All AI (artificial intelligence, machine learning) articles – Page 16
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5G tsar Lautz appointed new Head of T-Labs
Lautz gets T-Labs berth. Plugs gap left by John Calian’s pivot to become MD of startup trust2core. Brings 5G pedigree to R&D unit.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica simplifies structure of twin innovation engines
Telefónica is continuing with housekeeping to tidy up its web of subsidiaries, with startup investment the latest focus. As well as a backroom streamlining, Telefónica Innovation Ventures can be seen tightening a focus on Group strategic priorities including blockchain and cybersecurity. Chema Alonso playing an oversight role with Telefónica ...
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Elsewhere in Group: DTCP takes co-control of UK-based Community Fibre
DT backs another horse in the UK telecoms race, raising further questions over the longevity of its relationship with incumbent BT Group.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile US takes TIP baton from Sprint
T-Mobile US takes over former Sprint duties at Telecom Infra Project (TIP). NatCo commits to lead its first TIP programme.
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Strategy & Change
New joint tech division under CTIO Rao in works
Plans to create 60 ‘future-oriented’ positions in fields such as cloud and cybersecurity. German operating business continues network and IT integration efforts.
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Elsewhere in Germany: O2 targets infra smart meters
Smart meters to cut O2 energy bills, Sky deal for pay-TV expanded.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone’s AI-based NOC overhaul steps up a gear
Migration of first line support tasks to Celfocus-supported CIAS system set to extend to ‘big four’ territories of Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK. Target is 50% of functions to be zero-touch by end of 2020. Project said to reflect shift to new collaborative models within Vodafone and ecosystem.
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Deutsche Telekom, Vodafone clap €130bn German stimulus
Massive €50bn pot set aside for ‘future’ technologies, including 6G, open RAN, AI, and quantum computing. New, €5bn mobile infrastructure company appears to take heat off mobile operators. Thinly veiled threat issued to network suppliers over ‘openness’ and interoperability.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile Netherlands using AI to clean clogs
CTIO Larsen says Anodot’s automation tech being used to see network problems coming well before they hit service quality.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica activates startup tech programmes
AI, blockchain, IoT, and carrier billing streams open for applicants, with free tech integration and potential Wayra investments on the table.
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Innovation (R&D)
BT turns to AI to map supply chain long tail
Group looking for new relationships with smaller suppliers that can help optimise ways of working and support efficiency efforts.
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Suppliers & SCM
T-Mobile US talks up IBM integration at Think Digital
Data Analytics executive Eskigun flags supply chain optimisation driven by IBM Cloud Pak for Data. IBM uses virtual conference to launch new Cloud Pak and Watson capabilities.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom updates SKT tie-up, post-coronavirus
“Immersive” virtual meetings and challenges of network management on refreshed agenda.
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Venturing & Investments
Telefónica venturing ecosystem round-up, April 2020
Round-up of recent activity within Telefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems.
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Microsoft hosts first Brazilian AI industry board meeting
Telefónica|Vivo joined the first meeting of the Microsoft Brasil-germinated Brazilian artificial intelligence (AI) industry board.
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Telefónica Tech people movements, April 2020
Benjamins to lead strategic direction of Group on AI and data.
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Efficiency now name-of-game in German FTTP rollout
Average cost-per-premises passed dips below €1,000, with further efficiencies anticipated. Agile IT and advance fibre planning supporting an accelerated rollout and streamlined back-office processes. Höttges ready and willing to buy wholesale and collaborate to build fibre momentum with progress on EWE and Stuttgart partnerships flagged.
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T-Sys registers with Google Cloud
Another running buddy for refreshed enterprise cloud strategy.
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T-System, Ottopia demo AI-equipped remote vehicles
T-Systems partnered with startup Ottopia to demonstrate remote control of a connected-car using an artificial intelligence (AI)-equipped management system.
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Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners backs Keepler Data Tech
Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners (DTCP) pledged further funding to Keepler Data Tech, a cloud-enabled artificial intelligence and machine learning data analytics developer, in a Series-A funding round