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Reading Time: 7 minutes The fibre optic connectivity market is undergoing a global transformation. While established regions approach saturation, new frontiers, particularly those characterised by high growth and low penetration, are emerging as key drivers. This is evident in regions like India, Brazil and Southeast Asia, where FTTx deployments are rapidly expanding. Yet, with rapid deployment in new regions […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes In virtually all industries, sales leadership is a cornerstone for organisational success. The departure of a Vice President of Sales, the initiation of growth initiatives, or periods of organisational restructuring can present significant challenges for sales momentum. At such a crossroads, the need for an Interim VP of Sales emerges as a strategic imperative; after […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes With the backdrop of December’s COP28 meeting in Dubai, sustainability is a hot topic. In every sector, companies are scrambling to find solutions to new regulations, guidelines and limits that will soon be placed on businesses around the world. Telecom is no different; it also comes at a time when the telecom industry’s emissions are […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes The advent of 5G promises revolutionary advances in networked technology. For telecommunications companies, this brings both opportunities and challenges. While 5G deployment is a vital strategy for network providers to keep up with the competition, up until now 5G monetization has been a notorious conundrum.  One of the most profitable avenues to explore is projected […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Telecoms is one of the most rapidly evolving global industries. Standing at the intersection of technological advances and their social consequences, telecom companies are faced not only with the task of meeting current customer demand but also with the challenge of preparing proactively for changes to come. This makes optimising internal processes crucial, and thus, […]

Reading Time: 6 minutes Middle East telecom news is always of keen interest to the wider industry, as the region is increasingly seen as a bellwether for innovation. Telecom networks have grown to become some of the most valuable brands in the region. As operators take advantage  of regulatory shifts and increased autonomy, they find themselves in a position […]

Reading Time: 7 minutes Once a concept exclusive to the realm of science fiction, the smart home is now a reality for many. It’s on course to become a mainstream feature of contemporary life, but as consumers optimise their households with a growing number of interconnected devices, the demands placed on home connectivity are set to increase dramatically. This […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes At this year’s TM Forum’s Digital Transformation World event in Copenhagen, Keri Gilder, CEO of Colt Technology Services, made a sobering observation. Casting her eyes around the auditorium at the Bella Centre, she said, “Just look around – we’re facing a retirement cliff in our industry…the great resignation is upon us.” Undoubtedly, the ageing workforce […]

Reading Time: 4 minutes Last year the European Commission unveiled its plan to connect every European household to a Gigabit network by 2030. Dubbed the Digital Compass, this programme will pump an unprecedented amount of money into fibre buildout in the European Union. However, you can’t just build a fibre network; you have to sell it. That’s why when […]

Reading Time: 5 minutes OTT is the future of entertainment. It’s a future that has already very much dawned; platforms like Netflix, Amazon, and Now TV are already commanding substantial market shares. Anyone looking to compete needs to sit up and pay attention to the formula. This is why so many telecom providers are reappraising the ways in which […]