Aculab, a leading provider of telecom solutions, has announced a significant enhancement to their telephony software, Prosody S, with the integration of AI-Powered Answering Machine Detection (AI-AMD). This cutting-edge feature aims to revolutionize corporate communications and streamline interactions with clients.
A recent study conducted by Juniper Research, renowned experts in telecommunications markets, suggests that operators are poised to tap into revenue growth opportunities by targeting enterprise markets, particularly cellular IoT. Despite significant investments in 5G networks, operators have struggled to monetize consumer adoption of 5G, failing to command substantial price premiums over 4G services.
Viavi Solutions Inc. has made waves at the 2024 RIC Forum, held in Dallas, Texas. The company proudly showcased its TeraVM RIC Test and TM500 Network Tester in various demonstrations, further solidifying its commitment to cutting-edge collaborations within the telecom industry.
Enterprises are increasingly using AI and ML across sectors like pharmaceuticals, finance, tech, and agriculture. Nitel acquires Cleveland-based WAN Dynamics with backing from Cinven. NordVPN expanded to 111 countries with 6,200 servers. GoTo unveils AI-driven upgrades and 60+ features, prioritizing streamlined IT management and communication.
In an unexpected evolution, Spirent Communications, a UK-based telecom testing group, put the brakes on their £1 billion merger agreement with Viavi Solutions, after a victorious proposition swooped in from Keysight. Celebrating the unexpected alliance, Spirent cited the extensive resources and product range Keysight offers, promising to bring considerable advancements to the tech industry.
In a strategic move aimed at bolstering its foothold in the competitive telecommunications arena, US telecom giant AT&T has unveiled its Internet Air service for business customers, marking a significant shift in its approach to 5G fixed-wireless access (FWA).
Zoom and Avaya announced a strategic partnership designed to deliver enhanced collaboration experiences to global enterprises. As part of the partnership, Avaya selected Zoom Workplace – Zoom’s AI-powered collaboration platform that will include meetings, team chat, scheduler, whiteboard, spaces, and more – to integrate with Avaya’s Communication & Collaboration Suite, providing customers with a new, streamlined way to manage their communications environments and workflows.
In an unexpected strategy shift, VEON is offloading its stake in Beeline Kyrgyzstan to CG Corp Global’s associate. The monumental telecom deal, setting the business’s value over three times its forecasted EBITDA for 2023, awaits regulatory approval. Amidst this change, Beeline Kyrgyzstan forges ahead in growth, promising patrons sustained exceptional digital solutions.
Juniper Research, in partnership with VOX Solutions, delves into the increasingly critical issue of Artificially Inflated Traffic (AIT) and SMS Trashing impacting the global business messaging sector. The report divulges disconcerting figures, with fraudulent activities such as AIT significantly bolstering operational costs and potentially costing enterprises an alarming $60 million annually.
A recent study by Ericsson and Juniper Research reveals significant growth prospects for the mobile financial services (MFS) sector, forecasting a surge in user engagement and transaction values by 2028. The analysis suggests a shift towards a more diverse offering in mobile money services, predicting that 40% of mobile subscribers will utilize these services by 2028, a notable increase from the current 29%.
