Vodafone Technology – Page 52
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Products & ServicesVodafone Greece enables smart waste collection system in Athens
Vodafone Innovus, Vodafone Greece’s (VfGr) Internet of Things solutions subsidiary, was reported to have helped set up a new “smart waste collection” system in Athens.
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Public AffairsTop trio gain clear run on 5G spectrum
Boost for Vodafone as new entrant plan fails to re-emerge and Digi is locked out.
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PremiumVodafone Germany teams with Signify to light up 5G
Trulifi prepped for IoT and connected-car use cases.
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PremiumVodafone Germany 5G in planes, trains, stadiums, and automobiles
Partnerships with Airbus, Thales, and North Rhine-Westphalia help VfD target different 5G markets. Network slicing and edge computing underpin various use cases of the next-gen tech.
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PremiumVodafone takes IoT on road with Geotab and Trinsic
Vodafone Automotive and Geotab club together to create Vodafone Business Fleet Analytics. New telematics and analytics platform initially available in France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Spain, and UK. Vodafone extends partnership with Trinsic to woo automakers with branded connected-car solutions spread across multiple markets.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone’s analytics team starts looking outward
Vodafone ready for long-trailered Location Intelligence services expansion. Five-year IT and organisational update ensures so-called ‘single version of truth’. IoT and security use-cases also in focus.
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Network & InfrastructureMavenir’s Cantarelli on OpenRAN vision
Vision of new flexibility and optionality in operator RAN deployments; not just a cost-slicer. 5G piece to be added to OpenRAN by end of 2019; vendors position for network densification role. Operators still to adapt themselves culturally and organisationally to exploit OpenRAN changes.
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PremiumVodafone throws down OpenRAN gauntlet
OpenRAN time appears to be coming, with supplier choice constraints evidently dominating Group thinking. Vodafone steps up rhetoric regarding potential of tech; “fast tracking” referenced. Group still in trial mode with technology, however. Firm strategy for bearers and configurations yet to emerge.
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PremiumVodafone Portugal adds new partner for FTTP
Yet another network-sharing deal struck, this time with dstelecom. Cash-constrained Vodafone continues to find friends among infrastructure specialists. “New” Vodafone TV surfaces in pioneer market Portugal.
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PremiumVodafone Group’s Omani Partner Markets deal confirmed
Stock tactic of arms-length footprint expansion seen again. Vodafone has ‘still got it’ for challenger partners, despite questionable competitive record.
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PremiumVodafone Ireland joins 5G party; old friend Ericsson in tow
VfIr joins small clutch of Group OpCos that offer commercial 5G.
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PremiumVodafone Hungary flags NB-IoT “test suite”
Vodafone Hungary (VfH) announced nationwide availability of its Narrowband Internet of Things (NB-IoT) network.
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Strategy & ChangeGermany’s broadband market continues to consolidate
Consolidation remained on the agenda in Germany’s broadband market, following completion of Vodafone Germany’s (VfD) controversial and trans-formative Unitymedia takeover (Vodafonewatch, #178).
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PremiumVodafone Germany 5G bandwagon rolls on as rivals stall
5G coverage target of ten million people by December 2020. “Several thousand” 5G customers in first three weeks. Head start on 5G rivals. Hatch partnership for cloud gaming.
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Public AffairsGerman operators soften 5G cash blow with mobile pact
Operators secure improved payment terms for 5G frequencies. Added rollout commitments made in return.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone Group joins IBM push to better manage suppliers
Vodafone part of IBM-led consortium to develop Trust Your Supplier blockchain network. Wilson envisions easier onboarding of smaller suppliers.
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Products & ServicesReverse Call feature introduced by Safaricom
Safaricom released a Reverse Call feature, enabling its customers to transfer the cost of a call to the receiver.
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Products & ServicesVodacom looks for regional growth via digital media
South African operator retains exclusive expansion mandate within Vodafone.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodacom Group partners with Toyota on connected-car
Vodacom Group formed a connected-car partnership with Toyota South Africa Motors, the local subsidiary of Toyota Motor Corporation, as part of its ongoing Internet of Things (IoT) drive.
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Public AffairsVodacom repeats plea for end to spectrum dilly-dallying
SA spectrum stoppage continues to disrupt Vodacom planning. Government digs heels in for mid-2020 decision; dreaded WOAN still alive. VdSA response includes 2G voice network closure.