Network Transformation
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Virgin Media O2 brought together its fixed and mobile networks to create a Converged Interconnect Network (CIN), a combined network capable of carrying both mobile and fixed traffic. -
Swisscom is working with Ericsson to offer a standalone Mobile Private Network (MPN) to provide enterprises with private, localised connectivity.
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Dell has expanded its AI for Telecom offerings, bringing new hardware support and a variety of new use case-focused solutions designed to help operators augment their edge operations using AI.
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Vietnamese carrier Viettel has launched an Open RAN 5G Network, leveraging hardware from Qualcomm to provide enhanced connectivity across the country.
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Nvidia is working with SoftBank to reinvent telecom networks to make them capable of supporting AI-RAN, enabling them to run AI and 5G workloads at the same time.
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The US Department of Defence has extended its contract with Verizon to use its secure Global Network Solutions (GNS) in a deal worth more than $98 million.
Forthcoming events
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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.
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International network service provider RETN has deployed a new Dense Wavelength Division Multiplexing (DWDM) route connecting Ufa – Kazan.
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In a move intended to promote the development of efficient and high-value 5G networks, JTower and DOCOMO have formed a capital and business alliance.
