Rogers Communications has secured a CAD $7 billion equity investment from a Blackstone-led group, gaining capital to reduce debt and strengthen its balance sheet. The deal grants Blackstone a 49.9% stake in a Rogers subsidiary managing wireless infrastructure, while Rogers retains control—marking a strategic move post-Shaw acquisition.
EE has extended its partnership with the Home Nations Football Associations and Wembley Stadium until 2028, cementing EE’s role as the exclusive lead partner. This extension underscores EE’s commitment to investing in UK football, enhancing fan experiences with advanced 4G and 5G connectivity.
Sinch, which powers meaningful conversations between businesses and their customers through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced it has been recognized as 2024 Adobe Digital Experience ISV Resell Partner of the Year. Adobe’s Digital Experience partner awards honor companies that have made leading contributions to Adobe’s business and have had a significant impact on customer success.
In a significant move to enhance its channel partnership program, CallTower has announced key promotions within its team, aiming to enrich its cloud-based communications solutions. The company, a global leader in unified communications, contact center, and collaboration solutions, has made strategic changes to ensure sustained growth and excellence in its partnership efforts.
Forging a powerful alliance, Virgin Media O2 and Tesco affirm a ten-year extension of their two decade-long partnership, potentially marking a new era for Tesco Mobile, UK’s leading mobile virtual network operator. With over 5.5 million customers, and a recent 9.4% increase in sales generating £970 million in revenues, this joint venture shows no signs of slowing down.
The premier Japan-EU Digital Partnership Council has unveiled a refreshingly ambitious approach towards bolstering global connectivity. Highlighting fundamental areas of mutual support, an intriguing plan of Arctic submarine network expansion piques interest. Meanwhile, an equally significant strategy promotes semiconductor industry growth, echoing an urgent call for autonomy in the global supply chain. These pacesetting initiatives promise not only to redefine EU-Japan ties, but also to spark essential digital security dialogues for the evolving tech landscape.
Nuacom, a Software-as-a-Service and telecom company providing complete Cloud Phone System solutions, has announced an extended strategic partnership with DIDWW. As a global telecom operator, DIDWW offers premium quality VoIP communication and SIP trunking services for businesses and telecom carriers. Through this partnership, Nuacom aims to significantly expand its global reach, enabling organisations to connect with customers and partners anywhere in the world. Leveraging DIDWW extensive coverage and vast network of virtual phone numbers (DIDs) in 81 countries, Nuacom will offer its customers a local presence in multiple geographies worldwide. This collaboration will ensure enhanced accessibility, seamless communication and cooperation across borders, driving international growth. In addition, Nuacom’s comprehensive collaboration with DIDWW enables the provider of Cloud Phone Systems to not only utilise DIDWW two-way Voice and SMS services, but also to take advantage of their robust outbound SIP trunking solution. DIDWW VoIP services, delivered over a private, global IP…
The dialogue strengthens between E& and PPF Group, sparking talks of a strategic alliance. With E&’s evident ambition to penetrate the European markets, the narrative gets captivating. Though discussions are in infancy, market enthusiasts eagerly await major developments. Meanwhile, PPF Group, post-acquiring Telenor’s assets, strengthens its presence in Europe.
The US and India strengthen their strategic partnership, focusing on 6G research, Open RAN, and semiconductors, while collaborating on technology sharing, co-development, and co-production opportunities between industry, government, and academia.
Telekom Malaysia partners with rival Maxis to share Radio Access Network infrastructure, significantly boosting its 4G coverage and strengthening its position in Malaysia’s mobile market. This collaboration aims to benefit both companies and customers while fostering innovation and cost-efficiency.
