Latest Supplier News – Page 20
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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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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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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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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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Premium
VM O2 Business taps Netcracker for BSS unification
JV chooses NEC subsidiary to bring all revenue management functions onto one platform.
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Premium
O2 Germany picks Ericsson for 5G microwave testing
Ericsson flags demo of 5G wireless backhaul for long distance 10Gbps speeds.
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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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Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica, T-Mobile partner on metaverse R&D
Operators among co-chairs of new Telecom Infra Project working group, focused on ensuring networks are ready for the metaverse.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica plotting new strategy as macro headwinds bite
Group reportedly calls in McKinsey to overhaul strategic plans.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone’s giant Google Cloud migration gathers pace
Accenture, Google Cloud, and SAP to “co-shape” three-year SAP migration project.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Germany to reduce energy costs via intelligent grid control
Technology to save around 30,000 kilowatt-hours per day.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Systems Solutions: T-Sys strikes cloud deal with Volkswagen’s MAN Energy
T‑Sys wins cloud migration deal with decarbonisation solutions specialist; gains new accreditation from AWS.
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Premium
Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: DT ties with Ericsson on 5G cross-border communication project
Ericsson, Skillsoft, and Larsen & Toubro Infotech tie-ups; CMA launches Phase 2 inquiry into Inmarsat–Viasat merger.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT handed Huawei ban reprieve after extensions
The UK government has pushed back its Huawei replacement mandate following BT concerns about service disruption.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Cisco, Qwilt to boost Vodafone Turkey content delivery
Open Edge Cloud for Content Delivery solution to strengthen OpCo’s live streaming and video-on-demand offering. Solution will ostensibly improve streaming quality while reducing cost.
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Public Affairs
Regulators don’t buy operator claims on need for internet support
BEREC stands by its 2012 views on the stability of the internet value chain as operators seek EU support in securing additional funding for next‑generation networks.
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Products & Services
Virgin Media O2 looks to extend support for benefit claimants
Essential Broadband package targeted at those on Universal Credit gets 16% price slash as VM O2 responds to recent Ofcom challenge to industry.
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Public Affairs
AI and IoT in sport: helping hand or threatening force?
Carlsen–Niemann chess scandal kindles debate around how to combat combined, nefarious use of capabilities of AI and wearables.