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DIDWW and INVADE collaborate to support predictive dialing for market research

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 23, 2021

DUBLIN, Sept. 22, 2021 – INVADE, a provider of an industry-leading predictive dialer solution for the market research industry, has teamed up with DIDWW, a global telecoms operator that offers premium quality VoIP communications and SIP trunking services. INVADE’s innovative dialer system will be supported by DIDWW, thereby enabling its customers to efficiently and cost-effectively conduct large-scale outbound phone surveys. As a popular solution for outbound call centers, predictive dialer software increases the productivity of interviewers by raising the call connect rate while also boosting customer engagement. INVADE has extensive experience in working with market research software and, due to their product’s modular design, they are able to create the best-in-class predictive dialer that meets unique business needs. DIDWW and INVADE’s partnership will ensure that global market research clients can benefit from secure, uninterrupted service, premium call quality and the ability to access local routes with guaranteed CLI. DIDWW…

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Centene partners with AT&T, Connected Nation, Dell Technologies and Intel

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 21, 2021

Centene has partnered with AT&T, Connected Nation, Dell Technologies and Intel to help reduce the digital gap among youngsters by providing foster agencies in Florida and Missouri better access to the Internet. Centene and the other organizations donated over 1,000 computers and 2,200 hotspots under the K-12 Digital Divide Program. The Digital Divide refers to the economic, educational and social disparities that exist between those who have access to the Internet and those who do not. The program, which is hoped will have a positive influence on the general welfare of the youth, was necessary during the pandemic since computers and internet connectivity were essential for routine activities, such as attending school or visiting the doctor. Mylayna Albright, AVP, Corporate Social Responsibility, AT&T, commented: “This program brings together major players in the health and technology industries to ensure foster youth can access important digital resources that address physical,…

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KT Corporation acquires Epsilon Telecommunications

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 14, 2021

Singapore based Epsilon Telecommunications, a global connectivity provider simplifying the connectivity for companies, applications and information worldwide as well as in the cloud, has been acquired for $145 million by KT Corporation, South Korea’s largest telecommunication operator. Epsilon has 260 points of presence in 41 locations across 20 countries, including the Chinese mainland. Furthermore, the firm has data centers in London, New York and Singapore. The firm offers cloud, ethernet, SD-WAN, colocation and voice services, as well as its own network-as-a-service platform called Infiny. “The acquisition of Epsilon by KT is a great milestone on our company’s journey and recognition of the hard work of our teams across the globe,” said Michel Robert, Chief Executive Officer at Epsilon Telecommunications. “The acquisition is a logical next step for both businesses and a fantastic opportunity for customers, partners and internal teams.” KT purchased the company in collaboration with the…

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En route to 6G. What does it hold in store?

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 13, 2021

With 5G networks still being deployed around the globe and 4G and even 3G networks still in use in many parts of the world, the term 6G is already a huge topic in the industry. 6G is the name for what will be the sixth generation in cellular technology, with a particular focus on increasing the capabilities and reducing the latency of wireless and edge networks. These are early days in the life of 6G and thus far this technology is only a theoretical discussion. The networks of the future will be a key component in virtually all areas of our lives, society and industry, meeting the communications needs of people and intelligent machines. So, let us dive into the world of 6G and explore what possibilities it holds. What will 6G be? 6G will be the sixth generation of mobile communications. It is still obscure what the final form…

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BMW and Vodafone integrate a personal eSIM in a car

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 7, 2021

The BMW Group is the first premium vehicle manufacturer to incorporate the 5G mobile radio standard into a globally available production car with the BMW iX, and Vodafone is the first company to sell a 5G mobile radio contract for such a vehicle. As a result of this collaboration, iX drivers will be able to sign up for a contract that will enhance their mobile connectivity, while also allowing the iX to communicate with other vehicles on the road. Participating drivers must have a current Vodafone multi-SIM contract that can be extended with the Vodafone One Number Car option, which activates their personal eSIM in the vehicle. According to BMW, this turns the automobile into another networked gadget for consumers, similar to a smartwatch. For the first time, Vodafone and the BMW Group will use a personal eSIM and the Vodafone One Number Car program to link the…

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AT&T announces Connected Climate Initiative

