Blockchain
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Raj Brahmbhatt speaks to Capacity's Saf Malik, introducing us to the Zeebu platform, what problems it aims to solve and the long term benefits of Blockchain technology. -
Marcus Bagnall, telecoms and technology partner, and Ben Towell, paralegal, of Wiggin LLP, investigate the growing role of blockchain in telecoms network infrastructure.
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Communications Business Automation Network Limited (_CBAN) confirms the launch of the Data on Demand blockchain for connectivity commercial settlements.
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STC Bahrain has launched a Chainlink node through which it will provide smart contracts – and it is claiming a first for major telcos in the MENA region.
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Ukrtelecom, Ukraine's incumbent telco, reports that as of this morning, 75% of its regional hubs remain operational and that its national carrier network is still working
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Orange chooses 5G SA network partners in Europe
Forthcoming events
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Telecom Egypt has deployed Ciena’s WaveLogic 5 Extreme to maximise its capacity along the Mediterranean segment of Telecom Egypt’s Middle East North Africa (MENA) submarine cable system.
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KKR is among a few companies contemplating bidding for data centre company Global Switch Holdings.
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The utilities regulator in Ireland has issued new rules on data centre grid connections, stating that if it takes no action there could be "rolling blackouts".
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The KKR-backed Global Technical Realty (GTR) has appointed Neil Grocock as its director of operations and construction.
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Europe's major data centre markets are on track to reach a total supply milestone of 2.6GW, double the capacity recorded in 2017.
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Rogers Communications (Rogers) met with Canadian telecoms regulator CRTC to make its case for its $26 billion merger with Shaw Communications (Shaw).
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Hilda Bujiku has been promoted to the role of finance director at Vodacom Tanzania, after a near seven-months as deputy.
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Despite vehement Vivendi opposition, KKR’s €10.8 billion bid for Telecom Italia (TIM) has led to soaring share prices.
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Orange Belgium is in exclusive negotiations with Nethys for the acquisition of 75% of the capital minus one share of VOO SA (VOO).
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Telefonica and Wipro Limited have announced a joint agreement to introduce continuous integration, continuous deployment and continuous testing (CI/CD/CT) in Telefonica’s German and Brazillian markets.
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KKR has launched a €10.8 billion ($12 billion) takeover bid for Telecom Italia (TIM) in attempt to take the company private.
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Shares of Indonesia’s Mitratel fell as much as 3.12% on its trading debut on Monday after the launch of the second biggest initial public offering (IPO) this year.
