All Nokia articles – Page 11
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Interview
Deutsche Telekom backs GSMA scheme to sort network security headaches
DT CSO Thomas Tschersich is a leading proponent of GSMA and 3GPP scheme. NESAS aims for more secure mobile networks and efficient security testing. Geopolitical climate heightens awareness about the security assurance scheme, and DT exec insists it could be an apolitical solution to concerns.
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Vodafone people moves: top level swaps for Greece, UK, and Vi
Vodafone UK CEO Jeffery to leave; veteran Essam to take his seat. Kate Beaumont joins from Samsung. Vi marks the end of its brand transformation with CMO appointment. Vantage Towers Greece names President in Exarchos.
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Vodafone people moves: Group SCM “succession planning” underway
Tolga Tomruk takes SCM Networks Director role, leading relationships with established equipment vendors and the ‘open’ challenger set. Safaricom follows up consumer-centric shift with new CTIO. VodafoneZiggo taps rival KPN for mobile networks lead. Musical chairs on Vodacom Group’s Board of Directors.
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Network & Infrastructure
UK gets on with life after Huawei
New 5G Diversification Strategy and Telecommunications (Security) Bill expected to introduce tough new network security expectations on operators, while attempting to reduce the risks associated with over-reliance on Ericsson and Nokia. Government backing open standards, and particularly open RAN, to create a diverse supply chain, but relative lack of ...
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Partnerships & Alliances
BT makes managed SD-WAN play with VMware
New “cloud-optimised” SD-WAN management solution aims to give MNCs more control, boost performance, and enhance security. VMware SD-WAN supported by BT consultants tasked with advising customers. Just the start of the partners’ software-defined network services collaboration.
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Network & Infrastructure
UK plots 5G future sans Huawei
BT suggests Adastral Park would be a natural home for parts of the proposed National Telecoms Lab.
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Elsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Europe: Czech network gets smarter with Elisa
Digi told Hungarian auction exclusion was lawful; TR bids for public authority cybersecurity tender; and Magenta Telekom builds out in pay-TV.
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Venturing & Investments
Deutsche Telekom’s EAN co-pilot gets cash boost
Investor vote of confidence in SkyFive, which provides the European Aviation Network — backed by Deutsche Telekom — with air-to-ground kit.
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Suppliers & SCM
Movistar taps Nokia for automation-led OSS upgrade
Operator implements near-zero touch automation to increase operational efficiency.
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Network & Infrastructure
Accenture added to Deutsche Telekom’s Campus Network ecosystem
Industry 4.0 applications deployed at industrial technology testbed. DT’s campus 5G portfolio continues to grow. Once-dissenting German operators now planning to use licence-based campus networks for service and technology development. Steady growth in 5G local frequency allocations maintained, reaching 88 organisations in the first year. ...
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone Supplier Awards 2020: winners
VPC dished out eight awards in its first digital edition. Accenture the standout: ‘Supplier of the Year’ and outstanding technology performance recognised.
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UK 5G innovation: EU 5G PPP
A joint initiative between the EC and European industry. In its third wave of projects after launching in June 2018. Telefónica present via its R&D entity Telefónica I&D. Deutsche Telekom also involved in several projects via Group and Greek subsidiary; BT present in UK-focused projects.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ericsson joins Nokia in 5G RAN mix
Swedish supplier claims it will handle 50% of EE’s 5G traffic. Vendor stockpiles antennas ahead of Brexit to meet projected UK demand. BT’s Watson talks optimistically about reshaping networks for the future in the absence of Huawei.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodacom pins 5G hopes on Nokia
South African Group reiterates multi-vendor strategy even as it extends Nokia alliance. Long-awaited 4G and 5G spectrum auction process now underway.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica’s core markets: Nokia and Juniper pick up gigs
Vivo into loans; Juniper picked for 5G backhaul security; Nokia wins UK SDM.
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Partnerships & Alliances
BuyIn drafted to help Proximus–Orange RAN meld
Showcase outreach project for BuyIn JV. Operators looking at pooled buying as an antidote to Huawei clampdown, and resultant reduced vendor competition? Proximus now has foot in both Vodafone and Deutsche Telekom partner camps.
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Network & Infrastructure
Mixed results from G.INP tests on ECI cabinets
Openreach withdraws some ECI VDSL lines after ReTx runs into problems. Blame pinned on supplier’s DSLAMs.
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Network & Infrastructure
German industry jostles for campus 5G
5G local frequency allocations now awarded to 74 organisations. Huawei features.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT’s Nokia pick points to renewed virtualisation drive
Nokia to become 5G infrastructure top dog as Huawei fades. Virtualisation opportunities abound as BT and Nokia commit to expanding open RAN ecosystem, and imminent developments on the network edge are anticipated.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone Group open gateway trials move into commercial phase
Vodacom South Africa tests used Edgecore-based DCSG product running Infinera software. Vodafone’s Rossi highlights move to create a “diverse supply chain”.