OpenAI has introduced ChatGPT Enterprise, a groundbreaking iteration of its widely acclaimed AI chatbot, designed to cater to the distinctive requirements of businesses. This enhanced version promises elevated levels of security, privacy, and an array of potent features tailored to enterprise needs.
NEC Corporation and Celonis SE have solidified their collaboration by entering into an expanded strategic partnership, marking NEC’s elevation to the highest echelon, the “Platinum Partner,” in Celonis’ certification program. Commencing their joint efforts in May 2022, NEC and Celonis initiated their association to gain operational insights and enhance business processes. The multinational IT and electronics giant, NEC, strategically established Centers of Excellence, achieving process optimization milestones in key domains like order-to-cash and procurement.
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.
The Tribal Broadband Connectivity Programme (TBCP), funded primarily by President Biden’s Internet for All Initiative, has recently bestowed $3.5 million in grants among seven Tribal entities to accelerate internet access in these areas. Supported with an impressive $3 billion budget, the TBCP aims to reduce internet barriers and bridge the digital divide, promising a transformative effect. The initiative is facilitating internet connectivity for remote learning, boosting telehealth services, fostering employment opportunities, and more.
Apple’s stance on users’ right to repair their iPhones and Macs has shifted dramatically over the years. From opposing repair rights and warning against potential security risks, the tech giant is now endorsing California’s SB 244, a significant right-to-repair bill with far-reaching implications.
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.
Safaricom announces a milestone of 5 million customers in Ethiopia, making significant strides towards their goal of 10 million by next March. However, a stiff competition lies ahead as they trail the market leader, Ethio Telecom, by a considerable margin. Safaricom breaks into the Ethiopian market as the first private player, with significant growth potential and challenges on the horizon. They are poised to disrupt Ethio Telecom’s monopoly with the introduction of M-Pesa, keenly eyeing financial inclusion. Amid anticipation of new competitors, Safaricom’s persistent efforts and ambitions could potentially shake up the Ethiopian telecom market.
Development Capital has announced a €6 million investment in Internet Protocol Telecom Limited (IP Telecom), a leading Irish provider of cloud-based voice over internet protocol (VoIP) and unified communications telephony services to SME & Enterprise customers in Ireland. The minority investment will be used to accelerate the company’s organic and acquisitive expansion plans in the business telephony sector, with intention to increase annual revenues from a forecast of €6m in 2023 to €11m in FY2024. The investment in IP Telecom brings Development Capital’s total investments in Irish SME’s to €100m since 2013.
Telinta, a global leader in white label cloud-based switching and billing solutions, today announced the addition of new capabilities to its unique Virtual Office solution. Virtual Office is Telinta’s award winning Hosted PBX solution enabling VoIP service providers to offer highly customizable services to small and home-based businesses. Virtual Office users can customize their own personal VoIP solution by navigating through brandable self-service web portals, selecting the features and capabilities they need.
T-Mobile has shaken up the wireless market with the launch of its new premium service plan, Go5G Next, positioning itself as a contender in the higher-priced service sector. In a surprising move, the plan’s cost surpasses those of rivals Verizon and AT&T for a single line of service, defying T-Mobile’s historical reputation for affordability.
