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SiriusXM will be the first business to adopt Sierra’s groundbreaking new Agent Data Platform (ADP) — giving Harmony, the service’s AI customer support agent, the memory and context she needs to move from highly effective, one-and-done customer interactions to longer lasting, proactive relationships. https://lnkd.in/gvVtWY52

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How many of us have been in 18 month+ RFP cycles? Look how much progress is happening outside the industry in 18 months and less. When studying computer science the joke used to be all you had learned in year 1 was redundant by year 3. I was filled with joy when I saw Dean Bubley write this today - "What *is* new is the need for telcos to design or commission new products and solutions inhouse. Whether that is around software or hardware, or creating new integrated solutions for particular consumer demographics or enterprise verticals." This is the basic tenant of everything Rakuten does and what Rakuten Symphony wants to enable all other fellow operators to do. It is not selling, it is collaborating, not on efficiency, but on efficient growth. AI is a force multiplier in radically accelerating progess with product development, and business operation. To benefit anything, you have to design it yourself, it is then fine to either build or commission others, just don't use an 18 month+ RFP process to execute - there will be no learning and the only application of AI will be accelerated vendor completion of overstatement to requests that are asked "just in case". We call this newly needed GTM approach "Intelligent Growth". It is not new to existing technology leaders and the ones currently forming. Read from Light Reading how China Mobile have created a "3D Air-Ground Space Network." for Drone traffic management. And read here how Rakuten Maritime are solving for real-time cyber security needs for commercial shipping. https://lnkd.in/gpnm7jgy This comes from our Rakuten Symphony telecom business and Ryan (Seung-Hyun) Son

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Excited to share that Airtame is an early launch partner of Amazon Signage’s Remote Management API 🥳 This means customers running Virtual Airtame on Amazon Signage Sticks can now (and very soon): 🔵 See serial numbers, MAC addresses, and IP addresses for Amazon Signage Sticks directly in Airtame Cloud 🔵 Coming very soon: Automatically wake sleeping screens to show emergency alerts when it matters most 🔵 Coming next: Set power schedules to save energy and extend screen life I’m especially happy to see some of our most popular device management features now available in our software-only offering, alongside our own hardware. It gives customers more freedom to unify and manage their screen spaces – in the way that fits them best. Thanks for the continued collaboration Yanning Li, David Lubinsky, Alex Gu, Dmitry Shulman, Michael Caponigro & co! Read more about the new Remote Management API here: https://lnkd.in/eda9fRvt

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What happens when the disruptor becomes the market leader? For T-Mobile US, it means an evolution in strategy. After a remarkable decade-long turnaround fuelled by its disruptive "un-carrier" ethos, T-Mobile has secured its position at the top of the US mobile market. In his latest blog post, my colleague Joe Gardiner explores how the company is now shifting its posture from disruptor to agenda-setter. Joe's analysis highlights several key indicators of this strategic evolution: ▪️ A New Approach to Pricing: Subtle yet significant shifts, such as moving away from all-inclusive pricing on new plans and offering more conventional trade-in deals, signal that a company no longer needs to aggressively undercut its rivals. ▪️ A Market Leader's Response: CEO Mike Sievert's comments on tariffs suggest a focus on protecting margins, a classic incumbent move, rather than absorbing costs to win share. ▪️ Selective Disruption: While the initial T-Satellite offering with Starlink is less disruptive than many expected, T-Mobile continues to lead and set the pace in crucial areas, such as its nationwide 5G-Advanced network and its dominant Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) service, forcing competitors to react. This isn't a story of a company losing its edge, but rather one that is maturing, consolidating its power, and strategically choosing where to apply its disruptive pressure next – as seen with its recent, aggressive entry into the fibre market. This analysis is drawn from our comprehensive CCS Insight report on T-Mobile's evolving strategy. Read Joe Gardiner's full blog post for an in-depth look at the new T-Mobile: https://lnkd.in/e4DJFVpa #TMobile #USTelco #MarketStrategy #5G #FWA #Satellite #Disruption #Telecommunications #Uncarrier

