Get the latest announcements from MEF Members across the mobile ecosystem globally in this weekly review of member news…
Airtel Business Wins Multi-year Contract for the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC)
Airtel Business has won a multi-year contract from the Indian Railway Security Operations Centre (IRSOC) to build and operate a 24x7x365 cybersecurity ecosystem protecting the Indian Railways’ digital infrastructure. The initiative will secure critical data, including ticketing, payments, and signalling systems, benefiting over 1 billion Indians. Using AI-driven, Make in India technologies, Airtel will ensure resilient, compliant, and seamless protection for one of the nation’s largest digital networks.
Sharat Sinha, CEO & Director – Airtel Business, said “At Airtel Business, we understand that in today’s times of escalating cyber risks, that threaten operational continuity, data integrity and passenger safety, advanced defense mechanisms play a critical role. We are honoured to be chosen by IRSOC as their trusted partner to fortify the security of India’s most complex and large-scale digital infrastructure with vast railway networks and databases. Our robust security layer will advance security efficiency in ticketing and data management, shield all railway digital operations from evolving cyber threats while delivering safe and seamless digital services to millions of daily railway commuters.”
Dilip Kumar, EDIP — Railway Board, said “Due to the increased reliance on digital information and communication technologies for operations, maintenance, production and procurement of assets, cyber security is of the utmost importance. The establishment of IRSOC will help in providing a centralised Security Operations Centre to continuously monitor IR assets, detect and respond to cyber security threats efficiently, gather threat intelligence and ensure proper collaboration with National Cyber Security Agencies. Further, streamlining the operation and maintenance of information technology-related assets will improve service delivery and safeguard the interests of passengers by providing uninterrupted services.”
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Bandwidth Wins Ally Financial’s 2025 ‘Technology Disruptor’ Award For Powering AI-Enabled Cloud Transformation
Bandwidth Inc. (NASDAQ: BAND) has received Ally Financial’s 2025 “Ally Technology Disruptor” award, celebrating their successful technology partnership that’s redefining digital customer experience. Bandwidth has been instrumental in modernizing Ally’s communications infrastructure, streamlining its cloud migration, and delivering secure, AI-powered engagement solutions. The recognition highlights how both digital-first innovators are advancing reliability, security, and next-generation technology to enhance customer connection and business performance.
“We are proud to honor Bandwidth and the other vendor partners that play a significant role in our achievements at Ally through the Ally Technology Partner Awards. Superior execution, quality and partnership are showcased by each winner, which are critical as we build on our long history of innovation and build the future of banking,” said Sathish Muthukrishnan, Chief Information, Data & Digital Officer, Ally Financial. “We’re committed to delivering best-in-class digital banking experiences, and these partners are integral to our success.”
“It’s especially meaningful to be honored as a disruptor by Ally, a true disruptor in digital banking,” said David Morken, Bandwidth’s Co-Founder and CEO. “We share Ally’s values of being a ‘relentless ally’ for customers, as together we create better experiences that deepen loyalty and fuel growth.”
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Night at the Royal Palace: Connecting Global Leaders Through Heritage, Innovation and Connection
On September 16, 2025, Madrid hosted “Night at the Royal Palace,” an exclusive evening that united over 250 guests from across continents to celebrate collaboration, creativity, and cultural exchange. Guests enjoyed private guided tours of the Royal Palace’s historic halls, followed by a cocktail reception overlooking Almudena Cathedral, fostering deeper connections across the global telecommunications and technology community.
Ricardo Olloqui, President and Co-founder of BTS, noted: “We are proud to welcome so many partners and industry peers from around the world. Hosting this event at the Royal Palace allowed us to share a part of our history and culture with our international community, while reinforcing the bonds that drive our industry forward.”
Enea Signs Contract for Traffic Management Worth SEK 39 million
Enea has signed a strategic agreement with a major North American mobile network operator to provide its advanced traffic management solution, expanding a long-term partnership. The deal includes Enea’s cloud-native 5G Service Engine and Stratum Network Data Layer to enhance user experience, optimize traffic, and manage subscriber data. Valued at SEK 39 million, with SEK 14 million recognized in Q3 2025, the agreement spans three years.
“This agreement is a major win for our traffic management 5G Service Engine and a strong validation of Enea’s leadership in helping mobile operators enhance the user quality of experience and optimize network costs. It reconfirms our long-term position as a trusted partner in one of the most advanced and competitive markets.” says Teemu Salmi, President and CEO of Enea.
FICO Survey Shows South Africans Will Bend the Truth to Access Credit
FICO’s 2025 Consumer Survey on Fraud, Identity and Digital Banking in South Africa reveals growing financial dishonesty among consumers facing economic pressure. Twenty-six percent admit it’s acceptable to exaggerate income on loan applications, while 22% say it’s normal for mobile contracts. The findings highlight rising financial strain and the concerning normalization of first-party fraud in South Africa’s credit landscape.
“Consumers are falsifying information in applications to gain credit, not understanding how much these loans could stretch their finances and risk leaving them unable to repay, or even facing the consequences of committing fraud,” said James Roche, principal consultant at FICO. “Banks are up against a constant challenge to prevent fraud and lend responsibly. While checks during applications may feel frustrating, they are there to protect the customer.”
“South Africans’ expectations of their financial providers are higher than ever. This is about trust,” said Roche. “People want to know their data is safe, applications are being fairly evaluated and the systems in place are capable of distinguishing between legitimate use and criminal intent. This highlights a critical need for financial institutions to design identity verification journeys that are adaptive, intelligent and frictionless. Institutions need to invest in technologies and strategies that deliver speed without sacrificing accuracy or trust.”
