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.

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.

Vodafone Idea Ltd. has signed a $3.6 billion contract with companies including Nokia Oyj for the supply of equipment to the Indian phone carrier for a planned upgrade of its network.

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.

In a bid to strengthen network security against rising cyber threats, Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has tapped Nokia NetGuard Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR). NetGuard EDR, a telco-specific threat detection suite,

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.

Finnish kit vendor Nokia has announced it is now a ‘major 4G and 5G partner’ for Indian operator Vodafone Idea.

NetGuard EDR is a specialised system that monitors network activity in real-time, allowing Vodafone Idea to quickly detect and respond to security issues. By doing this, the company hopes to reduce potential security gaps and keep operational costs low while ensuring that services remain available and reliable.