In the recently held Network X event, Orange’s Deputy CEO shed light on their significant fiber expansion and presented an intriguing outlook on 5G’s future, hinting at its potential in achieving the 2040 CSR objectives. Discussing 5G Standalone (SA), she highlighted it as a gamechanger for B2B interactions, fueling varied possibilities. Briefly discussing their triumph at the Barcelona port project, she humbly emphasized the responsibilities that come with connected factories.
Nvidia, the graphics processing unit heavyweight, plans to enter Intel’s domain with ARM-based chips tailor-made for Windows PCs, according to insiders. AMD, another significant player in this space, is also reportedly considering ARM technology. This move, potentially hitting the market by 2025, has been stimulated by Microsoft’s interest in duplicating the efficiency of Apple’s ARM-use in AI processing. Yet, Nvidia’s past attempt to acquire ARM was thwarted by regulators, putting the company’s motives under scrutiny as the PC CPU sector braces for potential disruption.
Serving as key hubs in business communication, call and contact centers consistently enhance customer experiences in our digital era. In line with the sector’s advancements, DIDWW, a global provider of premium quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking and SMS services, has announced its participation in the Call & Contact Centre Expo in London. Recognized as Europe’s premier summit for the telecoms sector, the Expo is set to bring together over 3,500 industry professionals, offering valuable insights and networking opportunities.
AT&T’s vast addition to their fiber net base underlines an impressive income growth. This growth is visible in their third-quarter report, boasting revenues over $30 billion. The influential role of AT&T’s fiber subscriptions reveals a customer base exceeding 8 million aided significantly by a striking 26.9 percent growth in AT&T Fiber revenues. Notably, the company’s recent launch, AT&T Internet Air, foresees further enhancement to their service offerings.
In an effort to address the growing concern of AI-powered robocalls, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to vote on a Notice of Inquiry, proposed by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel. The inquiry aims to examine how existing consumer protections, particularly the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, can combat scammers and spammers using AI technology.
A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, a renowned telecommunications authority, has revealed that the escalating costs of SMS authentication services and the emergence of fraudulent activities are poised to curtail the demand for SMS-based authentication among enterprises. As a result, telecommunications operators are projected to witness a mere 4% increase in traffic in 2024, in stark contrast to the average annual growth rate of 10% observed over the past five years.
VEON, the global digital operator, is demonstrating its unwavering commitment to Ukraine with a high-level delegation visit to Kyiv and Lviv. Comprising members of the VEON Board and Management, the delegation seeks to bolster the company’s presence and engage with various stakeholders in Ukraine.
In the dynamic world of technology, Kate Gerwe, Chief Marketing Officer of Sinch SaaS Business Unit, possesses over 25 years of experience in marketing. In an exclusive interview, she discusses Sinch’s transformative acquisition of MessageMedia, propelling them into mobile customer engagement leadership. This synergy extends to culture, values, and over 85 integrations with CRM and e-commerce platforms. Sinch MessageMedia’s focus on small and medium-sized businesses includes a streamlined user interface and multi-channel engagement, all part of Sinch’s ambitious plan to shape the future of customer engagement.
The FCC has set the wheels in motion to reinstate open internet protections, sparking dynamic public conversations around net neutrality. They aim to frame both fixed and mobile broadband as imperative telecommunication services by the Communications Act. This move could effectively address the recurring issue of broadband outages impacting significant sectors like jobs, education, healthcare, safety, and more. However, the proposal doesn’t stop there, it also plans to ensure stringent nationwide open internet regulations to prevent ISPs from manipulating content accessibility based on payment.
Golden opportunity or a hasty gamble? KKR’s pursuit to acquire Telecom Italia’s anticipated NetCo has been met with challenges from Vivendi, TIM’s largest shareholder. Confronting the complexity of separate asset sales and the valuation tug-of-war, it’s clear there’s more to this story than meets the eye.
