Ericsson prepared World Cup network

Ericsson Key Event Experience solution has been implemented to support Telefonica | Vivo in 2014 World Cup, held in Brazil. The solution, used at events that usually lead to a drastic increase in mobile traffic, was used for the first time in Brazil by the operator....

New opportunities for cloud services

PwC has released a report which shows that a new “wholesale” method has emerged as a means for telcos to enter into the cloud services business space. Previously growing cloud services by way of acquisition or developing them in-house were the primary options. Johan...

Telcomms will see strong growth in 2014

The telecommunications industry will continue to see strong growth during 2014, as well as facing demands for increased connectivity, pressure to connect BYOD devices, and a stronger focus on persistent security problems. “The core challenge – which also presents a...

Airtel, Movirtu sign agreement

Airtel, one of the world’s largest mobile services providers, has entered into a group-wide framework agreement with Movirtu, an innovator in virtual SIM solutions. The group-wide agreement follows Airtel’s successful launch of the Movirtu Share service in Madagascar....

Satellite technology thrives in SA

Innovation and lower costs of deployment, coupled with the need to meet customer demand in areas where terrestrial infrastructure is limited, has fast tracked the growth of satellite broadband, leading to lower costs for South African end-users. This is according to...