More from TelcoFutures – Page 10
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica turns to space startup to stretch NB-IoT reach
Barcelona startup’s platform to be integrated with Group’s Kite managed IoT offering.
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Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica automates 5G SA network slicing with Ericsson
Tests demonstrate network slice can be configured and deployed in less than 35 minutes using full automation.
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Innovation (R&D)
BT-backed drone Skyway earns government funding
BT continues drone development with participation in Skyway project.
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Network & Infrastructure
Elon Musk’s SpaceX urges ‘light-touch’ regulation for satellite expansion
SpaceX aims to triple UK gateway footprint but facing scrutiny from Ofcom under recently instated regulatory powers.
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Public Affairs
Germany unveils new ‘Gigabitstrategie’ to drive 5G, fibre
Telekom Deutschland’s wooden masts could be used for over-ground fibre deployments.
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Operations
BT outlines Digital recruitment drive, seeks 2,800 staff
Harmeen Mehta wants 1,000 new UK colleagues, with remainder based in India.
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Partnerships & Alliances
DT, T-Mobile bring Skylo onto T-IoT team
Operators plan to use Skylo’s space-based Narrowband IoT platform to “enhance” flagship international connectivity service, jointly launched earlier this year.
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Strategy & Change
BT pursues mesh strategy as distributed data surges
BT is adopting a data mesh approach to delivering commercial services while maintaining good governance.
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Strategy & Change
BT shoots for space strength with new partners
Group’s space strategy adds Lacuna and CGI to partners list.
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Operations
TPG accelerates IT simplification drive
JV plans to reduce number of IT systems from 600-plus to less than 400 in three years.
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Partnerships & Alliances
UK military drafts BT on drones and robotics
BT Defence Director highlights innovation tie-ups with army, navy, and air force.
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Strategy & Change
UK’s new Digital Strategy ‘lacks long-term vision’
TechUK claims new strategy would need to be updated in 2024 to ‘remain relevant’.
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Strategy & Change
Ofcom reveals plan for commercial drone licences
Spectrum authorised for beyond line of sight flights. Broader drone regulatory framework in the works.
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Strategy & Change
Telcos flying high for next-gen drone services
Beyond Visual Line of Sight regulation on the horizon in the EU, opening opportunities for telcos.
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Operations
Gaia-X is on track and will ‘save our future’, says CEO
European initiative’s lead stresses need for alternatives to “autocratic” and “private” data ecosystems.
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Strategy & Change
Velocity, consistency, and privacy first: DT tackles metaverse challenges
Network technology, privacy, and identity management among priorities.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica ‘learns lessons’ as open RAN plan scaled back
Spanish group looks to have reined back on flagship ‘50%’ target for open RAN rollout.
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Strategy & Change
Why the best transformation programmes are built around purpose and people
Real-world CEO learnings and best practice from Colt’s Gilder and Teradata’s McMillan. Transformation must be based around purpose that resonates with employees.
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone Q4 FY21–22: Super apps and fintech investment to drive Vodacom growth
FY21–22 results underline revenue diversification ambitions, with ‘new services’ set to contribute increasing proportion to bottom line.
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Operations
BT targets skills shortage with Digital Campus plans
Ongoing skills transformation programme will see a virtual learning environment established, dubbed a “one-stop shop” for employee development. Internal reskilling and upskilling remain central to Group’s sustainable growth plan.