Get the latest announcements from MEF Members across the mobile ecosystem globally in this weekly review of member news…
Bandwidth Expands ‘Bring Your Own AI’ Approach With Support for OpenAI’s Realtime API To Power Advanced AI Voice Agents Using GPT Language Models
Bandwidth (NASDAQ: BAND) has announced support for OpenAI’s new Realtime API, integrating SIP-based voice calling with GPT-powered conversational AI. This allows enterprises to bring their own AI voice agents to Bandwidth’s global edge infrastructure for natural, real-time conversations. The move expands Bandwidth’s open strategy, which already includes integrations with platforms like Google Dialogflow, Cognigy, cloud contact centers, and programmable voice APIs. Customers benefit from flexible AI pathways combined with Bandwidth’s owned cloud communications network, delivering low latency, high fidelity, and intelligent routing for mission-critical voice applications.
“Enterprises can now deploy AI voice agents powered by the technology behind ChatGPT, with the reliability and global scale of our Communications Cloud,” said John Bell, Bandwidth’s Chief Product Officer. “By offering many different options to integrate conversational AI, Bandwidth is becoming the AI orchestration leader for the global enterprise.”
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Enea Strengthens Cybersecurity Leadership through Extended Partnership with Global Open-Source Security Foundation (OISF)
Enea has renewed its Gold-level partnership with the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), the organization behind Suricata, the leading open-source network threat detection engine. By contributing funding and expertise, Enea supports Suricata’s continued innovation and availability worldwide. Building on this, Enea launched the Qosmos Threat Detection SDK, merging Suricata’s security with Enea’s deep packet inspection technology. The SDK enables vendors to integrate advanced threat detection quickly and cost-effectively, giving customers faster deployment, stronger security, and reduced development costs while reinforcing Enea’s role in global cybersecurity ecosystems.
“Our continued partnership with OISF not only benefits the Suricata community, it also enhances the value we deliver to customers and shareholders,” states Osvaldo Aldao, Chief Technology and Product Officer at Enea. “By combining Suricata with Enea’s traffic intelligence in our Enea Qosmos Threat Detection SDK, we’re enabling the next generation of AI-based Network Threat Detection solutions – solutions that protect networks, strengthen national security, and drive sustainable growth.”
Kelley Misata, President of OISF, adds: “We are proud to have Enea as a visible and active member of the OISF community. Open source is not just about making code publicly available; it is about building transparent, trusted partnerships that fuel innovation and resilience. Enea’s support is a commitment to, and investment in, the future of Suricata and the broader open source security ecosystem. Their willingness to stand alongside us, not behind the scenes, is what makes this collaboration so powerful. The engagement with Enea’s leadership, engineering, and product teams has been incredibly rewarding, and we are excited about what we can continue to build together.”
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Infobip and Oracle partner to transform customer conversations with WhatsApp and SMS integration
Infobip and Oracle have expanded Oracle Fusion Cloud Service by integrating WhatsApp and SMS, now available on Oracle Cloud Marketplace. This enhancement unifies customer interactions across messaging, live chat, and AI-driven automation, enabling faster responses and reduced agent workload. Routine inquiries are handled by chatbots, while human agents manage complex cases for smoother resolutions. The integration strengthens Oracle’s customer engagement capabilities, reflecting the long-standing Infobip-Oracle partnership in delivering global communication solutions.
Brett Weigl, Vice President, Product Management, Service Cloud & Field Service Cloud, Oracle, stated that ” By connecting WhatsApp and SMS channels with Oracle Fusion Cloud’s AI-driven capabilities, Oracle and Infobip are simplifying and enhancing the way businesses communicate with customers. Our AI assistant can now deliver rapid, accurate responses directly through customers’ preferred messaging apps, improving customer satisfaction and enabling agents to focus on more complex inquiries.”
Miguel Turnbull, Senior Director, Global Partnerships at Infobip, also stated that ” This integration reflects Infobip’s ongoing commitment to helping businesses thrive in the digital age. Partnering with Oracle allows us to enhance our customers’ ability to build meaningful connections with their end users, driving engagement, satisfaction, and loyalty.”
Swisscom myAI: secure and straightforward artificial intelligence made in Switzerland
Swisscom has launched myAI, a new AI assistant developed in Switzerland and free to use until the end of 2025. Designed for the Swiss public, it offers text generation, data analysis, and creative tools like image generation, while meeting strict data protection and transparency standards. Unlike international platforms, myAI ensures user data is not used for profiling, third-party processing, or training LLMs. Data is processed on AWS but remains under Swisscom’s control, reflecting its commitment to privacy, ease of use, and Swiss values.
Dirk Wierzbitzki, Head of Residential Customers and member of the Executive Committee for Swisscom Switzerland, explains: “myAI is our vision of how AI should be: trustworthy, understandable and customer focused. In line with our call to ‘Discover your possibilities’, we are combining innovation and trust, and taking responsibility for a secure digital future.”
Syniverse and Authvia Partner to Deliver Seamless, Secure Payment Workflows Via Messaging Channels
Syniverse has partnered with Authvia to integrate TXT2PAY®, Authvia’s patented text-based payment technology, into Syniverse’s global messaging infrastructure. The collaboration enables PCI-compliant transactions directly within SMS, RCS, and voice channels, streamlining payments for faster, simpler, and more secure customer experiences. This partnership highlights Syniverse’s commitment to advancing intelligent connectivity by delivering innovative enterprise solutions that bring payment processing to the point of interaction, redefining convenience and security in digital transactions. (
“Syniverse is uniquely positioned to bring Authvia’s TXT2PAY solution to the banking and financial services sector and beyond, leveraging our trusted global infrastructure to enhance customer engagement and operational efficiency,” said Bob Chiodo, EVP and Chief Revenue Officer of Syniverse.
“Partnering with Syniverse means businesses can now offer their customers seamless, real-time payment experiences anywhere in the world,” said Chris Brunner, CEO and Founder of Authvia. “By integrating Syniverse’s global messaging network with our patented TXT2PAY capabilities, we’re transforming how businesses connect with their customers, making payments faster, simpler, and more secure than ever before.”
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Telefónica Tech provides connectivity to more than 70% of V-16 beacons certified by the DGT
Telefónica Tech, Telefónica’s digital business unit, provides IoT connectivity to over 70% of V-16 hazard warning devices certified by Spain’s DGT. These orange flashing beacons, which will replace roadside triangles from January 1, 2026, signal immobilised vehicles and transmit location data anonymously to the DGT for improved traffic management. Telefónica Tech partners with more than 30 manufacturers, offering nationwide coverage and secure data transmission via its Kite platform, while optimising battery use. Movistar also sells V-16 beacons with geolocation through stores, online, and apps.
José Manuel Caramés, Head Sales Consulting IoT at Telefónica Tech, says: ‘We are very proud that the manufacturers of V-16 connected beacons are relying on our managed connectivity to increase road safety and ultimately promote more modern, efficient and safer mobility.’
