Vodafone Carrier Services, the wholesale arm of Vodafone Business, has introduced Scam Signal, an API aimed at countering impersonation scams, particularly within the realm of Authorised Pushed Payment (APP) fraud. This new API, Scam Signal, has demonstrated promising results, boasting a 30% improvement in scam detection during a successful pilot with a UK bank over three months. APP fraud involves criminals manipulating individuals into transferring money under false pretenses, often by posing as representatives from banks, government entities, or even family members. The release further ex ..read more

DIDWW, a leading global telecoms provider specializing in two-way voice and SMS communications, has announced the latest coverage expansion of its emergency calling services. The Czech Republic, Switzerland, and Hong Kong are now included in the DIDWW SIP service, which extends the carrier’s emergency calling capabilities across 32 countries worldwide. This development reflects a rising demand for IP-reliant solutions with full support for emergency calling, driven by the growing trend of businesses transitioning from traditional telephony to cloud-based communications. To address e ..read more

The Australian investment bank, Macquarie, is reportedly considering an exit from KCom amidst escalating competition within the UK alternative network (altnet) sector. A recent report in The Telegraph suggests that Macquarie has engaged advisors from PJT Partners to conduct a strategic review of KCom, indicating potential changes on the horizon. Sources familiar with the matter speculate on the diminishing asking price for KCom compared to the £627 million acquisition by Macquarie in 2019. Analysts, speaking on condition of anonymity, assert that present market conditions could significantly ..read more

New data from Counterpoint Research reveals significant shifts in China’s smartphone market during the first quarter of 2024, with Huawei emerging as a major winner while Apple faced notable challenges. According to Counterpoint’s Market Pulse Service, China’s overall smartphone sales saw a modest 1.5% year-on-year growth in Q1 2024, marking a second consecutive quarter of positive growth. Notably, Huawei experienced a remarkable 69.7% year-on-year increase in market share, solidifying its position in the market. This growth was attributed to Huawei’s successful launch of the 5G-capable Mate ..read more

Vodafone has achieved a significant milestone in the UK’s Shared Rural Network (SRN) initiative, announcing the activation of its 200th site. This accomplishment marks a notable improvement from the 57 sites operational a year ago, underlining the urgency faced by the country’s major mobile network operators (MNOs) to meet rural coverage obligations. Located in the small village of Combe in West Berkshire, the newly activated site reflects efforts to expand coverage to remote areas. Despite Combe’s diminutive size, characterized by sparse population and spacious properties, its proximity to V ..read more

The financial advisory firm, PJT Partners, is set to conduct a comprehensive strategic review of the UK telecoms company, KCOM. This development, initiated by the bank, could potentially lead to either a sale or a merger of KCOM. In a previous transaction from August 2019, Macquarie Group acquired KCOM, with a cash offer of £627 million, following which the telecom operator was delisted from the London Stock Exchange. Further speculation has emerged, with reports from The Telegraph suggesting that CityFibre and Virgin Media O2 could be among possible contenders interested in acquiring the Yo ..read more

The Public Investment Fund (PIF) and stc group are poised to make significant waves in the telecommunications marketplace with their impending merger of TAWAL and Golden Lattice Investment Company (GLIC). The resultant entity is forecasted to be a major global contender in the telecommunications infrastructure sector, touted to have an enterprise value of $5.85 billion. Fueled by 30,000 mobile tower sites and projected annual revenues of about $1.3 billion, this company will certainly be a titan to watch. PIF will control 54% of the new entity while stc Group will retain 43.1% ownership. Rema ..read more

The digital transformation of business communications has been significantly impacted by the widespread adoption of Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP) technology. However, like any technology, VoIP is not immune to issues that can disrupt communications. The need for reliability is non-negotiable. Downtime, disruptions and security breaches can severely impact business operations, making the maintenance of a dependable VoIP system a paramount concern. In this article, we will explore valuable tips and tricks to keep a VoIP system running smoothly, ensuring that a business can enjoy the many ..read more

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