The second major announcement related to Indian operator Vodafone Idea and Nokia in only a few days sees Vodafone Idea strengthen its network security with Nokia NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR).

Vodafone Idea, one of India’s largest telco operators, has tapped Nokia NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) to strengthen network security against rising cyber threats and security vulnerabilities for its consumer and enterprise customers.

Vodafone Idea, has chosen Nokia‘s NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) solution to enhance its network security. The move aims to protect both consumer and enterprise customers from escalating cyber threats.

Shares of debt-ridden Vodafone Idea surged by more than 11% on Monday, following the announcement of a major deal to secure telecom equipment for its upcoming 4G and 5G network expansion. The telecom operator inked agreements worth $3.

Nokia announced that it has been awarded a three-year deal by Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) to deploy 4G and 5G equipment. The agreement includes the modernization and expansion of VIL’s 4G network of which Nokia is already a major supplier.

News: In Chennai and AP, Nokia will overtake the current vendor, making it the biggest supplier covering circles that account for more than half of VI's revenue.

In 2019, Nokia won nine circles from Vodafone Idea, while Ericsson bagged eight. Chinese gear vendors Huawei and ZTE bagged seven and five circles, respectively. All five circles of ZTE were shared with another vendor.

NetGuard EDR’s vendor-agnostic capabilities will integrate seamlessly with Vodafone Idea’s existing security tools and processes, strengthening the operator’s network security and furthering Vodafone Idea’s work of building a Security Operations Center (SOC),