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Network & InfraThe Backfill: Vantage DC raises funds to refinance sites
Vantage Data Centers bags $1.35bn in securitised notes to refinance North American data centres. Competition to SpaceX’s Starlink ramps up, while various digital infra players mull strategic options. Elsewhere, KKR sees opportunity in Asian infrastructure market, as it opens a new Indian office.
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PremiumVM O2 given open RAN funding boost
Virgin Media O2 secures place on four state‑backed open RAN projects, focusing on connectivity in high‑density environments.
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PremiumElsewhere in Systems Solutions: Data facility in Biere secures EC’s European Code of Conduct Award for energy efficiency
T‑Sys data facility in Biere secures EC’s European Code of Conduct Award for energy efficiency.
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InnovationBT’s Ben Clinch on data modelling and pulling back the GenAI ‘magic curtain’
Principal Enterprise Architect Ben Clinch warns of misconception that developments in generative AI have removed the need to curate and prepare data.
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PremiumTelefónica Tech takes up Snowflake data platform
Telefónica Tech partners with Snowflake to commercialise its Data Cloud storage and analysis platform.
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PremiumTelefónica Argentina partners Kyndryl on IT automation
Telefónica Argentina signs three‑year deal with Kyndryl to manage hybrid cloud infrastructure and boost IT automation.
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PremiumTMUS sets up second 5G-focused corporate VC fund
American NatCo establishes second investment fund targeting 5G innovation, again in partnership with Touchdown Ventures.
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PremiumDT launches Microsoft co-developed 5G private network
“Campus Network Smart” delivers standardised 5G campus networks.
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PremiumVM O2 finally confirms 3G shutoff date
Operator last of country’s MNOs to announce 3G retirement plans, in a staggered shutdown expected to complete in 2025.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelekom Deutschland links up with Beyond Now on ‘Magenta B2B2X’ digital marketplace launch
Germany NatCo and Beyond Now expand partnership with collaboration on new platform play, targeting enterprises and their clients with voice, connectivity, 5G, data analytics, and IoT services.
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PremiumGerman operators hit out over proposed Huawei ban
Document seen by German news outlet indicates that government could impose “widespread ban” on 5G components manufactured by Huawei and ZTE.
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InnovationBT delves deeper into immersive tech with new testbed
Testbed launched to trial immersive experiences and explore how capabilities such as cloud-rendering and network exposure can best work with 5G to aid growth of MR and XR use cases.
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EventwatchRural fibre business case “getting stronger” as UK altnets look to boost take-up
Connected Britain 2023: UK fibre builders warming up to rural rollout as private funding becomes harder to access. Perspectives from Lothian Broadband, County Broadband, CityFibre, Openreach, and CommScope.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Vodafone Business adds workplace transformation products to roster
Vodafone Business adds workplace transformation products to roster.
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Products & ServicesO2 Germany cuts the ribbon on 5G SA
Telefónica Deutschland readies 5G standalone service launch, claimed to offer improved call quality and new use-cases.
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PremiumDT taps green hydrogen for mobile towers
Hydrogen fuel cells developed by SFC Energy used for first time to power mobile 4G/5G base station.
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PremiumDT claims new mobile radio world speed record
Group conducts test that delivers speeds of 12Gbps.
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Network & InfraFuture is distributed for BT as cloud strategy evolves
As options multiply for positioning the compute power needed to deliver cloud-based applications, commercial aspects may be as important as latency or resilience in locating services in a hybrid world.
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Products & ServicesVodafone Turkey gives TOBi a voice as automation drive continues
New feature intended to strengthen chatbot’s ease of use and minimise difference in customer experience between digital assistant and live representative.