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BT and Infobip Expand Partnership to Deliver AI-Powered Communications
BT and Infobip have expanded their global partnership to deliver AI-powered communication services for multinational enterprises. Building on their 2022 UK collaboration, the partnership combines BT’s Global Voice and inbound contact solutions with Infobip’s cloud communications platform. It enables secure, scalable customer engagement through RCS, WhatsApp, and SMS, powered by conversational AI for intelligent, human-like interactions. Both firms will now resell each other’s services globally.
Colm Sunderland, Sales Director BT International, stated that “Enterprises around the world are looking to level-up their communications and engagement systems, requiring smart, interactive services to best serve their customers. BT International’s leading voice communication capabilities combined with Infobip’s platform will deliver a comprehensive set of services to power our customers’ Intelligent CX Engagement.”
Matija Ražem, Chief Commercial Telecom Officer at Infobip, stated that “BT is a giant in the telecoms sector and a natural partner for Infobip. Powered by AI and designed for scale, the expansion of our partnership will offer a market-leading unified communications platform, helping to drive greater efficiencies and extend enterprises’ global reach.”
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Orange Cyberdefense Enhances Its Detection Capabilities with Qevlar AI’s Artificial Intelligence Solution
Orange Cyberdefense, Europe’s leading cybersecurity provider, has partnered with Qevlar AI to enhance its advanced detection services. By integrating Qevlar’s AI platform with its extensive Cyber Threat Intelligence database, Orange Cyberdefense will strengthen detection, analysis, and response capabilities across its Security Operation Centers. The collaboration enables faster remediation, improved alert processing, and deeper analysis amid a rapidly evolving cyber threat landscape.
Frédéric Zink, Managing Director, France, Orange Cyberdefense: “In a context of accelerating cyber threats, this partnership with Qevlar marks a new step in protecting our customers by combining human and artificial intelligence. We can now detect threats more quickly and accurately, while focusing our analysts’ expertise on the most complex and critical incidents.”
Ahmed Achchak, Chief Executive Officer, Qevlar AI: “The deployment of our AI solution by Orange Cyberdefense provides new validation of Qevlar’s reliability and operational impact. Powered by Orange Cyberdefense’s intelligence base, our technology drives a step change: converting faster reactions into true preventive capability, serving thousands of companies across Europe and around the globe.
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Proofpoint is a Proud Participant in the Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem
Proofpoint, Inc., a leading cybersecurity and compliance company, has joined the Microsoft Security Store Partner Ecosystem. Selected for its expertise with Microsoft Security technologies, Proofpoint is collaborating with Microsoft to shape the store’s development by providing feedback on new features and integrations. Through certified solutions and AI agents, Proofpoint enables organizations to easily deploy trusted, interoperable security tools that enhance protection and streamline operations.
Ryan Kalember, Chief Strategy Officer, Proofpoint, stated that “Proofpoint is proud to be part of the Microsoft Security Store, making it easier for organizations to access trusted, human- and agent-centric security solutions that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft. Together with Microsoft, we’re helping secure how people, data, and AI agents connect across email, cloud, and collaboration tools, all while reducing complexity for security teams. This collaboration reflects our shared commitment to delivering scalable innovation that enables organizations to securely thrive in today’s agentic workspace.”
Dorothy Li, Corporate Vice President, Security Copilot, Ecosystem and Marketplace, Microsoft, Stated that “The Microsoft Security Store is designed to simplify and strengthen how organizations approach cybersecurity. By offering a curated selection of trusted solutions and AI agents, we help Security and IT teams quickly find, purchase, and deploy technologies that integrate seamlessly with Microsoft Security. With simplified billing, streamlined deployment, and verified integrations, the Security Store empowers defenders to accelerate their response, improve their security posture, and focus on what matters most.”
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Swisscom Tops the Rankings Again: Connect Names It Switzerland’s Best Broadband Network
Swisscom has been ranked first for the fifth consecutive year in connect magazine’s 2025 broadband and fixed network test, reaffirming its leadership in quality, speed, and customer experience. Scoring 991 out of 1,000 points and earning an “outstanding” rating, Swisscom also outperformed networks in Germany and Austria, maintaining its position as the top national provider in the DACH region.
Mark Düsener, CTIO at Swisscom commented: “Thanks to our best-in-class network, customers can discover new ways of communicating. I am delighted with this outstanding result and would like to thank our employees and partners for their daily commitment to our customers.”
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Telenor Linx: Proactive Fraud Prevention in Telecommunications
Telenor Linx takes a proactive, zero-tolerance approach to fraud prevention, going beyond blocking calls to tackling perpetrators, financial flows, and industry collaboration. Between 2018–2024, this strategy cut fraud exposure by 93% and secured a 95% recovery rate. Fraud expert Endre Syvertsen actively shares insights in industry forums, stressing that blocking millions of calls is unsustainable without addressing root causes. His views, amplified by Commsrisk, sparked wider debate on the need for proactive and accountable fraud prevention across telecoms.
Endre Syvertsen, Customer Success & Fraud Specialist, Telenor Linx stated that “At Telenor Linx, we’re doing everything we can to secure all traffic – not just the traffic toward Telenor. We believe that trust in communication should be universal, and that proactive fraud prevention must be built into the core of every connection.”
He added “We now flag one third of all calls we handle as fraudulent and block them. This is not sustainable and an issue threatening the entire industry’s reputation! Over the past year, we have seen a 30% increase in blocked calls, and it is increasing. Whilst this shows that detection systems are working harder than ever, it also raises a critical question: Why is fraud still growing despite all the promises to fight it?”
He also mentioned “Carriers have a responsibility to be part of the solution. If they’re not actively filtering and fighting fraud, they’re part of the problem. It’s time for real accountability, real collaboration, real solutions, and real and meaningful actions.”
