Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is excited to announce the return of its highly anticipated event, Email Camp. The free 3-day virtual event will take place from September 24-25, running each day from 3:00 pm to 6:30 pm BST, featuring on-demand sessions each day.
American Tower Corporation has completed the sale of its Indian operations to Data Infrastructure Trust for INR 210 billion ($2.5 billion). This significant move enhances DIT’s portfolio to 257,000 telecom sites, surpassing Indus Tower.
Digital Nasional Berhad, Ericsson, and eMooVit Technology are pioneering Malaysia’s autonomous bus experience using 5G technology. The initiative, marked by a Memorandum of Understanding in May 2024, includes trials for 5G-enabled features like in-vehicle public Wi-Fi and real-time monitoring. These advancements aim to enhance passenger safety, operational efficiency, and smart city integration.
Seagate has expanded its Lyve Cloud Object Storage platform, adding advanced features and extending services to new regions in Europe and Asia. Key enhancements include data lifecycle logic, geo-replication, white labeling, and IP source control. These upgrades aim to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiencies, and support enterprises with scalable, flexible cloud storage solutions.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is propelling the mobile Internet of Things (IoT) sector with a robust plan to enhance supply chains, foster innovation, and boost industrial value. This strategy targets intelligent vehicles, healthcare, and smart homes, aiming to achieve 3.6 billion mobile IoT connections by 2027.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about the Vodafone and Three merger, fearing it could harm competition and lead to higher prices for mobile customers. The CMA highlights the potential for reduced services and data offerings. Despite promises of better network quality and enhanced 5G, the CMA remains skeptical.
The recent rollout of full-fibre broadband in South Wiltshire under Project Gigabit marks a significant advancement for rural connectivity. With Wessex Internet’s efforts in Stapleford, homes and businesses will experience speeds up to 10Gbps. This strategic move ensures hard-to-reach communities benefit from superior internet capabilities, fostering growth and opportunities.
Sparkle, an international service provider, and Airtel Business have partnered to enhance VoIP connectivity between Asia and Europe via the Blue & Raman Submarine Cable Systems. This strategic agreement promises to diversify and expand global network capacity, catering to increasing data demands and ensuring seamless VoIP services for businesses and consumers.
Ericsson and global operators like Vodafone and AT&T have launched a joint venture to commercialize network APIs globally. This initiative aims to standardize API offerings, fostering innovation and monetization in the 5G era. By collaborating with major players such as Vonage and Google Cloud, the venture promises to revolutionize the voice over IP (VoIP) landscape.
Astrotel, a leading Australian telecom provider, has partnered with Alkira to revolutionize telecom capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. This strategic alliance highlights their commitment to advancing connectivity solutions through Alkira’s innovative Network Infrastructure on Demand services. By leveraging cloud and AI technologies, businesses can expect enhanced network performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.

