All articles by Joe Purnell – Page 33
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Suppliers & SCMJuniper fabric supports BT Network Cloud overhaul
Vendor claims “cornerstone” status in BT’s cloud-native network transformation.
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Products & ServicesTNT goes live as BT Sport era comes to close
Rebranded BT Sport replacement goes live across the UK and Republic of Ireland today.
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M&AVodafone pockets another €500m from Vantage deal
Global Infrastructure Partners and KKR-led consortium increases stake in Vantage owner Oak Holding to 40%.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY23-24 Guidance: on track despite timing trouble
Energy hedging makes for H1 headwind, but Group on track for FY targets.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY23-24 Spend: brand voice earns price hike reinvestment
Reinvestment kicks in for Vodafone after index‑linked price increases, benefitting marketing budgets.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY23-24 Headlines: Europe battles on despite stumbles at the top
European markets battle on but Germany, Italy, and Spain still faltering.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpaceMobile tops up reserves as funding hunt continues
Vodafone partner AST SpaceMobile explains cash standing, following reports.
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Financial & PerformanceKenya “talent war” rages as Safaricom focuses on skills
Kenyan operator warns that the talent pool must grow wider and deeper to achieve digital transformation ambitions.
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OperationsVodafone extends energy mix transformation with Iberdrola deals
Power purchase agreements signed in Portugal and Spain, adding to German equivalent.
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Venturing & InvestmentsSafaricom plans new venturing vehicles for startup, scaleup investments
Kenyan operator proposes to launch new Venture Co. vehicle for scaleup investments and re-launch Spark Fund for early-stage startups.
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Network & InfraBT launches commercial trial for quantum metro network
HSBC named as the inaugural test case for the QKD-based network, with commercial trials now underway.
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B2BBT boasts of MVNO wins but UK competition hots up
Group still a long way from recouping Virgin Media contract losses, but claims progress via multiple new deals.
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PremiumBT delivers managed network for MoD Smart Bases
Operator secures five‑year managed Wi‑Fi deal to enhance connectivity on the way towards so‑called “smart bases”.
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Suppliers & SCMVi finances prompt questions from would-be 5G kit partners
Indian operator claims progress in OEM deliberations, but reports suggest Ericsson and Nokia are proceeding with caution.
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PeoplewatchVodafone brings in Orange transformation guru amid Spanish strategic review
Vodafone Spain tees up M&A big hitter to lead strategy and transformation of flagging OpCo.
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Network & InfraOpenreach quality of service wobble prompts Ofcom inquiry
Ofcom report finds broadband and voice service obligations were missed, putting Openreach under the microscope.
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PremiumVi hunts for funds in latest survival plan
Indian operator reportedly set to earn further equity infusion from Vodafone.
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OperationsHSBC to take up tenancy at former BT HQ
UK bank makes plans to move to St Paul’s offices as hybrid working cuts the need for Canary Wharf tower.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSafaricom builds Kenyan smartphone factory in budget device drive
Operator joins Chinese manufacturer and Kenyan ISP Jamii to co-create cut-price smartphones.
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PeoplewatchSafaricom Ethiopia loses CEO as Soussa’s time comes to an end
Anwar Soussa to exit at the end of July, with no replacement yet named.



















