Last week in the telecoms industry, Telenor and Verizon announced new CEOs. Signtel and Telstra are working to address B2B challenges, while Microsoft is developing AI-powered PCs.
Telenor and Verizon have both appointed new CEOs. Telenor announced that Jørgen C. Arentz Rostrup will take over as CEO, effective from September 1st. Rostrup is currently the CFO of Telenor and will succeed Sigve Brekke, who has been the CEO since 2015. Verizon also announced a change in leadership, with Hans Vestberg stepping down as CEO and being replaced by Ronan Dunne, currently the CEO of Verizon Consumer Group. Dunne will assume the role of CEO on August 1st.
Singtel and Telstra are focusing on addressing B2B challenges. Singtel has launched a new platform called ConnectPlus, which aims to simplify and streamline the process of connecting businesses to its network services. The platform offers a range of features including self-service provisioning, real-time monitoring, and automated billing. Telstra, on the other hand, has partnered with Microsoft to develop a new solution called Telstra Calling for Microsoft Teams. The solution enables businesses to make and receive calls directly within the Microsoft Teams app, integrating their communication and collaboration tools.
Microsoft is making strides in the development of AI-powered PCs. The company is working on a new line of PCs that will feature built-in AI capabilities. These AI-powered PCs will be able to perform tasks such as voice recognition, image processing, and natural language understanding without relying on cloud-based AI services. Microsoft aims to enhance user experiences and improve productivity with these AI-powered PCs.
These developments reflect the ongoing advancements and innovations in the telecom industry, with companies focusing on leadership changes, addressing business challenges, and leveraging AI technologies.