Nokia, the renowned network equipment manufacturer, recently joined the Ultra Ethernet Consortium (UEC). Anchored by the Linux Foundation, the UEC fortifies Ethernet technologies to satisfy the escalating requirements of AI and high-performance computing. With members such as AMD, Cisco, and Microsoft, the consortium seeks to equip Ethernet with more advanced networking functions, while maintaining its simplicity and affordability.
DIDWW, a global telecom operator specializing in premium quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking, and SMS services, has become a strategic voice partner with VitalPBX, a leading provider of unified communications PBX systems based on Asterisk. This collaboration enables VitalPBX users to seamlessly access DIDWW’s SIP trunking and SMS services, thereby enhancing their communication capabilities.
5G technology is quickly escalating into an exciting, innovative space, largely due to a process called network slicing. This technique enables a vast number of dynamic network slices, each with unique attributes defined by its user. Despite being in the primary stages, an array of business opportunities are on the horizon like gaming, vehicle-to-everything (V2X), IoT, and mobile edge computing, as the technology advances. Critical remote services, such as remote robotic surgeries requiring ultra-reliability over latency, become possible with robust and reliable 5G slices.
The online retailer, musicMagpie, recently confirmed preliminary dialogue with telecom giant BT and investment firm Aurelius, creating ripples in the wireless tech marketplace. While BT harbors plans to extend its EE customer division’s footprint in the pre-owned smartphone market, musicMagpie’s potential sale throws a thrilling spin to proceedings. It’s a pivotal situation in a rapidly evolving telecommunications world, requiring stakeholders to recalibrate their strategies to mirror the dynamic customer needs. Meanwhile, noteworthy events unfold elsewhere in the sector, promising fascinating updates.
The 2023 Asian Games offered a glimpse into the future of event tech, from eSports to AI-driven systems. Among the innovations, a standout was ‘RADICAL’, an intelligent digital solution by Huawei and China Mobile Zhejiang, designed to manage intense 5G traffic, ensuring an exceptional experience for attendees.
In a bid to level up its national network capabilities, Swisscom has partnered with Nokia to breathe life into its Next Evolution Wavelength Transport Optical Network (NEWTON). This cutting-edge network is designed to deliver high performance, cost efficiency, and an elevated customer experience. Amid the increased demand for robust support from remote workforces to cloud computing, Swisscom turned to Nokia’s comprehensive range of optical networking solutions, a move that saw a significant upgrade which included the launch of 22 backbone sites and 560 metro sites.
Following an infamous network outage at Optus, CEO Kelly Bayer Rosmarin chooses to resign, leaving implications of disagreement over the cause behind the outage. The issue originated from a software upgrade in the international peering network, STiX, owned by Singtel – Optus’s parent company, sparking debate on whether it culpable for the interruption.
China’s “dual carbon” mandate is reshaping data centers, creating an eco-conscious equilibrium between robust computational power and sustainability. Consider China Mobile’s Hohhot data center, built with Huawei, melding massive computational potential with cutting-edge energy-saving technologies.
In the dynamic realm of modern business, meeting customer expectations is a challenge. Unified Communications (UC) addresses this by integrating diverse communication tools into a cohesive platform. This article explores UC’s benefits, such as omnichannel experiences, personalized interactions, real-time responsiveness, enhanced collaboration, employee mobility, seamless integration with applications, and leveraging data analytics for continuous improvement. UC transforms the customer journey, fostering satisfaction, loyalty, and long-term success in the competitive business landscape.
Navigating uncharted territory in the telecommunications ecosystem, Stratospheric Platforms Limited (SPL) alongside other UK giants, aims to forge advanced airborne 5G connectivity. With an ambitious endeavor backed by Britten-Norman and Marshall Futureworx, the collaborative effort seeks to birth a High-Altitude Platform with an airborne antenna – a revolution steering us to high-performing 5G from the stratosphere itself. Imagine an unmanned aircraft, fuelled by liquid hydrogen, its vast wingspan of 56 meters and lightweight structure promising flight endurance of over a week.
