Anritsu has officially launched its Fixed Broadband Assurance Solution, a tool telecom operators have needed for years—whether they realized it or not. Announced June 10 in Copenhagen, the solution is now available globally. [Read more…]

NetSpark IP & Telecom has announced the acquisition of the telecom division of Firefly IT Asset Recovery, adding another piece to its steadily growing platform. This marks NetSpark’s fifth major investment as the company strengthens its position in delivering flexible, carrier-neutral telecom services for mid-market, enterprise, and government clients across the United States. [Read more…]

Infovista Joins Forces with Google Cloud to Change Wireless Network Planning

A Smarter Way to Build Wireless Networks

Wireless network planning is getting an upgrade, thanks to a new partnership between Infovista and Google Cloud. The two companies are integrating Google Cloud’s Propagation API with Infovista’s Planet network planning tool. This move is expected to make the process cheaper, easier, and more accessible—especially for smaller mobile operators, managed service providers, and private network builders across North America. [Read more…]

Telecom companies are constantly under pressure to move faster, cut costs, and keep customers happy. Infovista and CSG think they’ve found a way to help. The two companies just announced a partnership that promises to make telecom operations smoother and more profitable. [Read more…]

Global internet traffic hit a jaw-dropping milestone in 2024, with over 68 exabytes of data exchanged at DE-CIX Internet Exchanges worldwide. That’s double the volume recorded in 2020 and a 15% leap from the 59 exabytes exchanged in 2023. To put it in perspective, this amount of data could stream a football match non-stop for two million years in high definition. [Read more…]

Neterra, a powerhouse in global telecommunications, has taken a monumental step forward by upgrading to the latest Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard, PCI DSS 4.0. This move is set to significantly bolster the protection of customer payment information, raising the bar for data security across the industry. [Read more…]

As the global thirst for faster, more reliable internet continues to grow, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has stepped up to predict the future of Wi-Fi in 2025. At the helm, Tiago Rodrigues, President and CEO of the WBA, laid out ten transformative predictions in the recently released WBA Annual Industry Report 2025. These insights offer a glimpse into the technology’s trajectory as it tackles the ever-growing demand for connectivity, speed, and security. [Read more…]

The global market for Operational Support Systems (OSS) and Business Support Systems (BSS) is set to skyrocket, with forecasts predicting its value will surge from $67.41 billion in 2023 to unprecedented levels by 2033. This remarkable growth, driven by a 9.87% compound annual growth rate (CAGR), underscores the telecommunications industry’s increasing reliance on innovative technologies to stay competitive. [Read more…]

In a significant leap for IoT technology, the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has introduced a transformative solution to simplify how Internet of Things (IoT) devices connect to Wi-Fi. Announced today, the new framework combines WBA’s OpenRoaming with FIDO Device Onboard (FDO), creating a “zero-touch” approach that removes hassle from IoT device onboarding. This new strategy eliminates manual steps, enabling devices to connect effortlessly and securely out of the box—a big deal for industries tackling large-scale IoT rollouts. [Read more…]

7Sigma Systems has officially launched its latest tool in network management, the PON Status Report, a new addition to its NOC360 platform. This cutting-edge feature aims to give carriers and broadband providers an advantage in monitoring and managing their networks by providing real-time updates and insights on their Passive Optical Networks (PON). [Read more…]

The way America handles data is changing—and fast. A new independent study reveals a sweeping shift in how internet exchanges (IXs) are set up, with a staggering 80% now operating as data center and carrier neutral. This transformation, led by surging demand for AI, cloud services, and IoT applications, is reshaping the country’s digital landscape. [Read more…]

As communication technology continues to evolve, the effort to broaden the reach of communication networks has been relentless. In the upcoming 6G era, network coverage is expected to expand beyond the constraints of the Earth’s surface and into the three-dimensional aerospace domain. Preparing for this, KT has successfully developed a technology that integrates 5G NTN with satellites operated by KT SAT. [Read more…]

Nokia today reaffirmed its leadership and commitment to the global Internet Exchange market as it continues to work with more than 20 Internet Exchange Providers (IXPs), including six of the world’s 10 largest based on both peak traffic and number of members. As the local interconnection points for more than 5,000 member organizations, these six IXPs cumulatively transport close to 45 Tbps of traffic during peak times – a figure that’s set to grow as the Equinix Global Interconnection Index (GXI) 2024 predicts a stunning 34% five-year CAGR in interconnection bandwidth. [Read more…]

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) today announced a strategic collaboration aimed at expanding the testing capabilities of the VIAVI Automated Lab-as-a-Service for Open RAN (VALOR™). VALOR, made possible by a $21.7 million grant from the U.S. National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) Public Wireless Supply Chain Innovation Fund (PWSCIF), provides fully-automated, open and impartial testing and integration for Open RAN. VALOR provides a pathway to certification in the U.S. for new entrants, startups, and academia and ensures the interoperability, performance, and security of Open RAN components. [Read more…]

In an innovative leap forward for global infrastructure security, VIAVI Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) announced recently the launch of SecurePNT™ 6200 with SecureTimeSM services. This new solution introduces an unparalleled level of resilience for positioning, navigation, and timing (PNT) services, crucial for maintaining the integrity and functionality of critical infrastructures worldwide. [Read more…]

In a significant step to bolster its international presence, Rimes, the preeminent provider of enterprise data management and investment solutions, has announced the appointment of Mark Sedgwick as the new head of its Manila office. This move is part of the company’s strategic plan to support its global operations and respond to the growing demand for its services in the Asia-Pacific region. [Read more…]

In a significant stride towards next-generation wireless technologies, Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI), a leader in network testing and assurance, announced breakthroughs in 6G and artificial intelligence (AI) research through its 6G Forward Program. The advancements, unveiled on April 4, 2024, in Chandler, Arizona, include the development of a city-scale digital twin and a novel AI-native air interface, setting the stage for the first AI-native generation of wireless communications. [Read more…]

Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced the addition of performance testing capability for Post-Quantum Cryptography (PQC) system deployments. Introducing cryptographic protocols can create additional network performance overhead, ultimately affecting end-user quality of experience. TeraVM Security Test is trusted by leading network security infrastructure vendors, service providers, research institutes, governments and enterprises to emulate large-scale user endpoint traffic applications over secure access connections while measuring individual traffic flow performance across multiple quality vectors. [Read more…]

Optiva Inc. (TSX: OPT), a leader in powering the telecom industry with cloud-native billing, charging and revenue management software on private and public clouds, today announced a strategic go-to-market partnership with GDi, a digital technology company with a complete portfolio for network planning, design and rollout. The partnership will provide communication service providers (CSPs) with pre-integrated and tested BSS and OSS software. As the telecom industry embraces GenAI opportunities, unifying and integrating billing and charging customer data with network management and operations support data has never been more critical.

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In a major move poised to reshape the landscape of enterprise data management, Rimes, a trailblazer in providing EDM-as-a-Service and investment platform solutions, announced on April 9, 2024, its acquisition by Five Arrows, the investment arm of Rothschild & Co. This strategic purchase is set to catalyze Rimes’ growth and bolster its global reach, creating a powerhouse in the investment technology sector. [Read more…]