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Good news for AT&T customers. Today we're announcing a $23B investment to strengthen our 5G wireless capacity across the country, provide enhanced coverage, even greater reliability, and faster speeds. This move will enhance our customers’ wireless experience in virtually every market across the country. This puts AT&T at the forefront of enabling connectivity for emerging AI and IoT use cases, such as AI-native devices, autonomous vehicles, and advanced robotics. #ConnectingChangesEverything #AIready Full details here: https://lnkd.in/gsQSqRX9

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🌐Broadband isn’t just infrastructure—it’s sovereignty.  Tribally-owned broadband businesses give communities the power to shape their own digital future, from economic growth to sustaining their cultural.  Here’s what sets tribally owned providers apart:  ✅Economic independence through local job creation and reinvestment  ✅Community-centered decision making that puts tribal members first  ✅Sustainable growth that empowers future generations   At Calix, we’re proud to partner with tribes to simplify broadband delivery and enable providers to focus on what matters most: building strong, thriving communities.  📖Read the full blog here: https://ow.ly/YU8S50WNH2L

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A major milestone for Amber & the AI datacenter industry. New power supplies in 2030+ won't help the AI energy crisis this decade but Amber's re-thinking of power delivery to AI chips enables more AI processing sooner without straining the grid https://lnkd.in/gmz9k6-K

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🚦 #AI & #ML Are Transforming #Transportation Safety As transportation agencies face mounting pressure to reduce crashes, improve traffic flow, and enhance traveler experience, the integration of AI and machine learning is no longer optional—it’s essential. Transportation Intelligence--powered by AI--is helping cities and states move from reactive to proactive. By analyzing real-time data from connected vehicles and infrastructure, agencies can identify dangerous road segments, predict congestion, and deploy resources more effectively. This Forbes article highlights how AI is enabling smarter traffic signal timing, predictive crash analytics, and even automated incident response. 💡 The future of safer, smarter mobility is here—and it’s powered by data. #TransportationIntelligence #SmartCities #VisionZero #INRIX #MobilityInnovation #TrafficSafety #CMOInsights

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📈 280% revenue growth. 53% more partners. In just 4 years. That’s what happens when you digitize how you participate in the connectivity ecosystem. As Brad Botts, VP of Carrier & Wholesale at Vyve, shared: "Vyve joined the Connectbase platform in 2021 to expand awareness of our network and grow our partner ecosystem. Since joining Connectbase, we have maximized our network exposure and increased our wholesale partnerships by 53%, growing from 100 partners in 2021 to 190 partners today. As a result, our Carrier & Wholesale revenue has grown by 280% since 2021, and we look forward to building even more successful partnerships in the future." That’s the power of BeFound in The Connected World combined with an amazing network, people and the desire to embed how your customers need. 🔑 4 Levers to Digitize & Grow 1️⃣ BeFound – make your network visible where the market is searching 2️⃣ BeConnected – build real-time bridges with buyers and partners #Linkbase 3️⃣ BeQuoting – turn visibility into actionable opportunities 4️⃣ BeOrderable – convert opportunities into revenue seamlessly without friction of missing data or unknown costs #nomorefallout ✅ 7 Best Practices to Maximize Success Data Quality – maintain clean, accurate data Automation – streamline quoting & ordering Catalog Maxmization – speak ecosystem across all capabilities Ecosystem Alignment – connect to demand where and how they need with purpose Buyer Diversity – engage carriers, MSPs, TSDs, VARs, SIs : practice Sell To, Sell Through and Sell With Response Optimization – architect for user experience like a CDN Continuous Participation – unify APIs, portals, and publishing to stay engaged 👉 The takeaway: wholesale and channel are not stuck in low single-digit growth in the Connected World. With the right digital mindset and platform, they can be a 3x, 5x, even 10x growth driver above market. Connectivity is the foundation of every digital transformation — and it’s more exciting than ever. It’s time to rethink how you participate. It’s time to challenge the old beliefs. It’s time to amplify your growth through the ecosystem. 📩 Reach out today — What’s the biggest untapped growth lever in your connectivity ecosystem, and do you want insight into that question, just ask, globally? #EcosystemLedGrowth #Connectivity #BeFound #WholesaleGrowth #ConnectedWorld

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