EMEA Tier-1 Telcos – Page 10
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Network & InfraVodafone looks to Taara-equipped drones to fill in where fibre fails
Drone-based wireless optical communications tech seen as potential fix for fibre faults in areas where traditional fixed networks are susceptible to damage.
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Products & ServicesSpanish MNOs, and Vodafone, trailer first use case from Open Gateway API lab
ViRe mobile application developed by LAUDE integrates Open Gateway APIs with a focus on personal safety.
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Innovation (R&D)NVIDIA: AI delivering ROI for telcos, advancing into production
TelcoTitans talked with NVIDIA’s Chris Penrose about the vendor’s latest research taking telcos’ pulse on AI, finding hearts racing over cost savings, revenue potential, and plans for GenAI services. But finding data specialists remains biggest hurdle in adoption…
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone lays groundwork for satellite NOC
Group adds to Andalucían roots with launch of direct-to-device R&D hub, with plans to evolve site into pan-European satellite network operations centre.
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M&AVirgin Media O2 said to attract first offers in £1bn NetCo stake sale
Spanish media reports Virgin Media O2 owners Telefónica and Liberty Global have received non-binding offers from investors for a 40% stake in the planned NetCo carve out, with BlackRock and CPP Investments in the mixer.
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Suppliers & SCMBT taps Cisco AI know-how for UK-wide office spruce-up
Cisco Spaces built into BT’s Better Workplace real estate redevelopment scheme as Group eyes dark compute and AI in the network opportunities…
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Network & InfraOrange puts its weight behind AI drive in France and EU
The operator is set to play a key role in AI initiatives as the EU rises to meet the challenge posed by China and the USA.
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Network & InfraGerman spectrum fracas latest: regulator urged to revise rules
A new twist has emerged in Germany’s ongoing spectrum saga as the Federal Cartel Office criticises the telecoms regulator’s plans for licence extensions this year, leaving mobile operators in doubt about the shape of their future spectrum holdings.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelco API venture builds out channel with Sinch tie-up
Strategic partnership with Swedish CPaaS specialist Sinch aimed at expanding reach and developer relations for Aduna, the (still pending) Ericsson-led network API joint venture that includes some of the largest telecoms operators.
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M&ABT kicks off talks to exit TNT Sports venture — report
Group reportedly at early stages of discussions to offload 50% stake in venture to Warner Bros. Discovery. Move previously hinted at by BT chief Allison Kirkby, as part of strategy to remove non-core distractions from the operator…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone scales IoT ambitions with Saudi Arabia’s Mobily
Vodafone Business IoT continues effort to drive international growth with Middle Eastern deal, tapping e& links. Move drives unit towards goal of reaching new markets with IoT as it closes in on 200 million devices connected…
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M&ATelefónica seeks to win regulatory nod for Colombia exit
Telefónica and Millicom have asked Colombia’s competition authority to review a proposed deal that would seal the Spanish operator’s retreat from the challenging market.
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Strategy & ChangeBT ‘remains committed’ to diversity despite dropping DEI calculator
BT’s decision to drop the diversity, equity, and inclusion targets from its management bonus scheme comes as the corporate world reassesses the benefits of DEI measures. BT claims to be ready to move on with DEI already embedded, but has it reneged on commitments without first meeting targets?
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Suppliers & SCMOrange re-ups with Nokia for 5G upgrade in France
Orange France plans broader trial of Nokia’s cloud RAN technology as part of an extended contract to upgrade parts of its network with the vendor’s AirScale products.
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M&ABT offloads Irish B2B unit to Cordiant’s Speed Fibre
BT strikes deal with investment group to sell enterprise and wholesale units to Speed Fibre, with completion expected later this year. Move advances CEO Allison Kirkby’s agenda to pare back BT’s international presence, following earlier news of Irish data centre sale…
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Suppliers & SCMVirgin Media O2 puts Hansen on five-year tech revamp mission
Australian software provider Hansen to support UK joint venture on digital transformation and wider business revival plan.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom invests in voice AI startup ElevenLabs
Group’s corporate venture arm T.Capital splashes out on a strategic stake in UK-based artificial intelligence voice startup ElevenLabs with intentions to roll out the popular tech to customers.
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Suppliers & SCMCrnogorski Telekom re-hires Amdocs on revenue tool update
Montenegrin telco to replace and upgrade CRM and billing systems from a previous tie-up with Amdocs.
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M&ABT Ireland grabs Cordiant’s attention for infra, wholesale sell-off — report
Operator reportedly looking to firm up sale of infrastructure and wholesale business units “in the coming weeks”, advancing Kirkby’s ‘asset-light’ strategy following recent sale of Irish data centres…
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Products & ServicesOrange seeks home advantage with new value added services and store
Home services head Chem Assayag emphasises need to identify specific offerings that will have customer appeal.