The UK PSTN switch-off is nearing, and millions still need guidance on moving to digital voice. From VoIP landlines to telecare alarms, connected devices must be checked before 31 January 2027. Providers and households must act now to ensure reliable phone service, emergency calling, and smooth full fibre migration readiness
Europe’s fibre market is shifting from rapid buildout to targeted high-capacity connectivity for AI cloud data centres and VoIP networks. Neos Networks says operators must stitch fragmented infrastructure into resilient cross-border services improving latency reliability and enterprise communications while attracting investment through clear demand and smarter network planning for growth
A Mitel and Vanson Bourne study reveals a widening workplace communication gap, with VoIP, collaboration tools, and AI investments failing to meet employee needs. As tool sprawl fuels shadow IT, enterprises must prioritize secure voice services, unified communications, and simpler workflows to improve productivity, trust, and business-critical connectivity, network reliability
Openreach is urging UK businesses to act before the PSTN switch-off, with copper phone lines closing on 31 January 2027. Firms still using legacy systems risk disruption to calls, alarms, payments, and security. Migrating to VoIP and digital phone services now ensures continuity, flexibility, and future-ready communications across every site.
AI is reshaping telecom and VoIP network operations, but success depends on clean, reliable telemetry, not endless data. As 5G, cloud, and security demands grow, operators need AI-ready visibility to reduce false alarms, detect threats faster, protect call quality, and deliver stronger service assurance for modern communications networks and users
Telinta, a global leader in cloud-based Softswitch solutions, and Vida Global Inc. (NYSE American: VIDA), a leading AI agent operating system, have partnered to bring intelligent multi-language, multi-modal AI agent capabilities to telecom service providers using Telinta’s hosted Softswitch and Billing platform. Telinta has integrated Vida’s AI agent technology into its TeliCoreTM platform, enabling telecom service providers to add the power of AI agents to popular services like Hosted PBX, SIP Trunking, UCaaS, VoIP calling via brandable Mobile and Desktop Softphones, WebRTC, and other business telecom services. With Vida, Telinta customers get access to Vida’s platform to provide AI agents to their end-user business customers. Vida AI agents answer inbound calls with intelligent, natural-language responses informed by the end user’s knowledge base and CRM data. During a call, agents can send SMS messages with links to make purchases, access documentation, book reservations, or complete other online transactions. Agents also place outbound…
As the global shift away from the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) accelerates, businesses must adapt to internet-based solutions like VoIP. This transition, spurred by cost reduction and technological advancements, offers scalable, feature-rich communications. In the UK alone, 2.4 million companies face this transformative necessity. Comprehensive planning ensures seamless integration and continuity.
Ensuring your collaboration stack is audit-ready is crucial, particularly for enterprises in regulated industries like financial, healthcare, and governmental sectors. Effective compliance strategies focus on managing data retention, audit trails, and encryption architecture. Audit-readiness demands tangible evidence of secure communication, emphasizing controls, evidence, and auditability over marketing claims. Implementing strong identity controls enhances security.
BICS and Google have forged a pivotal partnership, orchestrating a transformation in cloud communications. By providing cutting-edge voice services, this collaboration aims to replace outdated phone systems. Leveraging BICS’ network, businesses within Google’s ecosystem benefit from enhanced flexibility and reliability. Discover how this powerful alliance transforms enterprise communications globally.
CallTower introduces innovative VoIP solutions, enhancing enterprise mobility and security. By partnering with Microsoft Teams and Webex, CallTower offers complimentary eSIM access, eliminating physical SIM cards for seamless VoIP communication. Their advanced spam blocking, powered by Mutare, utilizes real-time intelligence to safeguard VoIP interactions, ensuring secure, interruption-free communication in today’s digital landscape.
