Vodafonewatch News – Page 44
-
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone upgrades network with vendor trio
Ciena, Cisco, and Juniper support Vodafone’s software-defined transport network overhaul.
-
Premium
Elsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: Vantage Towers flaunts power backup solution
Vantage Towers heralds new hydrogen‑ and solar‑based power backup solution for base stations.
-
Premium
Elsewhere in Vodafone Africa: Safaricom tackles fraud
Safaricom takes action to tackle fraudulent cash reversals on M‑PESA.
-
Strategy & Change
Vodafone adopts React Native to support ‘build once’ strategy
The open-source software is now used by MyVodafone apps in four markets, with more to come.
-
Eventwatch
Arch Summit 2022 details surface
Arch Summit 2022 teased as Tommorow Street Chief Executive Kenneth Graham trailers upcoming event.
-
Premium
Elsewhere in Vodafone Group: IT partner Cardinality.IO acquired by Elisa Polystar
Cardinality.IO, a Group IT partner, was acquired by cloud automation and analytic solution provider Elisa Polystar.
-
Premium
Vodafone pairs with Telecom Italia for rural 5G
Italian operators partner to win public tenders for 5G coverage in rural regions.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
TPG hits back in Telstra network-sharing row
Believes rivals have “mischaracterised the arrangement” as a merger.
-
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone NZ agrees €1bn passive towers sale
Operators’ owners Brookfield and Infratil strike deal with private equity firms InfraRed and Northleaf.
-
Network & Infrastructure
Vi considered vulnerable as Adani enters 5G auction
Indian conglomerate plans private network focus, but analysts suspect a consumer play lies ahead.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
MOWEA whiffs crowdfund to boost telco cleantech play
Vantage Towers wind power partner seeks backing to scale up.
-
Premium
Vodafone people moves: HR operations change hands
James McGill takes human resources remit from Bernd Flossbach amid HR changes across Group and subsidiaries.
-
Strategy & Change
Safaricom eyes African deals to “turbocharge” fintech play
Kenyan operator on lookout for acquisition opportunities to fuel expansion of M-PESA footprint and broaden out its digital services portfolio.
-
Network & Infrastructure
Safaricom Ethiopia ready to launch network in August
Phased rollout planned for 25 cities by April 2023.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Cisco linked with Airtel and Vi’s low-key Wi-Fi JV
Indian press suggest vendor is close to a deal to absorb Firefly Networks.
-
Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone turns to renewables as energy costs skyrocket
Vodafone, Vodacom, Vantage, and Tomorrow Street launch a call for alternative, on-site energy solutions.
-
M&A
SpaceMobile prioritises satellite launch with NanoAvionics sale
Vodafone-backed satellite developer divests 77% holding in $28m deal.
-
Strategy & Change
M-PESA boss eyes South American tie-up
Flagship service’s MD receiving “a lot of interest” from possible LatAm partners.
-
People
Commercial boss quits Safaricom at second attempt
Sylvia Mulinge switches to rival MTN Group, heading Ugandan business.