Sponsored The business support system (BSS) is the backbone of every communications provider. You can invest heavily in network infrastructure, but without a modern back office you cannot reliably deliver high speeds, seamless service or a satisfying customer experience. Operators with aging BSS platforms face real risk to their competitiveness and even their survival. Industry … Read more

ABI Research conducted a survey to understand the preferences of technology implementers using B2B technologies and found that 55% of respondents prefer to use telecommunications companies solely for connectivity. Dimitris Mavrakis, Research Director at ABI Research, commented: “The connectivity market remains and will continue to be profitable for many telcos worldwide, but our survey shows … Read more

Ofcom has become the BBC’s first external regulator following criticism of the internal BBC Trust for failing to ensure impartial reporting and for not delivering a diverse range of content that serves audiences across the UK. Under the BBC’s revised Royal Charter, which sets out how the corporation should deliver performance and value for audiences, … Read more

(Image Credit: iStockPhoto/Warchi) Calling the sleek device in our pocket a “phone” now feels quaint. Much like the floppy disk icon still used for “save,” the word “telephone” no longer captures the full role these devices play. Whether iPhone or Android, smartphones do far more than make calls: they are social hubs, life managers and … Read more

A new Indiegogo campaign called “hello” launched today, promising to build what its founder describes as “the Mozilla of telephony.” Paul Grimshaw, the founder, says the peer-to-peer voice startup will stand out by offering full customization and branding for providers, while allowing users to connect across different services and move freely between them. For example, … Read more

The UK government appears poised to reverse its earlier decision to allow Huawei equipment in the country’s 5G networks. Prime Minister Boris Johnson has instructed officials to prepare plans to remove Huawei gear from national 5G networks by 2023. An emergency review, announced on Sunday, will ask the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) to assess … Read more

The former US Secretary of Homeland Security has warned that intelligence-sharing between the United States and the United Kingdom could be jeopardized if Huawei equipment is allowed in UK 5G networks. Tom Ridge, who established the Department of Homeland Security after the 9/11 attacks, delivered the warning while speaking in London. He emphasized that much … Read more

Virgin Media O2 UK has chosen VMware to modernize its network and support the continued expansion of its 5G rollout. The operator will use VMware Telco Cloud Infrastructure to rapidly design, build, test, and deploy virtualized network functions, accelerating innovation across its network and speeding delivery of new services. This collaboration has supported Virgin Media … Read more

I have often wondered: if a third World War broke out today, how different would it be? With so many devices connected under the umbrella of the “Internet of Things”, are we leaving ourselves vulnerable, and what safeguards exist to prevent large-scale abuse? The core problem now is our expectation that information should be instantly … Read more

BlackBerry has become embroiled in the recent nationwide riots after reports emerged that rioters used the mobile company’s messaging system to coordinate violent attacks across Britain. Widespread disturbances in cities including London, Birmingham, Bristol and Manchester put a spotlight on BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), which was reportedly used by some groups to plan and organize incidents. … Read more