As the world navigates towards an AI-integrated future, the call for reliable connectivity has amplified. The UK’s telecom market, a beacon of global standing, is pivoting towards this demand. Its thrust for seamless connectivity is stimulated by the push for efficient network management and shared infrastructure. Spearheading this transformation is the UK’s transition to fibre optics, aided by the strategic decision to sunset the Public Switched Telephone Network by 2025.
In a record-breaking flurry of innovation submissions, the Connected Britain Awards are turning the spotlight on frontrunners shaping the UK’s digital frontier. The anticipation builds as the official shortlist for 2023 announces contenders across 15 award categories.
NEC Corporation and Celonis SE have solidified their collaboration by entering into an expanded strategic partnership, marking NEC’s elevation to the highest echelon, the “Platinum Partner,” in Celonis’ certification program. Commencing their joint efforts in May 2022, NEC and Celonis initiated their association to gain operational insights and enhance business processes. The multinational IT and electronics giant, NEC, strategically established Centers of Excellence, achieving process optimization milestones in key domains like order-to-cash and procurement.
In a world driven by connectivity and instant communication, businesses need reliable and efficient phone service to thrive. OFFICErING team understands that. With a mission to provide the most reliable phone service at the best prices, OFFICErING has revolutionized the way businesses connect and collaborate. By combining cutting-edge technology, a carrier-class IP network, and an unwavering commitment to customer satisfaction, OFFICErING offers a seamless and feature-rich phone system that guarantees uninterrupted communication.
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Programme (TBCP), funded primarily by President Biden’s Internet for All Initiative, has recently bestowed $3.5 million in grants among seven Tribal entities to accelerate internet access in these areas. Supported with an impressive $3 billion budget, the TBCP aims to reduce internet barriers and bridge the digital divide, promising a transformative effect. The initiative is facilitating internet connectivity for remote learning, boosting telehealth services, fostering employment opportunities, and more.
Welcoming Nokia’s latest innovation — the 25G Passive Optical Network (PON) starter kit. Aimed at enhancing 10Gbs+ deployments, the kit empowers operators to expedite high-speed connectivity for diverse businesses. With the capacity to connect up to ten businesses, this move is amplifying the importance of 10Gbs business connectivity globally. Utilizing existing fiber assets, it offers unique prospect for delivering exceptional speeds to different enterprises, from schools to farms. Discussing the transformation this 25G PON technology brings, we delve into the views of industry insiders and parallel innovations in the works.
In an unexpected turn of events, users have experienced noticeable delays in their connections from X, formerly known as Twitter, to prominent online platforms including Facebook, Instagram, Bluesky, Substack, Reuters, and The New York Times. This five-second lag, discovered by The Washington Post, has sparked concerns and discussions about the impact of even the slightest online slowdowns.
Infosys, a global leader in consulting and technology services, has entered into a significant €1.5 billion, five-year partnership with Liberty Global, a leading international telecommunications and entertainment company. The collaboration aims to deepen their ties across the realms of digital entertainment and connectivity.
Delving into satellite technology, Telefónica forms a strategic alliance with Starlink to enhance global connectivity, specifically targeting rural and hard-to-reach regions. With initial implementation in Mexico, this high-speed internet service is set to expand to five more markets, indicating a promising shift in accessible global digital inclusion. But is this the harbinger of a new connectivity era or just a companion to existing solutions?
NEC Corporation has obtained O-RAN Certification from Japan OTIC (Open Testing & Integration Centres) for its MB5450 5G base station radio unit (RU), certifying that the RU conforms with the O-RAN Fronthaul Interface Specifications established by the Open Radio Access Network Alliance (O-RAN ALLIANCE). This RU has been delivered to Rakuten Symphony and is being deployed globally.
