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In order to help carriers and service providers become fully compliant with the Microsoft and Zoom Ecosystems, SIPPIO, a global provider of corporate phone services, has launched its Fast Track Accelerator program.   Carriers and service providers who participate in this program become completely compliant with the architecture and automation processes needed for wholesale certification within the Microsoft Operator Connect and Zoom Provider Exchange ecosystems. The program provides resellers with a rapid path to start selling retail voice subscriptions. The cloud-based services from Microsoft and Zoom that are covered by this program include Zoom Peering, Microsoft Direct Routing, Microsoft Operator Connect and Zoom Provider Exchange.   With a completely customized, white-labeled platform that offers pre configured infrastructure and services for full implementation, the Fast Track program enables network operators and carriers to become Microsoft and Zoom providers. Through the accelerator program, which covers 74+ countries, service providers and carriers may…

Inmarsat, a major supplier of international mobile satellite communications services, and Viasat, a worldwide communications company, have announced that the Australian Government’s Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) has stated that it has no concerns about the intended merger of the two companies.   The proposed deal has already received numerous important regulatory approvals, most notably from the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States and from the UK Government under the National Security and Investment Act. The most recent permission for the deal is the FIRB’s clearance of Viasat’s proposed acquisition of Inmarsat under the Foreign Acquisitions and Takeovers Act of 1975. Australia is a large market where the two businesses have substantial consumer and commercial ties.   Inmarsat and Viasat announced that they will merge their two businesses to become a new global communications powerhouse in November 2021. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second…

In order to streamline the deployment of cloud telephony services across UCaaS and CCaaS platforms, Callroute, a supplier of cloud voice solutions, has teamed up with Coolwave Communications, a global provider of voice and messaging solutions. Through this collaboration, partners and clients will gain access to secure and excellent voice quality with regionalized points of presence when using Coolwave’s cloud-based, self-service and white-label Cool Operator platform, which streamlines international telephony. Also, end users may use Callroute’s Bring Your Own Carrier (BYOC) feature to quickly connect Coolwave’s worldwide SIP network to UCaaS services like Microsoft Teams. This new agreement also benefits Callroute’s existing partners, opening up previously restricted  markets and prospects. Partners will be able to capitalize on this collaboration by providing a quick and easy go-to-market solution, allowing these industry participants to attract new business. Voxnube, a global provider of distributor voice services and solutions to Callroute…

Nokia has launched an app store geared towards mobile network operators in need of automation, as well as those who can provide such services. This initiative is intended to provide the industry with flexibility as networks grow, creating an excellent method for third-party developers to get in front of operators at a time when software-defined networking capabilities are scarce.   The Altiplano Application Marketplace, which will provide both Nokia and third-party applications, is named after Nokia’s groundbreaking broadband network controller suite. Seven apps were initially made accessible at launch, but it’s anticipated that this number will increase during the next year as more developers join the platform.   The systems are set up according to the Network Support, Network Insights and Network Automation categories.   Network Support applications will be used by operators to maintain, troubleshoot and secure fixed networks through proactive monitoring, performance analysis and issue management.   Network…

If you want a phone system that is both adaptable and simple to use, look no further than ULTATEL. ULTATEL’s cloud-based phone system unifies multiple systems into one, making it simple for clients to communicate with their team members and customers.   When you’re growing your business, you need to be able to communicate with employees and clients in a way that is efficient and effective. For businesses wishing to consolidate and streamline their essential communications across many locations and devices, ULTATEL provides a flexible and easy-to-use cloud-based phone system solution.    The ULTATEL phone system grows with the customer, making it effortlessly scalable. All of this may be accomplished simply and rapidly,y thanks to a user-friendly management interface. Clients may interact and exchange information through a variety of channels, including text, video, phone and chat. ULTATEL’s cloud service also includes a toll-free number at no extra cost.   Businesses…

DIDWW, a global provider of premium quality VoIP communication and SIP trunking services for businesses and telco carriers, has announced their partnership with Cloud Group. This cooperation will enable the fast-growing Belgian telecom operator to boost its product portfolio, enhance the quality of its communication services, and offer extended reach to its enterprise customers.   As experts in the domain of virtual phone systems, Cloud Group offers solutions for businesses of all sizes. Their user-oriented communications enable customers to use IP-phones, web phones, IP DECTs and a CloudCall application for iOS/Android to make and receive calls. Cloud Group’s PBX solutions are developed in-house, which ensures unlimited service options and custom configurations for organizations of any type.   Under the new partnership, Cloud Group will leverage DIDWW’s high-quality VoIP services in over 80 countries, including geographic, mobile, national and toll-free DID numbers, coupled with two-way SIP trunking and virtually unlimited call…

Telefónica and Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. have established a partnership to improve their positions as market leaders in the future of XR and the Metaverse. Utilizing the Snapdragon Spaces™ XR Developer Platform and Telefónica’s cutting-edge fixed and mobile network infrastructure, the two companies will collaborate on building and expanding the XR ecosystem.   The agreement also covers the launching of XR/metaverse goods and services as well as an  investigation of collaborative business potential. With the implementation  of this agreement, it will be possible to offer consumers brand-new experiences that combine the digital and analog worlds, reimagining communication, entertainment and commerce in the Metaverse.   Snapdragon Spaces, a platform from Qualcomm Technologies, enables programmers to maximize wearable AR’s potential through the use of cutting-edge technologies, a cross-device SDK, and an open XR ecosystem. Telefónica sees significant potential in fusing powerful networks, decentralized Web3 and immersive gadgets.   Both businesses are attempting to…

In order to extend mobile service to isolated rural regions, the Belgian communications operator BICS has inked a deal with the satellite-direct-to-phone telecoms business Lynk.    This agreement will make it possible for mobile network operators (MNOs) to provide services to subscribers in rural areas in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, South-East Asia, and a number of rural African regions.   BICS focuses on cloud, mobility and IoT, while offering digital communications on a worldwide scale. The company also collaborates with MNOs and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). This collaboration aims to solve the problem of remote locations that currently lack any form of mobile connectivity.   BICS will use its network to connect the cell carriers with the Lynk satellite constellation. Lynk’s solution enables conventional roaming partner integration without requiring that the mobile operators’ networks undergo hardware or software upgrades, thereby expanding coverage to outlying regions, islands, and…

In late July, Samsung Electronics experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of personal data of some American customers. The business said it discovered the data breach on August 4.   Samsung claims that the customers’ social security numbers and credit card numbers were unaffected, but information such as names, contact information, demographic information, date of birth, and product registration information was compromised.   Samsung has already issued a warning to impacted consumers to be on the lookout for phishing emails that attempt to obtain additional personal data. These emails may be used for identity theft or to deceive recipients into installing malware on their computers.   The business did not, however, address how many consumers were impacted or why it took Samsung more than a month to alert customers regarding this breach, which was reported only hours before a Labor Day weekend in the United States.  …

VoIP, or voice-over-internet-protocol, allows businesses to stay connected while also providing a variety of useful cloud communication features when leveraging platforms such as PBXs, softphones and contact center software. VoIP has rapidly grown in popularity among organizations of all sizes. The reason why is simple: businesses seek less expensive ways to communicate without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. It is debatable which cloud communication platform features are the most significant. For our part, we strongly suggest these 20 features to get the most out of your business phone service. Automatic Call Distribution – Businesses with a significant number of incoming calls utilize automatic call distribution (ACD) to route calls to specified agent groups or people. Call Analytics – The collection, analysis and reporting of incoming and outgoing call data to improve performance and the customer experience is known as call analytics. This process is carried out in real time. Also key…