BT Group is expanding its Global Fabric services through collaborations with Equinix and Optiva, significantly enhancing its network reach. The Global Fabric platform connects enterprises to rapid computing services, revolutionizing access to cloud-based solutions.
The introduction of the virtual phone system has resulted in a massive leap forward for business communications. For many years, the hardware telephony system, primarily the on-premise Private Branch Exchange (PBX), was the gold standard for handling phone calls. These systems, while effective in the past, come with the disadvantages of significant hardware costs, complex setups, limited capabilities, and burdensome maintenance requirements. The combination of VoIP and the virtual phone system has taken business communications by storm, and the relevance and practicality of traditional PBX hardware has come under intense scrutiny. This inflexible system is reliant on unwieldy physical infrastructure and is rapidly being replaced by agile, cloud-based solutions that offer cost savings, flexibility, scalability and increased productivity. In this article, we will explore the major advantages of virtual phone systems over legacy platforms. This comparison will clearly illustrate why so many businesses are ditching their hardware, moving to cloud…
EXA Infrastructure teams with IOEMA to enhance Northern Europe’s connectivity landscape. With a new submarine cable landing in Leiston, UK, IOEMA’s 1,600-kilometer project links key European markets like the UK, Netherlands, and Germany.
Druid Software has launched a high-end 5G core for private enterprise and edge networks, collaborating with Napatech and Red Hat. The solution enhances 5G SA features like network slicing and URLLC, optimizing efficiency and reducing costs.
SK Telecom saw strong growth in 2024, driven by a 19% surge in AI revenue and a 4.0% rise in AI business. With 31.8 million mobile users and strategic investments in AI infrastructure, the company is advancing its AI ambitions.
Ooredoo Qatar has partnered with Nokia to modernize its core network using cloud-native solutions. This upgrade enhances network performance, enables AI-driven automation, and supports low-latency applications like industrial automation.
Kyndryl is integrating Palo Alto Networks’ AI-driven security into its SASE offering, enhancing cloud-based network security with zero-trust principles. By modernizing IT infrastructure and reducing reliance on on-premise systems, Kyndryl aims to streamline operations and bolster cybersecurity.
SoftBank is investing $25 billion into OpenAI, launching SB OpenAI in Japan to deliver AI-powered enterprise solutions under the Cristal intelligence brand. Partnering with Arm for scalable AI integration, the venture targets major Japanese corporations.
Google’s investment of $75 billion in AI infrastructure promises to revolutionize the landscape by 2025. CEO Sundar Pichai emphasizes their approach, leveraging global cloud infrastructure to optimize computing power.
Ooredoo, in partnership with Alcatel Submarine Networks, has launched the GCC’s largest submarine cable, connecting seven Middle Eastern countries. With up to 720Tbps capacity and 24 fiber pairs, this high-speed infrastructure enhances regional connectivity, supports AI and telecom growth.
