Telecom work is both causing the most damage and its facilities remain the most damaged when it comes to underground construction, according to the latest data collected by the Common Ground Alliance (CGA). This is a major cause for concern given the rise in fiber deployments over the next five years as projects around the country work to close the digital divide.
Crown Castle Inc. (NYSE: CCI) announced that Jay Brown informed the Company’s Board of Directors on December 6, 2023 of his decision to retire as Crown Castle’s President, Chief Executive Officer and a Director of the Company, effective January 16, 2024. The Board has appointed Anthony Melone, a member of Crown Castle’s Board, to begin serving as interim CEO at that time. The Board will conduct a search process to identify a permanent CEO.
Terms of the deal mean Dish Network will become a wholly owned subsidiary of EchoStar, a process Bloomberg reported the companies expect to close by the year-end.
Frontier Executive Chairman John Stratton stressed that he and the board are open to discussion as the company faces pressure from an investor to conduct a strategic review of the business and consider various options, including joint ventures and a sale of certain assets or of the full company.
INCOMPAS, the internet and competitive networks association, announced that its Board of Directors reelected Michael B. Galvin, Chief Administrative Officer of Granite Telecommunications, LLC, to serve a third year as its Chair. Also elected were Kurt Van Wagenen, CEO of Summit Broadband, to serve as Vice Chair, and reelected Brian Worthen, CEO of Mammoth Networks, to serve as Treasurer.
Inspired by Africa’s ‘Tree of Life’, Bayobab (formerly MTN GlobalConnect) is committed to providing Africa with next-gen digital solutions across its vast regions. With a foundation rooted in partnerships and a vision marked by ambitious and bold initiatives, Bayobab has successfully merged its rich heritage with its forward-looking aspirations.
Under its annual theme “Global. Regional. Digital,” the 17th edition of the Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit successfully concluded its two-day gathering with the participation of a broad range of professionals, including telecom operators, telecom vendors, industry regulators, government officials, content providers, cybersecurity experts and consultants, among other attendees.
As a wrap-up to the 17th edition of Telecom Review Leaders’ Summit, Telecom Review Group organized its Excellence Awards ceremony to recognize exceptional global and regional companies, along with industry leaders, for their innovative initiatives and influential contributions throughout 2023.
New Berg Insight research report has concluded that the market value for lone worker protection solutions and services in Europe and North America reached € 120 million and € 75 million, respectively, in 2022. By 2027, the market value in Europe and North America is expected to reach € 150 million and € 105 million, respectively.
The surprising comeback of Sam Altman as the CEO of OpenAI marks the conclusion of a tumultuous period that exposed profound tensions within the Artificial Intelligence community. The board, responsible for Altman's initial dismissal from his position as the major proponent of ChatGPT, has undergone substantial changes following a revolt by employees.
