Connectivity stories - Page 10

Former Telstra executive, Nikos Katinakis, brings three decades of network leadership to his new role as Chief Technology Officer of Zayo Group, set to enhance their fibre network infrastructure with AI and automation.

NTT DATA and Schneider Electric join forces utilising AI, Edge, Private 5G, and IoT technologies to meet the demands of compute-intensive applications.

Bluebird Network has completed an ambitious fibre optic river crossing beneath the Mississippi, connecting St Louis and Illinois. The move enhances connectivity and preserves local history.

Speedcast is enhancing connectivity in Northern Australia through the expansion of its STARS (Satellite To All Remote Sites) programme, introducing its SIGMA edge compute platform and Starlink LEO connection to hundreds of remote sites.

Amid a lowered cost to develop satellite networks, questions arise as to whether 3GPP Standards for Satellite IoT will serve as a progression catalyst or incite standstill tensions.

Virtual card tech pioneer, Conferma, has launched a significant rebrand to enable global businesses to connect and conduct business with ease, following acquisitions by Sabre and Mastercard.

Network operators worldwide are set to spend $20bn on AI for network orchestration by 2028, marking a leap of 240% from $6bn in 2024, says Juniper Research.

Australian digital infrastructure provider Orro makes its first international move by acquiring New Zealand-based Liquid IT.

Action1 Corporation unveils 'Patching That Just Works', an updated platform feature striving for a 99% success rate in patch deployment, responding to user feedback for a reliable, user-centric solution.

Tech firm Consult Red targets aggressive growth with the appointment of finance veteran David Webster as CFO, enhancing their consultancy and engineering services portfolio.

Fortinet introduces the robust FortiGate Rugged 70G with a 5G Dual Modem, engineered for harsh environments and offering top-tier AI-powered security and advanced networking capabilities, noting potential for remote ATM services.

Australian firm Sparx Solutions bolsters its international standing with Juniper AI-Driven Enterprise solutions provider-level accreditation.

Telecoms firm Claro Colombia teams up with TCS and VIAVI Solutions to integrate an AI-based solution for real-time network monitoring, anticipating a significant customer experience enhancement.

Verizon Business launches a cloud management platform in response to over 50% of Australian organisations aiming to adopt cloud services within the next year, according to a recent report.

NETGEAR's CEO of almost three decades, Patrick C.S. Lo, is set to retire, with successor Charles Prober taking over the helm from January 2024 while Lo continues as strategic advisor.

As children's lives become increasingly digitalised, health experts highlight the immediate need to balance screen-time with physical activity, combating sedentary habits and potential obesity risks.

Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.

Zoom enhances the capabilities of its AI Companion to boost productivity, communication and inclusivity across its platform, introducing new features and capabilities.

Quest Global boosts eSync Alliance's Asia Pacific presence, bringing digital transformation expertise and software-defined vehicles knowledge to aid the transition towards connected vehicles.

UK firm AccelerComm set to offer PUSCH Channel End-to-End Simulator, a tool to enable telecoms vendors to assess the potential enhancements to spectral efficiency from AccelerComm's IP components.