In a significant development for data infrastructure, Colt Data Centre Services and RMZ announced a $1.7 billion joint venture in India, targeting the soaring demand for data centers. This partnership supports cloud computing, AI, and 5G adoption, enhancing Colt’s sites in Navi Mumbai and Ambattur, Chennai, with new expansions planned.
Ericsson and FPT are collaborating to enhance the deployment of 5G technology and digital transformation in Vietnam. This partnership focuses on innovations in AI and aims to enhance digital infrastructure across key sectors like healthcare, manufacturing, and retail.
Bouygues Telecom’s acquisition of La Poste Telecom marks a pivotal shift in the telecoms landscape. As France’s leading MVNO with 2.4 million subscribers, this strategic buyout positions Bouygues Telecom for enhanced market penetration.
DIDWW has expanded its global VoIP services by acquiring its own Czech Direct Inward Dialling numbers, enhancing communication capabilities for businesses. With instant activation through self-service portals, businesses can now establish a local presence swiftly.
Equinix is investing USD $260 million to develop SG6, a sustainable data center in Singapore, designed for AI and compute-intensive tasks. Featuring renewable energy, liquid cooling, and rainwater harvesting, SG6 aligns with Singapore’s Green Plan 2030.
Ookla’s analysis of the iPhone 16 reveals improved 5G performance over its predecessors in several regions, including the U.S. and Canada, where speeds surpassed 324 Mbps. However, Samsung’s Galaxy S24 excelled in latency and upload speeds.
Harmony Networks has acquired Spring Fibre for £1.5 million. While Spring Fibre aimed for expansive growth, it faltered under financial strain, only connecting 12,000 premises out of a million.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, announced it has been awarded a Tier One ranking from Roaming Consulting Company (ROCCO.) This recognition underscores Sinch’s excellence in providing top-tier A2P SMS products for enterprises and mobile network operators (MNOs).
Ericsson and e& UAE’s partnership brings a 5G breakthrough with the advanced dual-band Massive MIMO radio, AIR 3229. This innovation enhances 5G services by boosting network capacity and eco-friendliness with reduced power consumption.
Apple’s recent decision to adopt Rich Communication Services (RCS) has sent shockwaves through the messaging landscape, driving broader RCS adoption. RCS, an upgrade from traditional SMS, promises richer, more interactive messaging features that allow users to send high-quality media, see read receipts, and enjoy smoother conversations across devices. In this exclusive Q&A, we speak with Robert Gerstmann, Chief Evangelist and Co-Founder of Sinch, to delve into Apple’s adoption of RCS. Known for pioneering advancements in mobile enterprise communications, Gerstmann has played an instrumental role in shaping the Sinch brand and its global strategy. With over 15 years of experience, he offers an insider perspective on how Apple’s embrace of RCS could reshape messaging dynamics, bridge compatibility gaps between iOS and Android, and open new avenues for business communication. Read on as Gerstmann unpacks the opportunities and challenges of this pivotal shift in mobile messaging, offering a blueprint for businesses keen…


