Latest tech news – Page 244
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PremiumVodafone eyes AI to get up-to-speed on TV intelligence
With TV no longer the side-project it once was for Vodafone, the Group is seeking to create deeper insight into how subscribers are using its services. AI and automation integrated within Vodafone TV Analytics platform. Move seeks to inform and support technology operations, media partners, and procurement.
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PremiumFacebook and Telefónica link for wholesale open access
Latest evolution of the Internet para Todos programme to see the advent of an open-source wholesale network. Telefónica and Facebook testing potential next-generation infrastructure in underserved markets where the stakes for failure are lower.
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PremiumTelefónica extends crowdsourced data deal with Tutela
Tutela is building its role as a contributor to Telefónica’s customer experience improvement programme.
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PremiumBlanco on industrialised fibre as networks become more complex
Telefónica Group trumpeted the replicability of its Spanish fibre-to-the-premises (FTTP) rollout, as it claimed European leadership. CTIO Blanco stressed that Telefónica’s focus remains on services within the home, with fibre principally a means to an end. Investment currently still capex-focused, but virtualised services to lead transition to more operational ...
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PremiumTelefónica wins €10m funding for 5G pilot in Galicia
Ericsson and Nokia continue to jostle as Telefónica’s two key 5G research partners in its home market.
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PremiumSafaricom upgrades backbone network with Huawei
Operator selects Chinese supplier for “end-to-end” next-gen 400G backbone solution.
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PremiumVodacom looks at wholesale options to fast-track 5G
Earlier Group optimism over political change seems to have dissipated. Government promises greater clarity but talks suggest Vodacom jittery
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PremiumVodafone Idea picks Cisco for NFV multi-cloud network
Tie-in with Group’s broader cloud infrastructure plans.
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PremiumSubex joins in on Dutch billing revamp
OSS/BSS specialist bags six-year deal as part of JV’s back-office consolidation.
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PremiumVfZ ties with Ericsson for Eindhoven 5G tests
Joint venture keeping up pressure for 5G airwave release.
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Products & ServicesV by Vodafone family gets on bike
Offering looks to tread familiar ground of vehicle-monitoring.
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PremiumVodafone feels squeeze in German 5G auction
Group cash-saving ambitions at risk as bidding soars. Even more attention now on Group’s next strategic update in May 2019.
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PremiumAnalogue switchover wrapped up
Way cleared for DOCSIS 3.1 expansion. Unitymedia waiting at the finish line.
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PremiumVodafone extends network reboot to Spain
Timely deal for Group leadership ahead of annual update.
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PremiumBT Group and Mavenir promote new shared vRAN solution
BT is hoping to bring operators together with an indoor coverage solution fit for 5G. Virtualisation support from Mavenir looks set to enable flexible antenna sharing, subject to industry clearance.
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Strategy & ChangeLessons for BT Group as PSTN switch-off process moves up a gear
Openreach has the opportunity to learn from other incumbents as it picks up the pace in the PSTN switch-off project.
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PremiumEE’s 4G network coverage for ESN enters testing phase
EE’s 4G network coverage for the Emergency Services Network (ESN) is now being tested using an application developed by telent Technology Services.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom welcomes growing TIP ‘maturity’
DT expands backing for initiative with new trials and funding schemes. Clauberg warns against unnecessary proliferation of open source industry groups, though DT is behind many of them. Closer collaboration between DT-backed ORAN and TIP’s OpenRAN on the cards.