Technology – Page 7
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Financial & PerformanceUK FibreCo Netomnia seeks positive EBITDA in 2025 after fundraise
Jeremy Chelot, CEO at UK fibre builder Netomnia, claims it is “poised” to achieve positive EBITDA in 2025, as well as to reach its end-of-year fibre rollout target of three million premises passed.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafoneZiggo says ‘no’ to Dutch fibre, goes ‘all in’ on DOCSIS
Q1 FY25: With move to new strategic plan, Vodafone–Liberty Global joint venture commits to DOCSIS 4.0 upgrade over the next few years, turning down full-fibre prospect but keeping the door open to FibreCo partnerships…
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Network & InfrastructureLease aggregators defend role in telecoms infra as TowerCos call for regulation
As land access continues to be contentious for telecoms infrastructure, lease aggregators seek distance from bad actors that engage in speculative buying and opportunistic pricing.
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eBookIndustry-First eBook: How MNOs Use Digitization to Optimize Network Planning & Rollout
This guide offers proven strategies, real-world examples, and actionable steps to help MNOs close the gap between as-planned and as-built - unlocking faster rollouts, better decisions, and a more competitive edge.
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InterviewA telco win-win: TXO adds ‘scale and breadth’ to network circularity proposition
In-depth: ‘A local business gone global’: Wales’ green dragon adds heft in US, following recent Europe and APAC expansion — extending bid to scale circular economy leadership and portfolio in global telco network supply and infrastructure value chain…
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Strategy & ChangeVM O2 slams brakes on NetCo fundraise amidst Telefónica strategy hiatus (nexfibre curtailed, too)
Plans to sell stake in NetCo spinout paused, as co-parent Liberty looks to “align” with partner Telefónica’s new management. nexfibre build also dramatically slowed to maintain “capital discipline” in UK’s “increasingly irrational” fibre market. Meanwhile, Netomnia raises new funds, ups target by another two millions homes…
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Network & InfrastructureEXA taps Nokia for international fibre upgrade — boasts energy and capacity wins
Dark fibre and subsea cable specialist pursues higher capacity, lower power consumption win-win across 37 country, 155,000km network…
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Weekly BriefingsOrangewatch Briefing: the impact of geopolitical turmoil; sparks fly in Spain
In this issue, we report on Orange’s Q1 FY25 earnings call with a focus on data sovereignty and sharpening competition in France…
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Network & InfrastructureOpenreach banks £157m subsidy for Scottish fibre build
BT’s wholesale access arm confirms latest Project Gigabit regional contract as it continues to stack up government grants for fibre notspots and chase near-£1bn-scale BDUK jackpot. Builds on controversial £600m, Scottish R100 awards…
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: AI agents put to task
Latest from Vodafone as the Group’s AI strategy fills out; several Business deals in Europe, Africa, and further afield; and a view from the Group and its peers as geopolitics shake up the industry…
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Partnerships & AlliancesMAST: Vodacom tower spin-off picks Infozech as key partner
South Africa’s largest wireless infra operator selects Indian specialist to support tower asset monitoring, management, and maintenance.
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Network & InfrastructureBT exploring Edge DC play via towers arm
With the decommissioning of copper networks and a focus on AI-ready infrastructure, BT is investigating edge data centres amongst new commercial models for its tower and exchange assets. Explore the strategic implications (including reporting from TowerXchange Europe)…
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PeopleFormer Orange exec takes on new role at Spanish data centre startup NxN
Sergio Riolobos has been appointed CEO of NxN Datacenters, which plans to build its first data centre in Valencia.
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Public AffairsUK’s AI Growth Zone strategy — fit for purpose?
In-depth: As the UK government opens up its AI Growth Zone initiative for formal applications, industry leaders debate the value, variously describing it as everything from ‘ridiculous’ to ‘ambitious’, and running the risk of ‘fetishising’ location and creating a ‘real mess’, as well as presenting opportunity for the UK on a global stage. Includes reporting from Connected North…
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Briefing: Europe’s need for a fix
Telefónica and European telco rivals position themselves for an anticipated wave of spend on network and IT strengthening in Europe, in response to political flux. Read more…
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone finds AI ROI in “rewiring” internal processes
As the Group sharpens focus on AI use cases that deliver value, the operator has notched up early wins in overhauling customer service and internal operations.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone expands Fortinet B2B cybersec pact — portfolio and regions
Operator’s Business arm incorporates fresh services into its converged B2B network and security offering, aiming to protect enterprise customers amid ever rising cyber threats, extending reach into further parts of Europe and Asia as well as the US.
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Network & InfrastructureSpanish blackout tests telcos’ mettle on infra resilience
Power outages in Spain, Portugal, and parts of France have highlighted the vulnerability of telecoms networks, following concerns over infra resilience across Europe.
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Weekly BriefingsBTwatch Weekly: Openreach bites back as altnet challengers add pressure
Latest from BT, including testy confrontations between Openreach and challenger FibreCos; BT Business CTO shares lessons (and warnings) from the Group’s telco-as-a-platform overhaul; and more quantum developments emerge from Adastral Park…
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Network & InfrastructureOrange lays groundwork for ‘dark NOC’ as part of ‘platforming journey’
Laurent Leboucher hints at efforts to add “cognitive” abilities to Orange’s shared network operations centre in Europe to facilitate increased automation and faster response times.