By Aiste Kryzanovske September 2, 2021

AT&T has established a Connected Climate Initiative (CCI), which aims to bring together partners and academics to further cut carbon emissions. The firm has set an industry-leading goal of reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 1 billion metric tons by 2035. A gigaton is equivalent to roughly 15% of US greenhouse gas emissions and nearly 3% of worldwide energy-related emissions, or 1.6 billion flights from Los Angeles to New York. The company intends to convene the brightest minds from leading technology companies, AT&T Business customers, universities, and nonprofits through the newly formed Connected Climate Initiative to identify best practices, develop innovative new products and use cases, and scale the innovations of startup partners building future’s 5G- and other broadband-enabled climate solutions. At the heart of this initiative is a push to persuade business IT firms to use more renewable energy sources, as well as to move more application…

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Qualcomm unveils 5G and AI drone platform

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 19, 2021

Qualcomm Technologies has developed a drone platform with an artificial intelligence and 5G-based reference architecture. The Qualcomm Flight RB5 5G platform aims to speed up the growth of commercial, corporate and industrial drones. The Flight RB5 5G Platform is designed to serve as a foundation for commercial, enterprise and industrial drone development, assisting organizations in successfully capturing and processing data from drone cameras. The new 5G platform combines several complicated systems into a closely connected drone system. Mapping, inspection, film and entertainment, military, security and emergency response and delivery are some of the use cases for this technology. The platform, which is powered by the Qualcomm QRB5165 processor, expands on Qualcomm Technologies’ most recent solutions for the Internet of Things (IoT), delivering a solution that will power the next generation of high-performance, low consumption 5G drones. AI and machine learning are key to the platform, assisting in the…

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Evolve IP expands its international coverage

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 17, 2021

It has been announced that Evolve IP has increased the worldwide coverage for its Evolved Office UC and Teams Enterprise Voice products. Their program allows the company’s clients to acquire and port local numbers, as well as to have access to international and domestic telephony in 10 more countries. China, Japan and the Philippines in the Asia Pacific area, as well as Brazil, Mexico and Ecuador in Latin America, are some of the centerpieces of this recent development. Up to this point, Evolve IP has replaced PSTN services in over 40 countries and has inbound/toll-free calling capabilities across more than 50 nations. Business SMS, Recording & Analytics, Contact Center, Multi-level Auto Attendants, Advanced Hunt Groups, Overhead Paging, Receptionist Clients are just a few of the capabilities that Evolve IP’s communication solutions provide to Microsoft Teams and Cisco Webex Collaboration. Scott Kinka, Chief Strategy and Innovation Officer at…

What is SIP trunking?

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 16, 2021

SIP trunking is conquering the business world. However, some still do not know exactly what SIP services are, how they work or what to expect from them. We want to explain some essential aspects of this service, so in this article we will examine what SIP trunking is, what its benefits are and introduce you to the most popular SIP trunking providers on the market. SIP Trunking definition SIP or Session Initiation Protocol is a way to carry through voice over IP (VoIP) calls. It is an application layer protocol for real-time audio and/or video sessions between two endpoints. To put it simply, SIP is a technology that originates, maintains, modifies, and terminates call sessions over an IP network. Basically, SIP trunks are the virtual version of analog telephone lines. When using SIP trunks, a SIP provider connects one or multiple channels to a Private Branch Exchange (PBX), giving users…

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Ariane 5 launches two telecom satellites

By Aiste Kryzanovske August 3, 2021

On July 30, 2021, Ariane 5, a European heavy-lift space launch vehicle developed and operated by Arianespace for the European Space Agency, successfully launched its first flight in nearly a year. The aim of the mission is to deploy a pair of geostationary communications satellites for commercial operators in Brazil and France. One of the satellites, called the Star One D2, will be operated by Embratel, a Brazilian telecommunications company. The Star One D2 will give Embratel the ability to expand its broadband coverage to new regions in Central and South America, supply Internet access to those in under-serviced areas, and increase X-band payload for government use in the Atlantic region. The second satellite, named Eutelsat Quantum, which was developed as part of an ESA partnership with satellite operator Eutelsat and major manufacturer Airbus, has an active antenna, a first for the European commercial telecommunications industry. This revolutionary…