A Portuguese-language spyware named WebDetetive has targeted over 76,000 Android phones across South America, with a significant concentration in Brazil, according to reports. The spyware has become the latest victim of a hacking incident, marking a disturbing trend in the security of phone spyware companies.
Zoom, the leading video communication platform, has introduced significant upgrades to its Zoom Events suite with the launch of Production Studio and an innovative hybrid mobile app experience. These advancements are poised to revolutionize event management by empowering organizers to amplify their impact and facilitate seamless interactions among both physical and virtual attendees.
Illinois-based communications services provider HTC has joined forces with Ribbon Communications Inc., a global leader in real-time communications technology and IP optical networking solutions. The collaboration aims to modernize and fortify HTC’s network infrastructure through the implementation of Ribbon’s cutting-edge IP Wave solutions.
Broadvoice collaborates with tech advisory firm, Bridgepointe Technologies Inc., enabling the latter to offer Broadvoice’s cloud communication services to mid-market clients. OpenAI’s latest release, GPT-3.5 Turbo, can now be fine-tuned by businesses, customizing it for specific tasks. Verizon, Ericsson, and MediaTek’s successful data sessions on Verizon’s 5G network pave the way for cost-effective 5G devices. Versa Networks achieves top scores in Gartner’s SASE report, streamlining security and networking solutions.
Vocus, a well-known fibre operator in Australia, is in high-stakes discussions for a $4.2 billion bid on crucial assets of TPG Telecom, including Vision Network, its wholesale infrastructure arm. Although the deal is far from done, Vocus’ ambitious plans to strengthen its market presence make it a possible game-changer in Australia’s rapidly evolving telecommunications landscape. The telecom industry keenly observes how this potential acquisition will shape the competitive arena.
Journey.ai, a trailblazing cybersecurity software company, has teamed up with Avaya, a leading contact center provider, to bolster security measures while enhancing the agent experience. The integration of Journey’s biometric authentication technology with Avaya Hybrid Cloud Services (HCS) offers a compelling solution for contact centers, replacing conventional password-based authentication with biometric verification.
In an intriguing development, T-Mobile US will undergo a noteworthy operational shift. This involves a 7% workforce reduction, essentially 5,000 jobs, largely affecting corporate and redundant roles. This maneuver, stated by CEO Mike Sievert, aims to lessen costs in customer acquisition and retention while propelling operational efficiency. Amid a previous triumphant Q2 report, this unexpected announcement leaves a nuanced taste among the telecom firm’s workforce, promising an enthralling evolution for attentive stakeholders and observers.
Rogers Communications takes a gigantic leap forward, ushering in 5G services across Toronto’s subway system. While this promises enhanced network coverage and emergency call dependability, it raises concerns among competitors Bell and Telus, about potential market limitations. This unfolding drama in the Canadian telecoms industry draws the industry’s anxious gaze.
Delving into a recent decision by the Advertising Standards Authority (ASA), we uncover the reasoning behind a stop order on EE’s 5G-related adverts, which competitors said lacked clarity on EE’s claims to operate the ‘UK’s No.1 5G network’. Without fully revealing the specifics of this heated dispute, let’s dive into selected highlights of the adjudication, considering various past incidents and the industry’s ongoing dialogue surrounding telco advertising transparency.
AT&T has delicately entered the 5G fixed-wireless access (FWA) industry with its Internet Air product, targeting a specific demographic and remaining wary of impacting its mobile and fibre operations. Discussing the challenges and benefits of this strategic approach, we examine its potential against market leaders T-Mobile and Verizon. Are they being too cautious? Are they possibly missing out on the emerging FWA boom in the U.S?.
