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CHEER Holding Elevates Lifestyle Experience with Platform Upgrade

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 21, 2023

Cheer Holding, Inc. is thrilled to unveil a comprehensive enhancement to its CHEERS Video platform, now tailored for discerning users seeking an unparalleled premium lifestyle experience. After an exhaustive eight-month transformation, the platform has undergone a revolutionary overhaul in its structure, technological framework, UI interface, and all functional modules. This extensive upgrade results in an immersive and user-centric experience, boasting enhanced visibility and seamless accessibility to a plethora of features.

Broadband

UK Broadband Woes Peak at 11 AM, Survey Highlights Industry Challenges

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 21, 2023

Broadband users face the most disruptions during peak hours, particularly at 11 am on Fridays or Wednesdays, according to a recent survey. The study pinpointed additional vulnerable time slots between 6 pm and 9 pm, 2 pm and 3 pm, and 10 am. The primary culprit for disconnections, as reported by users, is broadband provider outages, accounting for a majority of the incidents. Other contributors include power cuts (42%), planned maintenance to external cables (18%), and router issues (17%).

Telco Buzz

Attracting Young Talent: Bridging the Telecommunications Skills Gap

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 21, 2023

Telecommunications is a dynamic sector that offers exciting career opportunities, yet often overlooked by young individuals. Despite over 60% of telecom engineers being over 50, the youth seem to overlook it. It is crucial to emphasize the need for fresh talent to join this fast-growing, top-paying industry that heavily influences our daily lives. Even for those not a tech gurus, there are a multitude of roles available in the field, from design engineer to satellite engineer. Engaging in telecommunications has the potential to offer opportunities for global travel, like Emma Philpott, who had no initial telecom intent yet found herself traveling from Abu Dhabi to Antarctica.

CPaaS

SIPPIO Celebrates Landmark Year With Exceptional Growth In Voice

By Aiste Kryzanovske December 20, 2023

SIPPIO, the global leader in voice enablement for Microsoft Teams and Zoom, is celebrating a year of substantial performance, with a 157% increase in year-over-year growth. Complementing this achievement, the company has secured a significant 45,000-seat commitment for Operator Connect from one of the world’s largest global service providers. This success highlights the surging demand for Microsoft Teams Phone and Zoom Phone, signalling a significant shift towards collaboration-based voice in the workplace.

Telco Buzz

TalkTalk’s Takeover of Shell Energy Telecoms: Unraveling the Impact

By Kamile Bigenyte December 15, 2023

TalkTalk is poised to acquire Shell Energy’s telecoms clientele from the Octopus Energy Group, marking a development that could impact an estimated 480,000 broadband customers. Delving into the sidelines of this development, continual transformation seems a heartbeat in the telecoms market.

Telco Buzz

Virgin Media O2 Boosts Digital Inclusion and Affordability Initiatives

By Kamile Bigenyte December 11, 2023

In a bid to promote digital inclusion and ease the financial burden on its customers, Virgin Media O2, the UK’s second-largest telecoms operator, has taken significant steps to raise awareness of social tariffs. The company, with a customer base of 5 million broadband and TV users, is now including information on its Essential Broadband and Essential Broadband Plus tariffs in the monthly bills of all its customers.

Telco Buzz

Verizon Secures $15M Navy Contract for Enhanced Voice and Data Services

By Kamile Bigenyte December 7, 2023

Verizon Public Sector has clinched a $15 million task order to upgrade voice and data services for the U.S. Navy’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) division. The contract, granted under the federal government’s Enterprise Infrastructure Solutions (EIS) procurement initiative, will witness Verizon integrating innovative technologies and services for voice across MWR’s global locations.

AI

Navigating AI Literacy in Telecoms: A Multi-Persona Approach

By Kamile Bigenyte December 1, 2023

A new comprehensive guide has been launched aiming to enhance AI understanding among employees for optimal, safe use, subsequently improving performance. The guide addresses fundamental sectors crucial for handling AI and data securely, also spotlighting the use of advanced AI tools. It further divides the learning model into four distinct ‘personas’ based on the increasing level of AI literacy required.

Telco Buzz

Vodafone and Accenture Alliance: Revolutionizing Telecom with AI

By Kamile Bigenyte November 16, 2023

Vodafone aims to bolster its shared operations with Accenture’s expertise, creating a strategic alliance that places emphasis on growth, customer service, and efficiency. Key investments into Vodafone’s in-house IT and networking unit “Vodafone Intelligent Solutions” (VOIS) will leverage Accenture’s proficiency in digital solutions and artificial intelligence. The partnership remains dependent on forthcoming definitive agreements, with hopes of conclusion by Spring next year.

Telco Buzz

Unveiling Next-Gen Digital Framework: A Game-changer for Telecommunications

By Kamile Bigenyte November 14, 2023

Taking the spotlight in the telecom industry is the revolutionary digital operations framework, a strategic game-changer, that aligns and simplifies Quality and Maintenance aspects of IOH via a cutting-edge converged data platform. This invention notably allows those with minimal coding exposure to develop essential digital resources, paving the way to an automated potential. Besides bolstering operative efficiency and competitive edge, it also gives the industry the tools needed to navigate the digital age challenges effectively.