LONDON: BATM (LSE: BVC; TASE: BVC), a leading provider of real-time technologies for networking solutions and medical laboratory systems, has signed a three-year agreement to provide its Edgility edge virtualisation platform and accompanying hardware to Totalplay, a Tier 1 telecommunications company in Mexico that offers internet access, pay television and telephony services through one of…
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Identidad acquires VoIP pioneer SwitchRay
Identidad, a leading telecommunications innovator, has officially acquired SwitchRay, a renowned VoIP solutions provider, previously managed by 46 Labs. The acquisition, effective March 8, 2024, positions Identidad to leverage SwitchRay’s advanced softswitch infrastructure to deliver superior customer support and expand its service offerings. Identidad, with over two decades of experience in VoIP, SMS A2P, and…
Alaska Communications appoints Jeff Vogt as new COO
Alaska Communications, a leading provider of connectivity solutions in Alaska, has announced the appointment of Jeff Vogt as its new chief operating officer. Vogt will oversee the company’s operations, strategy, and transformation initiatives, with a focus on customer experience, innovation, and fiber network expansion. Vogt brings over 20 years of experience in the cable, telecommunications,…
Ava Risk Group and Telstra Group sign a deal to use fibre sensing technology
SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA: Ava Risk Group Limited (ASX: AVA) has announced a Telstra Supply Agreement (TSA) with Telstra Group, one of the largest telecommunications companies in the world. The TSA is the result of 10 months of collaboration and product trials, which showed the versatility and performance of Ava Risk Group’s fibre sensing technology. The technology…
Orange Belgium to acquire 75% stake in VOO SA for €1.8bn
BRUSSELS, BELGIUM: Orange Belgium has entered into exclusive negotiations with Nethys for the acquisition of 75% of the capital less one share of VOO SA, a news release noted. Following a competitive selection process, Orange Belgium was chosen by Nethys to enter into exclusive negotiations for the acquisition of 75% of the capital minus one…
Rostelecom buys 50.01% in BFT Holding for RUB 1.65bn
MOSCOW, RUSSIA: Rostelecom PJSC, Russia’s national telecommunications operator, announced the acquisition of a 50.01% stake in BFT Holding, a leading supplier of turnkey solutions for development and integration of IT systems across Russia’s public sector. The total value of the deal will not exceed RUB 1.650 billion. The proposed acquisition will be completed in three…
Ooredoo & CK Hutchison agree $6bn merger of Indonesian businesses
DOHA, QATAR: Ooredoo Group and CK Hutchison Holdings have signed definitive transaction agreements for the proposed merger of their respective telecommunications businesses in Indonesia, PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo) and PT Hutchison 3 Indonesia (H3I). Ooredoo is an international communications company operating across the Middle East, North Africa and Southeast Asia. The merged company will be named PT Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison…
Ian Dench resigns as CEO of Ooredoo
DOHA: Ooredoo Q.P.S.C. announced that Ooredoo Oman has accepted Mr. Ian Dench’s resignation from his post as Chief Executive Officer, effective 30th June 2021. The appointment of the new Ooredoo Oman CEO will be announced in due course. Ooredoo QSC is an international telecommunications company headquartered in Doha, Qatar. Ooredoo provides mobile, wireless, wireline, and…
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink)
Lumen Technologies (formerly CenturyLink) is an American telecommunications company headquartered in Monroe, Louisiana, that offers communications, network services, security, cloud solutions, voice, and managed services. The company is a member of the S&P 500 index and the Fortune 500. Its communications services include local and long-distance voice, broadband, Multi-Protocol Label Switching (MPLS), private line (including…
BT Group plc (formerly British Telecom)
BT Group plc (trading as BT and formerly British Telecom) is a British multinational telecommunications holding company headquartered in London, United Kingdom. It has operations in around 180 countries and is the largest provider of fixed-line, broadband and mobile services in the UK, and also provides subscription television and IT services. BT’s origins date back…
5G networks to boost Pakistan economy during COVID-19 recovery
ISLAMABAD: Telecommunications leaders and experts from Pakistan and across the region recently gathered at the SAMENA Telecommunication Council Leaders’ Summit to review plans for unleashing the potential of 5G networks to boost economies and societies in a post COVID-19 environment. Held virtually for the first time due to social-distancing requirements, the Summit was hosted by…
Vodafone and Oman Future Telecommunications announce strategic partnership
MUSCAT, OMAN: Vodafone Group and Oman Future Telecommunications (OFT) Thursday announced a strategic partnership agreement in the Sultanate of Oman as part of Vodafone’s Partner Markets programme. Under the non-equity agreement, the companies will work together to roll out a new mobile network and develop a number of new services using the Vodafone brand in…