Managing Massive Mission Critical Video for First Responders
07 January 2025
Modirum Platforms
Video is one of the most promising and versatile technologies for improving operational efficiency and effectiveness for first responders. Video is now widely considered as a significant capability to improve safety, coordination, collaboration, and quality decision-making, particularly during high stakes, end-user operational scenarios.
A new white paper from TCCA explores what public safety agencies and operators need to consider to successfully deploy video services supporting mission-critical operations, especially where the scale of its usage is considered ‘massive’. This term describes situations where the amount of video could potentially saturate network resources, if not appropriately managed. The overall objective is to ensure that first responders and public safety agencies (and by implication other critical communication sectors) can use video effectively and for operational benefit.
Find out more WBA announces 10 predictions for 2025
07 January 2025
The Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) has shared 10 predictions, laid out by its President and CEO, Tiago Rodrigues, for Wi-Fi in 2025.
Detailed in full in the WBA Annual Industry Report 2025, these trends reflect how Wi-Fi is evolving to meet the demands of increased connectivity, higher speeds, better security, the growing number of devices connected to the internet and a greater focus on energy efficiency.
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ZTE: lighting up Africa's future with digital connectivity
02 January 2025
ZTE Rural EcoSites in Liberia
Africa is on the brink of a digital revolution. With vast landscapes and diverse geographies, the continent faces unique challenges in achieving universal connectivity. From remote rural regions to expansive maritime areas and bustling urban centres, digital connectivity isn't just about access; it's about empowering communities, unlocking economic potential, and driving sustainable development.
Since entering the African market in 1997, ZTE Corporation has witnessed and actively participated in the continent's communication technology evolution, from 2G to 5G. The networks built by ZTE now serve 400 million users across Africa, and the company has established trusted, mutually beneficial strategic partnerships with operators and partners in more than 50 countries in the region.
Find out more African telcos increasingly under attack
27 November 2024
While it’s true that every company is a potential target for distributed denial of service (DDoS) attacks, cybercriminals will often exploit security challenges and develop customised attack patterns that target the unique characteristics of specific vertical sectors.
For the first half of 2024, this statement certainly rings true for the telecommunications sector – from the global level, right through to many countries across the African continent.
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