Equinix has announced its entry into the Filipino market by acquiring three data centers from Total Information Management (TIM) in the Philippines. This strategic expansion aligns with Equinix’s growth in Southeast Asia, supporting businesses to leverage digital opportunities.
Vodafone Group has strategically sold a 10% stake in Vantage Towers for 1.3 billion euros ($1.4 billion). This aligns with Vodafone’s targets to reduce net debt. Vantage Towers manages 84,600 tower sites, enhancing coverage with small cell systems. The divestment strengthens Vodafone’s financial health while prioritizing debt reduction over asset control.
Strategic Imperatives, a leading UK SaaS provider, has added Altnets Trooli and OFNL to its Fibre Café platform. This integration enhances access to the UK’s growing FTTx ecosystem, providing Trooli and OFNL with streamlined onboarding, automation, and competitive edge in the wholesale market.
Omilia has launched Pathfinder, a groundbreaking tool designed to revolutionize Conversational AI (CAI) applications by reducing design and development time. Integrated into the Omilia Cloud Platform, Pathfinder analyzes raw data from files like PDFs and CSVs, automating the identification of customer intents. This innovation promises to enhance VoIP solutions by improving CAI deployment efficiency.
Actility’s acquisition of API-K revolutionizes the rescue landscape with innovative LoRaWAN tracking systems. Known for boosting search radii greatly, their beacon technology is a game-changer for mountain sports and rescue teams. Integrating API-K’s advanced LoRaWAN solutions into Actility’s portfolio, they aim to set new standards in outdoor geo-security and rescue efficiency.
Korean tech giant Samsung Electronics has acquired Oxford Semantic Technologies, a UK-based startup specializing in advanced knowledge graph technology. This strategic move aims to enrich Samsung’s AI capabilities, enhancing user experiences across its ecosystem. By integrating this technology, Samsung plans to deliver hyper-personalized interactions through its products, including mobile devices, televisions, and home appliances.
Telkomunikasi Indonesia International (Telin) teams up with BW Digital to develop the Nongsa-Changi submarine cable system, enhancing connectivity between Batam and Singapore. This strategic alliance aims to support digital economic growth with robust, reliable links for high-density AI applications. Completion is expected by Q4 2025, marking a significant milestone in regional digital infrastructure.
Soracom’s commercial rollout of satellite NB-IoT, in partnership with Skylo Technologies, is revolutionizing IoT connectivity. Leveraging Skylo’s LEO satellite constellation, Soracom provides seamless integration of cellular and satellite IoT networks through its cloud platform. This advancement empowers businesses with reliable, global IoT services, enhancing connectivity even in remote areas.
Ericsson and Oppo have entered a multi-year cross-licensing patent agreement, reinforcing their collaboration on 5G projects and cellular technology advancements. Oppo will make royalty payments to Ericsson under this new arrangement. This deal bolsters Ericsson’s patent portfolio and demonstrates the efficacy of business negotiations in the VoIP and 5G sectors.
Millicom’s board has urged shareholders to reject Atlas Investissement’s buyout offer, deeming it undervalues the company. Atlas, holding 29% of Millicom, proposed purchasing the remaining shares for $24 each. Millicom, a leader in Latin American telecommunications, believes its financial outlook and long-term potential far exceed the offered price.
