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5G is the first ‘G’ in cellular technologies, allowing Communications Service Providers (CSPs) to operate in the software layer. Software deviates from the transactional approach common in telecom equipment manufacturing. Software refers to a more constant and predictable recurring revenue model analogous to hyperscalers. This has consequences for the commercial models that support the sector, according to global technology intelligence …

Fortinet has announced FortiRecon, a comprehensive Digital Risk Protection Service (DRPS) offering that manages a company’s risk posture and advises meaningful action to protect its brand reputation, enterprise assets, and data using a powerful combination of machine learning, automation capabilities, and FortiGuard Labs cybersecurity experts. FortiRecon provides a unique triple offering of outside-in coverage across External Attack Surface Management (EASM), …

Akamai Technologies has launched Malware Protection, which shields web applications and APIs from malicious uploads. The solution extends Akamai’s web application and API protection (WAAP) by identifying and blocking malware at the edge, stopping it from reaching targeted systems and detonating and spreading. Malware Protection addresses the rising issue of malware embedded in files uploaded to web applications like travel …

Ozonetel, one of India’s leading providers of full-stack call center solutions, has announced the appointment of Keshav Goel as its Chief Financial Officer. Goel has over two decades of leadership experience in multiple finance verticals and will oversee Ozonetel’s corporate finance division. Goel will also be in charge of Ozonetel’s financial planning and analysis, treasury, and commercial responsibilities. Goel comes …

Ingram Micro India has announced a distribution agreement with ideaForge. Ingram Micro will distribute ideaForge’s whole array of high-quality drones under this collaboration to ensure that UAVs offer consistent outcomes across major applications. Since its inception in 2007, ideaForge has maintained a market share of more than 90 percent in the Security & Surveillance sector. The company is always inventing …

Schneider Electric has announced its new mySchneider IT Partner Program, which will provide a simplified, innovative and collaborative approach to enable partner growth. This redesigned program will focus on enabling diverse and developing business models, as well as allowing partners to differentiate their businesses by becoming strategic advisers and market specialists across several IT disciplines. The IT channel landscape is …

Equinix, one of the world’s digital infrastructure companies, has announced an initial investment of over US$86 million to build its third International Business ExchangeT (IBX) data center in Mumbai, to be named MB3, to serve the rapidly increasing digital infrastructure demand. This initial investment involves the acquisition of a parcel of land totaling roughly 4 acres, allowing Equinix to continue …

Rahi, one of the leading global integrated IT enterprise solutions providers has extended its partnership with Neat to bring Neat’s innovative devices to India. This collaboration will accelerate Rahi’s skills in audio-video solutions and expand its offers in the market. Neat’s flagship devices have recently received Microsoft Teams certification. Neat was created in Oslo, Norway, by a group of creative …

Hinduja Tech, an e-mobility engineering and digital services company said it has partnered with sustainable machine health management firm Senseye to offer tailored, value-added multi-layered solutions for customers. Senseye is renowned for delivering artificial intelligence-powered solutions for machine reliability and predictive maintenance for Global Fortune 500 companies. Kumar Prabhas, CEO, Hinduja Tech said in a statement that by integrating its …

Coralogix has announced that it has raised a $142 million Series D funding round, bringing the company’s total amount raised to $238 million. A significant portion of the round’s proceeds will be used to fund the company’s expansion plans, particularly it’s India and APAC go-to-market teams. Additionally, the funds will be used to accelerate the development and launch of Snowbit, …