RAN & Open RAN – Page 3
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InnovationNVIDIA: AI delivering ROI for telcos, advancing into production
TelcoTitans talked with NVIDIA’s Chris Penrose about the vendor’s latest research taking telcos’ pulse on AI, finding hearts racing over cost savings, revenue potential, and plans for GenAI services. But finding data specialists remains biggest hurdle in adoption…
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InnovationVodafone lays groundwork for satellite NOC
Group adds to Andalucían roots with launch of direct-to-device R&D hub, with plans to evolve site into pan-European satellite network operations centre.
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Network & InfraRAN optimiser brown-iposs takes on UX automation challenge
In the age of real-time expectations, the Bonn, Germany-based specialist is removing significant friction from operational data delay and privacy compliance for RAN automation. Discover how the AI-enhanced CARAT solution employs digital twinning to accelerate fault resolution, assisting operators with critical challenges of user experience, multi-vendor complexity and lock-in…
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Suppliers & SCMOrange re-ups with Nokia for 5G upgrade in France
Orange France plans broader trial of Nokia’s cloud RAN technology as part of an extended contract to upgrade parts of its network with the vendor’s AirScale products.
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Network & InfraProptivity onboards UK MNOs; Swedish neutral host offers to shoulder 5G capex burden
Model leverages private equity. Aspiration to become UK and regional indoor connectivity leader focused on real estate. Key hires with industry chops. Learn more from TelcoTitans’ conversation with Proptivity CEO Mikael Lundman…
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Strategy & Change2024 vendor review: Telcos start feeling benefits of TechCo pivot
2024 may be the year telcos truly started to become TechCos, with GenAI, open RAN and cloud-native platforms reshaping CX, NetOpps and the industry landscape. Dive into how operators are overcoming transformation challenges, collaborating with vendors, and unlocking new revenue opportunities in this game-changing year. Available to all registered users…
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Network & InfraTelefónica Peru kicks off major mobile network upgrade
Struggling operator gears up for 5,000-tower upgrade programme, seeking to drive new efficiencies, improve customer experience, and get infrastructure ready for future 5G…
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Strategy & ChangeSnowflake’s telco manifesto: Making the leap from TechCo to BizCo
Snowflake’s approach to telco focuses on enabling data-driven transformation, underpinning the collaboration, consistency and clarity that deliver measurable financial reward. From energy management to GenAI integration, the AI data cloud provider is partnering telcos to drive greater operational efficiency and unlock new enterprise opportunities in the digital era. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingThe Deutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: no macro alarms, yet
Reporting Q3 numbers, DT execs delight in strong performance of Europe-side businesses and calm concerns over any bumps from political and economic developments in Germany and the USA.
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Network & InfraNokia confirms primary role in DT’s German open RAN buildout
Finnish vendor and Fujitsu picked for next phase of DT’s open RAN plan, covering about 3,000 sites in home market.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone mega RAN tender results coming “soon”
It could be days or weeks, but Vodafone expects to announce “pretty soon” the suppliers for its global radio access network as the procurement process enters the final stages.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpanish MNOs, and Vodafone, tie on Europe’s ‘first’ Open Gateway API lab
MásOrange and Telefónica tout benefits of an “innovation environment” in driving API adoption.
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Network & InfraOrange puts energy into solving open RAN challenges
Fyuz 2024: Orange’s Atoosa Hatefi explored the requirements for more energy‑efficient open RAN deployments.
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EventwatchTelefónica talks up potential of partial optical disaggregation trials
Fyuz 2024: Operator experiments with IPoDWDM to provide greater flexibility for implementing new services and reduce cost of adopting open network architectures.
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpanish reboot continues, as Telefónica locks in MásOrange, Vodafone fibre tie-ups
Operator firms up details on FibreCo with Vodafone Spain, and confirms signing of Indefeasible Right of Use deal with MásOrange. Move continues ongoing ripple effect of recent M&A on relationships between Spain’s operators …
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Strategy & ChangeDT’s Nemat sends tech on €1bn ‘impact’ mission
Group’s Head of Technology & Innovation emphasises continuation of key Group strategies such as product scaling, automation, and AI.
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Network & InfraINWIT explores RAN-as-as-service in challenging Italian market
Italian infra player INWIT is looking at new services to drive continued revenue growth, and has kept the faith that recent consolidation will “unleash” mobile operator spending.
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Network & InfraMásOrange turns to Ericsson for open RAN and 5G revamp
Spanish joint venture indicates that ultimate aim is to increase diversity of suppliers. Move also seen as part of efforts to reduce influence of Chinese vendors in 5G networks.
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Network & InfraDT seeks an Edge on the hypers with expanded European Telco Cloud
German operator says it now has multiple cloudified core network hubs in place in all of its Europe segment markets, plus Germany — creating a stronger platform for network management and delivery of more advanced 5G services.
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Network & InfraOrange builds head of steam as open RAN targets loom
Speaking at Network X, Atoosa Hatefi confirmed Orange procurement will be mandating RAN open interfaces from 2025, with TCO scale in Europe envisioned by 2030. stc, Qualcomm and Wind River also see remaining ORAN hurdles overcome. Read more…