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Fleet Space’s Centauri-4 satellite demos Push-to-Talk technology Space research centre SmartSat announced Fleet Space Technologies’ successful demonstration of satellite-enabled Push-to-Talk (PTT) capabilities as part of the Defence Space Command-funded Ascend2Leo project. RingCentral co-develops cloud solution with Optus
13th March 2024
Vodafone, Accenture develop large language model generative AI chatbot Vodafone youth brand Voxi has collaborated with global professional services firm Accenture to develop and deploy a large language model (LLM) generative AI chatbot powered by Microsoft's ChatGPT framework. Telefónica Tech partners with Teradata to expand AI services
12th March 2024
Optus network boss quits Optus managing director of networks Lambo Kanagaratnam, the senior executive in charge of Optus' network during last year's massive outage, has resigned, after nine years with the company. John Ieraci leads Telstra Purple Telecommunications company Telstra has appointed John Ieraci as the new head of Telstra Purple, Telstra’s technology services business.
11th March 2024
Phoenix Tower to acquire 1900 towers from Cellnex in Ireland Global communications infrastructure provider Phoenix Tower International (PTI) has signed an agreement with Spanish wireless infrastructure and services company Cellnex Telecom to acquire 100% of Cellnex's business in Ireland. Indosat partners with Netcracker to continue to grow FTTH subscribers
8th March 2024
Nokia to supply communications and cybersecurity solution for new railway network in Sydney Finnish telco vendor Nokia is collaborating with Siemens to deliver an IP/MPLS backbone communications network and cybersecurity solution for the new metro railway network in Sydney, Australia. Kallipr launches new IoT remote monitoring tool
7th March 2024
ACMA slaps Optus with $1.5 million fine for IPND neglect The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has slapped telecommunications company Optus with a $1,501,500 fine after it found that Optus failed to upload the required customer information of about 200,000 mobile customers to the Integrated Public Number Database (IPND) between January 2021 and September 2023. DITRDCA assures safe 3G transition
6th March 2024
Optus gears up for stronger 5G penetration indoors Telecommunications company Optus announced it has tested wideband multi-operator Ericsson Radio Dot System to provide 5G connectivity indoors for Australian enterprises. ManageEngine and Check Point integrate their solutions to counter mobile threats
5th March 2024
Launtel gains POI access in new Superloop deal Telco provider Launtel has picked Superloop to provide v-NNI and physical backhaul services to 118 nbn POI around Australia. SpinTel launches referral program to help customers mitigate living costs Australian telco SpinTel has launched a referral program that rewards customers when they introduce to their friends or families the company’s connection services.
4th March 2024
Telenor collaborates with Nvidia to further AI strategy Norwegian telco Telenor is collaborating with Nvidia to further its AI strategy across the Nordic region, which the company claims will create new AI opportunities and partnerships with startups, enterprises, and government entities. Docomo and NEC JV to provide OREX packages for O-RAN deployments
1st March 2024
Telstra discovers more than 250k parcel or delivery-related scams since May last year Aussies have reported more than 250k potential SMS and MMS scams related to parcels or delivery to 7223 since May 2023, according to telecommunications company Telstra. DQA partners with Dickerson and Microsoft to launch ‘first indigenous sovereign cloud’
29th February 2024