Virgin Media O2 introduces Daisy, an AI-driven virtual assistant, tackling phone fraud by engaging scammers in conversations for up to 40 minutes. Part of the “Swerve the Scammers” initiative, this tool combines AI with insights from YouTube scambaiter Jim Browning to protect potential victims effectively, ensuring scam prevention.
Siemens’ new Industrial Copilot, a generative AI tool for automation engineers, enhances productivity and addresses labor shortages with on-premises deployment for added security. Adopted by ThyssenKrupp, it aids in code generation, error resolution, and multimodal data analysis.
SoftBank and NVIDIA have made a breakthrough in AI-driven RAN technologies by successfully integrating AI with 5G networks, branding it as AI-RAN. This collaboration, highlighted during the NVIDIA AI Summit in Japan, promises to convert base stations into AI revenue assets.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is revolutionizing high performance computing and AI infrastructure with its enhanced portfolio. The launch of HPE Cray Supercomputing EX solutions and tailored systems for large language model training and natural language processing highlights the growing role of HPC in AI.
Swisscom’s acquisition of Vodafone Italia marks a pivotal shift in the telecom landscape, with the deal set to make it Italy’s second-largest fixed-line broadband provider. This €8 billion agreement promises operational efficiencies, substantial savings, and heightened competition, significantly impacting the VoIP landscape and telecom sector dynamics in Italy.
Snom, the premium IP telephony brand, has announced Fabio Albanini as its new Vice President of Sales. Albanini, who has been an integral part of the Snom team since 2009, will be responsible for the company’s global commercial strategy.
Sinch, which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, is excited to announce that RCS can now be provisioned using our Sinch Customer Dashboard, expanding the number of tools available for businesses to get started with RCS quickly and seamlessly. With its suite of APIs and user-friendly solutions, Sinch is helping businesses take advantage of RCS at scale, making messaging more interactive, engaging, and accessible.
Hitachi Vantara’s new Virtual Storage Platform One addresses modern data challenges with innovative storage solutions. Featuring an energy-efficient all-QLC flash array and an object storage appliance, it supports scalable AI and analytics workloads, hybrid cloud replication, and efficient unstructured data management.
Verizon has extended its Global Network Solutions contract with the Department of Defense, enhancing secure communication networks in Southwest Asia. This vital partnership reflects Verizon’s pivotal role in evolving communication technology.
VDURA’s advancements in data infrastructure have enhanced its platform for AI and high-performance computing. Featuring a modern microservices-based architecture and innovative tools like VeLO and VPOD, VDURA leads in managing complex environments across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems.


