Latest tech news – Page 137
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Network & InfrastructureO2 Germany completes 3G shutdown in final hours of 2021
O2 Germany closed last 300 3G sites in December. CEO Markus Haas reiterates call for change in spectrum policy. Spain and UK to follow suit with 3G sunsetting.
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Vendor VoiceWind River claims spotlight for new role at intelligent edge
Decisive moves to embrace disaggregated networks by global leaders including Vodafone and Verizon are creating opportunity for Wind River to seize an enabling role for MEC and 5G services.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: operator in line for tax refund
Ecosystem building in quantum and cloud data; tax refund boost
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PremiumTelefónica selects Wipro for 5GC automation
Group to roll out Indian tech firm’s CI/CD/CT solution in Brazil, Germany, followed by Spain and UK. Aim to “industrialise” processes surrounding automation of 5G Core functions and speed time-to-market for new services. Telefónica and Wipro plan to expand solution to other network areas, including access, infrastructure, and transport. ...
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PremiumEU could miss RAN innovation opportunity warn operators
Europe’s big four maintained momentum for their open RAN collaboration with a new report calling for EU intervention to make the region an innovation hub. Analysys Mason-backed report highlights need for diverse suppliers in a market predicted to be worth €36bn by 2026. Outsider BT questions level of support ...
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PremiumTelefónica backs interoperability through new O-RAN lab
i14y Lab set to be tangible evidence of European operators and authorities collaborating to develop the open RAN ecosystem in wider pursuit of disaggregated networks. Telefónica highlights opportunity to reinforce the security of open RAN and assuage policymaker concerns.
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Network & InfrastructureDT making strides in flash flood recovery
About 97% of flood-damaged fixed lines to be repaired by the end of 2021. Construction of FTTP network in areas where lines cannot be restored.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica Tech and Darwin collaborate on cybersecurity for CAVs
Deal continues Telefónica’s collaboration with Darwin on development of new CAV industry vertical.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone hails “technological milestone” with open RAN trial
Successful test completed in collaboration with long-term software partner Mavenir.
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M&AMastercard buys former DT investment Dynamic Yield
AI-based customer experience personalisation platform picked up by Mastercard from McDonalds. Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners first invested in 2017.
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Network & InfrastructureMovistar gets industrial with Chile 5G launch
Telefónica Chile’s 5G network goes live alongside peers Entel and WOM. Plans for “nationwide” availability in early-2022.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefonica targets health sector as digitalisation laggard
Healthcare sector viewed as an area with great digital potential, and slow take-up to date, with Telefónica focused on a collaborative approach. Across all sectors, innovation strategy remains focused on building not only networks, but platforms on top of them that will enable the Group to create new revenue ...
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Venturing & InvestmentsSignalWire secures investment from DT’s strategic fund
Telekom Innovation Pool gets involved following $30m (€27m) Series-B round in June.
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Products & ServicesNozomi added to BT security portfolio
Partnership will see OT, IoT specialist’s solutions resold via BT.
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Network & InfrastructureFluent Gopalan flexes on fibre and 5G
Telekom Deutschland Chief Executive Srini Gopalan continues to emphasise need for network-building partnerships. DT has not given up on under-scrutiny Glasfaser Nordwest JV. Group tech boss Claudia Nemat maintains environmental messaging — and surprises with a musical demo of 5G SA.
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Public AffairsBT slammed for lack of action on spoofing
IP altnet pokes incumbent over limited success in rooting out fraudulent use of caller ID. BT focused on industry collaboration to address fraud challenge. Migration to all-IP by 2025 portrayed as critical to effective remedies for the problem.
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M&AAmerican Tower “excited” by tower M&A in Europe
CFO flags possibility of “compelling things” happening in Europe’s tower scene. Cautions, however, that American Tower in no rush for dealmaking. Deutsche Telekom, Cellnex, Orange, and Vodafone also in the mix for tower M&A.
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Innovation (R&D)DCMS allocates £36m in R&D funding for 5G projects
Future RAN competition rewards 15 companies, including four BT partners. UK government distributes funds as part of its Supply Chain Diversification Strategy. Also sets target for 35% of UK mobile network traffic to be carried via open RAN by 2030. 2G, 3G expected to be retired by 2033 at ...
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Network & InfrastructureAltnets prep fibre wholesale platforms to rival Openreach
Two platforms aim to create full-fibre marketplaces for altnets and resellers. Signs of confederation among the UK’s 80-plus altnets, as wholesale competition heats up. Platforms facilitate Project Gigabit wholesale mandates and One-Touch Switching.
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PremiumElsewhere in T-Mobile US: Sievert dumps shares
Sievert sells shares; NatCo takes a hit for 911 outage.