Netcracker Technology has revealed that Hrvatski Telekom, a prominent telecommunications provider in Croatia, is expanding their longstanding collaboration. This expansion involves the deployment of Netcracker Revenue Management, a component of Netcracker Digital BSS which modernizes IT infrastructure and integrates mobile and fixed-line systems.
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Vodafone UK Introduces AI Chatbot for VOXI
Vodafone UK claims that its sub-brand, VOXI, is the first in the country to deploy a large language model (LLM) AI chatbot. This initiative, described as a trial, aims to enhance user experience by generating more sophisticated customer responses.
Europe's Telecom Industry Prepares for Broadband Infrastructure Overhaul
Europe's telecommunications sector is on the brink of a significant transformation as updated broadband infrastructure rules are poised for approval in early February of 2024. Despite the low roll-out of 5G networks across the Union, the European Commission's Gigabit Infrastructure Act (GIA) is set to revolutionize the digital landscape, targeting the acceleration of high-capacity network deployment, including 5G and fiber optic networks.
UK Government Boosts AI Sector By Investing in The Alan Turing Institute
In a landmark move to bolster the UK's artificial intelligence (AI) sector, the government has announced a major funding boost for The Alan Turing Institute.
EU Supports Draft Regulations in Telecom Equipment and Connected Cars
In the face of criticism from various patent holders, EU lawmakers have approved draft regulations governing patents crucial to technologies used in telecom equipment and connected cars.
Prospects and Obstacles in European Telecommunications Evolution
At its core, 5G represents one of the most recent advancements in telecommunications standards, promising increased bandwidth and faster network response times than its predecessor, 4G. Telecom experts refer to this technology as the 5th generation or ‘New Radio’ (NR), and it operates across two frequency bands, providing peak data rates that are up to 20 times faster than 4G.
MS3 Networks Incorporates Fusion Fibre into Partner Network
MS3 Networks— a United Kingdom full-fiber network operator— has added Fusion Fibre Group, formerly known as FACTCO, as a network partner.
EE Elevates Rural Connectivity
EE has announced that it has greatly improved its 4G coverage in rural North Yorkshire, having built or upgraded over 40 masts in the area over the last two years.
MATSUKO and Telefónica Announce 5G, Edge, AI Driven Holographic Meetings
Telefónica and MATSUKO have announced the release of a spatial computing experience for holographic meetings, created in collaboration with NVIDIA, that will allow creators to connect and collaborate seamlessly as holograms in real time. People can attend holographic meetings as if they were in-person and share their 3D creations with their smartphone camera, allowing them to enjoy a new and immersive mode of communication.
Protecting Europe's Digital Front: Handling Cyberthreats and Security Issues
In an era defined by digital connectivity, the battlefield of cybersecurity has grown increasingly complex and dangerous. As technology advances, so do the methods and motivations of those looking to use it for malicious purposes. At the heart of this struggle is the need to protect systems, networks, and programs from the pervasive threat of cyberattacks.