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Elsewhere in Europe: DTGC backs OpenRoaming; TMCZ to face 5G foes
Czech regulator has yet another go at tackling three-player limitations in mobile. Greek and Hungarian state schemes targeted for opportunities.
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Network & Infrastructure
IoT key to BT’s DyNS drive
Vendor licensing costs and proprietary hardware acting as a brake on widespread SD-WAN uptake, but more compelling IoT economics bringing DyNS to factory floors. BT partnership with Dell spotlighted as an enabler of BT progress in expanding its portfolio. IoT expected to help drive 5G investment through reliable, low-latency ...
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Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: ContactEngine partnership gets praise
Innovation leader Millard stresses enthusiasm for automation and digitisation in customer support.
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Innovation (R&D)
O2 joins call for UK to step up self-driving tests
O2 UK, Cisco, and partners recommended a UK cyber test facility for connected and autonomous vehicles, complete with allocated spectrum and a core and fibre backbone.
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Suppliers & SCM
Vodafone backs lobbyist drive for Huawei alternatives
New group effectively the political wing of operator-led efforts to develop an open RAN ecosystem, with major integrated network vendors conspicuously absent.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone takes seat on Open RAN policy board
US interests dominate the new Open RAN Policy Coalition, but Vodafone will have a board presence within the 30 member-strong lobbying group.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica backs lobbyist drive for Huawei alternatives
New group effectively the political wing of operator-led efforts to develop an open RAN ecosystem, with major integrated network vendors conspicuously absent. Nokia gatecrashes launch party.
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BT teams with Cisco for NHS network
BT and Openreach support connectivity at Nightingale field hospitals, with Cisco a key partner.
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Telefónica responds to BEREC call for 5G coverage, service metrics
Group was one of the few industry respondents to a consultation by the Body of European Regulators for Electronic Communications (BEREC) on the feasibility of implementing harmonised 5G coverage information and quality of service metrics
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica maintains its links as markets adapt
SME suppliers in Spain thrown an early lifeline as Group takes steps to keep supply chain moving. O2 Germany reopening stores and account switching restrictions are eased in Spain. O2 UK focuses on supporting health services, but engineers at risk as 5G conspiracy suspicions lead to vandalism and assaults. ...
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Suppliers & SCM
Rebel MPs push for Huawei ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer.
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Vodafone takes bit-part role in UK 5G trials
Grants allocated from £200m 5G trials and testbed pot. Limited telco involvement: Vodafone takes most prominent role, Telefónica and Three UK follow.
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Venturing & Investments
ngena under new ownership
DT sells controlling stake in spinout to US investment group.
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BT Enterprise trumpets Cisco for low risk SD-WAN adoption
Enterprise is following in the footsteps of BT Global with close links to Cisco for its nascent intelligent networking solutions portfolio.
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BT pushed on Huawei rights record as rebel MPs call for ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer. Ex-BT Chairman now lending his gravitas to Huawei as a senior advisor ...
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VDSL: Green shoots in Openreach ReTx trial
Longstanding problems with error correction on a swathe of Openreach’s cabinet estate appear on the verge of resolution.
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Deutsche Telekom 5G Momentum Index — April 2020
Ericsson’s lead diminished. Samsung the most obvious beneficiary of Huawei’s misery. Nokia still lacking star quality. Qualcomm and Intel in rare face-off, with hub:raum also now a key enabler. Supporting pack reinvigorated, with TMUS-Sprint merger completion opening doors to new crowd.
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Cisco flaunts TMUS contact centre technology
Cisco Systems flaunted a contact centre technology engagement with TMUS during its recent Cisco Live Barcelona customer event.
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Products & Services
NetMotion Software bags Deutsche Telekom VPN deal
NetMotion Software secured a deal to build on the range of virtual private network (VPN) solutions Deutsche Telekom (DT) offers enterprise customers.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica steps up response to coronavirus crisis
Group-wide commitments made to maintaining network capacity in light of changing demand. Cisco and Microsoft partnerships enabling additional enterprise customer support. Consumer benefits include temporary free content and information access, and leeway on data use. Cooperation with public administrations and local rivals seen across the Telefónica footprint.