AI & Automation
All the latest insight, news and analysis around Artificial intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML) and automation technology involving BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Network & Infrastructure
Interview: open source advocate Ensarguet applies enterprise IT credentials to techco challenge at Orange
New VP of Software Engineering follows his technology “north star” from Orange Business Services into wider group. Major proponent of open source collaboration to ensure telcos can focus on what makes them unique.
Strategy & Change
InfraCos dig automation as opex pressures build
Operational efficiency is a must for capex-intensive rollouts, say operators at DSP Leaders event. Greenfield InfraCo ConnectiviTree bakes in automation from scratch. BAI Communications takes software engineering to London Underground.
Strategy & Change
TowerXchange Europe: TOTEM CEO outlines need for change to meet “endless” capacity demand
Nicolas Roy says industry needs to do its own homework and implement digital processes. “Tight link” between TowerCos and MNOs underpinned by offer of more specific site solutions.
Financial & Performance
BT FY22–23: tough talk on jobs hides slow progress and postponed ambitions
Group CEO Philip Jansen sets sights on end-of-decade transformation as BT gets lean, builds on network strengths.
Partnerships & Alliances
T-Systems gets UiPath on board for AI and RPA
RPA specialist beds down further in Deutsche Telekom Group. UiPath AI and RPA capabilities now hosted in Open Telekom Cloud.
Products & Services
Telefónica-Prosegur JV develops AI tech to tackle burglars
Platform switch at operator’s connected alarm and monitor venture with Prosegur reflects fresh focus on driving up service profitability.
Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom CEO lays down AI gauntlet to management
Höttges tasks different Group business units to share top ideas on how to exploit AI. CEO has high hopes for more AI-driven cost reductions, greater productivity, and speedier software development. Artificial Intelligence Competence Centre to act as AI “teaching unit” for rest of Group.
Financial & Performance
Deutsche Telekom Q3 FY23 Spend: inflation prompts DT-wide brainstorm on savings
Macro pressures see executives highlight new workstreams on AI and fibre roll out efficiency.
Products & Services
Virgin Media O2 Business launches UK movement index
VM O2’s enterprise arm creates Movers Index product to track top-level movement trends for UK businesses and consumers.
Products & Services
Telefónica Tech targets health sector with 3M
Telefónica Tech collaborates with 3M on Hospital Emergency Analytics tool to provide hospitals with insight on emergency service activity.
Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone’s Rentokil tie up puts pests to the sword
Telco continues partnership with extermination and pest control services company Rentokil by supporting development of light trap partner app.