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A Reuters report says that Zayo is at the front of the pack of potential buyers for Crown Castle’s fiber and small cell business business. There’s certainly no doubt there is a process underway, as Crown Castle has been trying to figure out what to do with its fiber business for a couple years now and the only question left is how they find the door they seek. And Zayo is perhaps the most obvious potential buyer as well, but they aren’t past the finish line yet. … [visit site to read more]
CoreX has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire the businesses of Volteo Digital.
This acquisition will bolster CoreX’s team through the addition of over 100 ServiceNow consultants and significantly enhance its presence in Latin America and EMEA, including a Centre of Excellence in Guadalajara, Mexico, that will be leveraged across the platform. CoreX is a ServiceNow consultancy and a NewSpring Holdings platform company.
« The ServiceNow ecosystem is experiencing unprecedented demand for digital workflow transformation, » said Rick Wright, the CEO of CoreX. « Volteo Digital’s deep roots in Latin America and Europe, combined with their elite technical talent and proven track record serving Financial Services and Telecommunications clients, immediately establishes CoreX as a major player in these markets. The acquisition is about more than geographic expansion – it’s about bringing together two innovative organisations to create a differentiated, scaled, and industry-first consultancy in the ServiceNow space. »
The strategic combination will dramatically expand CoreX’s global delivery capabilities and strengthen its position in key growth markets across the Americas. Volteo Digital’s established go-to-market and delivery operations in Mexico, Costa Rica, the US, and Spain create a delivery model that enables 24/7 support for global enterprises. The Guadalajara Centre of Excellence, recognised as a top player in the North Latin America market in terms of customer satisfaction, provides a springboard for regional expansion while supporting clients worldwide.
« Latin America represents a massive growth opportunity for ServiceNow solutions, » said Fernando Gordoa, CEO of Volteo Digital. « Bringing together Volteo Digital’s regional knowledge and established delivery capabilities with CoreX’s strategic vision, executive leadership team, and investment backing creates an organization poised to capture this market opportunity. Our Center of Excellence in Guadalajara will be the foundation for this expansion, allowing us to scale our talent pool and delivery capabilities across the globe. »
The acquisition is expected to close in Q1 2025, subject to customary closing conditions. The combined company will maintain Volteo Digital’s operations in Mexico, Costa Rica and Spain, with plans for significant expansion across all locations.
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Nokia has revealed three deals in the IX space from around the world. The deals will put more of the company’s gear to work in interconnection fabrics in the UK, in Spain, and in Japan. … [visit site to read more]
Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison said on Monday it has signed a MoU with Indian AI firm AIonOS – a joint venture between InterGlobe and Assago Group – to develop AI for smart agriculture, AI talent development and tourism in Indonesia.
The MoU was signed under the auspices of a government-led initiative between India and Indonesia to develop a shared vision of AI billed as “AI for Indonesia and India” (AI³, or “AI Cube”) that will leverage AIonOS’s AI technologies and Indosat’s local market knowledge.
According to a statement from Indosat, the AI Cube initiative aims to create AI-based solutions for Indonesia focused on three strategic pillars – tourism, the knowledge economy, and sustainable agriculture – to reshape Indonesia’s digital economy and strengthen Indonesia’s global competitiveness.
For example, AI Cube aims to boost Indonesia’s travel sector contribution to GDP by “promoting diverse local experiences and improving connectivity”, which Indosat says will broaden revenue opportunities for local businesses and “sustainably integrate Indonesia’s rich cultural heritage with global travel networks.”
The knowledge economy aspect means mainly collaborating with educational institutions in Indonesia and India develop an AI-enabled workforce. The partnership will also leverage AI and technology solutions to increase agricultural productivity and resilience, particularly in the face of challenging climate conditions.
“By leveraging Indosat’s local expertise with AIonOS’s AI innovations, this initiative aims to empower Indonesians with AI skills, boost growth in key sectors like tourism, sustainable agriculture and strengthen Indonesia’s human capital to drive its digital transformation,” said C.P. Gurnani, co-founder and CEO of AIonOS in a joint statement.
He added that the initiative with Indosat is “a watershed moment” for India and a vital step towards an ‘AI-for-all’ ecosystem. “As an enabler and accelerator of progress, this positions India to build an enterprise-scale AI platform and unlock industry-wide adoption globally.”
