More from TelcoFutures – Page 16
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PremiumHrvatski Telekom hits 5G+ speeds
Croatian operator showcases 26GHz mmWave 5G network, putting to use newly acquired spectrum. Network set to support HT’s expansion in EV charging and campus networks.
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PremiumDT, Ericsson demo “on-demand” 5G network slicing
Bonn lab showcases “network exposure” capabilities over 5G SA. Purportedly allows “slice service on-demand”, whereby app performance requirements are configured automatically. Choi says proof of concept lays “technical foundation for 5G service innovation”. Keen to explore further “customer-centric network-as-a-service models”.
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PremiumMobiledgeX Edge–Cloud enables cross–operator R&D
DT spinout MobiledgeX’s Edge-Cloud platform leveraged for DT–Telefónica and DT–KDDI collaboration on edge compute proof of concepts. AR tour guides trialled with KDDI; traffic collision avoidance tech demoed with Telefónica Deutschland. Both solutions demonstrated under the auspices of GSMA’s Telco Edge Cloud pre-commercial trials initiative.
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Suppliers & SCMVM O2 puts Samsung in RAN frame
Longstanding suppliers Nokia, Ericsson put on alert as JV explores “vendor diversity”. VM O2 will put Samsung’s 4G and 5G RAN equipment through its paces. South Korean supplier maintains kit is open RAN-compliant (after some configuration changes).
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Tech joins Ferrovial’s 5G development initiative
5G smart roads project attracts support of Microsoft, among others.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra buys into robotics startup
UM Autonomous Systems attracts €2.3m investment. Wayra additionally backs software solution developer Cobrainer.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica prescribes digitalisation as Europe’s inflation antidote
Telefónica’s Argentinian inflation battle shows digitalisation value in markets facing cost challenges. Group management also seeks to ease qualms over rising energy costs and wage inflation in Europe through digitally driven efficiency drive.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Technology embeds ‘build over buy’ mentality
Vodafone Global Digital Engineering head Ahmed El Sayed updates on Netcracker-backed transformation pilot in Hungary. Software engineering “the future” for Vodafone, as Group looks internally for revamped tech stack under ‘build not buy’ vision.
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Network & InfrastructureBT says 5G-VINNI paves way for E2E network slicing
Muschamp hails EU-funded project a success in laying groundwork to support “end-to-end” 5G network slicing across multiple sites and different vendors’ equipment. By exposing inadequacies of current industry standards, claims Muschamp, industry better placed to develop a standardised approach and avoid margin-squeezing headache of bespoke deployments. BT expects to ...
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Venturing & InvestmentsVivo transaction carries Telefónica Tech into Brazilian IoT space
Telefónica’s expansive growth areas division furthers its international ambitions by negotiating a tie-up with Vivo on IoT and analytics-based services. Deal mirrors an August transaction that gave Telefónica Tech an interest in Vivo’s cloud and security business.
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PremiumNokia boasts optical potential for Vodafone Turkey
Vodafone Turkey’s network tuned to post 1Tbps speeds and demonstrate option for future scaling. 5G network expansion said to be a likely use-case.
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Strategy & ChangeTMF’s Willetts: maintaining vendor status quo “dangerous”
Speaking to TelcoTitans, Nik Willetts, CEO of industry body TM Forum, outlined his perceptions of the state of digital transformation in the telecoms sector. Procurement-led vendor management needs to evolve towards partnership for digital acceleration. Hyperscalers can remain more friend than foe as operators seek new ways to differentiate ...
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PremiumSafaricom to debut 5G in 2022
Kenyan operator extending 5G trials to “additional towns”; commercial launch slated for 2022. Operator looking to further boost mobile data revenue. Rival Airtel on 5G scene too.
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EventwatchAccenture’s Dr. Boris Maurer on 5G opportunities for telcos
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full panel session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, which brings together industry experts from Accenture and NTT Data to reflect on the future of telco in a transformed world.
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EventwatchInma Martinez discusses key attributes of successful digital transformation
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, in which Inma Martinez looks at the opportunities for Telco to establish itself as the pivotal industry in 21st century infrastructure.
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EventwatchAccenture’s Dr. Boris Maurer on the state of telecommunications today
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full panel session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, which brings together industry experts from Accenture and NTT Data to reflect on the future of telco in a transformed world.
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EventwatchInma Martinez on 5G’s potential for telcos
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, in which Inma Martinez looks at the opportunities for Telco to establish itself as the pivotal industry in 21st century infrastructure.
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EventwatchAccenture’s Dr. Boris Maurer on how 5G will impact the telecom industry
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full panel session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, which brings together industry experts from Accenture and NTT Data to reflect on the future of telco in a transformed world.
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EventwatchInma Martinez on the future of telco
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, in which Inma Martinez looks at the opportunities for Telco to establish itself as the pivotal industry in 21st century infrastructure.
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EventwatchAccenture’s Dr. Boris Maurer on how telcos will look in 30 years
Watch On-Demand: REACH – the telco transformation forum Watch the full panel session from REACH – the telco transformation forum, which brings together industry experts from Accenture and NTT Data to reflect on the future of telco in a transformed world.