All TelcoTitans Industry Content articles – Page 192
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Network & InfraT-Systems harnesses 5G, AI, and edge for campus networks
Campus networks in focus at Hannover Messe event. T-Systems develops edge offerings with AWS. AI-managed service and industrial IoT apps added to campus portfolio.
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica Chile signs PPA with Acciona
Sustainable energy supplier offers renewables leg-up to Chilean OB, with significant cuts to CO2 expected. Existing Telefónica–Acciona relations expanded, with telco pursuing vendor engagement strategy. Telefónica Mexico quietly reaping rewards of PPA too.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTrustOS adds Chinese expertise for IoT networks
Telefónica Tech blockchain platform TrustOS partnered China-based aitos.io and Fibocom for IoT device verification solution. TrustID module also integral to blockchain-based proof of concept.
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InnovationDT pressure-tests Niantic’s multiplayer AR tech
Artificial reality developer Niantic taps MobiledgeX for social AR gaming. DT among carrier partners to conduct network tests for latest 5G-enabled mobile game.
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InnovationTelefónica Argentina taps IBM for open RAN trial
Proof of concept open RAN network led by IBM as systems integrator. Movistar test network adds to Group trials in Germany and the UK. IBM plants open RAN flag in Spain with new Centre of Excellence.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT’s Comfortcharge to power Hamburg’s e-taxi fleet
Deutsche Funkturm subsidiary playing key role in Hamburg’s ‘go green’ initiative. Zukunftstaxi programme bags broader DT involvement.
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OperationsISS on track to resolve DT deal setbacks
DT’s FM partner incurred one-off costs in 2020. CEO confident that DT contract will be “moving towards breakeven” in 2022. ISS shedding subsidiaries as part of new OneISS strategy. Former DT procurement chief joins ISS as head of German division.
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Network & InfraDT highlights further mmWave tests with Ericsson
Group moves from E-Band to W-Band in ongoing 5G mmWave backhaul trials.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT IoT taps Polte for positioning progress
Cellular location specialist and DT IoT partner Polte flagged successful initial trials, to be built into commercial pilots with “several” DT customers. German NB-IoT network to be used in the next phase of testing as DT IoT expands its IoT Solution Optimizer proposition.
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Suppliers & SCMHT Mostar renews ENT ties
New arrangement will underpin the “further modernisation” of telco’s mobile network.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Systems and GFT forge factory intelligence platform
T-Sys builds out portfolio with combined solution harnessing IIoT. GFT’s digital twin makes data analysis key USP.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTMUS nears launch of FamilyMode upgrade
Smith Micro signals that the SafePath 7-based product will be called FamilyMode 3.0. Acquisition of Avast family safety services brings in Sprint legacy products.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica draws new logo to reflect digital vision
New marque is the first corporate identity refresh this century for the operator. Executive Chairman Álvarez-Pallete outlined symbolism behind the change at Group AGM.
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Consumer (B2C)Telefónica|Vivo adds in-app shopping to Vivo Play
Brazilian OB marketing new platform as “one-stop-shop” for digital products and services. Shopping app limited to browsing, with TV-based payment solution still under development. Similar to e-commerce platform developed by Movistar for ‘smart-home’ in Spain.
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Content & TVDeutsche Telekom plans TV migration to all-IP in 2022
TV technology roadmap aims for all-IP and unicast. DT wants to match innovation speed of web content providers. Transition expected to start in all European markets by end-2022.
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Network & InfraO2 to expand small cell footprint beyond London
Long-running project in capital seen as having progressed to point where template can be expanded to other UK cities. Move sets up contest between O2’s site and tech enablers.
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PeoplewatchT-Mobile execs fill pockets after Sprint merger success
SEC filings show a bumper pay-day for new CEO Sievert and CFO Osvaldik. Predecessors Legere and Carter picked up sizable severance packages.
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Network & InfraDouble-take as Telefónica forms Malaysian security tie-up no.2
Deal with TM ONE, Telekom Malaysia’s business-to-business unit, follows shortly after tie-up with rival Axiata. Telefónica Tech driving Group operator outreach programme with security at tip of spear.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT and SAP to develop specs for EU’s Digital Green Certificate
The European Commission is aiming to launch the Digital Green Certificate in June. T-Systems and SAP in a good position to pick up contract for actual set-up of EU gateway. Germany has selected an IBM-led consortium for its digital vaccination pass.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone’s supply chain unit targets enterprises with ‘buying club’
New procurement service for enterprise customers and Partner Markets. Marketplace aggregates tail spend to control procurement costs.