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Hrvatski Telekom Upgrades to Netcracker Revenue Management to Automate Billing Processes for Fixed and Mobile Customers

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Netcracker Technology announced today that leading Croatian telecommunications provider Hrvatski Telekom will continue its long-term partnership by implementing Netcracker Revenue Management – part of Netcracker Digital BSS – to modernize its IT infrastructure and merge its mobile and fixed-line systems.

Key Points: 
  • Netcracker Technology announced today that leading Croatian telecommunications provider Hrvatski Telekom will continue its long-term partnership by implementing Netcracker Revenue Management – part of Netcracker Digital BSS – to modernize its IT infrastructure and merge its mobile and fixed-line systems.
  • Hrvatski Telekom will upgrade to the latest version of Netcracker’s digital-first and cloud-native revenue management platform, which will deliver a number of key business benefits, including automation of the operator’s postpaid charging processes and the ability to integrate with internal and external revenue management functions such as accounts receivable, collections, revenue assurance, payment management and more for its lines of business.
  • “We are delighted to continue working with our strategic partner Netcracker for billing and revenue management due to our successful working relationship over the years,” said Suzana Vodicka Varga, Director of IT Enterprise Applications Department at Hrvatski Telekom.
  • “Continuing on this journey with our next-generation revenue management platform is very exciting, and I can’t wait to see the ongoing success we can accomplish going forward.”

California Special Districts Association (CSDA) Partners with VC3 to Deliver Cybersecurity and Technology Services to Special Districts in California

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) has partnered with VC3 to deliver cybersecurity and technology services to special districts in California.

Key Points: 
  • The California Special Districts Association (CSDA) has partnered with VC3 to deliver cybersecurity and technology services to special districts in California.
  • VC3’s local government-focused cybersecurity and technology services are consistent with the CSDA's mission to promote good governance and improve core local services for all types of independent special districts in the state of California.
  • Our members can trust VC3 to understand their specialized needs, offer them cost-effective technology and cybersecurity solutions, and keep them safe and secure while modernizing their IT environments.
  • This customization makes cybersecurity and technology services affordable for your budget, from the smallest special district to the largest.

Tyto Athene, an Arlington Capital Partners Portfolio Company, Appoints Dennis Kelly as New CEO

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”) , a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation services, has appointed Dennis Kelly to the position of Chief Executive Officer.

Key Points: 
  • Tyto Athene, LLC (“Tyto”) , a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation services, has appointed Dennis Kelly to the position of Chief Executive Officer.
  • Mr. Kelly joins the organization as a 30-year industry veteran and experienced executive in the defense and intelligence community.
  • Tyto is a portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners (“Arlington”), a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government-regulated industries.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240312115390/en/
    Dennis Kelly, CEO of Tyto Athene (Photo: Business Wire)
    Mr. Kelly brings significant experience with strategy, M&A and integration, having previously served as CEO of Eqlipse Technologies and President and COO of Centauri, both Arlington portfolio companies.

Optus, One of the Largest Wireless Carriers in Australia, Selects RingCentral to Power Cloud Communications for Australian Businesses

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Singtel Optus Pty Limited (Optus) and RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) , a leading provider of AI-driven cloud business communications, contact center, video and hybrid event solutions, today announced a co-branded solution, Optus Loop with RingCentral , to power communications for Australian businesses of all sizes.

Key Points: 
  • Singtel Optus Pty Limited (Optus) and RingCentral, Inc. (NYSE: RNG) , a leading provider of AI-driven cloud business communications, contact center, video and hybrid event solutions, today announced a co-branded solution, Optus Loop with RingCentral , to power communications for Australian businesses of all sizes.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311820302/en/
    “This is RingCentral’s first global service provider partnership in the Australian market, and represents a significant expansion of the RingCentral brand in Australia,” said Homayoun Razavi, Chief Business Development Officer at RingCentral.
  • “One way we are able to deliver exceptional customer experience through our business products is through strong, strategic partnerships, like the one we have with RingCentral.
  • We look forward to providing a product that will improve our customers’ productivity and provide further reasons to why businesses should choose Optus.”

Breezeline to Launch Mobile Service across 13 States

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Thursday, March 14, 2024

Breezeline , a leading provider of broadband internet, TV and voice services in the U.S., announced today that it plans to launch mobile phone service across its service areas starting in spring 2024.

Key Points: 
  • Breezeline , a leading provider of broadband internet, TV and voice services in the U.S., announced today that it plans to launch mobile phone service across its service areas starting in spring 2024.
  • View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20240311765921/en/
    Breezeline has announced that it plans to launch mobile phone service across its service areas in 13 states starting in spring 2024.
  • (Graphic: Business Wire)
    “We are excited to launch Breezeline Mobile in the 13 states we serve,” said Frank van der Post, president of Breezeline.
  • “Breezeline Mobile will meet a critical need for affordable, high-performance mobile service with bundled savings for Breezeline customers."

More than 56 million U.S. Adults – 21 Percent of Americans – Fleeced Out of $25.4 Billion in Telephone Scams in 2023, per Truecaller’s latest edition of the U.S. Spam and Scam Report

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

American adults lost more than $25.4 billion in 2023 to telephone-based scams, with 21% – more than 56.2 million people – admitting they were victimized, according to a report released today by Truecaller, the world’s leading caller ID and spam blocking app.

