Technology & IT – Page 39
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Network & InfraOrange’s network software chief hails cloud momentum, but sees ongoing ‘gaps’
Although operators’ shift to become ‘cloud-native’ is far from complete, Philippe Ensarguet says there is now broad acceptance that a new approach is required if telcos are to adapt to changing demands.
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Strategy & ChangeGreek utility progresses disruptive full-fibre power-play
Energy group PPC reports acceleration of fibre rollout as its builds power infrastructure-based challenge to incumbent OTE Group.
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M&AVodafoneZiggo open to M&A as it edges into Dutch fibre space
Mike Fries, CEO of parent Liberty, indicates M&A may have a role to play as VodafoneZiggo strengthens its broadband infra platform.
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InterviewInterview: telcos’ watchdog boss on efforts to keep suppliers in line on CSR
Vodafone’s Paras Shah, Chairman of CSR-focused telco association JAC, speaks to TelcoTitans about how its effort to monitor supply chain resilience and risk is going deeper and broader as signs emerge that operators’ supply chains are starting to diversify.
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Network & InfraT-Mobile tops spending in Poland’s latest airwave sell-off
Polish operator boosts its 4G/5G platform by snapping up two of seven frequency blocks.
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Network & Infra£50m bonus: Fibrus secures Cumbrian Project Gigabit extension
CEO Dominic Kearns talks to TelcoTitans as the Northern Irish altnet readies to deliver fibre to 21,000 premises as part of a £50m Project Gigabit contract extension in Cumbria.
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M&AUK investor Actis picks up South African tower player
Actis joins forces with local investors to acquire Telkom’s Swiftnet tower business, with plans to expand to become a market leader.
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TechnologyDT, Orange and Celfocus pin strong management strategy as key to GenAI impact
Insight into how telecom giants are leveraging AI to revolutionise network automation, including Deutsche Telekom’s cultural shift, Orange’s ambitious 2026 goals, and Celfocus’ insights on managing network complexity.
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TechnologyTelefónica Hispam duo bring in Netcracker for BSS update
Telefónica’s units in Ecuador and Uruguay push transformation agenda with adoption of new tools within Netcracker’s Digital BSS suite.
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Strategy & ChangeIliad plots European data centre leadership with eye on sovereignty needs
French group’s boss acknowledges data centres are a highly capital‑intensive business but re-commits to multi-billion euro investment plan.
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Network & InfraMTN, Airtel seek efficiencies through pan-African infra sharing tie-up
African telcos team up to share mobile infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, with negotiations for further collaboration on fibre and wireless infra-sharing in other markets now underway.
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M&AIliad CEO remains ‘pragmatic’ on deal-making opportunities in France, Italy
Potential M&A in the two markets is tempting for different reasons, although Thomas Reynaud says Iliad in Italy and Free in France can continue to operate quite happily as standalone businesses.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Glasfaser aims to trim overbuild with EWE access deal
German fibre operator sits down at negotiating table with national energy provider (and Deutsche Telekom partner) EWE, seeking to forge open network access pact in bid to further alleviate overbuild concerns.
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Network & InfraGermany’s MNOs win five-year spectrum extension, with strings attached
German telecoms regulator set higher coverage targets and sharing obligations in exchange for extending spectrum licences for five years for the three largest mobile operators.
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M&ACityFibre returns to M&A with Connexin deal
Acquisition of network assets in Hull and surrounding region could see additional 184,000 premises passed by CityFibre network.
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InterviewGlide Identity’s mission: a new telco API franchise to replace the billions at risk with SMS OTP
Eran Haggiag, founder CEO of telco-backed authentication startup Glide Identity, tells TelcoTitans that it’s time to move on from multi-billion dollar but vulnerable SMS One Time Passwords, and swap in revenue from Open Gateway-based APIs leveraging with SIM cryptography. And why this time is different with Google…
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M&ACordiant’s Emitel keeps watch for bolt-on tower buys
Polish wireless infra operator exploring further acquisitions after bolt-on acquisitions over recent years help to drive revenue growth.
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: overseas dealmaking, domestic lobbying
Latest from around BT as Orange and AT&T are reported to be in talks regarding an international asset optimisation deal; UK regulation in focus for Ofcom, Openreach, and its long tail of altnet competitors; 5G SA rolls on; and BT pairs with peers to fulfil PSTN obligations…
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InterviewVodafone Business hoping 5G private networks on cusp of doubling, even trebling in 2026
As 5G MPNs move beyond hype, Jennifer Didoni shares Vodafone Business’ refined strategy on scaling deployments and targeting the right use cases.
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch Briefing: TowerCos continue M&A pare-back; telcos plot data centre expansion
TowerCos across Africa and Europe still exercising restraint around M&A, with focus placed on increasing tenancies and driving organic-build out instead. Meanwhile, Orange and Vodafone Spain said to look at expanding data centre estate, while opening up IT capacity to third-parties…