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.

2021-03-29T13:39:00+01:00By Sam Patterson

Network automation startup Kenmei broadening horizons, with ambitions outside domestic market. Startup’s AI specialism of potential interest to Telefónica. Rival MÁSMÓVIL joins in on funding round.

Strategy & Change

Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions presses refresh

2021-03-25T10:12:00+00:00By Anne Morris

Deutsche Telekom’s Hungarian IT solutions unit placing increasing focus on growth areas such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing.

Vendor Voice

Teradata: telco leaders must step up to seize data opportunity

2021-03-24T11:41:00+00:00By Neal Doran

Breaking down silos to seamlessly orchestrate data can deliver a virtuous circle of customer improvement and operational efficiency, presenting a springboard for a strategic reboot. In adopting tech sector business models, telcos have yet to fully grasp the value of their data assets, with coordination acting as a powerful ...

Partnerships & Alliances

Telefónica tests Elisa Automate in transport network lab

2021-03-24T10:17:00+00:00By Michelle Donegan

Latest telco engagement for Elisa in its quirky vendor–operator go-to-market strategy. More acquisitions and partnerships planned to build up software offerings for industrial enterprises and telcos. Deutsche Telekom deal signals momentum.

Innovation (R&D)

BT shines light on AI in the East

2021-03-11T12:54:00+00:00By Michelle Donegan

Adastral Park R&D facility takes centre stage in inaugural Artificial Intelligence Festival. East of England emerges as UK hub for AI research and innovation. BT asserts AI thought leadership and is UK’s top AI patent filer. Group’s use of AI aligns with telco peers, but recent moves suggest bigger ...

M&A

MiNODES brought in house as Telefónica NEXT shuts up shop

2021-03-10T11:29:00+00:00By Joseph Purnell

Data analytics acquisition MiNODES brought closer to O2’s core business. Telefónica NEXT now fully disbanded, with Germany Business Sales in its place.

Network & Infrastructure

MBNL embraces machine learning for predictive maintenance

2021-03-03T00:00:00+00:00By Michelle Donegan

JV working with Kortical, Blue Prism, and Greenhouse Intelligence. Algorithms predict mast cooling system failures to prevent overheating and outages.

Operations

Openreach pushes ahead in journey to agile

2021-02-24T09:03:00+00:00By Michelle Donegan

CTIO Colin Lees discusses three-year transformation project across IT, network, and processes to support FTTP rollout. Independent Openreach Technology division treads in parent’s tech footsteps. Adopts agile development where it can and organises into Tribes and Squads. Data strategy seeks “single source of truth”. Takes pragmatic approach to cloud ...

People

BT people moves: Groth joins Data & AI team

2021-02-16T13:36:00+00:00By Joseph Purnell

BT continues Digital refresh: Group Data & AI Solutions unit further fills out with Groth joining to lead partnerships. Weston picks up Transformation Performance remit at Global. Chet Patel takes Americas MD spot at Global, with Vanderick holding fort as MD, Commercial. James Lilley to drive all‑IP for Openreach ...