Telecom stories

British consumers now spend nearly five hours a week shopping online, with 50% of purchases made digitally, says the latest AliExpress Consumer Insights Report.

JT joins forces with GSMA as an Open Gateway Channel Partner, aiming to enhance global fraud and identity solutions in the telecoms industry through innovative APIs.

Juniper Research forecasts a boom in telecom API revenue, with global earnings set to climb from USD $50 billion in 2024 to USD $111 billion by 2027.

Manx Telecom teams up with Cornerstone to boost employee skills and leadership. The partnership will deploy AI-driven learning to enhance workforce agility.

Paessler collaborates with Root Security to boost its market presence in Singapore by offering integrated monitoring and cybersecurity solutions.

Ciena's new study reveals a surge in AI optimism among global CSPs, predicting enhanced operational efficiency, job growth, and monetisation prospects.

OliverIQ launches a SHaaS platform empowering CSPs such as telcos and ISPs to offer seamless smart home automation and 24/7 support under their own brands.

Symbio secures a coveted network service provider licence from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, enhancing its Tier-1 voice coverage and opening avenues for global telecom providers in Southeast Asia.

StarHub unveils its Ultimate Relocation Mix and Match Bundle to support businesses with remote work setups, offering robust internet and smart telephony services aimed at enhancing operational efficiency.

Optiva and GDi team up to provide CSPs with integrated BSS and OSS software, linking billing and customer data to network management, delivering faster time-to-market and improved customer experiences.

Global data centre containment solutions market forecasted to surge to $3.17bn by 2034 due to increased investments by large corporations.

IoT Analytics uncovers critical trends, including AI integration and sustainability focus, in IoT and telecom sectors from its 123-page report on Mobile World Congress Barcelona 2024.

UK-based Lifecycle Software gains TM Forums Open API Certification for its Product Catalog and Ordering Management, boosting telecom service agility, reliability, and scalability.

New research by SentinelLabs reveals AcidPour, a destructive wiper malware linked to the Russian military intelligence, disrupting Ukrainian telecom networks amidst ongoing cyber conflict.

Netsafe forms a coalition with CYBERA, Dolla, and Akahu to aid New Zealanders in recovering funds lost to scams, targeting banking, crypto, and telecom sectors.

HCLTech unveils FlexSpace 5G, an advanced digital workspace underpinned by Verizon’s network. Designed to enhance efficiency and security in the hybrid work model, it surpasses traditional Wi-Fi capabilities.

Jason W. Adkins has been appointed as the new CEO of communications infrastructure provider Bluebird Network, set to assume duties from March 2024 following a successful telecom career spanning nearly three decades.

NOS ramps up cybersecurity by deepening its partnership with Radware, investing in enhanced DDoS protection and managed security services.

Telecom sector leads in job benefits, according to a study by Vestd, amid reports that 70% of UK workers are considering changing jobs in 2024.

Qvantel, a Digital BSS provider, has won a contract from SATEC Group to supply Telecom Namibia with their Flex BSS platform.