Telco / Telecommunications stories

Telecoms operators to invest over $200bn worldwide in cloud network services in the next four years, spurred by the boom in cellular data demands, anticipates Juniper Research.

Red Hat and Oracle bolster hybrid cloud capabilities through a partnership offering Red Hat OpenShift on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure across 69 regions, enhancing compliance, performance and cost-effectiveness.

In an exclusive, GitLab's VP, Craig Nielsen, reveals the company’s transformative role in accelerating secure and efficient software development.

Indara Digital Infrastructure is set to boost the resilience of crucial tower sites against natural disasters with the help of the Australian government funding part of the TDRI program.

Stephen Rue, head of Australia's National Broadband Network, will take on the role of CEO at Optus starting from November 2024, after an extensive global search.

Broadband Forum pioneers 5G advancements for the convergence of wireless and wireline networks, enhancing network resilience and applications.

Telecoms firm Spark discloses true 4G and 5G speeds by leveraging Cisco ThousandEyes tech for precise measurements.

Glen White, former Executive GM of Kordia Solutions, has been promoted to Executive GM - Cyber Security for telecommunications provider Kordia, tasked with fortifying its robust cybersecurity business.

Cloudbrink launches innovative tool to gauge the impact of packet loss on hybrid employee performance, aiming to optimise network operations and enhance user experience.

Heights Telecom publishes a whitepaper on Wi-Fi 7 'Unlocking a New Era of Wireless Connectivity', highlighting its potential to transform industries and consumer connectivity.

Satellites' potential to bolster terrestrial networks is underutilised, says a Global mobile Suppliers Association report showing a surge in tie-ups between operators and satellite vendors for rural coverage.

Berlin-based OTIC, at Deutsche Telekom's innovation campus, has accomplished the first European certification of an O-RAN unit, marking a significant milestone for open radio access networks.

Singapore's StarHub gains support from Qualtrics in multi-year agreement, seeking to improve customer experience and drive growth within the telecommunications sector. Their joint goal is to achieve a $500m boost in revenue and savings by 2026.

The global powered smart card market is forecast to surge to $24.2bn by 2034, driven by enhanced functionality and advanced security features.

The ITW Global Leaders Forum and i3Forum have updated their industry-based code to combat International Revenue Share Fraud within the international voice market, targeting the use of premium rate numbers.

The partnership between Fibrus and ACOME Group has accelerated rural broadband connectivity in Northern England and Northern Ireland, offering hyperfast full fibre broadband to thousands of homes and businesses.

The Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association launches a site to guide users for the looming 3G network shutdown.

Chatbot market set to surge, projecting USD $4.9 billion growth by 2033, fuelled by customer engagement focus and widespread industrial adoption.

Fortinet honours its Australian partners for exceptional cybersecurity advancements, applauding their efforts in helping customers transition safely from traditional network structures.

The Asus RT-AXE7800 Wi-Fi 6e router offers optimal functionality for households and high performance gaming, boasting an easy-to-use setup and impressive wireless speed capabilities.

Rosemary Sinclair AM, .au Domain Administration CEO, will leave her post in 2024. She is celebrated for her advocacy for a global, secure, and open Australian digital economy.

Contrary to a 2% decline in US tech job vacancies, burgeoning demand for skills in AI, particularly generative AI, underscores a notable shift in the industry, IoT Analytics reports.

Aire Networks plans to boost its single-fibre network infrastructure across Spain and Portugal through Infinera's ICE-X solution. The upgrade aims to meet surging customer bandwidth needs.

Juniper Research predicts a tremendous 440% increase in global travel eSIM users from 40m in 2024 to over 215m by 2028, as high international roaming costs drive demand.