BT unveils Global Fabric – a pioneering network-as-a-service product bridging various cloud environments. Flaunting adaptability and cost-effectiveness, this tool empowers users with the liberty to select and manage data transit routes. Uniquely functioning on AI-backed digital orchestration, Global Fabric predicts an enhanced application experience. BT envisages this as the future of connectivity, harboring better cost efficiencies, heightened application performance, while maintaining a robust defense against cyber threats. Its introduction holds substantial potential to revolutionize the network management market.
Telecommunication giant BT, in collaboration with Nokia and MediaTek, is exploring the potential of 5G Reduced Capability (RedCap) for Internet of Things (IoT) applications. Recently conducted trials at BT’s research centre aimed at uncovering new use-cases for this technology, which, simplified and less complex than 4G, promises a more efficient IoT ecosystem. As suggested by BT’s Chief Networks Officer, Greg McCall, the RedCap technology could “unlock a new wave of innovation” within the 5G landscape.
VoIP readiness assessment is vital for cost-effective business communication. Define objectives, assess costs, scalability, integration, infrastructure, equipment, security, and training. Pilot testing and vendor selection are key. Develop a migration plan for a smooth transition, resulting in enhanced communication, productivity, and cost savings.
Phoenix Tower International’s acquisition of NOVEC’s German unit offers a lucrative entry point into a high-potential European market, despite a downturn in mergers and acquisitions within the tower sector. This pivotal move solidifies Phoenix Tower’s expansion strategy, leveraging Germany’s stature as Europe’s largest economy and a global wireless build-out hub. Intriguingly, Phoenix’s bold move contrasts with rivals like Cellnex, who have curbed spending due to financial pressures. This daring feat underscores the fluidity and continuous evolution in the telecommunications infrastructure sector.
Anticipation builds as the international telecommunication industry readies for the 2023 Global Telecoms Awards, offering a glimpse of the brightest advancements in the sector. This year’s fierce competition promises a thrilling revelation on November 30th, stretching from top-shelf 5G innovations to groundbreaking strides in AI and sustainable telecom solutions. Coinciding with the awards, the Future Vision Executive Summit promises to stimulate discussion on pressing telecom industry topics. Don’t miss out, the future of telecommunications unfolds here.
Thierry Breton, Internal Market commissioner of the European Commission, is advocating for a unified European telecoms market, anticipating advancements in growth, innovation, and swift adaptability to emerging technologies. Arguing against the current market fragmentation, he believes regulatory easing on issues like spectrum acquisition could invite investors to support future networks. Simultaneously, telecom operators suggest cross-border consolidation as a potential path when local financial conditions improve.
As the Competition and Markets Authority gears up for an official investigation about the planned merger between Vodafone and Three, concerns such as reduced consumer choices, price hikes, and changing market dynamics are cropping up. Simultaneously, anticipation builds over potential improvements and expansive opportunities the merger might usher in for the UK’s mobile network scene.
An ambitious €1 billion initiative is underway in Spain to narrow down the digital divide in rural areas, spearheaded by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Digital Transformation. The project focuses on escalating the presence of 5G technology, committing an impressive €544 million towards standalone deployments. Aimed at areas unlikely to be targeted by private sector network deployments, it accentuates the government’s determination to extend tech revolutions to the unserved regions. With potential applications to various sectors, Spain’s pathway to complete 5G integration could serve as an inspirational model for others in this era of digital transformation.
DIDWW, a global provider of premium quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking and SMS services for businesses and telco carriers, has established its new Point of Presence (POP) in Amsterdam. This latest addition is now ready to deliver robust performance, efficiently handling customer voice traffic and ensuring enhanced connectivity.
In a pioneering collaboration, Samsung, Vodafone, and Orange have achieved a significant breakthrough by completing the first 4G calls over shared networks in rural Romania using Open RAN technology. This milestone, with the promise of integrating 2G and 5G, signifies a transformative step towards more efficient, sustainable, and innovative telecommunications.