Headlines – Page 108
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Eventwatch
Fÿuz 2022: Metaverse-grade networks are revolutionary
Rakuten’s Amin shows the way; Orange and Telefónica on the case.
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Eventwatch
Arch 2022: Wibergh signs off, stresses exit as “non-event”
Outgoing Vodafone CTO uses conference to highlight smooth handover of reins, citing succession planning, reorg, and strategic refresh.
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Eventwatch
Fÿuz 2022: Integration tops open RAN issues for operators
Generally optimistic view on open RAN despite integration challenges.
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People
Arch 2022: Timuray calls on sector to face up to diversity challenge
Ensuring diversity and inclusion is just good business, says Serpil Timuray.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT rolls out Ericsson kit for mid-band 5G network
Longstanding Ericsson partnership leads to massive MIMO deployment in several UK cities, before broader urban and suburban expansion.
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Eventwatch
Arch 2022: Vodafone steps up call for DAB drivers
Jorge Bento asks vendor community to help build use-cases.
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Suppliers & SCM
Arch 2022: CommScope wins big at Vodafone Partner Awards
CommScope named operator’s ‘Supplier of the Year’; also recognised for ‘Outstanding Technology Performance’.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Arch Summit 2022: Vodafone looks to South Korea for tech tie-ups
‘Matchmaking’ deal struck between innovation centre Tomorrow Street and South Korean government accelerator.
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Network & Infrastructure
Fÿuz 2022: Vodafone turns up the volume on open RAN
It’s all about open RAN on first day at Fÿuz; Vodafone tops charts for enthusiasm and news announcements.
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Strategy & Change
Arch Summit 2022: Read’s ‘clear plan’ for sector’s four-dimensional crisis
Vodafone CEO cites need for rebalancing costs.
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Public Affairs
CWU warns of further strikes: “BT management can’t keep hiding”
Union claims BT boss Jansen “doesn’t think his workers are worthy of a pay negotiation”.
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Operations
Arch Summit 2022: Vodafone picks Luxembourg for new, consolidated supply hub
Operator confirms move to meld regional warehousing centres into a single, digital-led management facility.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT, Ericsson join DeltaTrak’s mission to reduce food waste
Deutsche Telekom’s secure global connectivity will provide real-time data transmission for the initiative.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica Tech taps LIVALL for mobility product launch
Smart helmet maker signs exclusive partnership with Telefónica Tech as inaugural ‘Sustainable Mobility’ product provider.
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Suppliers & SCM
BT buying chief says top priority is ‘unwinding’ China reliance
Board of Directors asks CPO Cyril Pourrat to present new strategy focused on cutting dependence on Chinese tech.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ab Initio to ‘unlock’ BT’s data fabric vision
BT partner Ab Initio’s automated data management solutions will play a critical role in operator’s data fabric strategy, says Principal Architect Ben Clinch.
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M&A
Telefónica and KKR look to purchase Entel fibre assets
ON*NET Fibra, the pair’s JV, could acquire infrastructure for almost $360m.
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Interview
TIP’s Tenorio on the state of open RAN
Organisation’s chair says open RAN’s highest purpose for operators can be considered ‘optionality’.
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Eventwatch
Fÿuz 2022 preview: ‘Back in your (proprietary) boxes, naysayers’ — open RAN is delivering on optionality
Ahead of the Telecom Infra Project’s three-day Fÿuz event in Madrid (25–27 October), the organisation’s leaders briefed TelcoTitans on the current state of play and what to expect on the ground, from where we will be filing reports covering key sessions.
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Strategy & Change
CEO: Safaricom to keep Ethiopia control as IFC lines up stake
Peter Ndegwa tells local media that Safaricom will remain a majority owner of new Ethiopian venture despite pending capital injection by International Finance Corporation.