All Technology articles
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Turkey to lean on ‘global’ expertise to move fast with 5G
Vodafone and peers in the starting blocks ahead of October auction, when 5G race will begin.
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Network & InfraFrance’s SFR moves on from cable and puts full faith in fibre
Around 400,000 households are still using SFR’s cable services in France, but are being encouraged to migrate to FTTH services.
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OperationsTelefónica cuts the ribbon on Granada AI, cybersecurity hub
Operator opens second Talent and Technology Center, which Group COO Emilio Gayo said is aimed at attracting and retaining local talent while strengthening the “technological ecosystem” in the area. Read more…
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Analyst BriefingsEMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: fresh fibre financing; space infra upgrades
Latest on EMEA digital infra: fixed acquisitions, expansion initiatives, and financing deals announced across the region, including key updates from 4iG and United Fiber; Indus Towers makes first move beyond domestic market; satcos progress LEO constellation developments…
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TechnologyCase study: Vodafone seeing tangible AI success in the field
Vodafone and Celfocus unveiled early but striking results in embedding AI into field operations — cutting repeat visits and harmonising quality — to both accelerate the operator’s zero-touch ambitions and sharpen customer focus.
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TechnologyAI data liberation: inside Boost’s escape from the telco legacy trap
Fragmented legacy systems are preventing telcos from capitalising on their data and AI. Boost Mobile defied industry orthodoxy by adopting Wavelo’s event-driven architecture, creating an agile platform to liberate data, enhance customer experience, and be ready for the next wave of AI innovation. Learn more…
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PeopleExecs reshuffled at Orange MEA after fintech boss exits
Departure of Orange Money Group chief Aminata Kane prompts a change at top of fast-growing regional fintech business and operator’s Tunisian outpost.
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Network & InfraVodafone Germany changes the channel for cable upgrade
Operator launches nationwide spectrum optimisation programme aimed at improving broadband speeds and driving efficiencies, with fresh NorDig LCN technology delivering customer experience improvements for cable and fibre users…
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Products & ServicesDT adds 5G slices onto emergency comms menu
Tie-up with Motorola Solutions sees 5G-based MCX solution brought into operator’s portfolio for public safety organisations.
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Network & InfraBlow for Vodafone as Türk Telekom secures 25-year fixed infra licence extension
State-controlled telco extends fixed infra concession, committing $20bn into network expansion and improvements over next 25 years. Renewal runs counter to rival Vodafone Turkey’s calls for greater collaboration in sector. Investors not impressed by stressed leverage, either…
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT takes Bayern Munich sponsorship to extra time
Operator pre-emptively extends (and expands) run until 2032, with additional rights and future technology collaborations among the new signings…
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT strengthens Perplexity ties to expand AI Phone capabilities
Operator brings scaleup’s Comet AI browser to Germany for Perplexity Pro subscribers, with support through DT’s ambitious AI Phone devices, advancing the pair’s pre-existing collaboration (and investment)…
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Network & InfraTurkey to hold first 5G spectrum auction
Auction expected this year, raising $2bn+, first services in 2026…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVi strengthens IBM ties with AI Innovation Hub launch
Indian operator to collaborate with longstanding It partner on developing new AI-based solutions. Accelerating time-to-market and giving its operations teams new tools are among Vi’s goals with the new Hub…
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TechnologyDTCP and Porsche said to explore €500m defence tech fund
Venture capital partners DTCP and Porsche are reportedly talking about setting up a €500m defence-focused fund, which would be the pair’s second tie-up.
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Network & InfraThe single source of truth: how TowerCos and MNOs are mastering digital twins
From accelerating M&A due diligence to slashing truck rolls and ensuring revenue, digital twins are reshaping MNO and TowerCo operations. At different stages of adoption, but as one on importance of getting the data right, leaders from BT, TDF, PTI and vHive reveal how this technology is creating the digital truth for physical assets, how this can be advantaged, and what’s next…
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PeopleCEO switched out at Telefónica Tech UK&I
Martyn Bullerwell takes the helm at Telefónica Tech UK&I, replacing Mark Gorton after the latter’s three-year tenure.
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PeopleTelefónica’s ex-digital chief Alonso joins cybersecurity player Cloudflare
Telco’s former Chief Digital Officer takes up a new remit to drive international expansion at cloud and cybersecurity solutions provider.
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Strategy & ChangeHelios to refresh strategy in hunt for further organic growth
Wireless infra group to announce revamped five-year plan later this year, as it seeks to maintain growth momentum within its core towers business. Read more…
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Network & InfraCityFibre CTO charts course for next-gen PON, phased M&A integration
David Tomalin envisages 50G or 100G upgrade in early- to mid-2030s, with rapid customer rollout — within long-term “rolling plan” for network architecture that factors in role as market consolidator. Read more…