BT unveils plans to reduce workforce by 40% and expand FTTP network, aiming for millions more retail fiber customers and significantly increased 5G coverage. Amid mixed financial results, the company’s transformation strategy seeks a leaner structure and a brighter future.
Tamares Telecom partners with Grid Telecom to create ANDROMEDA, a subsea optical fiber cable system connecting Greece, Cyprus, and Israel, aiming to establish a new telecommunications corridor between Europe and the Middle East. This strategic alliance offers enhanced connectivity, network diversity, and low latency for wholesale customers across the region.
BT and ServiceNow join forces to launch a contact-centre-as-a-service (CCaaS) offering, streamlining digitalization for businesses and public sector clients. This cloud-based solution promotes flexibility, cost-efficiency, and innovative services for a seamless user experience.
The leading fixed-line operator and virtual number provider can remove the complexity from ordering, provisioning and managing its wholesale and enterprise number portfolio using Telesmart.io’s integrated inventory management portal. Telesmart.io, an expert in digital transformation across global number and messaging services, has been selected by HGC Global Communications Limited (HGC), a fully-fledged ICT service provider and network operator with extensive global coverage, for its virtual numbers inventory management solution in its quest towards automation and improved customer satisfaction. Using Telesmart.io’s cloud-based platform, HGC gains end-end automation of numbering orders, provisioning, routing and porting. As an API-driven platform, HGC can fully integrate Telesmart.io capabilities into its existing systems and begin serving customers through it instantly. HGC is able to seamlessly integrate a range of modules and features for specific customer needs while also directly benefiting from the growing opportunity in the virtual number business. “HGC needs agility, and we provide that, to turn order requests into live traffic in under 10 seconds. We’re streamlining the end-to-end service experience, meaning HGC can continue serving their global customers with…
The US launches Disruptive Technology Strike Force to counter foreign adversaries acquiring sensitive technology, with recent prosecutions targeting Chinese entities. The move signifies increased efforts in containing China’s influence, potentially impacting global tech firms’ strategic decisions.
As home wifi performance lags behind ethernet, the UK is significantly impacted, with the need to adopt newer wifi technology standards emphasized. Despite advancements, older wifi generations still dominate globally and high prices hinder wifi 7 router adoption. ISPs must focus on improving the customer experience through increased wifi 6/6E routers and mesh networking products.
Connectbase welcomes Edison Smith, a seasoned expert in high-growth disruptive tech companies, as its new VP of Sales for Europe, the Middle East, and Africa, driving growth and expanding its global reach.
New Zealand’s government collaborates with leading telcos Spark, 2degrees, and One to allocate 3.5-GHz spectrum for 5G services, improving mobile coverage nationwide. With funds supporting rural connectivity, both parties anticipate better service quality and seamless network access for users.
EllaLink and EXA Infrastructure join forces to offer a high-capacity, direct transatlantic data route, connecting Europe and South America for unprecedented network performance. Closing the connectivity gap, this collaboration strengthens Portugal’s position as a southern European digital hub.
The CDP/Macquarie consortium reportedly withdrew their bid for TIM’s NetCo, leaving KKR as the sole contender. The uncertain outcome hinges on satisfying major shareholder Vivendi’s valuation expectations and resolving potential antitrust concerns, with a complex road ahead.
