The Vodafone Business and IBM venture, which launched earlier this year, announced it has signed an eight-year deal with National Express, a UK-based transport provider with services in eight countries. The agreement covers the provision of cloud and digital services that will underpin National Express’ ‘digital first’ approach; to use the latest technologies to raise customer and safety standards, drive efficiencies and grow its business. (more…)
August 30, 2019
Posted by: Anasia D'mello
VMware, Inc., an innovator in enterprise software, announced that it has expanded its Telco and Edge Cloud portfolio to drive real-time intelligence for telco networks, as well as improved automation and security for telco, Edge and IoT applications. (more…)
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Deutsche Telekom (DT) is preparing its network for the introduction of 5G small cell antennas. To achieve this, it is working with Huber+Suhner, the specialist for electrical and optical connectivity. The Swiss company has developed five small cell antennas for Telekom that support 4G and 5G frequencies. (more…)
August 27, 2019
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The Next Generation Mobile Networks (NGMN) Alliance is recommending a common RF cluster connector for early 5G deployment. NGMN’s new white paper – Recommendation for RF Cluster Connector for use in 5G NR 8T8R TDD Deployment – describes the selection process and explores the features that make a common RF cluster connector the most suitable for early 5G deployment. (more…)
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Effective September 1, 2019, Fadi Pharaon is appointed senior vice president and head of Market Area Middle East & Africa at Ericsson, and member of Ericsson’s executive team, reporting to the CEO. Fadi Pharaon currently holds the position as vice president, Networks & Managed Services within Ericsson’s Market Area Europe & Latin America. (more…)
August 22, 2019
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Zain Saudi Arabia and Nokia successfully demonstrated a 5G-enabled VR (Virtual Reality) advanced use case in Mashaer area and the Holy Mosque area in Makkah. This technology allows visitors to experience Hajj remotely as if they are present on site. (more…)
August 9, 2019
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TIM Brazil has selected Nokia AirFrame servers featuring new, 2nd generation Intel Xeon Scalable processors to virtualise its datacentres by the end of 2021. (more…)
August 2, 2019
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T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint Corporation announced they have taken an important step toward completing their proposed merger to create the New T-Mobile by entering into a consent decree with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). (more…)
August 1, 2019
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Dish Network will enter the U.S. wireless market as the fourth nationwide facilities-based network competitor. Dish has reached agreements with the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice, T-Mobile US, Inc. and Sprint Corporation to complete this transformative transaction. (more…)
July 29, 2019
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Vodafone Limited and O2 Telefónica UK Limited announced that they have agreed to share 5G active equipment, such as radio antennas, on joint network sites across the UK. (more…)
July 25, 2019
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