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The UK’s 2023 National Risk Register, published by the government in the summer, highlights the increasing cyberthreat posed to telecommunications providers who are a vital part of the communications critical national infrastructure (CNI) sector. The report lays out the volatile landscape these providers operate in and the government’s acknowledgement of the seriousness of cyber threats to telecommunications infrastructure. It also details the difficulty in implementing the Telecommunications (Security) Act 2021, which establishes guidelines for telcos to follow. “How telecommunications providers can best tackle DDoS attacks”

In 2023, we have seen an uptick in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity across many industries, with telecommunications being a key example. There have been several major business transactions announced and completed in the first half of the year, says Abu Khan, industry lead, TMT (technology, media and telecommunications) at Anaplan.

Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that Manhattan Telecommunications Corporation, a global communications solution provider for businesses worldwide, is investing [$3 million (€2.75 million)] to renovate its 55 Water Street headquarters in New York City. As part of its growth plans, MetTel has committed to creating at least 100 new full-time jobs in software development and professional services while retaining 180 full-time jobs, supported by up to $2.2 million in performance-based Excelsior Jobs Programme tax credits from Empire State Development. ESD was joined by the New York City Economic Development Corporation to mark the milestone with a ribbon cutting at MetTel’s 55 Water Street headquarters.

A group of leading enterprise partners, venture capitalists, technologists, start-ups and academic institutions has joined forces to use blockchain better to pioneer the next phase of the Web. “The Convergence Alliance launched by 18 organisations to enable new open data economy on decentralised web”

CENX, a global provider of next generation service assurance software, has signed TM Forum’s Open API Manifesto. The company will work with Telefonica, Vodafone, Ericsson and 24 other global service providers and technology ecosystem participants to develop industry standards for Open Application Programming Interface (API) integration. “CENX joins Telefonica, Vodafone, Ericsson and 24 other organisations in TM Forum Open API Manifesto”

Having an integrated inventory offers telecommunications organisations a complete view of their networks and it is revolutionising the way they operate. Yet the significant operational changes required mean most integrated inventory strategies are never fully realised. “The journey to integrated inventory”

SNS Telecom & IT‘s latest research report indicates that the real-world impact of private 5G networks – which are estimated to account for $3.5 Billion in annual spending by 2027 – is becoming ever more visible, with diverse practical and tangible benefits such as productivity gains through reduced dependency on unlicenced wireless and hard-wired connections in industrial facilities, allowing workers to remotely operate cranes and mining equipment from a safer distance and significant, quantifiable cost savings enabled by 5G-connected patrol robots and image analytics in Wagyu beef production.

“Benefits of $3.5 billion private 5G network market becoming evident”

In the ever-evolving digital landscape, scams and fraudulent activities have become more prevalent, with voice call frauds like vishing emerging as a particularly insidious threat.

In this article AB Handshake delves into the complexities of vishing scams and explores innovative anti-vishing solutions to mitigate these risks. “Impersonation fraud and basic prevention techniques”

It has almost been seven years, since a top executive at Deutsche Telekom talked about how the telecoms industry needed to embrace “brutal automation” to innovate and succeed. His words certainly triggered a big debate about how far communication service providers should transform their business models. But have they really heeded his warning? “Should the telecoms industry wholly automate itself?“

VoIP communications and SIP trunking services provider DIDWW has announced the acquisition of national telecom operator licenses in Hong Kong. This significant step reinforces DIDWW’s commitment to deliver top-tier telecom services and expand its global footprint. “DIDWW expands global footprint with new licenses”