Get the latest announcements from MEF Members across the mobile ecosystem globally in this weekly review of member news…
Airtel to offer seamless 5G connectivity across line-3 of Mumbai Metro, connecting BKC to Aarey
Mumbai, October 21 , 2024: Bharti Airtel, one of India’s leading telecommunications service providers announced that it is the first telecom service provider to offer uninterrupted 5G connectivity across the ten new stations of the newly inaugurated Mumbai Metro Line-3, also known as the Aqua Line. This underground infrastructure is a groundbreaking step to connect the financial capital from the Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC) to Aarey, spanning the crucial Jogeshwari-Vikhroli Link Road (JVLR) section.
Aditya Kankaria, CEO- Mumbai, Bharti Airtel said. “By strategically investing in upgrading and fortifying our network infrastructure along the Aqua Line, we have demonstrated our unwavering commitment to providing customers with seamless, high-speed mobile connectivity as they navigate the city’s public transit system. This commitment is further underscored by our eagerness to support Mumbai’s first-ever underground metro line, ensuring that customers can enjoy reliable, blazing-fast internet connectivity as an integral part of their daily commute. As Mumbai embraces this new era of efficient, technologically-advanced public transportation, Airtel stands ready to elevate the commuting experience with high-speed 5G connectivity”.
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Openmind Networks Unveils OpenRCS: Empowering MNOs with Unprecedented Control and Monetization of RCS Business Messaging Channels
Openmind Networks, a global leader in mobile messaging solutions, today announced the launch of OpenRCS, its innovative platform designed to empower mobile network operators (MNOs) with unprecedented control over their RCS business messaging channels, unlocking new monetization opportunities, enabling sophisticated messaging strategies, and restoring their central role in the messaging value chain.
Thanks to backing from tech giants Google and Apple, RCS is rapidly emerging as the future of messaging, presenting mobile operators with challenges and opportunities in managing this shift. With rich media capabilities and interactive features, RCS presents a powerful evolution beyond traditional SMS messaging. OpenRCS empowers operators to retain strategic control, capitalize on rising traffic volumes, and meet the growing demand for rich, interactive business messaging services.
Paul Kavanagh, Chief Revenue Officer at Openmind Networks, commented on the launch: “OpenRCS is a game-changer for MNOs, providing them with the tools to not only enhance their service offerings, but also strategically monetize the RCS channel. As RCS continues to gain traction globally, OpenRCS positions operators at the forefront of the next generation of mobile communication”
As MNOs look to secure their role in the evolving messaging ecosystem, OpenRCS offers a clear path to maintaining control, unlocking revenue, and delivering value to enterprise customers.
Digital Virgo and Telcel bring the best Cloud Gaming experience to Mexico with Fuze Forge
Cloud Gaming is slowly becoming the next big revolution in the Gaming Industry. Mexico, a region with over 50% of user penetration when talking about videogames is no stranger to this new phenomenon. In this context, Digital Virgo and Telcel, with the Ludium Lab technology, introduce the Cloud Gaming platform Fuze Forge for the carrier’s users in the country, including a catalogue of over 350 videogames accessible seamlessly through multiple devices.
Digital Virgo and Telcel are introducing a groundbreaking cloud gaming service, Fuze Forge Cloud Gaming, exclusively for the operator’s users in Mexico. This pivotal partnership is set to transform the gaming landscape for Telcel’s customers by delivering top-tier gaming content via the carrier’s network.
“Through this new launch, we continue to work towards the goal of bringing the best gaming experience to Mexico. Thanks to our continuous collaboration with Telcel, under the umbrella of the regional partnership with América Móvil, and with the technology that Ludium Lab provides, we are introducing one of the best cloud gaming platforms of the market. We are sure that the service will meet the users’ expectations.” Edgar Lomelí, Country Manager of Digital Virgo in Mexico.
Enea signs contract for embedded Threat Detection worth USD 2.7 million with US customer
Enea has signed a three year term based contract expansion valued at USD 2.7 million, with an existing US customer operating in retail and logistics.
The customer has already deployed the iXEngine and Threat Detection SDK to protect their internal networks. The contract expansion adds the iXEngine Deep File Inspection module and capacity upgrades together with the term based licences for TD SDK and iXEngine Maintenance and Support. The value of the contract will be recognized over the three year period with some 300kUSD during the fourth quarter 2024.
“The Threat Detection SDK product was launched a year ago, and has already been deployed together with our market leading iXEngine in several different customer environments from cybersecurity software to industrial network environments. This product has opened up new doors for us.” says Anders Lidbeck, President and CEO, Enea.
