Telekom Malaysia has won a $265 million contract with the Malaysian government to implement a next-generation 999 emergency response system. TM Technology Services will oversee the project, featuring digital maps, geolocation, and AI to improve response times. This new NG999 system is set to replace the current MERS999 next year.
Syniverse, a leading global connectivity provider, has unveiled its latest innovation, Evolved Mobility for Messaging. This solution is designed to help mobile network operators (MNOs) ensure dependable SMS message delivery for inbound roamers using various messaging protocol standards.
Nokia has revealed its acquisition of Infinera, a California-based provider of optical transport networking solutions, for $2.3 billion. This strategic move aims to bolster Nokia’s presence in the North American optical networking market.
Orange Wholesale has partnered with Connectbase to optimize its digital customer journey and service delivery. Hivelocity launches a new VMware-based private cloud service. Actelis has secured orders to deploy its hybrid-fiber technology in international airports. WatchGuard launches ThreatSync+ NDR, an AI-driven cybersecurity solution for businesses of all sizes.
Tollring has extended its longstanding relationship with Dstny by securing a new three-year contract to deliver its latest call recording solution to Dstny’s pan-European service providers. The contract renewal reaffirms Dstny’s confidence in Tollring products and services which integrate seamlessly with their infrastructure and meet customer compliance requirements in each region.
Nexperia, a leading semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a $200 million investment to enhance its production capabilities at its Hamburg facility. The funds will be used to develop next-generation wide bandgap (WBG) semiconductors, such as silicon carbide (SiC) and gallium nitride (GaN), and to expand the production of silicon (Si) diodes and transistors.
PCCW has finalized an agreement to sell a 40% stake in its fibre business to China Merchants Group, a state-owned investor, for $870 million. The Hong Kong telecommunications company had been in talks with various potential buyers for months, but officially signed with the Chinese firm.
Nokia and Claro have successfully concluded the first phase of Colombia’s most extensive 5G rollout, establishing 1,000 sites across the nation. This achievement came just four months after Colombian authorities granted 5G licenses, marking a significant step toward enhancing various industrial sectors, including transport, mining, energy, and oil and gas.
Netcracker Technology has announced a major collaboration with 4iG, a leading Hungarian communications group, to overhaul the IT infrastructure of its subsidiaries, Vodafone Hungary and DIGI. This ambitious initiative will see all retail customers migrated to Netcracker’s comprehensive IT suite, encompassing the Netcracker Digital BSS and OSS systems, which are key components of the Netcracker Digital Platform.
Verizon has introduced a new prototype, the “network in a box” (NIB), aiming to bridge the gap between public and private network deployments. This innovative solution targets customers who desire the advantages of a private mobile network—such as enhanced performance, reliability, privacy, and security—without the need for a permanent setup due to financial or practical constraints.
