Why it’s time for telcos to get off the sidelines

The gaming and esports industries have seen incredible growth in the last several years. The introduction of platforms such as Twitch and Discord – allowing gamers to showcase their talents on a world stage – has brought about the emergence of influencers as key drivers of gamer engagement. Social media is obsolete for many digital natives, and gaming is the new (and often only) way to connect with friends and their online communities. The COVID-19 pandemic has only accelerated gaming...

23 December 2021 | Operators

Nok-picky: Nokia partners with Google Cloud, AWS, and Azure

Nokia has announced a flurry of new partnerships with all three of the major cloud providers—Google Cloud, Amazon Web Services (AWS), and Microsoft Azure.

The Finnish telecom giant’s partnership with Google Cloud will see the companies develop 5G solutions together which combine Nokia’s Radio Access Network (RAN), Open RAN, and Cloud RAN, with Google’s edge computing platform to deliver additional 5G monetisation opportunities for CSPs.

Bikash Koley, VP, Google...

15 March 2021 | Networks

Ericsson and Arkessa will provide global connectivity for Voi

Ericsson and its communication service provider partner Arkessa will provide global connectivity for Voi’s micro-mobility services.

Arkessa is powered by Ericsson IoT Accelerator and utilises the platform to deliver automation features and meet high security demands.

Andrew Orrock, CEO at Arkessa, says:

"Voi is a true pioneer of connected micro-mobility solutions and is committed to helping cities meet their 2030 climate goals. Arkessa is absolutely delighted...

19 January 2021 | IoT

Analysys Mason: Nokia maintains lead in telecoms software and services

Nokia has maintained its lead in Analysys Mason's annual independent report which ranks telecoms software and services providers.

The Finnish giant beat rivals like Ericsson and Huawei to the number one spot based on strong growth and a portfolio which Analysys Mason says leads in almost all categories.

Larry Goldman, Partner & Head of Networks and Software Research at Analysys Mason, said:

“Nokia is once again the overall leader in telecoms software...

18 September 2020 | Networks