SpaceX has hit a roadblock in its ambitious plan to connect consumer devices directly to its next-generation Starlink satellites, as the FCC rejected its request to utilize the 1.6 GHz, 2 GHz, and 2.4 GHz bands. The regulatory agency has halted SpaceX’s bid citing their current policy on limiting new entrants to these bands.
RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG), a prominent provider of AI-driven cloud business communications, made a significant announcement at Enterprise Connect 2024 in Orlando. The company introduced the latest iteration of its native, AI-powered contact center, RingCX™, highlighting its extensive feature set, expanded global availability, increased adoption rates, and new CRM integrations.
A recent study by Juniper Research, a leading authority in telecommunications markets, has unveiled a sobering forecast for operators’ revenue derived from business SMS traffic in 2024. Contrary to previous years’ robust growth, the study anticipates a mere 5% uptick in revenue, marking a significant decline from the previous year’s 23% surge.
The latest report from Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) reveals a stark reality: only a mere three percent of organizations worldwide possess the necessary level of readiness to combat modern cybersecurity risks effectively. Released today, the 2024 Cybersecurity Readiness Index underscores a notable decline from the previous year, where 15% of enterprises were classified as mature in their cybersecurity readiness.
Intermedia Cloud Communications, a renowned provider of cloud communications and collaboration solutions, introduced its latest venture, Intermedia Healthcare Solutions, at the prestigious Enterprise Connect event. This groundbreaking initiative aims to revolutionize healthcare communications and collaboration through the integration of advanced cloud technology and artificial intelligence (AI).
A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, renowned experts in telecommunications markets, suggests that operators are poised to tap into revenue growth opportunities by targeting enterprise markets, particularly cellular IoT. Despite significant investments in 5G networks, operators have struggled to monetize consumer adoption of 5G, failing to command substantial price premiums over 4G services.
Viavi Solutions Inc. has made waves at the 2024 RIC Forum, held in Dallas, Texas. The company proudly showcased its TeraVM RIC Test and TM500 Network Tester in various demonstrations, further solidifying its commitment to cutting-edge collaborations within the telecom industry.
In a stark warning delivered at a regional investment banking conference in Tallinn, Estonia, Ericsson CEO Börje Ekholm highlighted Europe’s precarious position in the global telecom arena. Emphasizing the urgent need for regulatory reform and innovation prioritization, Ekholm cautioned that Europe’s telecom industry is trailing far behind its counterparts in the US, China, and India.
Amid the AI giants like Google and Microsoft, stands Amazon with its prolific investment of $2.75 billion in San Francisco’s AI startup, Anthropic. This strategic venture is Amazon’s biggest external contribution since its establishment. In return, Anthropic pledges to use Amazon Web Services as its chief cloud solution, employing AWS’s state-of-art infrastructure for their AI models. With $7.3 billion funding recently, Anthropic is galvanizing investors globally.
In an unexpected evolution, Spirent Communications, a UK-based telecom testing group, put the brakes on their £1 billion merger agreement with Viavi Solutions, after a victorious proposition swooped in from Keysight. Celebrating the unexpected alliance, Spirent cited the extensive resources and product range Keysight offers, promising to bring considerable advancements to the tech industry.
