Latest Supplier News – Page 18
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Financial & Performance
Arqit downs satellite tools after hyperscaler deals
UK-based quantum specialist steps back from hardware as software proves superior.
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Innovation (R&D)
DT helps developers to get rid of the 5G jitters
DT and Ericsson provide an L4S testbed and tools to nurture latency-critical 5G applications.
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Products & Services
Movistar Plus+ set to launch Netflix challenge
Telefónica’s Spanish pay-TV service aims to beat streaming giant, but subscriber losses continue.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT drafts Juniper as first network partner for B2B self-service comms platform
Vendor will provide AI-driven enterprise solution for host of functions including zero-touch deployments and self-driving automation.
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M&A
Microsoft picks up UK hollow core startup Lumenisity
HCF specialist and BT partner under new ownership.
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Public Affairs
Ofcom takes watching brief on mobile future as BT warns of OS capture
Ofcom review promises to keep a closer eye on market development as mobile market evolution promises enhanced role for hyperscalers and big tech.
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Suppliers & SCM
T-Mobile VoIP buddy Ooma tees up growth to come
AirDial reselling deal expected to boost growth at Silicon Valley vendor.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile taps Salesforce for ‘next-generation’ CX vision
Salesforce flags ‘transformational’ deal signing.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica ‘appeals to hyperscalers’ for support on network API push
Operator reportedly in negotiations with Amazon, Google, and Microsoft to support API marketing.
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Public Affairs
Germany will treat Chinese suppliers on “case-by-case” basis
Economy ministry floats idea of tighter scrutiny on Huawei, ZTE, but does not heed US call for outright ban. Washington warns Berlin of putting national security at risk through over-reliance on trade links with China.
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Network & Infrastructure
Internet para Todos ‘half-way there’ on rural 4G
Telefónica’s RAN-sharing JV brings LTE access to more than three million Peruvians living in rural areas.
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Premium
Digital expansion continues at Spanish, Indian hubs
DT reportedly ships 300 staff from former St. Petersburg office to Granada and Reus to support growth ambitions in Spain.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica preps new venture for programmable networks
Operator creates new brand to invest in making programming networks more efficient.
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Suppliers & SCM
Mitie extends Vodafone deal, sets sights on telecoms growth
Five years added to Vodafone UK facilities management contract, with the operator named a “top-ten” customer.
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Premium
UK delays Huawei networks ban after operator concern
Vodafone UK among operators to receive formal requirements to remove Huawei kit, but given more time to do so.
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Eventwatch
Vodafone: Testing times and the 90:10 ratio to advance ORAN integration
Vodafone’s ORAN leader highlights need for collaboration.
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Premium
VodafoneZiggo migrates business system with Oracle
Systems set to move to Oracle’s Fusion Cloud Applications Suite.
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Premium
Mavenir extends reach into Hungary
Hungarian NatCo adopts cloud‑native containerised converged packet core
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Premium
HT Mostar enters LTE ‘final phase’ with old buddy ENT
Upgrade and expansion of 4G network in deal worth €7.5m.