All articles by Neal Doran – Page 2
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Network & InfraFrom defence to attack: CSG’s blueprint for telco AI transformation
Interview: Telcos risk losing to nimbler rivals unless they accelerate AI readiness. CSG argues that operators must simplify legacy customer systems, speed service innovation, and nurture scalable ecosystems — or face losing strategically vital B2B growth opportunities whilst defending declining legacy markets. Learn more…
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Network & InfraBITÉ and brown-iposs: bridging the confidence gap for Level 5 RAN automation
Mobile network autonomy need no longer be framed as science fiction, but as an engineering discipline: validate inputs, expose decision logic, and quantify impact before changing the network. Baltic mobile group BITÉ’s RAN field test of brown‑iposs’s CARAT offers an instructive lens on what it really takes to operationalise Level 5 ambitions…
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InterviewBoldyn’s marathon man: Brendan O’Reilly on building ‘win‑win’ shared networks for the UK
Interview: Boldyn’s UK&I CEO draws lessons from Olympic‑grade collaboration to map a shared‑success playbook — revealing how long‑term partnerships are set to underpin the UK’s 5G and national digital infrastructure leap, and where everyone, from MNOs to local government, wins together.
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InterviewFix telco CPQ to accelerate B2B expansion
Interview: Telcos have spent years modernising, yet enterprise quoting remains stubbornly manual and error-prone. CSG’s Greg Tilton lays out why generic CPQ fails at scale — and how going telco-native can unlock speed, margin control, and serious B2B upside, as well as restore CFO confidence…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: CityFibre plans cuts; Netomnia deal nears; AI reaches Smart Cities
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: job cuts at CityFibre, KCOM and TalkTalk join Netomnia on the block, UK MNOs seek support for AI‑capable coverage, and plenty more…
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PeoplewatchNew era: BT, Openreach start ‘next chapter’ with fresh energy, familiar faces
CEO reshuffle in depth: a rising star reaches her zenith as Openreach CEO; a reliable hand gets called in to take BT International into next stage of transformation; and a global B2B boss bows out…
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AnalysisAI, edge and colo: Nokia’s Neutral Host Index redraws telecom’s $200bn shared-infra map
Market analysis: Nokia argues that ‘neutral host’ has outgrown its tower-and-RAN shorthand, setting out a broader, investment-led definition also spanning fibre, data centre, and network builders. The prize: a fast-rising revenue pool, increasingly amplified by AI’s infrastructure pull.
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M&Anexfibre set to win race for Netomnia — reports
Deep dive: Liberty/Telefónica‑backed netco said to be finalising a £2bn deal for UK’s #2 altnet, with confirmation as soon as this week… but what does it mean for nexfibre, VM O2, fibre rivals?
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Network & InfraMoving fast to fix things: how AI-driven network assurance is reshaping global telecoms
As telcos intensify their drive toward automation and autonomy, assurance becomes the cornerstone of transformation. Learn from North America’s pioneering migrations to Europe’s multi-OpCo transformations how AI-driven, data-centric OSS evolution is reshaping network reliability, service quality, and customer trust…
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Network & InfraClosing the reality gap: vHive now validating mobile towers in real-time, on-site
Interview: mobile network infrastructure plans rarely survive contact with reality, with equipment deviating from specifications in over one-third of sites. vHive CTO Tomer Daniel explains how bridging the digital-physical divide can prevent the industry’s “costliest chain reaction”, including safeguarding 5G performance and accelerating revenue recognition…
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone a “frontrunner” partner as Ericsson seeks new opportunities in “flattish” RAN market
In depth: Upbeat Ericsson management present FY25 earnings complete with organic growth and progress in efficiency programmes. CSPs said to be willing to invest despite muted RAN outlook, as Vodafone namechecked for its ‘physical AI’ groundwork…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: lenders steel for losses; altnets in chart success; ITS shows B2B potential
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including Gigaclear lenders take action, Netomnia and Toob lead altnets in Times tech list, EE updates on ESN, and plenty more…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: consolidation gathers steam; industrial Wi Fi expansion; KKR backs UK data centres
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: ‘aggressive’ new ownership at G.Network, Truespeed flirts with Freedom, GTR secures expansion war chest, and plenty more…
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Strategy & ChangeCelfocus data chief: telcos must balance optimism with pragmatism to power up AI
Telco roadmap: How do communications giants move from data silos to intelligent operations? Data and analytics leader Sofia Esteves cites real-world AI-driven success stories to illuminate why true transformation means rethinking not only systems, but also mindsets…
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M&ALondon fibre shake-up: ‘aggressive’ ex Macquarie investors swoop on distressed G.Network
In-depth: £500m later, lender patience exhausted, and investors sidestepped — London altnet falls into hands of FitzWalter. As ‘ruthless’ distressed asset specialist swoops on unloved fibre builder, TelcoTitans considers whether bold move signals long-awaited reality check for UK fibre valuations and consolidation…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: altnet founder exits; CityFibre’s tech refresh; Fibrus Project Gigabit win
Analyst Briefing: Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: McRae returns to networks, troubled times for Octopus investments, new data centre conversion plans, and plenty more…
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Network & InfraThe service assurance gap: why ‘make do and mend’ fails modern networks
As network cloudification accelerates, a critical gap is emerging between next-generation ambitions and rapidly ageing service assurance systems. Explore the strategic roadmap for replacing outmoded operations with AI-enabled, closed-loop automation that drives business value.
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: Altnets in the “bleak” midwinter; D9 woes; Ofcom spots fibre strength
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including: Gigaclear secures a modest future after Equitix, Digital 9 hit by surprise Arqiva valuation, Ofcom sees fibre access reach surprising highs, and plenty more…
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InterviewLandolina’s “be useful” philosophy: steering Cellnex towards stronger MNOs, digital Britain
Interview: With the telecoms sector at an inflection point, Gianluca Landolina sees opportunity in channelling simplicity and sustainability, as the Cellnex UK CEO shares the strategic logic behind neutral host expansion and why fewer, stronger MNOs are key to the infraco and national resilience.
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch: data centres chase power, satcos bridge gaps, government tackles scams
Latest from the UK’s digital infra scene, including: billions pour into south east data centres, operators turn to satcos and infra players to plug gaps, heightened focus on network safety responsibilities, and plenty more…