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Sinch and Synoptek to deliver reliable voice services for MS Teams Phone System

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 26, 2023

Sinch, a cloud communications provider, has announced a partnership with Synoptek, a business and digital transformation advisory company, to offer professional and managed services for Microsoft Teams Phone System. The services will be integrated with Operator Connect or Direct Routing. The alliance was formed in response to the rising demand from business clients for expert services to supplement their personnel for managing the deployment, installation, and maintenance of the Microsoft Teams Phone System as well as connecting to the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN). Sinch is a Microsoft Operator Connect partner that assists organizations in integrating voice services into Teams via Operator Connect, allowing them to make calls to anyone, anywhere, over the PSTN. Professional and managed services help businesses complete this digital transition more quickly and efficiently. Sinch offers a carrier-grade voice network and is the largest Tier 1 network in the United States, providing reliable service to companies…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #16

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 21, 2023

Messaging apps urge UK government to rethink online safety bill The heads of messaging apps including WhatsApp and Signal have written an open letter urging the UK government to reconsider its proposed internet law. The Online Safety Bill, which is presently being debated in the House of Lords, would provide the government with broad powers of censorship over all digital speech and information. The letter says that the measure might damage end-to-end encryption, allow indiscriminate monitoring, and fundamentally destroy communication security. The top executives of the firms say that there can be no “British internet,” and that the measure should be revised to encourage more privacy and security. Read the full article. AT&T to be the exclusive mobile carrier for US MVNOs The US National Content & Technology Cooperative (NCTC) has signed a deal with AT&T making it the exclusive mobile carrier for almost 700 small and mid-sized independent cable…

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Genesys’ AppFoundry now features Peerless Network’s SIP Trunks

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 19, 2023

Peerless Network, a global communications provider, has announced the availability of its SIP Trunking services on Genesys’ AppFoundry marketplace. The AppFoundry marketplace serves as a helpful solution-centric marketplace for all Genesys platforms in one place by providing a variety of integrations and apps that help deliver excellent customer experiences. According to Jim Brewer, EVP of Products and Technology at Peerless Network, the collaboration with Genesys will provide companies with the freedom to select the carrier of their choosing. Peerless Network’s SIP Trunking service will be integrated with Genesys Cloud CX. This will provide clients with direct access to the company’s IP-based network. Customers in the United States will be able to increase communications effectiveness, broaden their reach internationally, and save money on international calls. “This combination also gives U.S.-based customers the opportunity to make their communications more efficient, expand their global calling footprint, and save on international calling,”…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #15

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 14, 2023

Telgorithm launches a new product feature dubbed Time Routing Telgorithm, an A2P text messaging API provider, has introduced Time Routing, a novel product feature that enables enterprises to better manage queued A2P messages. Businesses may use this tool to plan communications in advance, cancel them, or “expire” queued messages that are no longer required owing to time constraints on a per campaign basis. In particular, for high-volume and time-sensitive SMS/MMS initiatives, this capability enables enterprises to better manage A2P communications and save expenses. In addition to Telgorithm’s current Smart Queueing and Message Prioritization functionalities, Time Routing is provided with the API at no additional cost. Read the full article. Sinch announces strategic collaboration with Salesforce Sinch, a cloud communications supplier, has established a strategic partnership with Salesforce. Sinch will be a critical provider for Salesforce’s worldwide SMS delivery operations and will supply Salesforce and its global client base with enterprise-grade…

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Primas Group joins Avaya DevConnect program for exceptional comms experiences

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 13, 2023

Primas Group has been chosen by Avaya, a leader in unified communications and contact center solutions, as a Technology Partner in the Avaya DevConnect program. Primas Group, an Independent Software Vendor (ISV) with 29 years of expertise, offers organizations enhanced customer experience workflows and pre-packaged, self-service automation in addition to personalizing their Avaya solutions. The company anticipates that by joining the Avaya DevConnect program, the company will be able to expand the reach of contact center agents. This advancement will also bring new technologies and cutting-edge AI together to create more intelligent digital interactions and automation in healthcare and other markets. The Primas Group innovation team is featuring previously unimaginable patient experience processes and revamping traditional consumer interactions. The company’s participation in the DevConnect program enables it to retain world-class compatibility with Avaya systems both in the cloud and on-premises, while also allowing for straightforward implementation. Primas…