Key Points: 
  • American adults lost more than $25.4 billion in 2023 to telephone-based scams, with 21% – more than 56.2 million people – admitting they were victimized, according to a report released today by Truecaller, the world’s leading caller ID and spam blocking app.
  • “This year’s findings indicate that despite all the warnings and information available, telephone fraud continues to be a major concern.
  • More than 2,000 U.S. adults were surveyed in January 2024 regarding scam, and more than 2,000 U.S. adults were surveyed regarding spam.
  • “The research indicates a decrease in successful phone scams since the survey was last conducted in 2022, which is likely the result of widespread use of technology on current scamming methods,” said LiaBraaten.

GoTo Launches Contact Center Pro, Bringing Effortless, Affordable, and Convenient CCaaS to Mid-Market and Enterprise-sized Businesses

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Monday, March 11, 2024

GoTo , the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy, today introduced GoTo Contact Center Pro , a solution that expands its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) offerings to medium and large companies.

Key Points: 
  • GoTo , the company making IT management, support, and business communications easy, today introduced GoTo Contact Center Pro , a solution that expands its Contact Center as a Service (CCaaS) offerings to medium and large companies.
  • The launch of Contact Center Pro means businesses no longer need to sacrifice cutting-edge technology for convenience or cost.
  • “GoTo Contact Center Pro provides growing businesses with a modern contact center solution they can trust without compromising on features, cost, or simplicity.
  • That’s something traditional contact center vendors simply cannot offer.”
    To learn more about GoTo Contact Center pro, please visit: https://www.goto.com/connect/contact-center

TELCLOUD Teams With CyberProtonics to Add Quantum Encryption Security Technology on All POTS Line Phone Calls to Reduce the Risk of a Cyberhack

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Monday, March 11, 2024

Under the agreement, TELCLOUD will integrate CyberProtonics quantum encryption technology through TELCLOUD’s ATAs and Data centers to encrypt business-critical phone calls for emergency services, financial/banking, retail operations and other sectors.

Key Points: 
  • Under the agreement, TELCLOUD will integrate CyberProtonics quantum encryption technology through TELCLOUD’s ATAs and Data centers to encrypt business-critical phone calls for emergency services, financial/banking, retail operations and other sectors.
  • The partnership brings CyberProtonics quantum-resistant encryption to millions of TELCLOUD customers who use TELCLOUD’s CPaaS for Telecommunication Providers.
  • CyberProtonics’ technology adds an indispensable layer of encryption that can render stolen data useless if a breach should occur.
  • “We are delighted to partner with CyberProtonics to bring quantum encryption security to our POTS Replacement Solution for our customers,” said Jake Jacoby, CEO, TELCLOUD.

Intelsat Flex Service To Deliver New Land Mobility Services Throughout India

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Planetcast is a teleport and video platform services provider and a long-time Intelsat media customer on Intelsat 17 and Intelsat 20, leading satellites for video distribution services to customers in India.

Key Points: 
  • Planetcast is a teleport and video platform services provider and a long-time Intelsat media customer on Intelsat 17 and Intelsat 20, leading satellites for video distribution services to customers in India.
  • In 2022, CDL and Intelsat introduced Flex services into India, combining Intelsat satellite capacity over the region, a Flex gateway in Noida, India, and CDL’s In-Flight and Maritime Connectivity (IFMC) license to deliver FlexMaritime service for vessels traveling in Indian territorial waters.
  • Intelsat and CDL are now expanding the capabilities of Flex service over India to include the availability of FlexMove.
  • Additional Flex services will include FlexEnterprise and FlexExec enabling the provision of maritime, enterprise, business jet, land mobile and media services to customers in India.

ClearOne Announces a Special One-time Cash Dividend

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Monday, March 11, 2024

ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a one-time special cash dividend of $0.50 per share of ClearOne common stock, payable on April 10, 2024 to shareholders of record on April 2, 2024.

Key Points: 
  • ClearOne (NASDAQ: CLRO) today announced that its Board of Directors has declared a one-time special cash dividend of $0.50 per share of ClearOne common stock, payable on April 10, 2024 to shareholders of record on April 2, 2024.
  • Because the special cash dividend exceeds twenty-five percent (25%) of the value of the Company’s common stock, in accordance with FINRA UPC (Uniform Practice Code) Rule 11140, a stockholder of the Company that sells shares of the Company’s common stock on or prior to the payment date of April 10, 2024 will not receive the one-time special cash dividend for the Company shares that are sold.
  • “We have decided to share this surplus with our shareholders, who continue to support the Company’s strategy and vision for future growth,” said Derek Graham, Chief Executive Officer of ClearOne.
  • “We believe the company has an achievable plan to return to revenue growth and profitability.”
    Even though this dividend announcement is a special one-time event, the declaration of dividends in the future is subject to the discretion of the ClearOne Board of Directors, which will evaluate the possibility of future dividend distributions from time-to-time based on factors that the Board of Directors deem relevant.