T-Mobile has announced an agreement to acquire the bulk of UScellular’s wireless assets, including its customer base, retail stores, and certain spectrum holdings. The total value of the transaction is $4.4 billion, consisting of cash and the assumption of $2 billion in debt.
Zoom has unveiled a series of new features across Zoom Workplace, including enhanced capabilities of its AI Companion in Zoom Meetings and Zoom Team Chat. The AI Companion, Zoom’s generative AI assistant, now offers features like drafting quick replies in Team Chat and providing customizable notices, all at no additional cost.
SLBdiensten has added the Microsoft Teams Operator Connect solution from Gamma Communications to its service portfolio, streamlining telephony integration within Microsoft Teams for educational institutions. This development aims to enhance communication and efficiency in schools, meeting the growing demand for smarter work practices and improved accessibility.
Telecom operators seeking to advance their cloud migration strategies now have a powerful ally in the form of a newly strengthened partnership between Ericsson and Dell. These industry giants are pooling their expertise to assist communication service providers (CSPs) in navigating the complexities of network cloud transformation.
SIPPIO, the global leader in voice enablement, and Clerk Chat, the leading conversational messaging platform, have today announced the launch of ‘SIPPIO Text Messaging by Clerk Chat’. Available immediately, the new service seamlessly integrates SMS/MMS and WhatsApp Business directly into Microsoft Teams, with Apple Messages for Business coming soon.
Australia’s Communications and Media Authority has initiated legal proceedings against Optus, the nation’s second-largest telecommunications provider, following a significant data breach in 2022. The ACMA has taken the matter to the Federal Court, accusing Optus of failing to secure its customers’ personal data, thereby breaching the Telecommunications (Interception and Access) Act of 1979.
Microsoft made waves in the tech world this week with the launch of their new line of Copilot+ PCs, aimed at enhancing productivity through AI integration. Among the various features boasted by these innovative devices, one in particular, known as Recall, is drawing attention for its potential privacy implications.
In a bid to expedite the advancement of 6G software, tech behemoth Samsung and chip design firm Arm have joined forces to delve into parallel packet processing technology. This cooperative effort will see Samsung Research launching an open-source initiative in conjunction with Arm to collectively innovate and refine parallel packet processing technology.
Netcracker Technology has announced the extension of its long-term collaboration with Ooredoo Qatar. This partnership will see Netcracker continue to provide Managed Services for Ooredoo’s Revenue Management and CRM solutions, supporting both B2C and B2B customers. The enhanced services will cover a broad spectrum of telecom and other sectors, including ICT, IoT, and Cloud, with plans to extend into Fintech and Entertainment.
Exertis Cybersecurity, a leading distributor of cybersecurity solutions, has announced its collaboration with Object First, the developer behind Ootbi (Out-of-the-Box-Immutability), a groundbreaking ransomware-proof backup storage appliance tailored for Veeam®. This partnership signifies a significant stride in Exertis Cybersecurity’s mission to furnish cutting-edge cybersecurity solutions to organizations across Europe.
