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PremiumDT reveals first Campus Network Program members
Group continues to steadily build out solution partnerships, with emphasis on connected-robotics. Network rollouts spreading out beyond Germany and into major European markets. DT confirms hubraum ecosystem programme will have a bearing on Group products development.
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Network & InfrastructureT-Mobile US goes Nordic (again) for 5G expansion
Longstanding partners Ericsson and Nokia sign “multi-billion-dollar agreements”. Operator makes concerted 5G push at 2.5GHz to complement 600MHz rollout. Nordic duo also tasked with providing “advanced technical capabilities”, including voice over NR, NR carrier aggregation, network slicing, and multi-user massive MIMO.
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PeopleBT’s Ainley takes Ericsson UK&I top-spot
Former Ventures MD Katherine Ainley will be CEO for the vendor’s UK and Ireland operations from February. BT Ventures dismantlement nears completion. Ainley to lead Ericsson through key 5G rollouts.
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InterviewDeutsche Telekom backs GSMA scheme to sort network security headaches
DT CSO Thomas Tschersich is a leading proponent of GSMA and 3GPP scheme. NESAS aims for more secure mobile networks and efficient security testing. Geopolitical climate heightens awareness about the security assurance scheme, and DT exec insists it could be an apolitical solution to concerns.
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Network & InfrastructureHöttges in town as Cosmote switches on 5G
Greek operator launches the country’s first commercial 5G network in partnership with Ericsson. Höttges points to future investment, with Greece of “strategic importance” as a tech hub.
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Network & InfrastructureUK gets on with life after Huawei
New 5G Diversification Strategy and Telecommunications (Security) Bill expected to introduce tough new network security expectations on operators, while attempting to reduce the risks associated with over-reliance on Ericsson and Nokia. Government backing open standards, and particularly open RAN, to create a diverse supply chain, but relative lack of ...
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Network & InfrastructureUK plots 5G future sans Huawei
BT suggests Adastral Park would be a natural home for parts of the proposed National Telecoms Lab.
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Network & InfrastructureHrvatski Telekom launches DSS based commercial 5G
Hrvatski Telekom launches ENT-supported DSS network while waiting for delayed 5G spectrum auctions. Six cities included in initial launch. 5G for industry emerges as key target for CEO Nebis.
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Innovation (R&D)German operators jump on campus 5G bandwagon
Once-dissenting operators now planning to use licence-based campus networks for service and technology development. Steady growth in 5G local frequency allocations maintained, reaching 88 organisations in the first year. Verizon also enters scene.
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Network & InfrastructureGreece’s big three meet 5G deadline
Cosmote, Vodafone, and Wind Hellas submit applications to participate in multi-band spectrum auction.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone Supplier Awards 2020: winners
VPC dished out eight awards in its first digital edition. Accenture the standout: ‘Supplier of the Year’ and outstanding technology performance recognised.
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PremiumUK 5G innovation: EU 5G PPP
A joint initiative between the EC and European industry. In its third wave of projects after launching in June 2018. Telefónica present via its R&D entity Telefónica I&D. Deutsche Telekom also involved in several projects via Group and Greek subsidiary; BT present in UK-focused projects.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVi extends IBM remit to big data analytics
Latest IBM deal in India brings Hadoop back into the fold.
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Network & InfrastructureEricsson joins Nokia in 5G RAN mix
Swedish supplier claims it will handle 50% of EE’s 5G traffic. Vendor stockpiles antennas ahead of Brexit to meet projected UK demand. BT’s Watson talks optimistically about reshaping networks for the future in the absence of Huawei.
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Financial & PerformanceBT cash to take a hit on Brexit and Huexit stockpiling
An improved earnings forecast at BT is not expected to generate more cash as the operator buys up Huawei gear ahead of the 5G ban. Ericsson highlights its own efforts to ensure it can meet BT’s needs in uncertain times ahead.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica plants cash in Brazilian IoT player
Agro-IoT Lab graduate lands cash injection. Opportunities in the mining sector driving Telefónica IoT investments in Latin America.
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Suppliers & SCMO2 evolves Darwin Project with new lab
Nokia and Hispasat are providing the technology to support 5G and satellite connectivity for CAVs.
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Partnerships & AlliancesHrvatski Telekom extends Tesla managed services deal
Long-running network ally Ericsson Nikolas Tesla renews deal for three more years.
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Network & InfrastructureGerman industry jostles for campus 5G
5G local frequency allocations now awarded to 74 organisations. Huawei features.
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PremiumTelefónica racing from nought to 75% on Spanish 5G
After keeping its powder dry, Telefónica is aiming for a rapid 5G rollout to support its ‘digital compact’ commitments to ultrafast connectivity. Ericsson and Nokia are providing the RAN for the NSA iteration of 5G, with a glidepath apparently ready for future standalone services. 3G expected to be shut ...