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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Iliad will be boosting its Polish presence with the acquisition of UPC Poland from Liberty Global in a deal worth $1.8 billion.
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Saudi Telecom Company (STC) has completed the initial public offering (IPO) of Arabian Internet and Communications Services Co, which trades as Solutions by STC.
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To support new, mission-critical applications associated with cloud architectures, 5G and Industry 4.0, IP networks must be trusted to provide guaranteed high-performance and secure connectivity. Nokia has pioneered this approach by embedding network security functions into every layer of the IP network infrastructure.
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Prime Data Centers is ploughing “up to $1 billion” into a 750,000-plus sq ft Chicago data centre campus that will provide up to 150MW of capacity.
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Intel will this Friday break ground on two new chip fabs in Arizona, worth $20 billion, to serve the growing needs of the PC, server, mobile and data centre industries.
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Altice France has entered into an exclusivity agreement to acquire French independent telecom group Coriolis Télécom.
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Fivetran is acquiring data replication firm HVR in a deal valued at $700 million and has announced a $565 million Series D funding round.
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Edge data centre firm Proximity Data Centres has announced the opening of another facility.
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AT&T has teamed up with the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS) to explore and develop 5G and edge computing-based maritime solutions primarily for national defence and homeland security.
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Colt Technology Services (Colt) confirms the appointment of two new senior roles completing the company’s executive leadership team (ELT).
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Vodafone Group Plc and the International Telecommunication Union are to address the global digital divide through a new working group.
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American Tower has launched its Data Center Channel Partner Program, to expand its market reach for its colocation and carrier-neutral data centres.
