How can a company quickly and easily grow its international footprint while navigating complex telecoms regulations? How can scores of employees working remotely in different countries effectively communicate and share ideas? And how can consumers in one geography seek advice from a brand (and avoid racking up huge bills) when it’s based on the other…
We’re no longer surprised that many consumers – that is, smartphone users like you and I – have lost interest in SMS. When you can instantly message your friends and share edited photos, or HD video call a colleague on the other side of the world, why would you return to the basic text message…
Fast-paced and sophisticated, telecoms fraud enabled by roaming is on the rise and moving across networks at an unbelievable rate. The industry has long since adopted fraud management that’s driven by detection in response, but roaming by its very nature has proven this approach unfit for purpose. For operators still relying on NRTRDE, HUR &…
Global demand for bandwidth is increasing at an exponential rate, creating opportunities – but also challenges – for service providers. From the upsurge in implemented IoT devices and connectivity, to cloud infrastructure migrations and the growth in streaming platforms, more and more service providers (SPs) are seeking ways to easily increase capacity and expand the…
A global company with a global outlook – and ever the globe-trotter – BICS was on the road again this month, attending WAS #9 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The GSMA’s Wholesale Agreements and Solutions (WAS) Group is responsible for operator-to-operator and operator-to-hub interoperability (including inter-working and roaming). The bi-annual gathering provides an opportunity for WAS…
Peering enables a direct connection from one network to another over an Internet Exchange Point (IXP). It’s a common strategy among service providers to gain a competitive advantage. By directly connecting to other networks, SPs can improve quality of service with faster throughput and lower latency. Aside from an increased QoS, peering has a number…
Earlier this month, the EU signalled its favour for wi-fi connectivity over cellular technologies (such as cellular vehicle-to-everything, for example) for supporting connected cars. MWC organiser the GSMA condemned the move, commenting that the EU’s preference of “outdated” technology “deals a blow to 5G rollout plans across Europe.” The EU has made some fantastic moves…
BICS, a global connectivity enabler, has announced the launch of a pioneering solution for any Internet of Things (IoT) application built on Amazon Web Services (AWS), to automatically on-board devices wherever they are in the world. As a member of the AWS Partner Network (APN), BICS can now combine the worldwide multi-network cellular coverage of…
In recent years with increasing competition, quality of experience (QoE) has become more and more important to service providers. Subscriber loyalty hinges on that crystal-clear HD call or glitch-free video streaming, and poor QoE can lead to loss of reputation, decreased customer loyalty and ultimately missed revenues. Connectivity providers, from SD-WAN providers delivering connectivity services…
The cloud, team collaboration tools, speech technologies, and the digitalisation of the customer experience are all shaking up the business environment. Enterprises and their end-users continue to demand new solutions and media, but many organisations – multi-national corporations and SMEs alike – are unsure of how best to adopt new innovations. How can enterprises maximise…
BICS is in Barcelona! We’re back at MWC showcasing our extensive suite of solutions, and meeting with customers and prospects to discuss how they can differentiate their voice, data, messaging, roaming, security, analytics, IoT deployment or virtual network offerings. We’re also meeting with journalists and analysts to discuss the trends of today, and predicting the…
Connectivity, AI, industry 4.0, immersive content, disruptive innovation, digital wellness, digital trust, and the future. These are the eight themes that will frame this year’s four-day Mobile World Congress, which opens in Barcelona on Monday. The BICS team will be returning to the event, and our stand in Hall 2 will be a showcase of…
