Vodafone Technology – Page 23
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PremiumVodafone closing in on German fibre joint venture
Reports suggest a deal could be announced by the end of August 2022.
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M&AVantage Towers CEO says DT M&A option still on
Badrinath sees nothing to preclude consolidation with Deutsche Telekom’s tower assets in Germany.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone upgrades network with vendor trio
Ciena, Cisco, and Juniper support Vodafone’s software-defined transport network overhaul.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: Vantage Towers flaunts power backup solution
Vantage Towers heralds new hydrogen‑ and solar‑based power backup solution for base stations.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Safaricom tackles fraud
Safaricom takes action to tackle fraudulent cash reversals on M‑PESA.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: IT partner Cardinality.IO acquired by Elisa Polystar
Cardinality.IO, a Group IT partner, was acquired by cloud automation and analytic solution provider Elisa Polystar.
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PremiumVodafone pairs with Telecom Italia for rural 5G
Italian operators partner to win public tenders for 5G coverage in rural regions.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTPG hits back in Telstra network-sharing row
Believes rivals have “mischaracterised the arrangement” as a merger.
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Network & InfrastructureVi considered vulnerable as Adani enters 5G auction
Indian conglomerate plans private network focus, but analysts suspect a consumer play lies ahead.
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Network & InfrastructureSafaricom Ethiopia ready to launch network in August
Phased rollout planned for 25 cities by April 2023.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCisco linked with Airtel and Vi’s low-key Wi-Fi JV
Indian press suggest vendor is close to a deal to absorb Firefly Networks.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone turns to renewables as energy costs skyrocket
Vodafone, Vodacom, Vantage, and Tomorrow Street launch a call for alternative, on-site energy solutions.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom hit by record blackouts in South Africa
Eskom power strikes lead to arson and public violence.
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Public AffairsTPG-Telstra deal will “re-monopolise” the market, claims Optus
Optus says regional RAN sharing proposal by rivals will damage economy, with negative connotations for consumers.
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Suppliers & SCMSafaricom’s 5G strategy boosted by Huawei’s Kenya deal
Huawei tightens hold on Kenya’s 5G market.
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OperationsTPG accelerates IT simplification drive
JV plans to reduce number of IT systems from 600-plus to less than 400 in three years.
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Network & InfrastructureBackup batteries drain Vodacom funds and dent ESG targets
ZAR 683m ploughed into project Energiser to deploy backup power to mitigate load shedding risk.
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Network & InfrastructureVantage in ‘smart-site’ tech update to evade energy risk
Project comes in response to need for more detailed power billing to key clients, including Vodafone.
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PremiumVodafone accelerates TechCo ambitions with Oracle deal
IT infrastructure modernisation underway as cloud transition picks up speed. Vodafone privately deploying complete Oracle Cloud Infrastructure capabilities as quasi-managed service, consolidating to three key European data centres. Jointly establishing Cloud Centre of Excellence.