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Microsoft and BICS to enable roaming for private networks
BICS has collaborated with Microsoft to solve the challenges that come with IoT devices roaming between public and private mobile networks internationally. Read more…
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Voice may be dominant in customer service, but the future is omnichannel
Want to know how the role of voice is changing in customer service? You need to ask the company that handles 21 billion voice minutes a year. Read more…
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BICS advances programmable communications with launch of voice APIs
BICS is introducing voice APIs to its portfolio of programmable communications solutions, enabling enterprises to improve customer experience Read more…
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BICS adds Private Mobile Networks connectivity to global SIM for Things
BICS has announced the addition of private mobile networks connectivity to its SIM for Things solution for borderless 5G capabilities. Read more…
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Voice is NOT dead – 21 billion international minutes proves it!
As telecoms voice moves into an era of ever-thinner margins and demands for greater quality, a managed services approach makes complete sense Read more…
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UNN Brunei drives customer excellence with BICS’ managed services
BICS has announced that it has been appointed as the main provider of managed roaming services by Unified National Networks Sdn Bhd (UNN). Read more…
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BICS SIM for Things brings international 5G connectivity to IoT devices
International communications enabler BICS today announces the addition of borderless 5G capabilities to its SIM for Things solution. Read more…
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BICS doubles footprint in Japan for Tokyo 2020 Olympics
BICS has announced a major upgrade and expansion of its backbone in Japan, increasing capacity tenfold to support the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. Read more…
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BICS proves that Roam Like at Home is working
Communications enabler BICS has announced that 4G/LTE roaming traffic across its global network grew by over 95% in 2018, almost double that of 2017. Read more…
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BICS launches firewall to optimize SMS traffic and prevent bypass
BICS has announced the launch of Local SMS Firewall, a fully-managed end-to-end solution which allows operators to protect and optimize their SMS traffic and revenues. The product manages all A2P and P2P activity, filters it Read more…
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Ooredoo Global Services adopts crowdsourced fraud platform from BICS
BICS has announced that Ooredoo Global Services is utilizing its crowdsourced fraud prevention platform, FraudGuard, to block fraudulent telecoms activity targeting Ooredoo’s international traffic. The solution was deployed following a two-month trial and marks the Read more…
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4G LTE roaming traffic skyrockets, but who makes the money?
Analysis of global roaming traffic by Syniverse shows that 4G LTE roaming traffic from the Asia-Pacific region to other regions in the world grew a staggering 317% in the last year. BICS has a similar Read more…
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China Unicom Global taps BICS for global roaming hub
BICS has announced that China Unicom Global has deployed its Instant Roaming hub to provide customers with high-quality connectivity wherever they may roam. BICS’ Roaming Hub platform will help China Unicom Global offer worldwide roaming coverage Read more…
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LTE roaming now available in over 140 countries: BICS
More than 140 countries now offer LTE roaming services, with the number of operators offering such services increasing by over 150% in the past 12 months, according to new annual research from wholesaler and IPX Read more…