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Suppliers & SCMOld guard re-enlisted for Vodafone TV consolidation push
Wins for existing cross-OpCo suppliers Kaltura, Nagra, and TiVo. Continued emphasis on cloud, security, and deeper user understanding. Lightweight, low-capex focus: Kaltura says it is now possible to roll out Vodafone TV in a new country within seven months.
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PremiumVodafone Zambia demise confirmed by national regulator
Zambia’s telecoms regulator confirmed the demise of Vodafone Zambia, the local unit of Vodafone’s defunct regional Partner Markets’ associate Afrimax Group.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone’s analytics team starts looking outward
Vodafone ready for long-trailered Location Intelligence services expansion. Five-year IT and organisational update ensures so-called ‘single version of truth’. IoT and security use-cases also in focus.
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PremiumT-Mobile US partners Microsoft on Project xCloud game-streaming service
T-Mobile US (TMUS) revealed it was working with Microsoft on the software giant’s beta release (or “preview”) of Project xCloud, an Xbox games-streaming service for smartphones and tablets.
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PremiumT-Mobile US files application to add US cities to 5G Innovation Partnership Zone
T-Mobile US (TMUS) was said to have filed an application with Washington State authorities to designate parts of Bellevue, Redmond, and Seattle as a 5G Innovation Partnership Zone.
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PremiumT-Systems Switzerland to offer services via SIX’s SOC
T-Systems Switzerland (T-Sys CH) is to offer services via cybersecurity specialist SIX’s Security Operations Centre (SOC), aimed particularly at the country’s financial services sector.
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PremiumT-Systems adds VeloCloud to SD-WAN team
Parent VMware makes gains in unit’s ongoing partner and portfolio refit.
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Suppliers & SCMT-Mobile Poland facing 5G disruption as Huawei faces possible exclusion from Poland’s 5G network
T-Mobile Poland (TMPL) faced 5G disruption with news that the US and Polish governments had agreed measures that seem likely to exclude Huawei Technologies from supplying the next-gen tech.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom welcomes Edgecore Networks commitment to the Open Networking Foundation
Deutsche Telekom (DT) welcomed greater commitment from Edgecore Networks to the Open Networking Foundation (ONF), an operator-led network software consortium that counts DT as a “full” partner member (Deutsche Telekomwatch, #66).
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PremiumKudelski Group joins Deutsche Telekom’s nuSIM ecosystem
Swiss digital security technology player Kudelski Group joined the ecosystem behind nuSIM — Deutsche Telekom’s (DT) integrated SIM-based design format for Internet of Things (IoT) devices, unveiled at February 2019’s Mobile World Congress (Deutsche Telekomwatch, #81).
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PremiumZTE provides Deutsche Telekom’s CarConnect solution with a new terminal
ZTE provides “completely revised” terminal for Deutsche Telekom’s CarConnect solution.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom ties knot with Ericsson on campus networks
Strategic partnership in place to target industrial market with campus-network solutions.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom seeks next level in Microsoft partnership
Leadership love-bombs Nadella, seeking a replenished, “forward-looking” relationship after German cloud tie-up demise. Mix of opportunities seen in old ground (cloud and IoT) and new (voice interfaces).
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Suppliers & SCMO2 named as supplier for new public sector framework
Telefónica UK (O2 UK) was named as a supplier on the Crown Commercial Service’s (CCS) new Network Services 2 (NS2) framework, which covers all telecoms services offered to the public sector and non-profit organisations.
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PremiumTelefónica Group extends Azure alliance to Peru
Telefónica’s cloud services alliance with Microsoft reaches the Peruvian market, with hybrid offerings for enterprise set to roll out.
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PremiumMovistar Chile progresses with 4G network upgrade
SIAE is establishing itself as a significant partner for network expansion in remote areas.
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Public AffairsVivo held accountable for slave labour in supply chain
Vivo held accountable for practices by subcontractors linked to 2014 cell site construction. Minor fine attached to ruling, but reputational cost may be greater. Operator says it will appeal against the judgement.
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PremiumTelefónica UK on Smart Cities’ challenges and opportunities
Dimitrios Spiliopoulos discusses the developing relationship between operators and urban public bodies on the development of smart city solutions.
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PremiumTelefónica España’s broadcasting revenue to increase
Telefónica España could rake in additional revenue from Mediaset as part of its agreement to allow the broadcaster to air La Liga, Europa League, and Champions League matches on its new Mitele Plus pay-TV service.
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Products & ServicesSME security service gains traction in Spain
Partnership with McAfee and Allot said to be gaining significant traction after seemingly delayed launch.