All the latest insight, news and analysis on telecoms supplier activity with BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Awards Swedish supplier “multimillion GBP” contract as part of network modernisation programme.
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
US group in “exploration mode” over deal to monetise part of its Indian business, amid “challenging business environment”.
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.
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser remains bullish in the face of negative reports.
MTS acquires part of Light Source Design from administrators, saving 83 jobs.
2023 is pivotal year for Rakuten’s telecom software spinout, now anchored on ‘Mobile as a Software’.
Customers on digitalised networks expect operators to provide more protection. A simplified, network‑based approach could rapidly transform the security landscape, believes Allot.
Operators are correctly pursuing digitalisation strategies, but continued siloing risks customers becoming “stuck” between teams or channels, warns Pega.
Work of new procurement finance team at BT said to have provided an important buffer against the impact of escalating inflation.
Renewed agreement sees ISS UK & Ireland commit to delivery of total FM service across VM O2’s UK infrastructure.
Asset management software player gaining clients as infra operators seek to escape outdated practices and tech.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.
Troubled supplier receives support from creditors for refinancing and restructuring plan which will ensure continued support for Telefónica contracts.