Virgin Media O2 has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 56 percent since 2020 and expanded its electric vehicle fleet. Progress includes major energy savings, renewable electricity use, and reductions in packaging waste, all part of its push toward net zero emissions.
TXO has acquired the AirWay Group, strengthening its North American presence and expanding its sustainable telecom solutions. The deal enhances TXO’s network lifecycle capabilities and supports its mission to reduce waste, while bringing on board key leadership and over 250 global telecom clients.
Nokia has significantly enhanced its Industrial IoT offerings by introducing advanced apps and a comprehensive marketplace. With a focus on automation, safety, and sustainability, the MXIE edge system now supports innovative technologies for Industry 4.0. This development, alongside partner collaborations, strengthens enterprises seeking to integrate robust 4G/5G communication solutions.
Ericsson and OneLayer have unveiled a zero-touch, zero-trust network access solution tailored for private 4G and 5G networks. This innovation significantly enhances the security and scalability of private networks, crucial for Industry 4.0 applications.
Vodafone Idea has kicked off its 5G network launch in Mumbai, leveraging Nokia’s energy-efficient technology. Utilizing an AI-powered Self-Organizing Network, Vodafone aims to enhance 5G performance.
Ericsson, Volvo Group, and Bharti Airtel have joined forces to revolutionize Industry 4.0 and pave the way for Industry 5.0 in India through a groundbreaking research collaboration. By integrating 5G, XR, and AI, this partnership aims to transform manufacturing, enhance processes in real time, and position India as a hub for industrial innovation.
Ericsson and Ooredoo Qatar’s collaboration heralds a new era of digital transformation with strategic 5G solutions targeting enterprises and the public sector. This partnership promises to enhance connectivity, boost efficiency, and support sustainability by deploying private networks for vital sectors.
The UK government is investing £23 million in telecommunications research, enhancing 5G, AI, and cloud computing. Funding supports regional projects in Belfast, West Midlands, and Glasgow, with £7 million improving business infrastructure and £15 million advancing AI.
The introduction of the virtual phone system has resulted in a massive leap forward for business communications. For many years, the hardware telephony system, primarily the on-premise Private Branch Exchange (PBX), was the gold standard for handling phone calls. These systems, while effective in the past, come with the disadvantages of significant hardware costs, complex setups, limited capabilities, and burdensome maintenance requirements. The combination of VoIP and the virtual phone system has taken business communications by storm, and the relevance and practicality of traditional PBX hardware has come under intense scrutiny. This inflexible system is reliant on unwieldy physical infrastructure and is rapidly being replaced by agile, cloud-based solutions that offer cost savings, flexibility, scalability and increased productivity. In this article, we will explore the major advantages of virtual phone systems over legacy platforms. This comparison will clearly illustrate why so many businesses are ditching their hardware, moving to cloud…
Telstra’s collaboration with Ericsson is set to redefine Australia’s telecommunications through the launch of a 5G Advanced network, offering bespoke connectivity and innovative applications. The integration of Ericsson’s Open RAN-ready hardware and AI automation enhances network efficiency and reliability.