“By focusing on key sectors like talent development, food security, and tourism, this initiative aims to support Indonesia’s Golden Vision 2045 through technological advancement,” added Indosat’s president director and CEO Vikram Sinha.
The AI Cube inititiave is the latest tie-up betwen Indosat and AIonOS after the two companies formed a strategic partnership in July 2024 to transform businesses into AI-native enterprises and accelerate AI sovereignty in Indonesia.
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Indonesian telco Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison says it has formed a partnership with Vietnam-based electric taxi service Xanh SM to create smart mobility solutions leveraging ICT, IoT and analytics for Xanh SM’s new taxi fleet in the country.
Xanh SM – which is owned by Vietnamese conglomerate Vingroup – launched its electric taxi service in Vietnam in March 2024 and currently operates in over 59 provinces. It has since expanded operations into Laos and, as of last month, Indonesia.
Under a partnership deal announced on Thursday, Indosat will provide Xanh SM with a connectivity solution through its card management platform, including Cisco IoT Control Center, to provide flexible control and monitoring of SIM cards for taxis and specially tailored mobile packages for Xanh SM drivers.
Indosat will also provide IoT solutions for monitoring critical driving metrics such as speed, acceleration, and behavior that can help identify anomalies or potential vehicle issues to ensure safety and efficiency.
The smart mobility solution will also leverage big data analytics for customer profiling and behavior analysis, which Indosat said will enable targeted campaigns and programs to elevate the customer experience.
Indosat and Xanh SM will start with an initial six-month pilot testing phase to explore and refine solutions, followed by a comprehensive rollout in subsequent stages.
“By leveraging the ICT, IoT, and analytics technology offered by Indosat, we can enhance operational efficiency while delivering services that positively impact both customers and the environment,” said Nguyen Van Thanh, global CEO of Xanh SM, in a statement.
Indosat and Xanh SM also talked up the eco-friendly aspects of the tie-up, as Xanh SM says its fleet of electric taxis is equipped with energy-efficient technology that reduces carbon emissions and serves as a model for sustainable transportation solutions. Indosat said the partnership is “expected not only to enhance Indosat’s customer experience through high-quality transportation but also to inspire the transportation sector to adopt more innovative and eco-friendly solutions.”
Indosat isn’t alone in chasing the connected-car/EV dollar. In September 2024, Telkomsel Enterprise struck a partnership with automaker Toyota-Astra Motor to integrate IoT and in-car Wi-Fi into Toyota’s “T Intouch” telematics app for its latest generation of Fortuner SUVs.
The same month, Telkomsel Enterprise also signed an MoU with EV manufacturer Mobil Anak Bangsa Indonesia (MAB) to « jointly develop a more integrated and environmentally friendly EV ecosystem. » Under that deal, Telkomsel will provide connectivity, services and tech solutions, including IoT and broadband, to improve the operational efficiency of EVs.
The 45,000 kilometre 2Africa subsea cable systems interconnecting Europe, Asia and Africa is back in the news again, this time thanks to an announcement from Telecom Egypt and Cisco.
Egyptian service provider Telecom Egypt, which is also one of the largest subsea cable operators in the region, has announced the activation of a Mediterranean subsea link on the 2Africa subsea cable system.
The project has taken place in collaboration with networking and security technologies giant Cisco. Using Cisco’s Network Convergence System (NCS), the link creates a high-capacity connection between Port Said in Egypt and Marseille in France via Genoa in Italy.
As Telecom Egypt points out, the exponential growth of capacity-intensive applications such as cloud and AI services in the region is fuelling demand for expanded subsea network capacity, which in turn requires advanced coherent transmission systems of high performance.
This project, says Telecom Egypt, enables it to maximise the potential of its subsea assets on the 2Africa subsea cable, enhancing the efficiency of its cable operations and boosting international traffic capacity.
Along with Cisco’s cutting-edge NCS, the system offers data transmission powered by optical interconnect products specialist Acacia’s multi-haul coherent module, delivering high performance with less power per bit.
Telecom Egypt explains that the system allows network operators to enhance capacity across any cable, enabling precise adjustments to optical transmission signal bandwidth, modulation format and spectral efficiency.
Mohamed Nasr, Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Telecom Egypt, says: “By enhancing the capacity of our well-established subsea infrastructure, we are meeting the surging demand for bandwidth-intensive services such as cloud computing and AI across the Mediterranean and beyond.” He adds: “Looking ahead, we aim to unlock even more of our potential by developing new projects and launching innovative products and services.”
