More Recent Insight – Page 431
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Suppliers & SCMEzentis trumpets latest Telefónica contract wins
Ezentis maintained its drumbeat of deals, highlighting its ongoing infrastructure management relationship with Telefónica across Latin America.
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PremiumGoldman Sachs examining Telefónica mast sale prospects
It was reported that Telefónica appointed Goldman Sachs to examine its options for monetisation of its mobile mast sites.
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PremiumTelefónica Empresas and Hisdesat agree contract with Spain’s Ministry of Defence
Telefónica Empresas, the operator’s business-to-business arm, and satellite communications provider Hisdesat agreed a 14-month contract with Spain’s Ministry of Defence to provide connectivity, entertainment, and online training services for the country’s overseas military personnel.
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PremiumIndustry 4.0 cybersecurity centre opens in León
Telefónica Group unveiled a specialist CyberSecurity Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4IN), in the northern Spanish city of León.
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PremiumSwrve builds AI influence with Telefónica
Telefónica formed an enhanced technology partnership with US-based Swrve, with the aim of improving digital customer engagement across its footprint.
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PremiumTelefónica España highlights work with Spain’s DGT and SEAT on IoT road safety project
Telefónica España highlighted work with Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) and car manufacturer SEAT on an Internet of Things road safety project, in collaboration with drone specialist Aeorum and automotive components specialist Ficosa.
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PremiumVivo interested in Oi spectrum as asset sale speculation bubbles up again
Telefónica|Vivo appears to be circling Brazil’s distressed fourth-placed operator Oi more closely as speculation on the sale of its assets bubbles up again.
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Public AffairsLabour promises nationalised free broadband for all — BTwatch’s first take
Considerable speculation and debate on the future of UK communications infrastructure and the sector was sparked by a new Labour Party policy. In its Manifesto for the upcoming UK General Election, Labour is committing to the nationalisation of major elements of BT Group that relate to the provision of ...
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Strategy & ChangeMerkel gives Deutsche Telekom Group cause for Huawei optimism
Political ructions after Chancellor appears to green-light Huawei involvement in 5G. Group hopes to count on Chinese supplier might still be dashed. TDE woos government at inaugural 5Germany event.
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Products & ServicesT-Mobile Czech Republic: StreamOn bites the dust
Cool reception from users blamed, rather than regulatory pushback.
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Public AffairsT-Mobile US on edge as FCC decision nears on C-Band
Spectrum-hungry TMUS still facing major resistance in mid-band liberalisation drive. FCC final order on issue may happen in November 2019. 5G Plus Plan seems TMUS’ best bet for C-Band win.
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PremiumT-Mobile Netherlands gets 700MHz green light for 5G tests
NatCo gains temporary test permits to put 5G through its 700MHz paces. Den Haag positioned as 5G hub. Operators still in finger-drumming wait for auction of 5G-friendly frequencies.
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PremiumEAN provides blueprint for A2G startup’s expansion plans
Acquirer of Nokia assets targets expansion beyond DT-backed EAN footprint.
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Suppliers & SCMZenterio buyout raises questions for Deutsche Telekom
Once-close partner appears to have been damaged by DT supply refresh.
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PremiumNetcracker lands a win in Telekom Deutschland automation drive
Efficiencies drive expands to provisioning, optimisation, and orchestration.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Global Carrier: Blockchain bleeps louder on roaming radar
DTGC frets roaming arrangements will become too complex. DT unit sees blockchain as an answer. Still no sign of commercial solutions. DTGC hopeful regarding Carrier Blockchain Network initiative.
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PremiumOTE takes quantum leap with Uniqorn
Greek NatCo highlights involvement in EU-funded project to apply quantum technology in telecoms.
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PremiumWWT highlights an “expanded” MEC partnership with MobiledgeX
IT service provider World Wide Technology (WWT) highlighted an “expanded” partnership with MobiledgeX, the mobile edge computing (MEC) platform venture that Deutsche Telekom span out in 2017, in a bid to boost its 5G ecosystem (Deutsche Telekomwatch, #71).
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PremiumT-Systems retains UK outpost, despite challenges
Descent into loss blamed on contract and organisational restructuring. Questions pervade over management’s true interest in UK market.
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PremiumT-Mobile Netherlands to extend mobile network into the North Sea
T-Mobile Netherlands (TMNL) flagged it was extending its mobile network into the North Sea, with the installation of the “first of a series of antenna sites” off the Dutch coast.