Partnership News – Page 46
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PremiumTelefónica selects Wipro for 5GC automation
Group to roll out Indian tech firm’s CI/CD/CT solution in Brazil, Germany, followed by Spain and UK. Aim to “industrialise” processes surrounding automation of 5G Core functions and speed time-to-market for new services. Telefónica and Wipro plan to expand solution to other network areas, including access, infrastructure, and transport. ...
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PremiumNew business boosts Atento diversification drive
Former Telefónica subsidiary flags growth in new sectors and USA as it expects legacy revenues from Spanish operator to dwindle. Cyberattack in Brazil disrupted services but will not affect financial guidance.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone’s Omani partnership finally goes live
High-profile Partner Markets ally opens up services and stores. Debut comes followed prolonged setup process. Operator stresses “digital-first” credentials. Group executives welcome debut.
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Suppliers & SCMDeloitte ‘in line for Deutsche Telekom auditing role’
Report indicates operator is close to concluding a prolonged and politicised auditor selection process. Deloitte now seen as in pole position to replace incumbent PwC.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica Tech and Darwin collaborate on cybersecurity for CAVs
Deal continues Telefónica’s collaboration with Darwin on development of new CAV industry vertical.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefonica targets health sector as digitalisation laggard
Healthcare sector viewed as an area with great digital potential, and slow take-up to date, with Telefónica focused on a collaborative approach. Across all sectors, innovation strategy remains focused on building not only networks, but platforms on top of them that will enable the Group to create new revenue ...
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Suppliers & SCMBT joins audit club to boost supplier sustainability
Pourrat underlines ESG credentials though membership of telco grouping to share best practice on supply chain sustainability. Highlights that BT spent around £13.1bn this year with more than 1,100 direct suppliers in nearly 100 countries, and that understanding impact on environment and society is key.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCelcom teams up with Telefónica Tech to bolster Malaysian cybersecurity
Pair launch two cyber threat solutions to mark new partnership. Move represents Telefónica Tech’s third Malaysian tie-up in recent years.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT joins industry bodies in health-tech drive
Operator added to Health Tech Alliance and The Kings Fund as part of effort to expand in the industry through collaboration. Health a sector of interest to CEO Jansen amid BT Enterprise resurgence.
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PremiumSweden’s Netel flags fibre services deal
Swedish group looks set to support German NatCo’s accelerated fibre rollout. Germany offers fertile ground for fibre-focused supplier.
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PremiumVodacom to connect Tanzania with Eutelsat deal
Service agreement will see VdT reach “100% of the country”.
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PremiumFamilyMode relaunch now pegged for early-2022
TMUS partner Smith Micro confirms deal has finally been struck on a new SafePath 7-based FamilyMode 3.0 product. Agreement enables TMUS to tidy up a range of legacy Sprint and T-Mobile family safety offerings.
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PremiumElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: DT a Samsung favourite
Samsung getting traction; DT forms collaborations on European lobbying and internet evolution; e-mobility subsidiary closes in on “future” taxis.
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PremiumT-Mobile launches Paramount+ add-on
Un-Carrier signs broad distribution agreement with ViacomCBS to grant access to Paramount+ streaming platform for all contract customers. Complimentary first-year subscription added to T-Mobile’s existing Apple TV+ and Netflix offers.
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PremiumNetcracker BSS gets a digital spruce-up
Upgrade of Vodafone Spain’s existing BSS system aims to deliver improved speed and insight, as well as being able to deal with the complexity of multi-play services.
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PremiumViasat swoops on Aviation Network partner Inmarsat
Proposed transaction could bring end to ongoing legal challenges over the EAN. EAN said to have secured Greek Aegean Airlines as further customer.
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PremiumElsewhere in Systems Solutions: new tie-ups announced
Division flags Frequentis and Senseforce tie-ups.
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PremiumVodafone lights up AWS Wavelength in second market
Second European market for Vodafone’s distributed multi-access edge computing. 5G edge computing activation builds on 5G standalone launch. Focus on industrial applications for enterprises.
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PremiumRed Hat digs in at VodafoneZiggo
Dutch JV to deploy Red Hat OpenShift to support future 5G core. IBM-owned software provider is gradually expanding its role within the Group.
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PremiumT-Systems wields ServiceNow tools for transformation
ServiceNow project management solutions leveraged to integrate T-Sys workflow.