Edge Computing News
All the latest edge computing insight, news and analysis surrounding BT, Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica and Vodafone.
Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone TV seeks AI smarts with Kaltura and AWS
Next phase for cloud‑based Vodafone TV is applying ML and AI. Operator also exploring MEC via AWS partnership for low‑latency TV services.
Partnerships & Alliances
BT’s Corston-Petrie: private 5G networks are changing the game
Mobile Core Networks Research lead underlines benefits of private 5G. BT’s John Davies outlines how data and the ‘three pillars’ of AI, IoT, and 5G are enabling a growing number of industrial use cases. AE Aerospace provides a real‑world example of a private 5G network in action.
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone gets down to business with MEC
Scott Petty: UK needs four to eight multi-access edge compute sites. Vodafone is first in Europe with AWS Wavelength, but early days for services. Next distributed MEC target market will be Germany later in 2021. Vodafone Business blends edge into service portfolio.
Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica moves further into edge zone with Microsoft
Group edge computing activity picks up pace with use‑cases aimed at both consumer and enterprise customers, including a new cloud gaming platform.
Products & Services
Movistar Game shaping up to be Telefónica’s cloud gaming bet
Cloud gaming project has its roots in a 2018 Innovation Call and is said to be in the ‘prototyping phase’. Ludico is internal code name for all gaming activities at the Group.
Network & Infrastructure
DT’s Pan-Net activates edge in 5G cross‑border tests
EU-funded trial networks test autonomous driving across borders. Group companies supply 5G connectivity and edge computing. More EU funds expected for connected and automated mobility (CAM).
Products & Services
Vodafone Italy’s GameNow goes live
Edge‑based gaming platform was first announced in September 2019.
People
Ex-BT CTIO Karonis takes Capgemini, DTCP roles
Telco veteran Fotis Karonis joins Capgemini as 5G & Edge EVP, making the most of past operator ties. Deutsche Telekom venturing vehicle DTCP also adds his name to Senior Advisory Council.
Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile US teams with Lumen for B2B edge services
TMUS makes inroads to more enterprises with Lumen. Collaboration brings together 5G, fibre, and edge computing.
Partnerships & Alliances
T‑Systems and GFT forge factory intelligence platform
T‑Sys builds out portfolio with combined solution harnessing IIoT. GFT’s digital twin makes data analysis key USP.
Innovation (R&D)
DT pressure‑tests Niantic’s multiplayer AR tech
Artificial reality developer Niantic taps MobiledgeX for social AR gaming. DT among carrier partners to conduct network tests for latest 5G‑enabled mobile game.