All Suppliers & SCM articles – Page 5
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Suppliers & SCMJuniper fabric supports BT Network Cloud overhaul
Vendor claims “cornerstone” status in BT’s cloud-native network transformation.
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Suppliers & SCMVi finances prompt questions from would-be 5G kit partners
Indian operator claims progress in OEM deliberations, but reports suggest Ericsson and Nokia are proceeding with caution.
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Vendor VoiceElisa Polystar: Take a shortcut through the hype cycle for effective network automation
Established operators such as Vodafone are recognising the opportunities of deep network automation but don’t have the greenfield luxury of a clear path. Elisa Polystar believes this challenge can be addressed with the right roadmap.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 picks Nokia for southern RAN supply
UK operator agrees new, three-year RAN supply deal with longstanding partner Nokia.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT Sourced enhances supply chain insight with worker tech partnership
Procurement business ties with Labor Solutions to directly gather data from supplier workforce.
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Public AffairsDeutsche Telekom under renewed EU pressure to ditch Huawei
Brussels to publish report criticising Germany for not doing enough to reduce reliance on Huawei. Deutsche Telekom will reportedly be named as telco laggard when it comes to loosening ties with Chinese equipment suppliers.
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Suppliers & SCMBT heralds Candex amidst ‘procurement revolution’
Candex platform being used by BT Sourced cuts supplier onboarding process from seven days to seven minutes.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s IoT momentum slows despite glut of new partnerships
Series of recent tie-ups show promise, but connections growth hits first single-digit slow-down for the home-grown, now revenue-unicorn IoT business.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone’s Petty calls for telcos to get “sexy” to pull more engineers
Vodafone CDIO, speaking at DSP Leaders event, is calling for cultural change that will accept engineers being rewarded in a manner rivalling traditional telco leadership and on a par with hyperscalers.
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PremiumAmdocs wins more new business from T-Mobile US
T-Mobile signs up for Amdocs Commerce & Care and Monetization suites.
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PremiumUK gov has ‘arrangements’ to protect Project Gigabit amid supplier squeeze
Building Digital UK says taxpayer-funded supply contracts are sheltered from partner collapse or acquisition, amid ongoing expectation of sector consolidation.
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PremiumVodafone teams with Citi, CDP to drive down Scope 3 emissions
Operator partners with Citi Group to grant preferential financing rates to suppliers that score highly against environmental performance criteria. Vodafone also ties with NPO CDP to design framework to encourage suppliers to reduce their own carbon emissions. Move represents an attempt to accelerate reduction of Scope 3 emissions.
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PremiumSuppliers under scrutiny as Telefónica raises ESG game
9% of Telefonica’s suppliers deemed to be addressing risky issues that could affect the operator’s reputation and sustainability goals.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom sets tougher carbon target for 2030
As Group nears climate targets for own emissions, attention turns to sustainability in the supply chain.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom in firing line over Deutsche Bahn, Huawei deal
Operator feels backlash over reported supply of Huawei components to rail company via Deutsche Telekom Business Solutions.
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PremiumT-Systems sets out stall for green B2B services
Digitisation and sustainability go together, says T-Systems.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany readies for Huawei networks ban
Government said to be close to implementing outright ban on Chinese equipment in 5G networks.
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PremiumDT’s facilities partner ISS initiates arbitration over deal dispute
Outsourcer indicates contractual disagreement with DT over huge FM deal not yet resolved, and entering arbitration. Dispute overhangs progress being made by ISS in turnaround of hitherto-unprofitable contract. Breakeven achieved on DT engagement in FY22, on schedule — removing long-running drag on ISS financial performance.
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PremiumContractor Morrison Telecom Services buys out competition, strengthens Openreach ties
MTS acquires part of Light Source Design from administrators, saving 83 jobs.
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Network & InfrastructureRakuten Symphony keeps eyes on brownfield prize, sees FUD clearing
2023 is pivotal year for Rakuten’s telecom software spinout, now anchored on ‘Mobile as a Software’.