AI & Automation
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Network & InfrastructureOrange’s Javaid instils hyperscaler ethos to scale B2B service sales
FutureNet World: Orange Business has so far onboarded 13 vendors to its NaaS-based Evolution Platform to create a mix‑and‑match approach to services for enterprise customers…
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PeopleMagenta Telekom picks Kicker to boot up tech shifts
Former exec Thomas Kicker returns to Magenta Telekom to fill CEO vacancy after a stint at security partner cyan.
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TechnologyCellnex recruits AI in fightback against dodgy landlords
CEO of Europe’s largest tower group highlights use of data analytics to identify strategic risks affecting its 120,000+ sites across region, amid ‘indecent’ moves by land aggregators.
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Network & InfrastructureChina’s back in Spain: MásOrange turns to Huawei for 5G Advanced and netautonomy tech
MásOrange’s bold pivot back to Huawei for 5G Advanced and Level 4 autonomous networks could mark a seismic shift in European telecom strategy. Uncover the implications of this renewed partnership amid EU scrutiny and evolving China relations.
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Weekly BriefingsUK Infrawatch Briefing: altnets prove worth, AI plans develop, nexfibre stalls
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: UK MVNO market reinvigorated by challengers; Kao Data schmoozes with DSIT; a £70m network upgrade contract floated in Wales; people moves; and plenty more…
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Network & InfrastructureBT casts a Dark NOC vision for future network ops
Mobile Networks MD Reza Rahnama has cast a “vision” for BT’s Dark NOC future, with foundational work with AWS underway.
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TechnologyT-Mobile Czech Republic finishes billing upgrade with Amdocs
Operator has completed the upgrade of its billing and charging systems without disrupting customer services, and claims the upgrade will enable it to execute “faster, more agile, and reliable service delivery”.
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: AI agents put to task
Latest from Vodafone as the Group’s AI strategy fills out; several Business deals in Europe, Africa, and further afield; and a view from the Group and its peers as geopolitics shake up the industry…
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Network & InfrastructureBT exploring Edge DC play via towers arm
With the decommissioning of copper networks and a focus on AI-ready infrastructure, BT is investigating edge data centres amongst new commercial models for its tower and exchange assets. Explore the strategic implications (including reporting from TowerXchange Europe)…
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PeopleFormer Orange exec takes on new role at Spanish data centre startup NxN
Sergio Riolobos has been appointed CEO of NxN Datacenters, which plans to build its first data centre in Valencia.
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Public AffairsUK’s AI Growth Zone strategy — fit for purpose?
In-depth: As the UK government opens up its AI Growth Zone initiative for formal applications, industry leaders debate the value, variously describing it as everything from ‘ridiculous’ to ‘ambitious’, and running the risk of ‘fetishising’ location and creating a ‘real mess’, as well as presenting opportunity for the UK on a global stage. Includes reporting from Connected North…
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone finds AI ROI in “rewiring” internal processes
As the Group sharpens focus on AI use cases that deliver value, the operator has notched up early wins in overhauling customer service and internal operations.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange lays groundwork for ‘dark NOC’ as part of ‘platforming journey’
Laurent Leboucher hints at efforts to add “cognitive” abilities to Orange’s shared network operations centre in Europe to facilitate increased automation and faster response times.
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Weekly BriefingsUK Infrawatch Briefing: altnets and Openreach square up, data centres spread out
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: data centres embrace regional opportunities; overbuild threats loom; a closer‑than‑expected scale fibre platform; people moves; plenty more…
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TechnologyNokia gains timely 5G/AI deal from T-Mobile
A multi-year 5G contract extension with T-Mobile US comes as new Nokia CEO looks to mitigate tariffs’ impact, including potential addition of manufacturing capacity in the USA.
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Financial & PerformanceTariff turbulence: Orange’s Heydemann scents opportunity in uncertainty
Operator’s CEO says turbulent geopolitical scene is raising B2B client concern over data sovereignty and security, although thinks it is too early to say whether these fears will crystallise into higher investment.
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EventwatchKao Data looks north for UK data centre expansion
Connected North 2025: Kao commercial chief Spencer Lamb says it is assessing multiple sites in north-western England to expand its data centre estate, as London power and land bottlenecks persist…
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica eyes share of Spain’s €10.5bn defence splurge
Telecoms and cybersecurity capabilities are key investment priorities in Spain’s defence spending hike.
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TechnologyVodafone forecasts ‘big bang’ as agentic AI starts to transform network ops
Vodafone’s hybrid GenAI strategy is unlocking new efficiencies in network management, with AI agents like VINA poised to improve productivity and support autonomous operations. Learn how Vodafone and partner Celfocus are addressing the complexities of data governance, security and organisational change…
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Financial & PerformanceDT FY24 Spend: light-touch regulation
FY24: DT’s differing position and priorities to European rivals sees regional capex remain elevated.