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TPx, a managed services company that offers cybersecurity, managed networks and cloud communications, has added Penetration Scanning to its Security Advisory Services offering.   TPx Penetration Scanning makes use of an automated scanning platform, which allows for quick turnaround times and cost-effective services. This advanced product expands on TPx’s Vulnerability Scanning, which examines network-connected devices in order to discover possible security leaks.   The combination of penetration and vulnerability scanning when used jointly offers a more thorough method of risk identification and security reinforcement. TPx Vulnerability and Penetration Scan simulates hacker behavior to assist clients evaluate the probability that a criminal will be able to successfully attack a company’s weaknesses in order to obtain access to systems or secret information on the network. Scanners track a company’s risk profile in almost real-time, with the  analysis being conducted as a one-time activity or on a regular basis.   Rick Mace, CEO…

 DIDWW, a global telecoms provider offering premium quality VoIP communication and SIP trunking services for businesses and telco carriers, has announced the expansion of its emergency services support. Emergency calling capabilities with the DIDWW SIP service has now been activated in sixteen additional countries: Norway, Ireland, the Netherlands, Germany, France, Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Serbia, Bulgaria, Albania, Greece, Turkey, Argentina, Brazil, Australia and New Zealand.   As more businesses are moving away from traditional telephony and taking their communication solutions into the cloud, the need for emergency services support while using IP-based services has increased significantly. DIDWW ensures reliable connectivity to Public Safety Answering Points (PSAPs) via local dialing in selected regions, meeting the highest standards of regulatory compliance. The DIDWW Emergency Dialing service allows outgoing emergency calls from DID numbers, thereby facilitating the access by DIDWW customers to diverse new markets for a variety of business initiatives, even those…

In order to extend mobile service to isolated rural regions, the Belgian communications operator BICS has inked a deal with the satellite-direct-to-phone telecoms business Lynk.    This agreement will make it possible for mobile network operators (MNOs) to provide services to subscribers in rural areas in North America, the Caribbean, Latin America, South-East Asia, and a number of rural African regions.   BICS focuses on cloud, mobility and IoT, while offering digital communications on a worldwide scale. The company also collaborates with MNOs and mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs). This collaboration aims to solve the problem of remote locations that currently lack any form of mobile connectivity.   BICS will use its network to connect the cell carriers with the Lynk satellite constellation. Lynk’s solution enables conventional roaming partner integration without requiring that the mobile operators’ networks undergo hardware or software upgrades, thereby expanding coverage to outlying regions, islands, and…

PBX On The Cloud, a cloud-based voice solutions provider for Latin America and the USA, has further extended its partnership with DIDWW, a global telecoms operator that offers premium quality two-way VoIP and SMS communications. This collaboration will create added value and functionality for PBX On The Cloud customers by utilizing DIDWW’s SIP trunking service.   PBX On The Cloud is a part of MIGESA, a Mexican corporation with more than 40 years of experience in information technology, that has partnered with providers such as DIDWW, Microsoft, Cisco Systems, Dell, HP and VMware. Following the Latin American traditions and customs, PBX On The Cloud knows all their customers by name, offering personalized and efficient services in their selected languages, including English, Spanish and Portuguese from their fully redundant data centers. Powerful PBX On The Cloud voice services range from simple residential phone lines to hosted PBX solutions, including SIP…

In late July, Samsung Electronics experienced a cybersecurity incident that resulted in the exposure of personal data of some American customers. The business said it discovered the data breach on August 4.   Samsung claims that the customers’ social security numbers and credit card numbers were unaffected, but information such as names, contact information, demographic information, date of birth, and product registration information was compromised.   Samsung has already issued a warning to impacted consumers to be on the lookout for phishing emails that attempt to obtain additional personal data. These emails may be used for identity theft or to deceive recipients into installing malware on their computers.   The business did not, however, address how many consumers were impacted or why it took Samsung more than a month to alert customers regarding this breach, which was reported only hours before a Labor Day weekend in the United States.  …

