Carriers stories

Descartes launches AI agents on its Global Logistics Network to automate freight tracking, slash manual check calls and speed settlement.

General Magic secures USD $7.2m to grow SMS-based AI agents that cut insurance quote times to minutes and slash inbound calls by 30%.

Submer buys Radian Arc to fuse liquid-cooled AI data centres with telco-embedded GPU edge, targeting sovereign AI at carrier scale.

Telehouse Europe names Chris Lamb Enterprise Director to drive sector-led growth and tailored infrastructure for demanding workloads.

Fluent Commerce unveils Fluent Connect, using AI to slash retail system integration times from months to days across key platforms.

Applied Systems acquires Cytora to enhance AI-driven efficiencies, aiming to streamline and automate the insurance lifecycle globally.

DE-CIX welcomes GRASS-MERKUR and IP-Max as premium partners, enhancing global interconnection services with exclusive benefits for two years.

Zayo's Bandwidth Report reveals fibre demand soaring due to AI and cloud, with fibre miles set to rise by nearly 200 million by 2030 to prevent shortages.

Ericsson launches a simpler partner scheme for Enterprise Wireless Solutions, boosting financial rewards and support in mid-2025.

Radware has named Bell Canada and Presidio Partners of the Year for their standout contributions to cybersecurity and service delivery excellence.

Northern is introducing Parcel Pending lockers at 50 stations in Northern England, enhancing convenience for over 100 million annual passengers.

Twilio launches global Rich Communication Services, enhancing traditional messaging with branded sender ID, logos, and interactive features without code changes.

EXA Infrastructure and HGC Global Communications team up to boost connectivity across Asia, Europe, and North America, addressing rising digital demand.

SMS revolution's downside: Europe tackles fraud epidemic through stringent data laws and sender verification in fight to preserve trust.

Expereo expands its portfolio with Fixed Wireless Access, delivering resilient global network solutions to businesses in 190 countries, enabling swift deployment even in remote locations.

Sendcloud, Europe's leading shipping platform, appoints top Dutch marketer Mark Appel as CMO to aid in navigating global shipping challenges amid a competitive eCommerce environment.

Fortinet is utilising Keysight's APS-M8400 technology to verify the DDoS defence aptitude of its FortiGate 4800F next-gen firewall.

Zayo Group boosts global capacity with infrastructure investments, deploying 400G and enhancing IP infrastructure.

At Huawei's 5G Business Dialogue Salon, an idea exchange platform for global carriers, discussions centred around promoting and upgrading the 5G industry.

While 5G is in the spotlight, most IoT applications will continue to run on 4G until the end of the decade, according to a report.