Cloud Communications Alliance

In the most sweeping revisions since adoption of STIR/SHAKEN, the FCC is proposing substantial new obligations on downstream providers’ due diligence of providers that send them traffic, and an expansion of STIR/SHAKEN obligations. In light of the substantial detail in the FCC’s proposals, CCA strongly encourages providers to review the proposal, which can be found here. In the words of the FCC, this is an “ambitious” proposal.

Industry Benchmark Recognizes Providers Delivering Exceptional Growth, Innovation, and Customer Value TAMPA, FL - July 16, 2026 - XTIUM, a global AI-enabled managed services provider delivering secure digital workplaces, managed security, cloud, network, and unified communications solutions, has earned a coveted spot among the world's elite managed service providers, securing recognition on the 2026 MSP 501, the technology industry's most rigorous and respected ranking of MSP excellence.

Vonage wins in the Business Technology category for its network powered solution that helps enterprises prevent fraud and meet compliance requirements through real-time network intelligence HOLMDEL, NJ - July 14, 2026 - Vonage, part of Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC), today announced it has been named a winner at the Merit Awards for Business.

Austin, TX - July 15, 2026 - Telnyx, the infrastructure platform for real-time agents, has launched GPU infrastructure in Dubai, bringing inference to the UAE on GPUs Telnyx owns and operates. With this launch, enterprises can run inference workloads on Telnyx-owned GPUs in Dubai, with data stored and processed entirely in-region. The same platform that connects voice and AI globally now brings inference compute to the UAE, under one API and one contract.

The new GWN7672L delivers tri-band BE11000 Wi-Fi 7 connectivity with 11Gbps aggregate wireless throughput and up to 175 meters of coverage, ideal for medium-to-high density deployments Boston, MA - July 13, 2026 - Grandstream, connecting the world with award-winning unified communications and networking solutions since 2002, today released a new Wi-Fi 7 access point. The new GWN7672L is an enterprise-grade BE11000 tri-band Wi-Fi 7 access point built for small-to-medium-sized businesses.

RCS for Business turns text messages into branded, interactive experiences that build loyalty, boost engagement, and drive conversions Raleigh, NC - July 14, 2026 - Commio, a leading provider of cloud voice and messaging services, announced today that ChannelVision Magazine has recognized Commio’s RCS for Business platform with a 2026 Visionary Spotlight Award in the Emerging Technology Breakthrough category.

Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck is pleased to announce the addition ofSteven Palmer,Chanell AutreyandChris Castilianto the firm’s bipartisan State Government Relations Group. Palmer joins as a principal, public policy in the Denver office, Autrey as a shareholder in Washington, D.C., and Castilian as a policy director in Denver.

By Dan Rosenrauch, CEO, Viirtue | viirtue.com AI (artificial intelligence) voice is no longer optional for small and midsize business customers. It's a purchase decision many are making this year, whether their managed service provider (MSP) or telecom reseller offers it. That makes AI voice a real margin opportunity for resellers, but only if they choose the right platform to sell it on.

With 60% of passengers citing communication as the biggest pain point during disruptions, AI-powered, omnichannel engagement is helping airlines respond faster, personalise support, and strengthen customer trust. LONDON - July 14, 2026 - As the summer holidays start and the travel industry grapples with continued disruption, a fundamental shift in travel disruption management is emerging.

By Yaniv Masjedi, Chief Marketing Officer at Nextiva An AI receptionist can nail complex requests with personalization, empathy and speed, delivering the kind of customer experience that keeps people coming back to the brand. But what if it can also be tricked into turning over administrative system privileges or giving away sensitive information? That’s an urgent concern to address, according to a team of researchers. And it’s not theoretical.