Telecommunications (Telco) stories

NEC Corporation of Malaysia has been named Cisco's Service Provider Partner of the Year 2024, recognising its expertise in high-performance networking solutions.

F5 has launched updates to its VELOS product line, enhancing AI capabilities for service providers with advanced solutions like the 6-Tbps chassis and 400-Gbps blade.

Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its network capacity and connectivity during the busy Eid al-Fitr period.

Elastic Security Labs has unveiled SHELBY, a sophisticated malware family linked to phishing attacks against an Iraqi telecom firm, raising security alarms.

Commpete has endorsed the ACMA's 2025 Telecommunications Numbering Plan, praising its focus on innovation, competition, and consumer protection in Australia.

A recent global survey by Western Digital reveals that 79% of consumers back up their data, driven by fears of loss and data security concerns.

Singaporeans have spent a staggering 40 million hours on hold for customer service, as revealed by a ServiceNow report highlighting ongoing service challenges.

Gallagher Security has appointed Morgan Ruigrok as Business Development Manager for the Lower North Island, reinforcing their commitment to growth in New Zealand.

The telecoms industry is undergoing a seismic shift towards unified communications, driven by the demand for seamless, cloud-based telephony solutions.

Telstra recorded a remarkable 94 terabytes of data use during the four-day Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix, doubling last year's 5G traffic.

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches its Reliable Network Quest to boost connectivity for Indonesians during Ramadan and Idulfitri, anticipating a 14.6% data traffic surge.

Capgemini has joined forces with NVIDIA to develop over 100 tailored AI agents, aimed at enhancing industry-specific applications across various sectors.

Hitachi Vantara has launched the Hitachi iQ M Series, a modular AI-ready infrastructure solution promising to optimise costs and boost efficiency in AI workloads.

NVIDIA has teamed up with T-Mobile, MITRE, and Cisco among others to advance AI-native 6G networks, aiming to support billions of connected devices.

Jio has partnered with SpaceX to introduce Starlink's broadband services in India, aiming to enhance internet access across the nation.

A new study by Broadband Genie reveals Gloucester leads the UK in reliable broadband, while Belfast struggles with over 51% of users facing outages.

Carol Chris, General Manager of GBG APAC, emphasises innovation in fraud prevention amid rising data breaches, as demand for compliance solutions grows.

A new survey by Infosys Knowledge Institute reveals a significant shift towards scaled AI deployment across industries, driven by reduced costs and improved success rates.

MATE has partnered with beIN SPORTS, offering new subscribers complimentary access to global sports content without added costs, just ahead of the Carabao Cup Final.