TIP wants to send engineers to Open RAN school
The Telecom Infra Project (TIP) and Accenture have launched a training service to address the claimed open networking skills gap.
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Telecoms industry remains optimistic despite everything
Seven out ten respondents to the 2021 Telecoms.com Annual Industry Survey are largely happy with how this year went and more are expecting a strong 2022.
Accenture throws a $3 billion hat into the cloud adoption ring
Telcos that want to play the so-called ‘trusted partner’ role in digital transformation have got a newly-emboldened rival to contend with.
Enterprise still uneasy about 5G adoption – Accenture
Research from Accenture suggests while 5G is being viewed as a potential catalyst for revolutionary ideas, security still looks like a notable barrier to entry..
Accenture gets better at telecoms with acquisition of Northstream
Business consulting giant Accenture has decided this is a good time to raise its telecoms game and is doing so by snapping up specialist firm Northstream.
Important thing about AI is being pragmatic – Accenture
Artificial intelligence is a technology which amazes and confuses, but the value might be getting lost in translation as telcos look for the silver bullet.
Apple and Accenture announce alluring alliance
Apple and Accenture have jumped into bed with each other to create a new digital agency which will help customers design business solutions for iOS.
On-demand video killed the TV star
New research from Accenture has revealed consumers are losing interest in watching TV shows on a TV, as laptops, desktop PCs and smartphones continue to rise in prominence.
Competing in the digital economy means owning the smart home – Accenture
The IoT craze engulfing the telecoms and technology industries promises to deliver untold fortunes for many but for the telcos, owning the smart home market is critical to avoid extinction.
The impatient consumer opens the door for AI adoption
Accenture has released new research which indicates the impatient and increasingly demanding digital consumer is driving artificial intelligence adoption.
Virtualization key to connected world
Taking a step back from the technical minutia around SDN and NFV, Amol Phadke, Global Lead Network Virtualization, Accenture, reminded the morning keynote audience at Braodband World Forum what NFV and SDN is really all about: connectivity.
Nokia, Accenture agree digital transformation partnership
Nokia and Accenture have announced a partnership to deliver network technology and management services for telcos exploring digital transformation.
BT, Accenture and Cisco found Wireless IoT Forum board
Following its launch in March, the Wireless IoT Forum has announced its founding board members, featuring BT, Cisco, Accenture and Telensa, among others.
Telefónica looks to self-service CEM
Spanish telco Telefónica has turned to self-service based CEM tools for residential European and Latin American customers, in order to ease pressure on OSS being caused by increased data consumption over broadband. Alcatel-Lucent and Accenture announced a four year strategic partnership in order to facilitate the transformation of Telefónica’s CEM processes.
Intel launches IoT platform to take the fight to ARM
IT chip vendor Intel has launched an IoT (Internet of Things) platform, which it said will unify gateway, connectivity and security components thus also simplifying IoT deployments. The silicon giant has also announced integrated hardware and software products based on the Intel IoT Platform.
Ericsson, NTT and Verizon among eight new Cloud Foundry members
Open source Platform as a Service (PaaS) initiative Cloud Foundry announced the addition of eight new members this week. Ericsson, NTT and Verizon are among those looking to contribute to and benefit from the initiative, which is indicates how seriously telcos are looking at digging deeper into the cloud stack.
Orange Business Services forms cloud alliance with Accenture
Operator group Orange’s enterprise-focused unit has teamed up with management consultancy and technology services provider Accenture to help large enterprises devise their cloud strategies. The two firms will also set out to support enterprises moving their infrastructure and applications to the cloud.
How Google Glass will challenge and transform the enterprise
Watching Google Glass adverts one gets the sense that everyday consumers will soon use these magnificent spectacles to do everything from sending tweets with a twitch of an eyelid to displaying surrounding Thai restaurants and recording live video of long walks along the Grand Canyon.
Emerging markets more willing to pay 4G premium survey suggests
The willingness to pay a premium for 4G services is generally lower in mature markets than in emerging markets, a recent survey suggests. Accenture polled 31,000 consumers in 26 countries on their attitudes to telecoms services.
Fujitsu to launch European smartphone play
Japanese electronics vendor Fujitsu has announced its intention to launch smartphones and tablets into the European market just as mobile operators are looking to reduce the number of device vendors they work with. Fujitsu has a 20 per cent share of the Japanese mobile device market, according to Robert Pryke, director of Fujitsu’s European device business.
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