Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Bharti Airtel, Zscaler, Redge Technologies, Monaco Telecom, Ericsson, The University of Toronto, among others.
Airtel & Zscaler Unveil AI Cyber Defense Hub to Safeguard India’s Digital Future
Bharti Airtel and US cloud security firm Zscaler have jointly launched the AI & Cyber Threat Research Centre – India, a new initiative aimed at strengthening the country’s cybersecurity defenses amid rising AI‑driven threats. The centre is designed to protect critical sectors like telecommunications, banking, energy and national infrastructure by detecting and countering sophisticated digital attacks. It will foster collaboration among government agencies, industry players and academia while promoting advanced defence strategies such as Zero Trust architecture.
Monaco Telecom Goes Live with Next‑Gen OTT Streaming Platform
Redge Technologies has rolled out a live‑first OTT (over‑the‑top) streaming service for Monaco Telecom, leveraging its Redge Media platform to modernize TV delivery in the principality. The MonacoTelecomTV service prioritizes live content while supporting iOS, Android, Android TV, web, and Apple TV, which accounts for over 90 percent of local connected TV devices. Built on Kubernetes and OpenStack in Monaco’s private cloud with a dedicated hub in Paris, the platform handles over 210 live channels with features like low‑latency channel switching, extended EPG, catch‑up TV, and cloud DVR, with Redge managing a full migration from the previous provider without service disruption.
Revolutionizing Mobile: U of T and Ericsson Join Forces for Lightning-Fast Networks
The University of Toronto and Ericsson have launched a strategic research partnership aimed at accelerating the development of faster, more efficient mobile networks, covering advanced wireless technologies, AI integration, and future 5G/6G innovations. The multi‑year collaboration builds on more than a decade of prior work between the two, and will focus on research in spectrum optimization, network architecture, and AI‑enhanced communications. It also includes talent development programs designed to train students with industry‑ready skills, strengthening Canada’s R&D ecosystem and connectivity infrastructure.
SHAFANA FAZAL
