2022 Predictions: Moving from the Era of Digital Transformation to Continual Transformation Featured

TCO reduction is typically the leading driver for Open RAN. No doubt TCO reduction is important, but it only tells part of the story. Operators around the globe are looking to Open RAN for increased opportunities as well as cost savings. Operators can have both. Open RAN could deliver up to 30% TCO savings and help service providers access the $23.5 billion of revenue opportunities[1] expected from far edge services in a wide range of new enterprise use cases. Open RAN clearly has potential for operators who make the right investments in technology and skill sets now.

Zoom Video Communications announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Solvvy, a leading conversational AI and automation platform for customer support. Together, Zoom and Solvvy will offer elevated customer service experiences to a global enterprise base and work quickly to capitalize on new opportunities in contact center and customer support.

According to Data Management Solutions Review, 80% of all data will be unstructured within four years. Not surprisingly, the data industry is rushing to either provide solutions for this problem or claim they already solve it. But what they’re not getting is that unstructured data doesn’t really exist in the first place. Rather - it’s “covertly” structured - and the sooner enterprises understand (and accept) this, the sooner they will be able to actually deal with this massive influx of data by being able to fully contextualize and act on it.

STL, one of the industry's leading integrators of digital networks, announced that it will test its programmable FTTx (pFTTx) software solution with Netomnia for their live networks in the UK. With experience in optical connectivity for more than 25 years, STL is bringing software-defined networking to large-scale fibre to the...

Last month, Google along with Linux Foundation launched a new open source community called Nephio. The purpose of this project is to provide the cloud-native automation drive-by Kubernetes for telecom network functions. There are 25 major service providers, services, infrastructure and network functions vendors behind this collaborative initiative. A Nephio...

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Netenrich has introduced its Resolution Intelligence platform to analyze real-time security data to determine which high business impact resources are most vulnerable, at critical risk, and need immediate response. The Netenrich platform is the first to aggregate and correlate security and operations data across networks, clouds, and applications to prioritize...

Zype, the leading video API and infrastructure platform, announced that it has released the second generation of its Apps Creator platform for building high-quality OTT streaming applications. Apps Creator is Zype’s turnkey solution for media companies looking to build and launch beautiful and performant enterprise-grade OTT apps across digital platforms,...

EnduroSat, leading provider of software-defined NanoSats and Space services, announced that open source, hybrid cloud and AI technologies from IBM and Red Hat are part of its second mission, which is scheduled to launch to low earth orbit. An Earth Observation and in-orbit Edge Computing payloads from IBM were integrated...

Samsung Electronics and Red Hat, the world’s leading provider of open source solutions, announced a broad collaboration on software technologies for next-generation memory solutions. The partnership will focus on the development and validation of open source software for existing and emerging memory and storage products, including NVMe SSDs; CXL...

Ethio telecom announced that it built and launched modern modular data center recently and has been utilizing it for own multiple purposes and leasing for enterprises. The company has signed a memorandum of agreement today with Zemen Bank, Rays Micro Finance, ZamZam Bank, Hijira Bank and Websprix that would enable these institutions use this modern high-capacity world standard data center for modernizing their information technology system, thereby providing reliable services to their customers.

Advanced RF Technologies (ADRF), the largest pure-play distributed antenna system (DAS) and repeater provider, announced the launch of the SDRX-43-BTF high-power 5G repeater. The SDRX-43-BTF is the first commercial grade high-power repeater supporting the entire BRS spectrum and it allows simple and cost-effective 5G wireless upgrade. Supporting all 194MHz of...

Three UK has announced the next phase in its plans to reshape the business connectivity market with a new partnership with Currys Business. This will see Three’s business services offered across Currys partner distribution network, direct sales teams and across 300 plus stores including 50 dedicated Business Hubs. This long-term partnership significantly expands the reach of Three Business and marks the first time that Three has partnered with a nationwide major retailer and distributor for business.

A successful trial on German communications service provider (CSP) Deutsche Telekom‘s (DT) 5G-enabled network could pave the way for major advances in sustainable mobile site operations with renewable energy. The joint Ericsson and DT initiative has transformed a live radio site using a management solution to efficiently harness solar and wind energy while optimizing power supply and demand.

MetaNept, the technologically advanced metaverse for culture and commerce, announced the launch of its utility NEPT Token, which will serve as the currency and entry point for its Nept Metaverse. Nept is an interactive, 3D universe that offers users the freedom to explore hyper-realistic virtual worlds and communities while being...

Stc Group announced the establishment of 'Alibaba Cloud' in Riyadh, KSA, for high-capacity cloud services in partnership with Alibaba Group, eWTP Arabia for Technical Innovation Ltd., the Saudi Company for Artificial Intelligence (SCAI), and the Saudi Information Technology Company (SITE). The establishment of the new company in the Saudi capital,...

Baicells Technologies, a leading global provider of LTE and 5G NR network solutions, announced it is working with Pollen Mobile to help roll out decentralized wireless networks, to bring LTE and 5G connectivity to households and communities across the US. Pollen’s decentralized mobile network leverages blockchain technology and is owned...

Cohesity, a leader in next-gen data management, has joined forces with Palo Alto Networks to integrate its Cohesity Helios next-gen data management platform with Palo Alto Networks’ Cortex XSOAR security orchestration, automation and response (SOAR) platform for improved ransomware detection and recovery. A key factor in defeating cyber-attacks such...

NEC and Toyota Technical Development Corporation announced the development of a stable wireless control system for cars and other moving objects in factories and warehouses. This system pairs NEC Wireless-connection Stabilization Software (NOTE) with communication modules developed by TTDC, which are then mounted onto cars, automated guided vehicles (AGVs), and the like to ensure stable communication that is free from disruptions and interference. By resolving these issues of roaming-based communication with moving objects, the developed system enables real-time data acquisition and command transmission, helping to increase the productivity and efficiency of production sites.

NEC and Juniper Networks announced they have worked with Algeria Telecom, the leader in the Algerian telecommunications market, to roll out its modernized, nationwide IP metro commercial network to support current demand for increased capacity as well as future needs driven by 5G and FTTx. Algeria Telecom has formed a...