All IoT (Internet of Things, M2M) articles
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Strategy & Change
Orange’s Leboucher: Collaboration is key to drive platform play
CTO sets out horizontal ambition at OSS/BSS Summit co-hosted with Ericsson, encompassing autonomous networks, telco cloud-native, slicing, 5G SA, SD-WAN, SASE, IoT, and of course AI and APIs. Read more from this in-depth report…
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Weekly Briefings
The Deutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: Constellations and consternation
New-style satcomms ventures take a step forward on both sides of the Atlantic, with IRIS² contracts now signed and T-Mobile Starlink service opening for business.
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Strategy & Change
Snowflake’s telco manifesto: Making the leap from TechCo to BizCo
Snowflake’s approach to telco focuses on enabling data-driven transformation, underpinning the collaboration, consistency and clarity that deliver measurable financial reward. From energy management to GenAI integration, the AI data cloud provider is partnering telcos to drive greater operational efficiency and unlock new enterprise opportunities in the digital era. Read more…
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Network & Infrastructure
Vantage Towers looks to shared urban infra for new growth opportunities
Electric vehicle charging has sparked potential new services and customers for European TowerCo Vantage Towers, but in-building and shared urban infrastructure remain priorities for growth.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone to close German IoT biz grandcentrix — report
German OpCo reportedly giving up on the IoT business it acquired five years ago, in apparent cost-cutting effort.
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Weekly Briefings
Vodafonewatch Weekly: shots fired in Italy as mergers progress
Latest in and around Vodafone, including Swisscom CEO’s sharp words for Iliad, which is circling as Vodafone Italy gets ready to merge with Fastweb; Group H1 earnings incoming with performance in Germany among the focuses; UK merger gets conditional clearance; Instant Networks sent to Valencia…
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Telco Cloud heads east
Group lays out operational and commercial ambitions based on expansion of network of cloudified network core hubs across Europe.
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Network & Infrastructure
The race to Earth from space
Efforts to bridge the gap between satellite and cellular communication are accelerating, with recent emergencies highlighting the growing importance of D2D connectivity, writes Gökhan Tok. As telcos and satellite operators work together more closely than ever, the future of mobile communications is set to transform.
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Products & Services
Telefónica Argentina goes live with first multi-Gig fibre offering
Operating business now offering symmetrical speeds of up to 2Gbps for first time, with Wi-Fi 6 router and optional TV bundling available. Service goes live in select regions as operator continues to expand fibre access across Argentina…
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Products & Services
O2 Germany expands in B2B with fresh automation, rental services
Operating business widens its enterprise offerings to include workflow automation and device-as-a-service, enabled by tie-ups with Apple Financial Services and Workato. Move sees Group continue B2B revenue push as part of wider strategy…
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: another 100 AIs are born
Group Chief Executive uses Digital X to re-stress commitment to AI-enabled digital transformation.
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Public Affairs
Draghi’s EU vision prompts mixed response from telcos
Regional grandees Ericsson, Nokia, Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone among those praising EU’s vision on improving competitiveness on the global stage, but others not so keen on the strictures it lays out. Register to read more…
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Weekly Briefings
Deutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: Germany’s footprint put-down
Political sensitivities over mobile coverage gaps remain evident in Germany, as operators hit back at a study highlighting 5G white spots.
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Network & Infrastructure
Spain’s Sateliot says space-based IoT platform is ready to go
Barcelona-based New Space startup looks in position to start serving customers, and potentially build on tie-ups with the likes of Deutsche Telekom and Telefónica, after a four-satellite launch.
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Financial & Performance
Telefónica Tech reaches €2bn sales mark
Q2 FY24: Digital B2B services unit hits revenue milestone in last twelve-month period, and reported another solid quarterly performance. Read more…
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Weekly Briefings
Vodafonewatch Weekly: fibre sale, B2B investment, UK merger delay
Latest from Vodafone and its interests, including: quarterly and full-year results in India that show positive movement; B2B recovery work begins in Germany; TPG puts fibre assets back up for sale; and plenty more in Europe, Africa, Asia, beyond…
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Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom IoT taps into Bridge Alliance for APAC access
Group continues efforts to make T‑IoT the “one-stop shop” for global IoT coverage.
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Financial & Performance
Safaricom scaleup Circle Gas restructures, but yet to soar
Sharp jump in revenue as demand for pay-as-you-go gas rises, but restructuring for future expansion weighs on net losses.
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Weekly Briefings
Vodafonewatch Weekly: dominoes fall as European restructure takes hold
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem, including new and expanded deals at Vodafone Business across IoT, unified comms, and more; Tomorrow Street swapping out partners in regular fashion; and ripple effect of European M&A continueing to be felt…
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Products & Services
Deutsche Telekom adds 5G FWA to Brazilian B2B play
Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions Brazil plans to offer fixed‑line alternative later in 2024.