Vodafone Technology – Page 55
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PremiumVodafone tests Low Earth Orbit satellites for backhaul
Satellite still relevant as backhaul bearer, testers claim.
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PremiumVodafone Portugal makes another preparatory 5G step
New round of tests conducted ahead of planned 2020 launch.
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Products & ServicesVodafone Group’s NB-IoT footprint continues to spread
Covered markets now number 14, but detailed data on progress still light. NB-IoT collaboration proves a Partner Markets selling point.
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PremiumSoftware AG bags Vodafone Group IoT platform tie-up
IoT partner refresh continues. Deal yet to be formally announced.
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PremiumVodafone Group’s TOBi goes to Turkey
Vodafone partners with Microsoft for a Turkish TOBi version.
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PremiumVodacom snaps up solution provider IoT.nxt
Business development partnership upgraded. Suggestions that times have changed regarding operator tie-ups.
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Suppliers & SCMVfI signs raft of deals for post-merger synergies
Fresh contracts with long-established suppliers Ericsson, HPE, and IBM. Merger partners wield more procurement power as VfI. Focus on back-office streamlining, virtualisation, and digital transformation. CEO Sharma says post-merger synergy targets are “ahead of track”.
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PremiumVfIt launches FTTH pilot in ‘digital divide’ areas
FTTH expansion into ‘market failure’ localities. Expanded wholesale relationship with Open Fiber. Network tie-up between TI and Open Fiber still on cards.
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PremiumIberian OpCos tout 5G game with cross-border roaming
Neighbours make friends on 5G cross-over.
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PremiumVfR seeks 5G silver lining to regulatory cloud
Supernet 5G goes live in parts of Bucharest but awaiting handsets. Government aims for high returns in upcoming spectrum auction. New turnover tax adds more pressure on telecoms sector. Rival DT reportedly mulling market exit.
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PremiumNokia supports VfEg on user data consolidation project
Simplification and cloud buzzword boxes ticked.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone in Huawei corner as trade war roughs up
Group continues to jump to Huawei’s defence. Vodafone backs research showing pitfalls of restricting Chinese supplier. OpCos face smartphone disruption as Google suspends business with Huawei. Prague Proposals imply Huawei is a potential 5G security risk.
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PremiumVodafone Germany seeks to preserve legacy in cable upgrade
Alleviation of costs of long-running DOCSIS 3.1 update.
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PremiumEE rains on VfUK’s 5G parade
VfUK beaten to 5G punch by rival EE. Drops Huawei 5G smartphone from device portfolio.
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PremiumVodafone Group gets more NFV vim from VMware
Vendor’s telco cloud infrastructure active in 15 Vodafone markets. Vodafone hatches plans with Orange to make VNF onboarding easier.
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PremiumVodafone eyes AI to get up-to-speed on TV intelligence
With TV no longer the side-project it once was for Vodafone, the Group is seeking to create deeper insight into how subscribers are using its services. AI and automation integrated within Vodafone TV Analytics platform. Move seeks to inform and support technology operations, media partners, and procurement.
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PremiumSafaricom upgrades backbone network with Huawei
Operator selects Chinese supplier for “end-to-end” next-gen 400G backbone solution.
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PremiumVodacom looks at wholesale options to fast-track 5G
Earlier Group optimism over political change seems to have dissipated. Government promises greater clarity but talks suggest Vodacom jittery
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PremiumVodafone Idea picks Cisco for NFV multi-cloud network
Tie-in with Group’s broader cloud infrastructure plans.
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