TransPennine Express appoints MLL Telecom for SD-WAN

12 December 2024

MLL Telecom has announced the award of a three-year contract from TransPennine Express.

The contract agreement provides the provision of a managed software defined wide area network (SD-WAN) encompassing 37 sites (80 circuits) – including head office, data centres and stations across the North of England and Scotland. The network is due for completion in 2025.

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The complex need to protect critical aviation networks

12 December 2024

Martin Smillie, SVP for Communications and Data Exchange (CDE), SITA

Martin Smillie, SVP for Communications and Data Exchange (CDE), SITA

The airline industry is undergoing an unprecedented transformation driven by digital technologies. Airports and airlines are adopting a variety of technological innovations to improve operational efficiency, passenger experience and flight safety.

However, this growing reliance on technology also brings with it significant challenges, especially in terms of information security at airlines and airports.

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Are cities smarter than people?

11 December 2024

With cities becoming smarter on a near-daily basis, are the UK’s networks up to the challenge of supporting mass digitalisation?

As cities become increasingly congested, attention has shifted towards building more efficient infrastructure and service offerings with Internet of Things (IoT) technologies. Smart energy and water systems are creating a more reliable and cost-effective ecosystem for consumers and government alike, while waste, traffic, lighting and heating management are becoming more sustainable.

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Modern network management with AI-driven OSS and BSS

11 December 2024

Oskar Wierchowicz, Managing Director, Comarch UK

Oskar Wierchowicz, Managing Director, Comarch UK

What are the most vital aspects of the telecom business from customers’ point of view? Seamless connectivity and efficient service delivery. The demand is ever-increasing, and keeping up with the market is difficult for small and medium-sized operators and fibre service providers. Thankfully, recent advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) make it possible to automate and optimise daily financial operations and service provision for an affordable price.

AI-supported OSS for RAN
The demand for mobile private networks is steadily increasing across diverse industries seeking secure, high-performance connectivity. Integrating AI into operational support systems (OSS) for the Radio Access Network (RAN) domain tackles network management issues that static algorithms cannot, such as inaccurate data interpretation and limited predictive capabilities. AI-driven OSS can provide:

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