Telia, the Swedish telecom giant, has announced an exciting strategic move to boost digital transformation in the communications sector. They're acquiring Telness, a mobile virtual network operator. This deal fits right into Telia's vision to expand its digital operating model, and it means they'll continue using Telness Tech's innovative Seamless OS digital operating platform. This will help Telia offer customers a smooth and fully integrated communication experience. Nordic Communications Group AB, which owns Telness Tech, shared that the sale includes a long-term agreement allowing Telia to keep using the Seamless OS platform. This platform is a super advanced tech solution for managing and running digital communication services seamlessly. Telia is expected to become the first mobile network operator (MNO) to truly adopt this system on a large scale within its operations, really showing their commitment to digital transformation.
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