Europe’s big shots launch Open RAN manifesto
Five of Europe’s biggest operators sent out a rallying cry for the continent to win leadership in Open RAN, with plenty of hyperbole and some fundamental flaws.
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Nokia unveils a new SaaSy software strategy
Finnish kit vendor Nokia has decided it’s time telecoms software was delivered on an ‘as-a-service’ basis.
Ericsson sidles closer to OpenRAN
The new Ericsson Intelligent Automation Platform claims to deliver service management and orchestration functionalities in line with Open RAN principles.
Microsoft and Facebook get cozy over workplace collaboration
Users of Microsoft Teams will be able to directly access Workplace stuff without leaving the app, in a move that will add to concerns over the ubiquity of big tech.
Operators’ new ‘ways’ are creating a path towards service assurance utopia
Quite simply, operators need new, more efficient, and less time-consuming ‘ways’ of managing network performance issues and faults.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Vodafone, public cloud and China
The lads are back in the studio for this guest-less pod. Ian and Scott start by reflecting on a Vodafone dinner they both attended last week where the wine flowed, so their recollections are a bit murky. They move on to the enduring topic of the public cloud, featuring some news from a recent podcast guest, and conclude with the latest drama concerning China’s role in the telecoms world.
Vodafone creates 7,000 new software jobs in bid for IT autonomy
Operator group Vodafone is aiming to improve its in-house IT competence by adding thousands of new software engineers to its European workforce.
TelcoDR launches $1 billion telco cloud fund
Danielle Royston, the founder of eponymous TelcoDR, which is dedicated to encouraging telcos move into the public cloud, has dug up a ton of cash to help the cause.
Why 5G makes good sense for industry
In this video, sponsored by Huawei, Andy Ward, Chief Technology Officer at Ubisense, explains how ‘Industry 4.0’ sensoring technology can change the way factories and production lines operate, tapping into the 5G wireless connectivity to make them more efficient and safer.
Huawei accused of IP theft and installing a backdoor in public security project
A US cloud software company is suing Chinese vendor Huawei, alleging it stole it intellectual property and installed a backdoor when they collaborated over a project in Pakistan.
Industry group formed to advance 6 GHz Wi-Fi
Facebook, Broadcom, and Cisco have created a software group under the aegis of Telecom Infra Project (TIP) to accelerate the commercialization of 6 GHz Wi-Fi devices.
Will Apple child safety gift governments the keys to comms?
Apple has caused a stir with its new child safety measures, which other tech firms and privacy advocates say could unwittingly open the door to let governments spy on their citizens.
Eurobites: Telefónica moves further into data analytics
Also in today’s EMEA regional round-up: Telecom Italia prepares for DAZN probe; Nokia gets into testbeds with Greece’s 5G Ventures; Virgin Media O2 sets up ‘national databank’ for the barely connected.
State phone-hacking rears its ugly head once more
A set of reports has been published that alleges some countries are using malware to spy on political opponents, activists and journalists.
Nokia takes aim at 5G IoT with iSIM management software
Finland’s finest has launched new software designed to help operators get to grips with cellular IoT device provisioning and subscription management.
Nokia SON to shore up EE networks
EE, the UK’s biggest mobile operator, has deployed Nokia’s Self-Organizing Networks software to enhance network management and service quality.
Huawei dares to dream with rollout of HarmonyOS
Chinese tech giant Huawei has officially launched its own operating system as a commercial proposition and is positioning it as a unified platform for all devices.
The Telecoms.com Podcast: Huawei, censorship and OpenRAN
The guys are reduced to drinking water this week as adulthood finally catches up with them. They start by discussing a leaked Huawei internal memo that seemed to indicate a more belligerent stance. They move on to Scott’s pet topic of censorship, with social media companies competing with governments to see who can restrict speech more, before concluding with Iain’s critique of regulators poking their nose into OpenRAN.
Leaked Huawei memo reveals plan for global software domination
Chinese tech vendor Huawei has been forced out of much of its hardware business by unilateral US restrictions, so it plans to return the favour in software.
Google and Samsung hope two wrongs make a wearable right
Last week Google almost apologetically slipped out the news that it’s merging its wearable device OS with Samsung’s one.
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