Telecoms Suppliers
All the latest insight, news and analysis on telecoms supplier activity with BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Partnerships & Alliances
Virgin Media O2 wheels in greener 5G kit from Ericsson
Awards Swedish supplier “multimillion GBP” contract as part of network modernisation programme.
Network & Infrastructure
Germany readies for Huawei networks ban
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
Suppliers & SCM
American Tower explores India hand-off amid MNO debt headaches
US group in “exploration mode” over deal to monetise part of its Indian business, amid “challenging business environment”.
Suppliers & SCM
DT’s facilities partner ISS initiates arbitration over deal dispute
Outsourcer indicates contractual disagreement with DT over huge FM deal not yet resolved, and entering arbitration. Dispute overhangs progress being made by ISS in turnaround of hitherto-unprofitable contract. Breakeven achieved on DT engagement in FY22, on schedule — removing long-running drag on ISS financial performance.
Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica-Allianz fibre JV ‘on course’ with rollout plans
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser remains bullish in the face of negative reports.
M&A
Contractor Morrison Telecom Services buys out competition, strengthens Openreach ties
MTS acquires part of Light Source Design from administrators, saving 83 jobs.
Partnerships & Alliances
Rakuten Symphony keeps eyes on brownfield prize, sees FUD clearing
2023 is pivotal year for Rakuten’s telecom software spinout, now anchored on ‘Mobile as a Software’.
Vendor Voice
Allot: Access security is a digital right that will differentiate operators and help monetise 5G
Customers on digitalised networks expect operators to provide more protection. A simplified, network‑based approach could rapidly transform the security landscape, believes Allot.
Vendor Voice
Pega: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap Faster with Low-Code
Operators are correctly pursuing digitalisation strategies, but continued siloing risks customers becoming “stuck” between teams or channels, warns Pega.
Suppliers & SCM
BT procurement rethink providing robust base for inflation battle
Work of new procurement finance team at BT said to have provided an important buffer against the impact of escalating inflation.
Partnerships & Alliances
VM O2 extends facilities management contract with ISS
Renewed agreement sees ISS UK & Ireland commit to delivery of total FM service across VM O2’s UK infrastructure.
Network & Infrastructure
High hopes: Sitetracker on re-imagining TowerCo InfraOps
Asset management software player gaining clients as infra operators seek to escape outdated practices and tech. Reference win with Vantage Towers seeing vendor support IT transformation accompanying TowerCo’s independent growth ambitions.
Suppliers & SCM
Telefónica backs plan to save Ezentis from bankruptcy
Troubled supplier receives support from creditors for refinancing and restructuring plan which will ensure continued support for Telefónica contracts.
Allot: Access security is a digital right that will differentiate operators and help monetise 5G
Pega: Bridging the Digital Skills Gap Faster with Low-Code
Rakuten: the one secret every transformative operator should know
Account Team Spotlight: Celfocus on Vodafone Tech 2025 alignment
BMC: IT streamlining will drive network value creation
Ciena: Balancing patience and vision for Open RAN success
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