efficiently, marking a significant step towards enhancing the security of online transactions.
