December (Issue #4)

Happy Holidays!

We hope you’re having a wonderful winter season. To make it even better, we’ve gathered some exciting updates from the world of telecom this December. There’s plenty of juicy news to dive into.

So grab a cozy spot and let’s explore together!

New Releases

DIDWW is excited to introduce phone.systems™ v.3.0, a major upgrade to its cloud PBX! The new version brings a fresh, business-friendly phone app and smoother CRM integrations with Salesforce, HubSpot, Zendesk, and more. Plus, enjoy smart features like AI-powered call transcripts, sentiment analysis, and an easy-to-use interface that makes onboarding and management easy.

📖 This Month’s Must-Read

Apple’s embrace of Rich Communication Services (RCS) marks a major shift in mobile messaging, enabling richer features like high-quality media sharing and improved cross-platform communication. Industry expert Robert Gerstmann examines its potential impact on global RCS adoption, business messaging, and iOS-Android user experiences. Dive into the future of messaging—read the full text for expert insights!

🎄 What Happened in Telecoms This Month? 

1. Vodafone partners with six companies to explore the potential of quantum computing.
2. Ugandan toll-free numbers are now available through DIDWW, expanding its service offerings.
3. A collaboration between Red Hat and AWS is set to enhance virtualization and AI in the AWS Marketplace.
4. Apple’s AI technology encounters regulatory challenges in China.
5. Equinix signs a PPA with Sembcorp Power to advance solar power in Singapore.
6. Liberty and Samsung will test vRAN and Open RAN technologies in Puerto Rico.
7. Schneider Electric and NVIDIA collaborate to address energy and sustainability challenges in artificial intelligence.
8. Ericsson secures a deal with Airtel to deploy 4G and 5G RAN products and solutions in India.
9. FCC proposes stricter cybersecurity regulations for telecom operators.
10. Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile partner to offer space-based cellular broadband connectivity.

🎁 What to Look Forward to in January?

Let’s look into the events that will be happening in January, so you know what to get ready for. 

• COMSNETS 2025 | January 6 – 10, Bengaluru, India. 

• ICETC 2025 | January 10, London, UK. 

• PTC 2025| January 19 – 22 Honolulu, Hawaii.

 Look forward to more telecom, tech, and VoIP in our next month’s edition!