Mutare Inc., the leading provider of voice threat defense solutions, has announced a new partnership with Five9, a renowned Intelligent CX Platform provider. As part of this collaboration, Mutare’s Voice Traffic Filter is now available on the Five9 CX Marketplace. This integration offers contact centers a seamless solution to combat unwanted phone calls by combining Mutare’s powerful voice defense technology with the Five9 Intelligent CX Cloud Contact Center. The Five9 Intelligent CX platform handles billions of call minutes annually and offers a range of features such as digital engagement, analytics, workflow automation, workforce optimization, and practical AI. These capabilities aim to enhance customer experiences, empower contact center agents, and drive tangible business outcomes. Alongside their dedicated personnel and strong customer relationships, this integrated solution sets Five9 apart in delivering exceptional CX. Chuck French, Mutare’s Chief Growth Officer, emphasized the significance of the telephone as a critical component of a world-class…
Open RAN Revenue Growth Slows Global Open RAN revenues saw a 10-20 percent growth in Q1 2023, while the vRAN market expanded by 20-30 percent, according to Dell’Oro’s report. However, this growth is slower than the previous year, mainly due to a decline in North America. The Asia Pacific region performed well and offset the North American decline. Despite the slowdown, Dell’Oro remains optimistic about Open RAN, expecting it to account for 6-10 percent of the global RAN market in 2023. On the other hand, Dell’Oro has lowered its full-year outlook for multi-access edge computing (MEC) by over 20 percent, citing a slowdown in China’s 5G market and subdued enterprise interest. Read the full article. Cisco Partners with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub Cisco has partnered with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) to enhance cybersecurity in the region. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program will focus on…
DIDWW, a leading global provider of premium quality two-way VoIP and SMS communications, has announced the expansion of its SIP trunking services, now offering local termination in Japan and Singapore. This strategic move reinforces the operator’s commitment to providing comprehensive coverage and robust communication solutions to businesses across the Asian region. The DIDWW SIP trunking solution serves as an efficient alternative to traditional telephony, leveraging a private, global IP network to deliver services with solid reliability and scalability. With virtually unlimited call capacity and flexible SIP trunk settings, customers can make truly local calls in Japan and Singapore while seamlessly connecting their local or international business communications. The recent additions to DIDWW local dialing coverage extends the availability of the company’s local termination service to 44 countries. In addition, the carrier’s SIP trunking solution offers numerous benefits, including a high level of audio quality and emergency calling capabilities in certain…
5G rollout challenges prompt MNOs to consider innovative collaboration with neutral host providers, enabling shared infrastructure and accelerated network expansion while navigating cost concerns and growing user demands.
China sanctions US chipmaker Micron citing national security concerns, escalating tensions between the two nations. With implications for the IT and telecom sectors, alternatives may emerge from market leaders, fueling ongoing retaliation. How will this play out in the tech industry?
Meta faces a record €1.2 billion GDPR fine for transferring European users’ data to the US, raising questions on compliance, data privacy regulations, and US surveillance laws. With Meta appealing the decision, the telecommunications industry watches closely.
Eircom Fined €2.5 Million Due to Overcharging Its Customers The Irish Commission For Communications Regulation (ComReg) fined Eircom, owner of Eir mobile operator, €2.5 million for overcharging approximately 76,000 customers from 2015 to 2021. ComReg ruled that Eir must refund affected customers, totaling an estimated €6.7 million, equating to around €88 per customer. Eircom acknowledged a “broken bundle” issue and committed to identifying and reimbursing affected customers, although the process may take time. Eir plans to implement system updates, including a new billing system, to prevent similar problems in the future. The company aims to complete all agreed measures by the end of the year. Read the full article. TalkTalk Partners with CityFibre TalkTalk has formed a strategic partnership with CityFibre, enabling its wholesale customers to access CityFibre’s business Ethernet infrastructure. This collaboration is part of TalkTalk’s strategy to work with multiple providers and expand its product offerings. The move…
Tamares Telecom partners with Grid Telecom to create ANDROMEDA, a subsea optical fiber cable system connecting Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, aiming to establish a new telecommunications corridor between Europe and the Middle East. This strategic alliance offers enhanced connectivity, network diversity, and low latency for wholesale customers across the region.
Discover the potential of Reconfigurable Intelligent Surfaces (RIS) in shaping the future of 6G networks, enhancing coverage, spectral efficiency, and security while being cost-effective in previously unreachable areas. Explore RIS use cases as defined in ETSI’s latest report.
EllaLink and EXA Infrastructure join forces to offer a high-capacity, direct transatlantic data route, connecting Europe and South America for unprecedented network performance. Closing the connectivity gap, this collaboration strengthens Portugal’s position as a southern European digital hub.


