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Moving fast to fix things: how AI-driven network assurance is reshaping global telecoms
Closing the reality gap: vHive now validating mobile towers in real-time, on-site
IQM sees more telco quantum opportunities in wake of Telefónica-CESGA deal in Spain
Celfocus data chief: telcos must balance optimism with pragmatism to power up AI
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Telco Partners & Suppliers
All the latest insight, news and analysis on telecoms partner and supplier activity with tier-1 telcos.
Peoplewatch
Schulman’s knife: BT procurement star looks Verizon-bound, supporting massive ‘turnaround’
In-depth: Verizon seems to be adding another European Galactico to its team, tapping BT Sourced founder Cyril Pourrat to spearhead a massive efficiency drive. New CEO Dan Schulman is targeting rapid elimination of $4bn in capex and $5bn in opex, and deployment of automation at scale. Pourrat offers battle-tested digital procurement strategies to a US-supersize turnaround story…
Strategy & Change
Transformation-focused Nokia gears up for AI ‘supercycle’
While telcos remain important customers for the Finnish tech vendor, it is transitioning from a “very telco‑centric” base and embracing the “AI supercycle”.
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica to aid hyperscalers on infra, service compliance in Spain — report
Telco reportedly assisting Amazon, Google, Microsoft, and Oracle to ensure they maintain compliance with Spanish data and security regulations, amidst the Group’s broader push to deliver compliant and sovereign services in Europe…
Peoplewatch
BT’s procurement chief Cyril Pourrat readies for exit
Five years after founding arms-length buying business BT Sourced, Cyril Pourrat prepares to move on. BT understood to opt against a direct replacement…
Network & Infra
DT seeks 5G core and IT partners for EC’s IRIS2 space venture
Operator gets things moving on buildout of satellite mega-project’s core IT infrastructure, issuing RFPs around 5G and tech stack.
B2B
BT bags £200m NI deal as ‘pipeline’ begins to deliver
After CEO Allison Kirkby touts ‘robust pipeline’ of deals incoming, BT confirms £200m NIE Networks managed networks contract…
Partnerships & Alliances
IQM sees more telco quantum opportunities in wake of Telefónica-CESGA deal in Spain
Interview: new deployment puts Telefónica alongside Europe’s quantum-HPC frontrunners, partnering IQM to deliver systems designed for research and industrial access. The project links to AI workflows, and hints at where telcos may see tomorrow’s quantum-as-a-service opportunity…
Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone a “frontrunner” partner as Ericsson seeks new opportunities in “flattish” RAN market
In depth: Upbeat Ericsson management present FY25 earnings complete with organic growth and progress in efficiency programmes. CSPs said to be willing to invest despite muted RAN outlook, as Vodafone namechecked for its ‘physical AI’ groundwork…
Suppliers & SCM
Telcos face multibillion-euro rip-and-replace project as Brussels moves to ban high-risk vendors
In depth: European Commissioner Henna Virkkunen considers the time is now to take network supply chain security “seriously”, laying out proposals to ban vendors deemed ‘high-risk’. Network operators stand to foot a multibillion-euro rip-and-replace bill, with some only recently signing kit deals with Chinese suppliers…
Network & Infra
EE closes in on Emergency Services Network coverage target
EE’s ESN delivery lead Tomas Vanderick tees up imminent network rollout milestone, and charts a course to full service ready launch via capacity and resilience stress tests. With indoor rollout beginning this year, and capacity testing at major events, the long-delayed programme is finally approaching operational readiness, but risks remain…
Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile extends Netcracker tech tie-up in hunt for wholesale growth
T-Mobile agrees “long-term” extension of wholesale platform relationship with Netcracker, including plans to shift partner stack into the cloud …
Financial & Performance
Vodafone doubles Partner Markets revenue as M&A and restructuring make an impact
Strategic telco alliances secure 120% revenue growth in a year, while brand licensing falls sharply to reflect evolving Vodafone footprint.
M&A
Orange JV HexaDone rounds out offering with Hyvilo buy
HexaDone snaps up French startup to add analytical elements to its digital platform for public data processing.
Closing the reality gap: vHive now validating mobile towers in real-time, on-site
Celfocus data chief: telcos must balance optimism with pragmatism to power up AI
The service assurance gap: why ‘make do and mend’ fails modern networks
Landolina’s “be useful” philosophy: steering Cellnex towards stronger MNOs, digital Britain
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