In a quantum leap for telecommunications, the emergence of 5G-Advanced next year is set to revolutionize user experiences and catalyze operator revenue growth. Unveiling at the 2023 MWC Shanghai, Huawei is geared to lead this evolution with its innovative capabilities and AI-empowered design. Pioneering 5.5G network solutions, the telecom giant intends to enhance services for a sprawling customer base spread over 260 5G networks worldwide. Close on its heels, is the seamless integration of cloud with the core network, creating intelligent entities of simple Internet-based objects, promising profound implications in IoT.
The shift towards automation in communication service providers (CSPs) is somewhat paradoxical: while advancing in efficiency, it risks diminishing vital human interaction. A recent study by Omdia underlines this predicament, indicating that despite chatbots’ growing usage, consumers predominantly favor human contact, especially when seeking resolutions. Meanwhile, emails emerge as the main channel for consumer engagement, a revelation challenging cost-cutting efforts that bypass burgeoning automation.
Ningbo, a vibrant economic hub in China, is transforming into a smart manufacturing center, committing itself to superior digital infrastructure. The heart of this strategy encompasses a six-layered approach focused on efficient information transmission that fosters industry digitization. With established leadership in 5G industrial internet, and over 600 private networks already deployed, the city provides a gateway to the digital future. Innovation extends beyond large corporations, with solutions ranging from on-premise to lightweight 5G private networks, thus catering to businesses of all sizes. The impact is far-reaching and the future, promising, as China Mobile Ningbo aims to address industry-specific challenges with targeted 5G solutions.
Samsung, the South Korean tech giant, has reported its lowest operating profit in 14 years for the April to June quarter. The decline is attributed to the ongoing downturn in the memory chip market. While the precise details are yet to be disclosed, analysts expect the chip division’s poor performance to be the primary cause.
Ericsson plans a €155 million investment for a smart manufacturing hub in Tallinn, Estonia. BT will reduce its workforce by 1,100 at Adastral Park while investing in modernization. Cellnex acquires full control of OnTower Poland, expanding its tower portfolio. Unicon launches an enhanced partner program for resellers in end-user computing. NEC introduces a generative AI service to drive business transformation.
A recent survey unveils how, despite potential risks, most industries, particularly telecommunication firms are embracing generative AI’s benefits. Interestingly, even traditionally cautious sectors, like aerospace and defence show a strong inclination towards AI’s adoption. Yet, as AI integration requires extensive investment in staff skill development, emerging corporate roles like AI auditors or ethicists are anticipated.
Microsoft and Salesforce have emerged as leaders in the low-code space for their integration of generative AI, according to a report by GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics company. The digital transformation era has fueled the demand for rapid app development and intelligent automation, prompting innovative enterprises to explore the potential of emerging technologies. The “Low-Code Platforms: Competitive Landscape Assessment” report by GlobalData highlights the fiercely competitive nature of the low-code market segment. Microsoft has strengthened its position by combining its Power Automate offering with the new Azure OpenAI service. On the other hand, Salesforce has been consolidating its Salesforce Flow/Automation and Einstein tools, including Einstein GPT CRM tools, within its Data Cloud platform. Charlotte Dunlap, Research Director at GlobalData, acknowledges the rapid entry of global public cloud platform providers such as Google, Microsoft, and Amazon into the low-code market. These companies are launching strategies centered around visualization tools, automation…
LogRhythm, the company helping security teams stop breaches by turning disconnected data and signals into trustworthy insights, has partnered with The Health Informatics Service (THIS), an innovative, collaborative NHS organization providing digital and IT services, to transform healthcare security in the UK with LogRhythm Axon. The partnership enables THIS to serve one of its key customers within the Bradford District and Craven Place with a 100% cloud-native security operations platform. THIS gains a flexible security solution that minimizes expenses and provides a simple platform design for security teams to identify threats. Axon’s increasing adoption in Europe is strengthening enterprise’s hybrid IT security postures within the region and enhancing the analyst experience with complete visibility into network threats. “The threat landscape in Europe is currently experiencing rapid growth, with more organizations featuring in headlines after falling victim to sophisticated attacks. Amongst these organizations, the healthcare industry is one of the biggest…
Delving into the realm of advanced AI, SK Telecom elevates its AI service ‘A.’, boasting features crafted around user preferences. The upgraded version introduces AI agents with unique personalities, promising each user a personalized experience. Working hand in hand with Microsoft’s Azure OpenAI, SKT’s AI capabilities now consist of a Large Language Model, designed to comprehend intricate conversation details for insightful dialogues.
In this dynamic digital era, telecom stakeholders are exploring innovative ways to connect people, homes, industries with machines and vehicles. Huawei’s Li Peng emphasizes creating value with 5G, citing its ability to deliver higher traffic, extensive connectivity, reliable latency, and multifaceted cloud services.