Telco Supplier News – Page 57
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OperationsOpenreach turns to video AI to cut install snags
Infra provider claims install quality, efficiency, and consistency gains from roll out of video analytics software from partner Vyntelligence.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica, Microsoft expand cloud collaboration
Telefónica Tech will aid Microsoft in providing solutions to the public sector.
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PremiumMoD taps Telefónica Tech for submarine cybersecurity
Pair will work with Navantia to bring new system to S-80 subs.
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PremiumTelefónica selects Wipro for 5GC automation
Group to roll out Indian tech firm’s CI/CD/CT solution in Brazil, Germany, followed by Spain and UK. Aim to “industrialise” processes surrounding automation of 5G Core functions and speed time-to-market for new services. Telefónica and Wipro plan to expand solution to other network areas, including access, infrastructure, and transport. ...
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PremiumNew business boosts Atento diversification drive
Former Telefónica subsidiary flags growth in new sectors and USA as it expects legacy revenues from Spanish operator to dwindle. Cyberattack in Brazil disrupted services but will not affect financial guidance.
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PremiumEU could miss RAN innovation opportunity warn operators
Europe’s big four maintained momentum for their open RAN collaboration with a new report calling for EU intervention to make the region an innovation hub. Analysys Mason-backed report highlights need for diverse suppliers in a market predicted to be worth €36bn by 2026. Outsider BT questions level of support ...
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone’s Omani partnership finally goes live
High-profile Partner Markets ally opens up services and stores. Debut comes followed prolonged setup process. Operator stresses “digital-first” credentials. Group executives welcome debut.
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Suppliers & SCMDeloitte ‘in line for Deutsche Telekom auditing role’
Report indicates operator is close to concluding a prolonged and politicised auditor selection process. Deloitte now seen as in pole position to replace incumbent PwC.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica Tech and Darwin collaborate on cybersecurity for CAVs
Deal continues Telefónica’s collaboration with Darwin on development of new CAV industry vertical.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefonica targets health sector as digitalisation laggard
Healthcare sector viewed as an area with great digital potential, and slow take-up to date, with Telefónica focused on a collaborative approach. Across all sectors, innovation strategy remains focused on building not only networks, but platforms on top of them that will enable the Group to create new revenue ...
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Suppliers & SCMBT joins audit club to boost supplier sustainability
Pourrat underlines ESG credentials though membership of telco grouping to share best practice on supply chain sustainability. Highlights that BT spent around £13.1bn this year with more than 1,100 direct suppliers in nearly 100 countries, and that understanding impact on environment and society is key.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCelcom teams up with Telefónica Tech to bolster Malaysian cybersecurity
Pair launch two cyber threat solutions to mark new partnership. Move represents Telefónica Tech’s third Malaysian tie-up in recent years.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT joins industry bodies in health-tech drive
Operator added to Health Tech Alliance and The Kings Fund as part of effort to expand in the industry through collaboration. Health a sector of interest to CEO Jansen amid BT Enterprise resurgence.
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Content & TVMovistar, DAZN secure five-year La Liga deals
La Liga generates €4.95bn in revenue from new round of concessions. Movistar’s controversial agreement on hold ahead of talks between Telefónica and regulator CNMC.
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Suppliers & SCMOpenreach urges Vauxhall to build British ‘green’ fleet
Clive Selley, Openreach CEO, “in talks” with Vauxhall owner Stellantis to increase production of electric vehicles at its UK plant. Vauxhall supplies Openreach’s 28,000-strong commercial van fleet, which will be ‘green’ by 2030. 1,000 EVs currently on the road in Openreach livery.
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Innovation (R&D)DCMS allocates £36m in R&D funding for 5G projects
Future RAN competition rewards 15 companies, including four BT partners. UK government distributes funds as part of its Supply Chain Diversification Strategy. Also sets target for 35% of UK mobile network traffic to be carried via open RAN by 2030. 2G, 3G expected to be retired by 2033 at ...
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PremiumElsewhere in T-Mobile US: Sievert dumps shares
Sievert sells shares; NatCo takes a hit for 911 outage.
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Network & InfrastructureTPG cites 5G momentum in Aussie auction snub
Australian operator TPG Telecom did not pick up any blocks in the 900MHz auction, with CEO Berroeta claiming its portfolio is strong enough already. TPG’s 5G network live on 700MHz, with 26GHz trials underway. Rivals Optus and Telstra share the spoils in TPG’s absence.
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PremiumSweden’s Netel flags fibre services deal
Swedish group looks set to support German NatCo’s accelerated fibre rollout. Germany offers fertile ground for fibre-focused supplier.
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PremiumVodacom to connect Tanzania with Eutelsat deal
Service agreement will see VdT reach “100% of the country”.