Technology
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TechnologyFrom pipes to platforms: how AI and data can rewire the telco future — right now
Telcos generate vast amounts of data yet often lag AI-native challengers and face shrinking monetisation windows. New EDB research identifies a select few telcos already gaining significant advantage by embracing a sovereign platform model. Discover the six best practices used by top performers…
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Analyst BriefingsFrancewatch Analyst Briefing: Unions revolt as Orange presses ahead with Regain
The inaugural edition of the Francewatch briefing, where we explore the latest developments at Orange France, rivals including Altice France, Bouygues Telecom, and Iliad, local infracos, and the diaspora of French telecoms players…
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Partnerships & AlliancesIndia’s Vi taps TCS for ‘AI-driven’ systems overhaul
Struggling operator extends Tata Consultancy Services relationship for five years, this time majoring on AI solutions for customer experience gains.
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Public AffairsGerman government looks to speed up fibre build to flats
Fibre industry organisations and players back key measures proposed by the German government to accelerate fibre rollout to multi-dwelling units, but indicate further procedural changes are needed to remove “bureaucratic hurdles”…
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Public AffairsOrange faces union disquiet over plan to simplify French operations
The ‘Regain’ plan is now in the consultation phase, but unions are unhappy with multiple aspects of the proposals. No job cuts are planned, but the number of departments could be slashed to four, and five major centres replaced by nine smaller ones.
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Venturing & InvestmentsT-Mobile joins Bezos in backing ‘$39bn’ robots biz Figure AI
T-Mobile’s venture capital arm adds another AI-focused business to its portfolio with investment in $1bn+ funding round for robotics developer. Figure AI sets sights on infrastructure and robot manufacturing expansion with the extra funds…
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Strategy & ChangeVM O2 unifies fixed wholesale in latest B2B rejig
Operator combines consumer and business wholesale functions into a single entity in a bid to reduce complexity and ease customer journeys.
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Analyst BriefingsBTwatch Analyst Briefing: Bharti pulls up a pew
Latest from BT as its part-owner Bharti further cements its strategic position with a pair of boardroom seats; EE taps Ericsson tech to bolster 5G strengths; Ofcom prepares to allocate more spectrum; BT wins in Edinburgh…
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Network & InfraUK scopes out satellite partners for emergency services network
The UK Space Agency is seeking players in the non-terrestrial networks sector willing to explore potential integration of satellite solutions into the Emergency Services Network, moving on previously stated ambitions to bring more satcos into the project…
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M&ATDF sale speculation: American Tower and Ardian are latest names in frame
Bidders are said to be circling the French wireless infraco and a sale is estimated to be worth up to €10bn.
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PeopleUK small cell player Ontix appoints fresh CEO
Chris Newall joins neutral host and small cell business as CEO, seeking to accelerate rollout of the provider’s wireless infra solutions…
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Analyst BriefingsUK Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: Zen means business, Ofcom unleashes spectrum, Mesch moves up
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: Ofcom’s advances on satcomms and mmWave, UK plans to address AI energy demand, arrivals at Zen and big moves at CityFibre, and plenty more…
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo moves to expand in fintech with Asaas investment
Vivo Ventures makes eighth and largest investment to date in financial management services player. Further collaboration with Brazilian telco on fintech services also under discussion…
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Network & InfraUK AI council looks north as energy demand set to soar — but connectivity an afterthought
Initial meetings of the government’s AI Energy Council see predictions of surging energy demand and challenges in ensuring existing infrastructure is up to the job, but connectivity requirements appear sidelined with fibre operators asbent…
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Analyst BriefingsVodafonewatch Analyst Briefing: Group targets strategic spend
Latest from Vodafone and its global interests, including Procure & Connect eyeing more strategic tail spend management; one legal case replaced by another in the UK; renewable energy milestone reached in South Africa; AI in action for Vodafone via Celfocus tie-up…
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Turkey to lean on ‘global’ expertise to move fast with 5G
Vodafone and peers in the starting blocks ahead of October auction, when 5G race will begin.
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Network & InfraOrange France wins Europe’s race to ten million fibre customers
Orange becomes the first major European telco to pass ten million fibre customers in its domestic market, with Orange France CEO Jérôme Hénique eyeing further improvements to user experience and network in the near future…
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M&AAustralia’s Waveconn bulks up tower portfolio with Optus deal
Towerco to acquire hundreds of new sites from Australia’s number-two operator, further expanding its tower portfolio. Optus says the sale raises cash to fuel investments elsewhere…
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PeopleNuuday brings in ex-Vodafone IT architect to lead ServCo’s ‘harder’ next phase
Carlos Moreno Alonso appointed CTIO to lead TDC Group subsidiary’s ongoing digital transformation project.
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Suppliers & SCMSafaricom enters market for new BSS partners
Kenyan operator launches tender for vendors to support a multi-year overhaul of its BSS and CRM setup.