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Snom achieves second-best result in its history and acknowledges the contribution of its partners

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 12, 2023

The premium brand of IP telephony is delighted by the excellent results it has achieved at the end of its fiscal year and thanks its sales partners for their tremendous loyalty and support. IP telephony pioneer Snom, has maintained record sales figures and strengthened its market share in the fiscal year 2023. Crucial to Snom’s success has been the cooperation of its sales partners, who have made an active contribution to the brand’s success, despite the global political climate and recessionary trends of the last twelve months. As Snom’s CEO Gernot Sagl shares, the past year has been a challenging one for companies active in the B2B space. As soon as the market restraint triggered by the pandemic subsided, companies then had to deal with soaring operational, energy and fuel costs. All of this in combination created a series of knock-on effects and additional hurdles. For example, some…

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DIDWW to feature its innovative Voice and SMS services at ITW 2023

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 6, 2023

Efficient communications are essential to keep people connected and businesses thriving in today’s fast-paced digital world. DIDWW, a leading provider of premium quality VoIP communications, two-way SIP trunking and SMS services, has announced its participation in International Telecoms Week 2023, the world’s largest event aimed at bringing together global leaders in the telecoms and digital infrastructure industries. The 16th annual edition of ITW is scheduled for the 14-17th of May in Washington, DC, and provides visitors with a comprehensive range of connectivity solutions under one roof. With 6,000 attendees, over 2,000 companies and more than 120 expert speakers, ITW 2023 offers an ideal platform for professionals to meet and network with influential leaders, innovators and decision-makers in the field of telecommunications. During this upcoming event, DIDWW is set to showcase the latest advancements to their powerful two-way SIP trunking solution, A2P and P2P SMS, and other innovative VoIP services. With…

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Verizon wins a $2.4 billion FAA contract for system upgrades

By Aiste Kryzanovske April 4, 2023

Verizon has been awarded a $2.4 billion contract to update the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) telecommunications and information management systems. If all options are exercised, this agreement, which represents fresh business for the corporation, will last 15 years. The deal was awarded under the FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) procurement program, which replaces the old FAA Telecommunications Infrastructure (FTI) contract system. Harris Corp., who was previously in possession of the FTI award, lost the contract. In addition to network access for administrative information systems such as email, payroll and online training, Verizon will offer telecommunications, information management services, network connectivity and other capabilities. Also, Verizon will offer services for program management, network engineering, test and evaluation, and network security management. The contract infrastructure will serve as the cornerstone of the Next Generation Air Transportation System. Verizon Business CEO Kyle Malady said: “From dynamic services and bandwidth…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #13

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 31, 2023

Vodafone Germany to cut 1,300 jobs in realignment efforts Vodafone Germany has revealed intentions to cut 1,300 positions in management, double functions, and areas with no direct customer interaction as part of a realignment and return to growth effort. In addition, the operator intends to establish 400 new customer-facing positions, resulting in a total loss of 900 positions. The decision comes on the heels of a 1.8% year-on-year decline in fiscal Q3 service income due to client losses in Germany, which is likely to be a special focus of cost-cutting efforts. Telecom companies such as BT and Orange Business have also recently announced layoffs. Read the full article. Five9 launches AI Summary tool for contact centers Five9, a cloud contact center service provider, has released Five9 Agent Assist 2.0 with AI Summary, driven by OpenAI’s language model technology. The solution produces summary highlights of client call recordings in seconds, decreasing…

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Nokia unveils enhanced AVA Energy efficiency software for CSPs

By Aiste Kryzanovske March 28, 2023

Nokia has released an update to its AVA Energy efficiency software, which now features improved algorithms and power-saving strategies, allowing communication service providers (CSPs) to achieve significant reductions in electricity use in their networks. The enhanced Nokia AVA Energy efficiency tool’s improved machine learning algorithms will allow CSPs to reduce power usage in their data centers, as well as network base stations, batteries and air conditioning units in telecom networks. Based on customer testing, Nokia AVA Energy efficiency software can reduce power use by up to 30%, which is an increase of around 10% from the original program. The upgraded solution enables operators to automatically shut down idle and underutilized equipment using algorithms. It also offers the possibility to entirely disconnect gear through remote power control modules. Businesses use Nokia’s AVA Energy efficiency software to reduce overall energy costs while addressing environmental sustainability issues in their operations.…