Network Transformation
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Nokia has completed the UAE’s first live transport slicing deployment with du, enabling the operator to manage its network infrastructure more efficiently. -
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.
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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.
Forthcoming events
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Zain Group has announced that Zain Esports has partnered with the Kuwait Olympic committee to manage a four-weekend esports event from 12 November to 4 December.
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Project Kuiper launch dates; telco negotiation tactics; and GSMA's Stephanie Lynch-Habib
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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved Boeing Co’s application to launch and operate 147 satellites to provide high-speed broadband internet access.
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NTT Ltd has set out how it will achieve net zero emissions by 2040, with global CEO Abhijit Dubey saying the company has an "obligation to make the world a more sustainable place".
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IBM has completed the spin-off of Kyndryl with the business trading on the New York Stock Exchange, from today.
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techUK has released a report highlighting the role of emerging digital technologies at COP26.
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China’s information ministry has said that it “resolutely opposes” The US’ decision to revoke China Telecom’s license to operate in the USA.
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Cloud company Platform9 has hired Bhaskar Gorti, formerly of Oracle and Nokia, as CEO.
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Netflix has entered the mobile gaming space with the launch of five free games on Android devices.
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Communication service providers believe that AI software is key to reducing network energy demand and emissions, according to research from Nokia and GSMA Intelligence.
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Here are the five things you need to know for 3 November 2021, from around the world.
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Orange has announced that its European TowerCo, TOTEM is now operational.
