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The future of the telecommunications industry hinges on modern commerce technology

TM Forum

In fact, there is probably no industry that has had a greater impact on human communications than telecommunications. We associate communication service providers (CSPs) with products at the forefront of innovation, shaping the way people connect with each other.

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Microsoft to acquire Metaswitch Networks, bolstering Azure telecommunications efforts

GeekWire

Microsoft said it will acquire Metaswitch Networks , a 39-year-old company that develops software for cloud-based communication networks. The acquisition builds on Microsoft’s existing cloud-related work to help telecom companies with their 5G deployments.

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South Korea may bar Google and Apple from forcing app developers to use their payment systems

TechSpot

The proposed law is a revision of the Telecommunications Business Act, making app store operators unable to force developers to use specific payment systems, such as those controlled by the app store operators.

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Exciting developments happening in 2021

Spearline Testing

We have a number of key developments happening in 2021 that we are excited to share with you: Community Effect. Key developments that are happening on the Spearline Platform. Spearline is the leading network intelligence company in the telecommunications industry. Spearline Certification. Audio Analysis. Layered Reports.

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Researchers in China say country must develop ways to destroy Starlink satellites

TechSpot

The study was led by Ren Yuanzhen, a researcher with the Beijing Institute of Tracking and Telecommunications under the PLA's Strategic Support Force, and was co-authored by several. PCMag reports that China's Modern Defence Technology journal published a paper last month warning of the potential dangers posed by Starlink satellites.

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Exciting new developments from Spearline

Spearline Testing

We have a number of key developments happening in 2020 that we’re excited to share with you: Spearline SIP Route Tester. You will be able to configure SIP trunks, carrier codes and dialing formats directly from the Spearline Platform without ever having to place a request with our development team to set up. BE IN CONTROL.

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Apple and Google must allow developers to use other payment systems, new Korean law declares

The Verge

South Korea has passed a bill written to prevent major platform owners like Google and Apple from restricting app developers to built-in payment systems, The Wall Street Journal reports. Just as it costs developers money to build an app, it costs us money to build and maintain an operating system and app store,” a Google spokesperson said.

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