Enea Qosmos iXEngine is the industry standard for embedded traffic intelligence based on Deep Packet Inspection (DPI). Telecom, enterprise networking and cybersecurity specialists use Qosmos iXEngine to gain application visibility, accelerate development and build product differentiation. Designed with cybersecurity software developers in mind, the Enea Qosmos Threat Detection SDK is a new type of threat detection tool, that embeds core functionalities from the industry’s best of breed Intrusion Detection System (IDS), Suricata, into a software development kit (SDK) tightly integrated with the Qosmos iXEngine.
GlobalCheck and BetComply choose IDVerse’s Identity Infrastructure for Growth
London, UK – 17 October 2024 IDVerse is celebrating onboarding GlobalCheck and BetComply to its category leading identity infrastructure to better serve the iGaming industry and position them for global growth.
By incorporating IDVerse’s identity tools, GlobalCheck and BetComply continue their search to onboard the latest in identity technology into their turnkey offerings to serve their customers and be well-positioned for new, emerging markets and trends. The addition of IDVerse’s global document coverage and synthetic media deepfake detection allows them to protect their customers from deepfakes and GenAI synthetic documents, regardless of the country or scale of the traffic.
Alastair Graham, CEO, GlobalCheck commented: “We are excited to announce our strategic partnership with IDVerse, which represents a significant step forward in our mission to provide cutting-edge identity verification tools. By combining GlobalCheck’s multi-bureau identification technology with IDVerse’s advanced AI capabilities, we are poised to offer our clients an unparalleled level of accuracy and efficiency in compliance checks. This collaboration will enable us to better serve the evolving needs of the iGaming industry, particularly in light of the new UK affordability regulations.”
Mark Knighton, Global Head of iGaming, IDVerse commented: “IDVerse has seen an increase in deepfake fraud of 30x in the last 2 years, with 25% of fraudulent attempts now featuring synthetic imagery. The only way to enable operators and platforms in the iGaming industry to combat these trends is to use the latest in identity infrastructure that IDVerse offers”. Knighton continues: “IDVerse is incredibly proud of the partnerships we have developed with GlobalCheck and BetComply as they represent some of iGaming’s most trusted technical and compliance professionals. We have already begun introducing more of our identity tools to help them take advantage of emerging opportunities and keep their global customers one step ahead of fraudsters”.
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iProov, a leading provider of science-based biometric identity solutions, today delivered its quarterly business update, highlighted by a surge of 63% in transaction volume on its platform compared with the same timeframe last year. The identity verification market is showing consistent growth, fueled by the rapid digitization of services, and the escalating threat of sophisticated cyberattacks, particularly deepfakes that leverage generative AI.
Financial fraud has reached record levels, with the latest figures from INTERPOL stating that in 2023, scammers stole $1 trillion from victims (SOURCE: Global Anti-Scam Alliance). Organizations across all industries are waking up to the critical need for biometric onboarding and authentication solutions to protect themselves, their workforce, and their customers. At the same time, governments are increasingly prioritizing secure digital identity solutions to speed up delivery and access to important services, further driving the adoption of advanced verification technologies.
“Organizations worldwide are embracing facial biometrics with strong liveness to support secure and user-friendly onboarding and authentication to their digital platforms and for physical access. Our platform continues to deliver sustained and resilient growth and our focus remains on staying ahead of all the rapidly evolving fraud threats,” said Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov. “Generative AI and crime-as-a-service have transformed the threat landscape because they make sophisticated and highly scalable attack technologies more accessible than ever.”
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STOCKHOLM, Sweden – October 15, 2024 – Sinch (Sinch AB (publ) – XSTO: SINCH), which is pioneering the way the world communicates through its Customer Communications Cloud, today announced that it is paving the way for the transformation of emergency communications with its advanced Next Generation 911 (NG911) technology. By integrating a wide range of multimedia options — such as voice calls, real-time text (RTT), text messaging, internet of things (IoT) device data and video — Sinch enhances accessibility and ensures more reliable and comprehensive communication than voice-only 911 services. These NG911 innovations ensure emergency first-responders receive mission-critical, real-time data, improving response times and public safety.
“At Sinch, we are committed to enhancing public safety by continuously pushing the boundaries of NG911 solutions. Our cutting-edge technology not only makes emergency communications more accessible and reliable — particularly for those with hearing or speech impairments — but also integrates multimedia options such as voice calls, real-time text (RTT), IoT device data, medical data, and video. These innovations allow us to build safer, more connected communities across the United States,” said Chandy Ghosh, Chief Operating Officer and General Manager of Emergency Services at Sinch.