VoIP, or voice-over-internet-protocol, allows businesses to stay connected while also providing a variety of useful cloud communication features when leveraging platforms such as PBXs, softphones and contact center software. VoIP has rapidly grown in popularity among organizations of all sizes. The reason why is simple: businesses seek less expensive ways to communicate without sacrificing efficiency and productivity. It is debatable which cloud communication platform features are the most significant. For our part, we strongly suggest these 20 features to get the most out of your business phone service. Automatic Call Distribution – Businesses with a significant number of incoming calls utilize automatic call distribution (ACD) to route calls to specified agent groups or people. Call Analytics – The collection, analysis and reporting of incoming and outgoing call data to improve performance and the customer experience is known as call analytics. This process is carried out in real time. Also key…

  To provide agile cloud networking solutions to companies throughout the Asia Pacific region, Console Connect by PCCW Global and Master Concept, a cloud technology advisor, have signed a distribution agreement.   Thousands of enterprises in Asia Pacific rely on Master Concept for cloud strategy, implementation, and integration assistance, as well as training and platform updates.Master Concept offers its customers a variety of cloud connectivity services, including direct Layer 2 connections to hyper-scale cloud providers such as AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure, as well as Layer 3 mesh connectivity between and among different cloud providers and cloud regions, all managed through a single management portal.   Mr Michael Glynn, Senior Vice President, Digital Automated Innovation, PCCW Global, commented: “Secure and flexible connectivity is fundamental to any cloud transformation project. We are excited to be working alongside Master Concept to enhance their cloud solutions portfolio and make it easier for…

The excellent 20-year collaboration between FC Bayern and Deutsche Telekom (DT) has been extended to 2027. The two partners will keep delighting German record champions’ supporters with cutting-edge services and deals.   Although no specifics were provided, the German duo said that the agreement would increase the appeal of the telecom operator’s brand and foster technical advancement in the game.   With this relationship, DT hopes to keep fans interested in its products and services while also gaining access to unique material that it would presumably show on its FC Bayern.tv channel on MagentaTV subscription platforms. The telecoms corporation has been the primary sponsor of the Allianz Arena since 2002, appearing on jerseys and advertising boards among other things. The concurrent development of both brands into major global players has been accompanied by a number of collaborative projects and innovations.   Oliver Kahn, FC Bayern CEO, commented: “We’re very happy…

Pragma has announced enhancements to its iPECS Cloud 5.0 UCaaS platform, which will broaden the product offering for channel partners. The iPECS Cloud platform upgrade adds a number of new capabilities to iPECS ONE and iPECS, Analytics and iPECS Cloud.   iPECS Cloud 5.0 includes enhancements to the iPECS ONE collaboration service as well as connectivity with Microsoft Productivity tools. Device integration for Android and iOS mobile users, as well as call recording and compliance tools have been added to iPECS ONE to improve the user experience and provide administrators and compliance teams with added confidence in controlling their voice interactions.   Pragma claims that the most recent version satisfies their shared commitment to enhancing customer experience with Ericsson-LG. Pragma continues to provide UCaaS tools and features through its alliance with Ericsson-LG, assisting their fast-growing reseller channel in dominating the industry.   IPECS Analytics is the offering’s focal point for…

After reaching a deal last week, TalkTalk is prepared to purchase SSE Phone & Broadband. All existing SSE customers and the company’s staff will switch to TalkTalk in the upcoming months after the purchase has been finalized.   This sale will allow Ovo Energy to concentrate on its core energy business, which the company acknowledges is a difficult position right now. For TalkTalk, the focus is on gaining economies of scale.   The services delivered to customers won’t change right away, according to OVO, and TalkTalk confirmed that this is also true for the terms and conditions that apply to those customers until their current contract expires.   These developments have come in the wake of rumors that Virgin Media O2 is considering acquiring TalkTalk, which was returned to private ownership under Tosca IOM in a £1.1 billion transaction late last year. According to reports, the firm might be valued…