As Santa Claus gears up for his global sleigh ride, Verizon’s holiday tech squad is set to collaborate with the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) for the 21st consecutive year. In a bid to enhance NORAD’s capabilities in tracking Santa’s journey on Christmas Eve, Verizon will leverage its robust network infrastructure.
In a groundbreaking trial, SK Telecom (SKT) and Thales have successfully tested the encryption and decryption of identity data on a 5G network, aiming to safeguard user privacy from potential quantum threats. The experimentation utilized Thales’ cutting-edge 5G Post Quantum Cryptography (PQC) SIM cards within a trial 5G standalone network environment provided by SKT.
In a groundbreaking move, Iliad and Vodafone are set to join forces in a strategic merger that has gained unanimous support from Iliad’s board of directors and its primary shareholder, Xavier Niel. The proposal aims to amalgamate Iliad’s ‘innovative approach to connectivity, affordability, and digital inclusivity’ with Vodafone’s expertise in the business-to-business (B2B) sector.
In a recent announcement, Mutare, Inc., a pioneer in enterprise solutions for Voice Threat Defense, proudly unveiled its recognition by TMC as the 2023 CUSTOMER CCaaS Product of the Year Award winner. The accolade underscores the exceptional capabilities of Mutare’s flagship platform, the Mutare Voice Traffic Filter (VTF).
In a strategic move set to revolutionize financial support in the telecommunications sector, Telin has joined forces with Lighter Capital, a financial ally renowned for fostering business growth. The partnership promises a tailored offer for businesses boasting a consistent Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of at least $200K, providing an opportunity to secure financing up to 50% of their ARR, capped at an impressive $4 million.
SpaceX’s Starlink project faced a setback this week as the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) voted 3-2 to maintain its decision to deny funding from the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund (RDOF). The initial award in late 2020 aimed to extend broadband coverage to nearly 643,000 premises in 35 states.
In telecom news, global circular solutions provider TXO bolsters its sustainability commitment by acquiring network decommissioning specialist Lynx UK, expanding its team and global presence. Meanwhile, the FCC strengthens rules against telemarketing abuse, aiming to protect U.S. phone subscribers from unwanted calls. Enreach introduces a Contact App Suite for enhanced business connectivity, integrating voice and call control with Microsoft collaboration tools. Additionally, Tollring unveils Record AI, an affordable cloud call recording solution democratizing AI automation for improved customer experiences across organizational scales. These strategic moves signal advancements in telecom sustainability, regulatory protection, business connectivity, and AI innovation.
Intelisys, a ScanSource company specializing in technology services and solutions, proudly announced its recognition as the 2023 United States and Canada Technology Services Distributor (TSD) Partner of the Year by Zoom Video Communications, Inc. This prestigious accolade was unveiled during the Zoomtopia Partner Connect event.
In a strategic move towards advancing its commitment to a circular economy, TXO, a prominent provider of end-to-end circular telecom network solutions, has officially acquired Lynx UK Ltd. The acquisition positions TXO as a key player in sustainable telecom networks, supporting operators worldwide in their pursuit of environmentally conscious network expansion and transformation.
TalkTalk is poised to acquire Shell Energy’s telecoms clientele from the Octopus Energy Group, marking a development that could impact an estimated 480,000 broadband customers. Delving into the sidelines of this development, continual transformation seems a heartbeat in the telecoms market.
