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Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE
Network Infrastructure

Sticklers to showcase fibre cleaning tools at SCTE

Poorly cleaned fibre connectors can trigger faults and extra field troubleshooting as Sticklers demonstrates tools for cable and broadband operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
AI demands network agility and better operational governance
Network Infrastructure

AI demands network agility and better operational governance

Governance gaps are leaving most organisations exposed as AI traffic surges and networks struggle to keep pace with machine-speed demands.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Last week
Google Cloud outlines AI framework for telecoms networks
Virtual Private Networks

Google Cloud outlines AI framework for telecoms networks

Operators could use the new framework to spot faults faster, test changes safely and automate telecoms network decisions as complexity rises.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk
Network Infrastructure

Whitepaper links water hacks to telecom cyber risk

With most operators exposed to basic flaws, the paper warns telecom networks could face the same low-effort intrusions seen in US water systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Mitel appoints Jeroen de Witte to engineering role
Unified Communications

Mitel appoints Jeroen de Witte to engineering role

The move keeps engineering continuity at Mitel as veteran executive Al Hurren retires after more than two decades with the business.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts
Digital Transformation

Tech Mahindra unveils telco architecture for AI rollouts

AI pilots in telecoms often stall before production, as fragmented data and legacy systems hinder operators' attempts to automate core operations.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
ScopeTel & Orange Business seal Asia-Pacific tie-up
Software Defined Wide Area Network

ScopeTel & Orange Business seal Asia-Pacific tie-up

The tie-up aims to improve secure connectivity for remote oil, gas and maritime operations across Malaysia and selected Asia-Pacific markets.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Anthropic launches Claude commerce blueprint for retailers
Data Analytics

Anthropic launches Claude commerce blueprint for retailers

Retailers could cut setup time for AI shopping tools, as Anthropic's blueprint targets quicker deployment and tighter control over checkout flows.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 6 min read • This month

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Dodo moves 100,000 customers to cheaper internet plans
Data Analytics

Dodo moves 100,000 customers to cheaper internet plans

Households on underused NBN plans could save AUD $14.4 million a year after the telco shifted nearly 100,000 customers to cheaper tiers.

By Raphael Veloso • 4 min read • 2 days ago
Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes
Data Analytics

Mobile phone bills hit USD $172 billion in US homes

More than four in five US households pay around USD $100 a month, making mobile service one of the country's biggest recurring bills.

By Raphael Veloso • 3 min read • Last week
Pierag merges with SNB to expand India risk advisory
Data Analytics

Pierag merges with SNB to expand India risk advisory

The combined practice moves into India's top 10, as listed companies spend more on audit, controls and governance across sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month
Tarana & Scot-Tel-Gould launch 6 GHz trial in Aberdeen
5G & Beyond

Tarana & Scot-Tel-Gould launch 6 GHz trial in Aberdeen

Rural broadband could get a boost as the Aberdeen-area test examines whether shared 6 GHz spectrum can lift capacity without disruption.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites
Network Infrastructure

Bewley Homes extends UK Connect partnership for sites

Reliable site access is set to keep Bewley Homes' growing developments connected from day one as it renews a decade-old UK Connect tie.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • This month
Superloop launches Kay AI assistant for business users
Network Infrastructure

Superloop launches Kay AI assistant for business users

Business partners can now handle quotes, faults and account tasks in one place as Superloop adds an AI assistant to Krypton.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z
Digital Transformation

Samsung & NTT Transatel add eSIM boost to Galaxy Z

Users of the latest Galaxy Z phones in the US can activate service immediately, without a physical SIM or Wi‑Fi, as eSIM adoption gathers pace.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant
Unified Communications

Snom signs Malaysia distribution deal with Telediant

Malaysian businesses should get faster access to Snom's IP phones and conferencing gear as Telediant takes on distribution and support.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • This month
Virtualplatform previews AI workflow engine for telcos
Software-as-a-Service

Virtualplatform previews AI workflow engine for telcos

Telcos could cut manual handovers and supplier rebuilds as the software embeds AI into ordering, support and billing workflows.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month