Evolve IP is positioning itself for a strong future in the VoIP landscape by 2026. Alex Finn, the new Global Sales Director, is setting ambitious goals to enhance the VoIP partner ecosystem. Strategic partnerships, like with Talkdesk, and leveraging AI are central to Evolve IP’s competitive edge.
Imperial College London is at the forefront of AI innovation in hybrid meetings. Caroline Carter, AV Services Manager, indicates AI struggles with meeting equity due to human habits and room design, not hardware limitations. AI improves scheduling and accessibility, aiding neurodivergent staff, but training and user understanding are essential for full benefits.
In the telecom sector, AI presents both vast opportunities and regulatory challenges. Embedded in network optimization and fraud detection, AI’s growth requires compliance with evolving global regulations, such as those from the EU and South Korea. To adopt AI successfully, telecom operators must prioritize ethical standards, risk management, and strategic regulation adherence.
At the Huawei Network Summit 2025, the spotlight was on AI Fabric 2.0 and Wi-Fi 7 as Huawei showcased groundbreaking network innovations. These advancements in VoIP technology illustrate Huawei’s commitment to enhancing network infrastructure through artificial intelligence, aiming for superior performance, reliability, and security in digital communications.
As the buzz around 6G grows, a pressing question emerges: Is 6G inevitable, and will it surpass 5G? While advancements in 5G dominate current efforts, the discourse on the transition’s timing and necessity is gaining momentum. Significant investments are being funneled into enhancing networks, potentially redefining VoIP solutions.
The UK government has announced £7 million in funding for 120 AI-driven projects aimed at boosting business productivity. Managed by Innovate UK BridgeAI, the funding will support small enterprises in areas such as agriculture, infrastructure, and education.
Intel’s decision to sell its stake in Arm Holdings during Q2 is a strategic move amid job cuts and intense competition from AMD and Qualcomm. This shift allows Intel to focus on AI chips and for-hire manufacturing, making it crucial for VoIP providers to closely monitor Intel’s evolving strategy in the tech industry.
Airties, a global leader of managed Wi-Fi solutions for broadband service providers, today announced it has opened its first office in India – a new R&D center based in Bangalore, focused on enhancing the AI, cloud, and DevOps capabilities of Airties for use in Smart Wi-Fi deployments. The new center in India aims to employ around 100 specialized software engineers focused on further extending the capabilities of Airties Cloud management platform.
In a realm shaped by technological leaps, communication is paramount. The clash between VoIP and traditional telephony unfolds a saga of innovation. Landlines tethered us, but VoIP liberated. Its cost-effectiveness, mobility, and rich features redefine connectivity. Traditional providers adapt, but VoIP’s journey continues, merging with AI, 5G, and virtual realms, pushing communication beyond limits.
In a groundbreaking effort to enhance healthcare access and outcomes in Upstate New York’s rural areas, the University of Rochester Medical Center (URMC) has unveiled a novel initiative. This pioneering project introduces telehealth stations within local bank branches, aiming to mitigate the healthcare accessibility gap faced by rural communities.


