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CVC leads $220m round in Airalo, backing world’s first eSIM unicorn at $1bn+ valuation. The funding round, joined by existing investors Peak XV Partners and Antler Elevate, makes Airalo the first unicorn in the eSIM space. CVC contributed $185m through its Asia Fund VI. The fresh capital will accelerate Airalo’s global growth, expand its product offering, and enhance user experience across its consumer and enterprise platforms. CVC’s Managing Partner, Siddharth T. Patel, commented: “We are thrilled to partner with Airalo — the clear category leader in travel eSIMs and a pioneer in redefining how travelers connect worldwide.” Read more: https://lnkd.in/dXQ8SBKT #PEInsights #privateequity #fundraising #telecom

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Cybersecurity is no longer an add-on in telecom. It’s at the core of innovation and resilience. Miroslav Jovanović, Principal Consultant and Co-Head of the Technical Practice at Salience Consulting, explains how the landscape is evolving. From the rollout of 5G networks and the surge of IoT devices, to the rise of cloud adoption and AI-powered security tools, the telecom industry has had to rethink how it protects its infrastructure and customers. He highlights the shift toward zero-trust models, growing regulatory requirements, and why cybersecurity is no longer a silo, but integrated across the entire telecom value chain. 👉 Discover his perspective on how cybersecurity has transformed in recent years and what it means for the digital future. #SalienceConsulting #Telecom #Innovation #DigitalFuture Tivius

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Nokia has announced a series of #leadership changes alongside the formation of two new #businessunits designed to sharpen its focus on #innovation and #growth.   Effective October 1, 2025, the company will establish the Technology and AI Organization, to be led by Pallavi Mahajan, and the Corporate Development Organization, to be led by Konstanty Owczarek. Nishant Batra has also decided to step down as Chief Strategy and Technology Officer and from the Group Leadership Team at the end of September 2025.  

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The future of CVM is here. At Pelatro, we’re harnessing the power of AI Agents to transform how telcos engage, retain, and grow their customers. 📽️ In this short explainer video, discover how AI Agents: ✅ Automate decision-making in real time ✅ Deliver hyper-personalised offers at scale ✅ Drive customer lifetime value with precision ✅ Empower marketing teams to focus on strategy, not operations Telcos are no longer limited to traditional campaigns — with AI Agents, every customer interaction becomes contextual, relevant, and impactful. 👉 Watch the video now and see how Pelatro is shaping the next era of CVM. #AI #CVM #CustomerEngagement #Telecom #Pelatro

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#ICYMI: The first issue of Mpirical’s magazine, The Signal Drop, features an article by our Telecom Global Business Director, Viktorija Radman. In this piece, Viktorija breaks down how #MaaP (Messaging-as-a-Platform) helps #MNOs reduce complexity, manage agents, secure traffic, and unlock fresh revenue streams while speeding up #RCS adoption. Check it out here: https://lnkd.in/eBJ22SKx

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