Verizon wins a $2.4 billion FAA contract for system upgrades

Verizon has been awarded a $2.4 billion contract to update the US Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA’s) telecommunications and information management systems. If all options are exercised, this agreement, which represents fresh business for the corporation, will last 15 years.   The deal was awarded under the FAA Enterprise Network Services (FENS) procurement program, which replaces…

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A quick roundup of the news in Telecoms | Week #13

Vodafone Germany to cut 1,300 jobs in realignment efforts Vodafone Germany has revealed intentions to cut 1,300 positions in management, double functions, and areas with no direct customer interaction as part of a realignment and return to growth effort. In addition, the operator intends to establish 400 new customer-facing positions, resulting in a total loss…

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Unified Office announces Alexa-based AI notifications for business

Unified Office, a managed service company that provides cloud-based business communications services, has announced the availability of its new Alexa-powered AI-based Performance Notifications Suite. The suite incorporates Alexa-powered communications into Unified Office’s AI-based notifications platform, allowing clients to receive mission-critical notifications through Alexa-enabled products.   The AI-based alerts platform from Unified Office is designed to…

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