Today’s telecom news includes announcements on Vonage, C3 AI, OpenAI, Samsung, SK Telecom, Huawei, AXIAN Telecom, among others.
Vonage and C3 AI Transform Mobile Field Services with Cutting-Edge AI Solution
Vonage, part of Ericsson, has partnered with C3 AI to introduce a network‑enabled, agentic AI field services solution aimed at improving mobile workforce operations. The new C3 AI Field Services module integrates C3 AI’s enterprise AI tools with Vonage’s communications (voice/video) and network APIs like Quality on Demand and Verify to enhance connectivity and intelligence for technicians working off-site. The solution equips field workers with real‑time AI guidance, secure login, remote expert video support, and knowledge‑management features to boost first‑time fix rates, ensure compliance, and streamline training, addressing traditional field service challenges such as fragmented information and skill shortages.
OpenAI, Samsung & SK Telecom Gear Up to Build Cutting-Edge AI Data Centres in Korea
OpenAI is set to start building data centres in South Korea in March 2026 in partnership with Samsung’s IT arm Samsung SDS and SK Telecom, Science Minister Bae Kyung‑hoon said at a parliamentary hearing in Seoul. The plan follows an October announcement of joint ventures to build two facilities with an initial combined capacity of around 20 megawatts. SK Telecom confirmed it is discussing a centre in southwest Korea, though exact timings remain under review, and Samsung SDS declined to comment. The move highlights a major collaboration between global AI leader OpenAI and leading Korean tech firms.
Huawei & AXIAN Telecom Forge Landmark Deal to Revolutionize Africa’s Digital Future Huawei and AXIAN Telecom have signed a Strategic Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Shanghai to deepen their collaboration and accelerate digital transformation across Africa. The agreement focuses on three core pillars: Digital Connectivity, Digital Finance, and Digital Operations, and aims to modernize network infrastructure, expand digital services, and introduce next generation technologies across AXIAN’s markets. Under the partnership, both companies will deploy future ready technologies including 5G, cloud-based networks, AI driven operations, and advanced digital platforms to deliver reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity for individuals, businesses, and public institutions.
SHAFANA FAZAL
