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Bandwidth Named a Leader in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide CPaaS
Bandwidth Inc., a leading global enterprise cloud communications company, has been recognized as a Leader for the fourth consecutive time in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Communications Platform as a Service (CPaaS) 2025 Vendor Assessment. The report evaluated top CPaaS providers based on their innovation, portfolio diversity, revenue growth, and ability to support developers, ISVs, and multinational corporations. Bandwidth’s platform enables scalable, API-based real-time communications, making it easier for enterprises to develop personalized and cost-effective cloud applications.
“Consider Bandwidth if your company is seeking a reliable, carrier-grade global voice and messaging platform with an efficient, automated deployment experience and renowned customer support,” said Courtney Munroe, IDC’s Research Vice President of Worldwide Telecommunications Research. “Bandwidth’s open, vendor-agnostic approach will make it easier to deploy and manage your applications.”
“We are proud to be recognized as a Worldwide Leader in CPaaS by the highly respected analyst team at IDC,” said David Morken, Bandwidth’s Chief Executive Officer. “Our laser focus on the needs of our customers, strength of our R&D roadmap and ability to execute positions us to be the most trusted provider in global enterprise cloud communications.”
Airtel lands the SEA-ME-WE-6 cable in Chennai
Bharti Airtel has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 (SMW6) submarine cable in Chennai, following its earlier landing in Mumbai on December 30, 2024. Engineered and installed by SubCom, this 21,700 km subsea cable system links India to Singapore and France via Egypt. By integrating the cable with its data center arm, Nxtra by Airtel, the company aims to provide enhanced international connectivity and data services to global hyperscalers and businesses in India.
Sharat Sinha, Director & CEO – Airtel Business, said, “At Airtel we strive to provide the best in class services to our customers and this new investment and milestone would further improve our secure, diverse and scalable global network. We are delighted to further strengthen our global connectivity by landing one of the largest cable systems into our facilities. This complements our existing network strength of 400,000 Rkms across 50 countries. This also underlines our commitment to address Digital India’s growing demand for global connectivity & data with additional routes, diversity and capacity.”
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NuvoLinQ partners with BICS and Kigen for secure point-of-sale connectivity
NuvoLinQ has introduced a new eSIM solution for ultra-secure, reliable cellular POS connectivity in collaboration with BICS and Kigen. This offering provides backup connectivity to ensure uninterrupted transactions, safeguarding against fraud while enabling secure data transmission for modern payment systems. As cash payments decline, secure and always-on connectivity becomes crucial for POS terminals, which now handle inventory, customer data, and analytics. By leveraging private cellular networks like 4G and 5G instead of traditional WiFi, the solution enhances security against hacking threats and ensures stable performance without bandwidth competition.
“IoT has always held untapped potential for secure reliable payments, and this latest solution takes it to the next level”, says Maurizio Tersigni, CEO of NuvoLinQ. “Developed alongside the strongest players in the market, it raises the bar for the security and availability of POS data. It’s a positive step for companies deploying POS hardware and for the small and medium-sized businesses that rely on these technologies to keep their operations every day.”
“While manufacturers might associate IoT connectivity as a complex challenge, partnerships like this simplify the process significantly, Just as customers expect to pay with one tap, this solution means point-of-sale manufacturers can deliver reliable, secure connectivity to their devices via a single touchpoint,” says Surash Patel, Managing Director of BICS.
Infobip joins EU initiative to boost Europe’s global competitiveness
Infobip has officially joined the EU-led IPCEI-CIS project to develop a next-generation global communications platform aimed at strengthening Europe’s digital and technological sovereignty. The signing ceremony took place at Infobip’s Zagreb campus, with Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenković and Infobip CEO Silvio Kutić in attendance.
This initiative is part of Europe’s broader strategy to enhance its international competitiveness by fostering a secure, EU-regulation-compliant cloud infrastructure, countering existing models that may not align with strict data protection and transparency standards.
“Infobip is an example of Croatian technological excellence and global success. Its entry into the Project of Common European Interest (IPCEI) confirms its key role in European digital infrastructure. This project helps create a secure cloud infrastructure, supporting industries, companies, and public services across Europe, enabling them to innovate and compete globally.” Andrej Plenković , Prime Minister of Croatia.
“The EU initiative involves more than 100 companies and research organizations from 12 member states, aiming to build a next-generation global communications platform. We are proud that Infobip and Croatia are part of this journey, which strengthens the competitiveness of Europe’s IT industry. Infobip is regularly recognized as a global communication platform industry leader by analysts such as Metrigy, Juniper Research, and IDC.” Silvio Kutić, CEO at Infobip.
iProov Study Reveals Deepfake Blindspot: Only 0.1% of People Can Accurately Detect AI-Generated Deepfakes
A new study from iProov, a leading provider of biometric identity verification solutions, reveals that 99.9% of people struggle to identify deepfakes—highly realistic AI-generated videos and images designed to impersonate real individuals.
The research, which tested 2,000 consumers from the UK and US, found that only 0.1% of participants could accurately distinguish between real and fake content across all tested images and videos. The findings highlight growing concerns over digital deception and the increasing sophistication of AI-driven fraud.
“Just 0.1% of people could accurately identify the deepfakes, underlining how vulnerable both organizations and consumers are to the threat of identity fraud in the age of deepfakes,” says Andrew Bud, founder and CEO of iProov. “And even when people do suspect a deepfake, our research tells us that the vast majority of people take no action at all. Criminals are exploiting consumers’ inability to distinguish real from fake imagery, putting our personal information and financial security at risk. It’s down to technology companies to protect their customers by implementing robust security measures. Using facial biometrics with liveness provides a trustworthy authentication factor and prioritizes both security and individual control, ensuring that organizations and users can keep pace and remain protected from these evolving threats.”
TELUS reports robust operational and financial results for fourth quarter 2024; announces 2025 financial targets
TELUS Corporation reported a 3.5% increase in consolidated operating revenue for the fourth quarter of 2024, reaching $5.4 billion. The growth was primarily driven by higher service revenue and additional income from real estate and copper monetization in its TELUS Technology Solutions (TTech) segment. Within TTech, revenue growth was fueled by increased subscriptions in mobile, residential internet, TV, security, health services, and agriculture and consumer goods services.
“In the fourth quarter, our team’s relentless pursuit of operational excellence continued to differentiate the TELUS organization, driving significant customer growth and robust financial results,” said Darren Entwistle, President and CEO. “Through our premier asset portfolio and unwavering commitment to cost efficiency, we delivered strong profitable growth to close out 2024 – momentum we intend to build upon in 2025. Our focus on margin-accretive customer expansion, globally leading broadband networks, and a customer-centric culture enabled us to achieve industry-best total customer net additions in the fourth quarter”
