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Inside Sinch’s MessageMedia Acquisition with Kate Gerwe

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 23, 2023

In the dynamic world of technology, Kate Gerwe, Chief Marketing Officer of Sinch SaaS Business Unit, possesses over 25 years of experience in marketing. In an exclusive interview, she discusses Sinch’s transformative acquisition of MessageMedia, propelling them into mobile customer engagement leadership. This synergy extends to culture, values, and over 85 integrations with CRM and e-commerce platforms. Sinch MessageMedia’s focus on small and medium-sized businesses includes a streamlined user interface and multi-channel engagement, all part of Sinch’s ambitious plan to shape the future of customer engagement.

Telco Buzz

FCC’s Vote: Reinstating Net Neutrality, Protecting Data Privacy

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 23, 2023

The FCC has set the wheels in motion to reinstate open internet protections, sparking dynamic public conversations around net neutrality. They aim to frame both fixed and mobile broadband as imperative telecommunication services by the Communications Act. This move could effectively address the recurring issue of broadband outages impacting significant sectors like jobs, education, healthcare, safety, and more. However, the proposal doesn’t stop there, it also plans to ensure stringent nationwide open internet regulations to prevent ISPs from manipulating content accessibility based on payment.

Broadband

Navigating UK Ad Rules: CityFibre’s True Gig Solution

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 23, 2023

CityFibre’s new, True Gig provides a 1.2 Gbps wholesale service, aiming to clear the haze in UK telecommunications advertising and help ISPs deliver gigabit broadband services to their customers. This offering not only circumvents stringent advertising regulations but also supports CityFibre’s vision of an honest high-speed fibre network. The question posed is, will this clear the muddy waters of broadband advertising while promoting a fibre revolution in the UK?

Telco Buzz

Nokia’s Struggles: Evaluating Effects of Job Cuts and Declining Sales

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 20, 2023

Navigating an increasingly challenging market, Nokia is bracing for reductions in staff numbers bolstered by a severe 15% year-on-year sales decline. Despite facing these obstacles, including a slowed pace of 5G deployment in India and underperforming Network Infrastructure division, Nokia’s Cloud and Network Services remain resilient. Amidst downsizing, CEO Pekka Lundmark forecasts a more optimistic fourth quarter, exemplifying the struggle between current hardships and future potential.

CPaaS

Telinta Adds Encryption for its TeliGlobe Mobile Softphone

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 20, 2023

Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based softswitch and billing solutions for VoIP service providers, today announced new capabilities for its Encrypted VoIP solution, adding encryption for its TeliGlobeTM Mobile Softphone application. This enhancement gives Telinta customers the option to encrypt both SIP signaling and media for Mobile VoIP calling with TeliGlobe. The solution can offer end-to-end encryption for on-net calling.

Security

iboss Transforms Channel Program, Shifts to 100% Sales via Partners

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 19, 2023

In a strategic move to bolster its presence in the cybersecurity market, iboss, a leading Zero Trust Edge cloud security provider, has revealed significant enhancements to its channel program. The company’s flagship product, the iboss Zero Trust Security Service Edge platform, will now be exclusively accessible through iboss’s extensive network of channel partners, which includes Managed Service Providers (MSPs), Value Added Resellers, and Global Technology Distributors.

Infrastructure

Neos Networks Expands Infrastructure for UK Connectivity Growth

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 19, 2023

Neos Networks accelerates its journey toward 100 on-net data centres with the new addition of two pivotal UK sites to its fibre network. Offering secure and high-capacity connectivity, these centres bolster the UK’s tech hubs while surging towards embracing digital innovations and reliable connectivity. The impact of such expansion unfolds an intriguing storyline of the country’s evolving connectivity landscape.

5G

Samsung’s 5G Strand Small Cell Boosts Cable Operators’ Wireless Plans

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 18, 2023

Samsung’s 5G CBRS Strand Small Cell solution empowers cable operators by providing a quick, cost-effective method for deploying 5G data-offloading capabilities. Field-tested and now commercially available, this compact solution has been deployed with Comcast, supporting their goal of efficient data traffic offloading and improved 5G connectivity.

Telco Buzz

Unraveling BT’s Global Fabric: A Game Changer in Cloud Connectivity

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 18, 2023

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.

Broadband

Unpacking Nokia and Ericsson’s Strategies in Cloud RAN Acceleration

By Aiste Kryzanovske October 17, 2023

Nokia takes a significant leap in telecom landscape with a unique Cloud RAN trial, persistently striving to achieve parity between Cloud RAN and purpose-built RAN. This strategic move, involving Elisa, explores In-Line acceleration potential, positioning Nokia in a subtle competition with Ericsson’s ‘Look-Aside’ approach. The latter’s reticence adds intrigue to this telecommunication rivalry. However, will Nokia’s In-Line strategy prove to be the more efficient route?