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         Suppliers & SCM Suppliers & SCMNPS revival makes for happy shopping at Vodafone’s VPCDigital transformation at Vodafone’s procurement unit said to have driven positive Net Promoter Scores for user experience. VPC says it is now faster, more efficient, and has “happy” purchase orders. Process mining and machine learning driving further efficiencies. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeNemat maps out ‘hyperscaler-plus’ ambitionGroup Head of Technology & Innovation uses Capital Markets Day presentation to frame DT as increasingly “hyperscaler-like” on speed-to-market. Addition of “telco-grade” voice and network security, argues Nemat, gives DT advantage over big tech. Exec lauds “superior production model” compared with European peers. Greater network automation presented as key ... 
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         Innovation InnovationTelefónica leads TIP 5G private network trialTelefónica leads latest Telecom Infra Project solution group, with private networks the focus. TIP Community Lab in Madrid to host tests before Málaga excursion. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeVodafone CFO: passion for digital drives transformationGroup CFO Margherita Della Valle plays leading role in transformation. Finance team is digital early adopter, leading Group by example. CFOs wield more influence over digital strategy. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsWayra injects cash into Valencian network tech player KenmeiNetwork automation startup Kenmei broadening horizons, with ambitions outside domestic market. Startup’s AI specialism of potential interest to Telefónica. Rival MÁSMÓVIL joins in on funding round. 
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         Partnerships & Alliances Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica tests Elisa Automate in transport network labLatest telco engagement for Elisa in its quirky vendor–operator go-to-market strategy. More acquisitions and partnerships planned to build up software offerings for industrial enterprises and telcos. Deutsche Telekom deal signals momentum. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraMBNL embraces machine learning for predictive maintenanceJV working with Kortical, Blue Prism, and Greenhouse Intelligence. Algorithms predict mast cooling system failures to prevent overheating and outages. 
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         Premium PremiumRobots aren’t taking over just yet, says T-Mobile’s LarsenCTIO Kim Larsen looks beyond the hype to deliver a realistic assessment of the road to network autonomy and guides on early incremental opportunities. Still early days for OpCo’s zero-touch ambition, with Larsen seeing TMNL at stage one of five. Capabilities, experience, and data quality seen as key challenges. ... 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsDTCP tops up Cellwize investmentDTCP adds another undisclosed sum to its investment in network automation specialist Cellwize. $32m total funding in the Series B round. 
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         Suppliers & SCM Suppliers & SCMMovistar taps Nokia for automation-led OSS upgradeOperator implements near-zero touch automation to increase operational efficiency. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsTomorrow Street opens door to Block GeminiVodafone Procurement Company hoping to reap rewards after Block Gemini’s incubation and initial pilot. Third startup added to the innovation hot-house in just over a month, joining Quantexa and GeoSpock. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraBT to parachute 5G onto Irish portFormer BT testbed to experience 5G’s full potential. Industry 4.0 applications to be given get-go in multi-purpose setting. BT adding to its private network portfolio. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica plants cash in Brazilian IoT playerAgro-IoT Lab graduate lands cash injection. Opportunities in the mining sector driving Telefónica IoT investments in Latin America. 
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         Premium PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: sustainability gets a platformCzech Republic, Spain 5G trial; Vodafone Germany takes sustainability on board. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraVodafone floats 5G for boatsGerman OpCo engages in Kiel project to trial autonomous passenger ferries. Plans further buildout of 5G coverage along Germany’s waterways. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraMerc’s 5G-equipped future factory begins productionO2 hands over the keys to the campus network it built at the automaker’s Factory 56: seen as a “flagship” for 5G in manufacturing. Production green light marks the start of Mercedes’ all-digital production overhaul. 
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         Premium PremiumElsewhere in BT Group, July 2020: CAT rules in favour; enterprise tool Onit deploys for BT legalLong distance truck win; Legal continues to transform. 
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         Premium PremiumElsewhere in BT Enterprise: ContactEngine partnership gets praiseInnovation leader Millard stresses enthusiasm for automation and digitisation in customer support. 
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         Suppliers & SCM Suppliers & SCMBT eagerly anticipates Nokia cloud revampNokia is targeting cloud service providers with new kit promising automated, scalable cloud service development via a new NetOps toolbox. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraVodafone’s AI-based NOC overhaul steps up a gearMigration of first line support tasks to Celfocus-supported CIAS system set to extend to ‘big four’ territories of Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK. Target is 50% of functions to be zero-touch by end of 2020. Project said to reflect shift to new collaborative models within Vodafone and ecosystem. 
 























