IoT cyber-attacks on the rise

18 November 2024

Wireless Logic highlights key security concerns among organisations and reveals a strong demand for enhanced security features from IoT connectivity providers, as enterprises seek to better protect their connected environments.

The report sheds light on the challenges of deploying global IoT solutions and the opportunities these present to their connectivity partners, with 89% saying the threats of cybersecurity breaches, or issues related to compliance as a result of cybersecurity issues, represent a pain point for their organisation. Other key findings include:

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Orange ponies up 4G for the Central African Republic

15 November 2024

Orange has signed a 4G license with the Ministry of Digital Economy, Posts and Telecommunications to deploy 4G internet throughout the Central African Republic.

“We are proud to partner with the Central African government to implement cutting-edge technology that will connect millions of people and support the country’s economic growth. Access to 4G represents a significant step forward for the Central African people and meets a growing demand for connectivity,” said Max Francisco, CEO of Orange in the Central African Republic.

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Wireless Technology Labs to spearhead country’s first MVN

14 November 2024

Wireless Technology Labs (WTL) was recently chosen by MobileCoreX Ltd (MCX), a Nigerian mobile virtual network enabler (MVNE), to spearhead the development of the country’s first mobile virtual network.

WTL says this initiative aims to enhance mobile connectivity for Nigeria’s more than 220 million people, addressing the current challenges of low broadband penetration and poor quality of service. It is described as a landmark deal valued at millions of US dollars over the next three years.

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Reshaping telecom investment in a next-generation world

14 November 2024

Vincenzo Basile and Fabio Bianchi, Arthur D. Little

Telcos face a key business challenge – greater competition is bringing down revenues while they are under pressure to invest more to meet customer needs. Over the long term, this is financially unsustainable. Essentially, traditional telco efficiency programs that focus only on cost reduction through analyzing costs and budgets, redesigning processes, and adopting automation are no longer enough in a next-generation world. How can telcos reshape investment to meet changing needs, wherever in the world they operate?

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