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The dangerous world of the Internet of Things

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What if the next big catastrophe isn’t alien invaders or an unstoppable virus? What if it’s the Internet of Things? We’ve all seen movies where technology takes over the world, and it’s not a pretty picture. The use of Internet of Things (IoT) is growing like wildfire throughout the IT industry. With more and more gadgets being connected to the Internet every day, IoT equipment is becoming increasingly prevalent. These devices are getting more powerful and infiltrating all areas of our everyday livese, making it almost impossible to keep up with the ever-expanding use cases for IoT. In this article, we delve into the dark side of IoT, exposing the dangers that might arise from straightforward hacks to a full-scale takeover of our digital lives. So join us as we investigate the risks associated with this rapidly developing technology. The dangers of Internet of Things Do you ever have a…

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Vodafone Expands Partnership with Currys Vodafone is expanding its partnership with Currys to offer the Vodafone Together mobile and fixed bundle to Currys’ customers in the UK. This move strengthens Vodafone’s presence in the fixed line market and complements its existing mobile contract reselling. Vodafone promotes itself as the provider of the UK’s fastest Wi-Fi technology and the largest full fibre network, utilizing Openreach and CityFibre infrastructure. In addition, Vodafone is urging businesses to donate unused devices to its Great British Tech Appeal. This Appeal aims to bridge the digital divide and promote a circular economy by refurbishing and distributing devices to those in need. Read the full article. Content Guru Integrates Jabra Engage AI Content Guru, a leading cloud contact center provider, has integrated Jabra Engage AI, an AI-powered sentiment analysis software, into its storm® platform. This integration allows organizations to analyze the tone of voice in real time, providing valuable insights to support agents and improve…

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Mutare Partners with Five9 to Combat Unwanted Calls in Contact Centers

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Mutare Inc., the leading provider of voice threat defense solutions, has announced a new partnership with Five9, a renowned Intelligent CX Platform provider. As part of this collaboration, Mutare’s Voice Traffic Filter is now available on the Five9 CX Marketplace. This integration offers contact centers a seamless solution to combat unwanted phone calls by combining Mutare’s powerful voice defense technology with the Five9 Intelligent CX Cloud Contact Center. The Five9 Intelligent CX platform handles billions of call minutes annually and offers a range of features such as digital engagement, analytics, workflow automation, workforce optimization, and practical AI. These capabilities aim to enhance customer experiences, empower contact center agents, and drive tangible business outcomes. Alongside their dedicated personnel and strong customer relationships, this integrated solution sets Five9 apart in delivering exceptional CX. Chuck French, Mutare’s Chief Growth Officer, emphasized the significance of the telephone as a critical component of a world-class…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #21

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Open RAN Revenue Growth Slows Global Open RAN revenues saw a 10-20 percent growth in Q1 2023, while the vRAN market expanded by 20-30 percent, according to Dell’Oro’s report. However, this growth is slower than the previous year, mainly due to a decline in North America. The Asia Pacific region performed well and offset the North American decline. Despite the slowdown, Dell’Oro remains optimistic about Open RAN, expecting it to account for 6-10 percent of the global RAN market in 2023. On the other hand, Dell’Oro has lowered its full-year outlook for multi-access edge computing (MEC) by over 20 percent, citing a slowdown in China’s 5G market and subdued enterprise interest. Read the full article. Cisco Partners with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub Cisco has partnered with the Greater Manchester Digital Security Hub (DiSH) to enhance cybersecurity in the region. Cisco’s Country Digital Acceleration (CDA) program will focus on…

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A2P messaging and its value to business

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The traditional customer lifecycle is changing, and businesses are increasingly looking for ways to reach new and existing customers on their terms. The most successful companies will be the ones that invest in technology that allows them to communicate with their customers in ways that are simple and personalized. SMS texting is now being used by an increasing number of companies across all sectors for advancing customer relationship management. As efficient and effective communication has always been a cornerstone of good customer service, companies that invest in a comprehensive SMS strategy are likely to gain a competitive advantage in the highly rivalrous multi-channel customer communications race. This article will explain A2P messaging, the advantages it may provide to your company, and how to make use of this technology. What is A2P SMS? A2P messaging, also known as application-to-person messaging, is an SMS messaging system in which a person receives messages…

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Eircom Fined €2.5 Million Due to Overcharging Its Customers The Irish Commission For Communications Regulation (ComReg) fined Eircom, owner of Eir mobile operator, €2.5 million for overcharging approximately 76,000 customers from 2015 to 2021. ComReg ruled that Eir must refund affected customers, totaling an estimated €6.7 million, equating to around €88 per customer. Eircom acknowledged a “broken bundle” issue and committed to identifying and reimbursing affected customers, although the process may take time. Eir plans to implement system updates, including a new billing system, to prevent similar problems in the future. The company aims to complete all agreed measures by the end of the year. Read the full article. TalkTalk Partners with CityFibre TalkTalk has formed a strategic partnership with CityFibre, enabling its wholesale customers to access CityFibre’s business Ethernet infrastructure. This collaboration is part of TalkTalk’s strategy to work with multiple providers and expand its product offerings. The move…

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