Telcos stories - Page 16

AI-driven network automation is the top telecom investment priority, with 37% of firms focusing on AI for customer care and diagnostics this year.

NordEast appoints Kevin Richards as Farizon Brand Manager to launch the electric SuperVan, aiming to boost New Zealand's commercial fleet electrification by 2028.

Spark and Ericsson launch private 5G service in New Zealand, enhancing industrial connectivity for automation and digital transformation across key sectors.

ST Engineering iDirect launches an AI-powered platform to predict and fix satellite network issues, enhancing reliability and cutting operational costs for operators.

Data Zoo partners with Ping Identity to provide verified global data in PingOne Verify, boosting secure digital identity verification across 60+ countries.

Telstra International has boosted Asia Pacific network capacity by 30%, adding 200Tbps with 400G services via latest tech from Ciena and Nokia.

FICO has secured ten new patents to enhance Responsible AI, boosting transparency and fraud prevention across numerous sectors globally.

HCLTech has joined forces with GSMA to advance the Open Gateway initiative, enabling telecom operators to monetise networks using standardised APIs globally.

SAP has named Lee Marshall as Head of AI for ANZ to boost enterprise AI adoption, leveraging his 35+ years experience in digital and AI transformation.

Ingram Micro will supply NVIDIA's AI and accelerated computing solutions to partners in Australia and New Zealand, boosting local AI infrastructure and innovation.

CommScope and Nokia team up to accelerate and automate FTTH rollouts in APAC using integrated plug-and-play tech and AI-driven network management.

Cisco launches 8223 router and Silicon One P200 chip, offering 51.2Tbps for secure, efficient AI data centre networking across vast distances.

Tata Communications unveils Voice AI platform for real-time, multilingual fintech chats, enhancing speed, security, and seamless automation in financial services.

Kordia has appointed Willo Chapman as Head of Sales for Cyber, Cloud and Connectivity to drive digital services growth and customer success in New Zealand.

RCS offers Australian businesses a secure, interactive way to boost customer engagement and trust, tackling data privacy concerns amid rising scams.

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t server to simplify Cloud and Open RAN telecom deployments, boosting AI edge workloads with Intel Xeon 6 SoC, launching Q1 2026.

Testlio, Bugcrowd and InnoWave launch Testlio Apex Partner Programme, uniting global experts to enhance software quality assurance in fintech and tech sectors.

Dell launches PowerEdge XR8720t, a compact server that consolidates Cloud RAN and Open RAN workloads, boosting AI and telecom edge computing efficiency.

Guy Sucharczuk, CommScope executive, is honoured as a Cable TV Pioneer in 2025 for his over 25 years of innovation in cable and broadband technology.

Comcast and CommScope have deployed DOCSIS 4.0 Full Duplex amplifiers across all markets, enabling symmetrical multi-gigabit internet speeds over existing connections.