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CJ Founds Associates has announced the appointment of Lynne Wilson as Senior Digital Programme Manager as the business further grows its digital proposition

Lynne brings a wealth of experience and expertise from her recent position on the Berkshire Digital Infrastructure Group (DIG), a role where she was instrumental in delivering key initiatives such as the Digital Adoption Strategy, Digital Connectivity Infrastructure and the Superfast Berkshire Programmes as well as establishing Digital Champions across the region.

Her efforts have significantly impacted the digital landscape within the Berkshire Authorities, marking her as a pioneering figure in digital strategy implementation.

Her proven track record and strong working relationships with Local Authorities and Suppliers will support CJ Founds Associates on multiple digital infrastructure projects across the UK in the year ahead.

Chris Founds, Managing Director of CJ Founds Associates, is excited by the appointment and the strength it adds to the organisation’s digital team.

“We are thrilled Lynne has chosen to join us to strengthen and develop our Digital Infrastructure offer,” he said.

“Lynne is an amazing individual who has trailblazed Digital strategy implementation across the Berkshire Authorities and brings excellent working relationships and a deep understanding of Local Authorities and DSIT across the UK.

“We are very much looking forward to welcoming Lynne and driving forward some of the amazing pioneering infrastructure work we are delivering for our Local Authority clients across the UK.”

On joining CJ Founds Associates, Lynne said: “I’m thrilled to join this exceptional team, known for its integrity and successful track record in implementing innovative technologies and infrastructure solutions for local authorities.

“I eagerly anticipate furthering my support to local authorities nationwide and central government, in close collaboration with the CJ Founds Team to drive the benefits of a connected nation”.

CJ Founds Associates has worked with a wide range of Local Authority clients to lead some of the UK’s most innovative digital programmes, notably Liverpool City Region Combined Authority, Greater Manchester Combined Authority, Berkshire Authorities DIG and Mid-Sussex District Council, West Sussex County Council and Brighton and Hove Council.

Want to learn more about digital infrastructure strategy for local authorities? Meet CJ Founds Associates at this year’s Connected North conference live in Manchester 

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Millicom, a provider of fixed and mobile telecommunications services in Latin America, has announced the successful launch of XGS-PON fiber-to-the-home (FTTH) internet services with Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform

Luxembourg-based telecommunications firm Millicom is expanding their partnership with Harmonic in Latin America, where Millicom has previously announced an intent to use Harmonic’s cOS broadband platform to provide high-speed internet to nine Latin American countries.

According to Millicom, Harmonic’s hybrid fiber-cable nodes have allowed Millicom to augment existing nodes to strategically and quickly deploy FTTH while continuing to deliver DOCSIS (data over cable service interface specification).

“Advanced telemetry via cOS Central’s real-time network analytics provides Millicom powerful new insights and actionable recommendations for optimal system performance,” the company’s announcement stated.

Millicom’s CTO, Fabio Mando, explained the significance of the news in comments included with Millicom’s Feb. 20 announcement.

“Adding fiber services with the Harmonic fiber solution enables us to ensure faster, reliable broadband experiences that delight our residential subscribers while simultaneously giving us the flexibility to offer ultrahigh-speed fiber broadband for enterprise accounts,” he said.

Millicom provides fiber-cable services to more than 45 million customers and has a fiber-cable footprint with over 13 million homes passed, according to a summary of the company’s operations provided to the media by Millicom. As of September 2023, Millicom, and its Honduras Joint Venture, employed approximately 19,000 people, the company’s summary stated.

“With the cOS platform and Harmonic’s hybrid nodes, Millicom can fast-track cost-effective deployment of new high-speed fiber broadband across Latin America and increase access to their market-leading internet options,” said Nimrod Ben-Natan, a senior vice president and general manager of Harmonic’s broadband business.

Ben-Natan added that Harmonic is “excited to broaden our partnership with Millicom and further support their business growth,” according to Millicom’s announcement.

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This article was originally published on Total Telecom’s sister website, Broadband Communities. Reach Brad Randall at brad.randall@totaltele.com.

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Globe Teleservices Pte. Ltd., a leading global provider of telecommunication solutions, has established a strategic alliance with Honora Tanzania PLC (TIGO), a leading mobile network operator in Tanzania which is part of the AXIAN Telecom group. TIGO Tanzania, recognized for its innovative communication solutions, has chosen to partner exclusively with Globe Teleservices due to its advanced and intelligent firewall solution for A2P SMS.

 

The security and reliability offered by Globe Teleservices’ firewall solutions align perfectly with TIGO’s mission to provide seamless, secure, and high-quality international Application-to-Person (A2P) traffic delivery.

 

In today’s era of rapid technological advancements, this exclusive partnership will equip TIGO to tackle revenue loss caused by SMS frauds like Smishing, SIM farming, grey routes, SMS pumping, and more.

 

Globe Teleservices’ firewall solution safeguards messaging traffic from grey routing and spam, ensuring secure and reliable communication. Given the diverse factors impacting each mobile network operator’s business, protecting the network requires a tailored approach with the right mix of technology and business alignment. This approach not only facilitates TIGO’s global expansion but also upholds the utmost security, a crucial imperative in today’s interconnected world.

 

Mr. Ashutosh Agrawal, CMD at Globe Teleservices, expressed his enthusiasm about the partnership, saying, “Our intelligent firewall solutions complement TIGO Tanzania’s vision for secure and efficient international A2P traffic delivery. We are proud to be a part of this journey, looking forward to the innovation and growth this exclusive partnership will bring to both companies.”

 

This collaboration demonstrates the companies’ commitment to delivering high-quality, secure, and efficient communication solutions to customers within Tanzania and beyond.

 

 

 

 

About Globe Teleservices:

Globe Teleservices is a leader in telecommunications with its transformative solutions that enable businesses to establish seamless global connectivity. We provide operators with niche next-gen solutions in premium voice, omnichannel messaging, anti-fraud, cloud services, and A2P monetization. Globe Teleservices has also been recognized as a Tier 1 A2P SMS Vendor for MNOs in the ROCCO’s A2P SMS Market Impact Report – MNO Edition. We provide access to high-quality, secure, and reliable routes with our diverse product portfolio offerings. Globe Teleservices is headquartered in Singapore and provides direct interconnections across 65+ countries in Asia, the Middle East, LATAM, and Africa.

 

Media Contact:

Pournima Chavan

marcom@globeteleservices.com

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