MEF, a global industry association of network, cloud, and technology providers who drive network transformation to power the digital economy, has published new SD-WAN standards that add critical enhancements, including new service capabilities for underlay connectivity, important application performance metrics, and security zones for service providers deploying SD-WAN managed services.
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Tech-celeration: rapid adoption of technologies
Perhaps the most pressing concern for humans today is the likelihood of their jobs being taken away by emerging technologies such as AI and robotics soon. However, if it can bring some solace to the human kind, a top European Commission (EU) official has opined otherwise.
TDRA virtual academy launches professional courses in collaboration with global tech companies
The Telecommunications and Digital Government Regulatory Authority (TDRA) announced that its virtual academy is now offering professional certificates for courses that help candidates enhance their digital skills and increase their opportunities for career growth. TDRA is processing collaboration agreements with international technology companies to provide training programs related to ICT and digital transformation.
Survival strategies of smaller OTT players
In 2019, Verizon and Snap Inc., the creator of Snapchat, forged a first-of-its-kind partnership to leverage Verizon’s 5G ultra-wideband technology to support Snap’s augmented reality, visual communications, and content experiences. As 5G innovation partners, the companies used Verizon’s 5G Labs to create new experiences for consumers, including opportunities to experience live events in new ways through Snapchat.
Trace Media International now officially an ITU associate
Trace Media International, mother company for Telecom Review Group, a leading global media platform for the ICT industry, achieved a major milestone by joining the International Telecommunication Union, (ITU) as a prestigious ITU-T associate.
M2M security: A must-have for business continuity
Lightning-fast download speeds, instant connections, and the affordability of connectivity are making modern communication increasingly reliant on IoT devices for various purposes across industries and homes.
Connectivity technologies for 2022 and beyond
Connectivity has become an intrinsic feature of the modern economy, with the surge of individuals working, learning, and socializing online at an absolute peak. Having an accelerated demand due to the COVID-19 pandemic, it is evident how vital connectivity is in linking communities beyond borders.
Is there a way out of internet shutdowns?
United Nations emphasized that everyone is protected with the right to access and use the internet and other digital technologies for the purposes of peaceful assembly.
eSim market trends in the smart device era
Digitalizing processes have been a necessary step in the modern era of increased mobility and connectivity. With this in mind, eSIM technology brings great benefits such as configuring device connectivity profiles remotely, mitigating operational risks, giving competitive flexibility, and enhancing geographic scalability.
How artificial intelligence is revolutionizing telecoms
Around the world, major telecom operators are leveraging the latest advances in artificial intelligence to better manage their customer relationships or help deploy new high value-added services.