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• Europe reportedly targeting 100 mbps broadband for every household

  18-07-2016 18:26
  
  The European Commission is working on an overhaul of the continent’s telecoms rules, which will include a target for every household to have 100 megabits per second broadband within a decade, according to an FT report.
  The FT got hold of an early copy of a plan the EC intends to publish in September, which will set a bunch of arbitrary targets designed to encourage private investment in fixed-line infrastructure. Apparently 100 mbps is just the start, with 1 gbps the target for schools and
  
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• Huawei targets digital transformation with CEM suite launch

  18-07-2016 17:54
  
  Huawei has announced an upgraded suite of CEM applications in a bid to assist operator digital transformation strategies.
  The updated offering, dubbed Digital Customer Care (DCC), is intended to provide operators with the tools to equip customers with more advanced self-service and customer interfacing capabilities, Huawei says. DCC apparently covers all aspects of a CEM strategy, from front-end to back office operations, and Huawei says it is already bringing benefit to operator opex.
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• Is 100% cloud possible?

  18-07-2016 17:29
  
  The industry to date has been polarised in its approach to the adoption and integration of cloud computing. On the one hand, you have the tech savvy, agile organizations that can see a day where all operations are undertaken in a cloud environment, with hardware relegated to museums and photo albums.
  On the contrary, there are a number of risk adverse individuals who believe hardware will always have its place within the world of IT. These more than likely to be the same individuals who resisted
  
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• Zain Eyes Mobile License in Egypt

  18-07-2016 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Zain has confirmed that it is interested in buying a 4G license in Egypt from the telecoms regulator. Click here for more.
  
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• Worldwide PC Shipments Declined 5.2 Percent in Second Quarter of 2016

  18-07-2016 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  This was the seventh consecutive quarter of PC shipment declines, but Gartner analysts said the market is showing some signs of improvement. Click here for more.
  
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• Vodafone Report Shows Strong Revenue Growth From IoT Adopters in the Americas

  18-07-2016 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  74% of respondents in the Americas view IoT as critical for the future success of their organizationClick here for more.
  
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• Softbank Preparing $32 Billion Takeover of UK Chip Designer

  18-07-2016 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  Japan's Softbank is reported to be preparing a US$32 billion takeover bid for a UK semiconductor developer whose products can be found in most of the world's smartphones. Click here for more.
  
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• 5G Opens Doors for New Disruptive Market Leaders

  18-07-2016 15:11 via feedproxy.google.com
  5G will usher in a new era with new players disrupting the current service provider landscape, according to a new report from Strategy Analytics.Click here for more.
  
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• AT&T expands ‘Network on Demand’ to 76 new markets

  18-07-2016 15:00
  
  AT&T has expanded its Network on Demand solutions to now include 76 countries around the world, launching into all new markets simultaneously.
  The new service is built on the company’s software-defined network technology, and claimed to help businesses deploy a single universal piece of equipment, choose virtualized functions and set them up in different countries. The service would appear to be designed to simplify the process of buying and adding network functions, reducing the
  
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• The Telecoms.com podcast – an IoT special

  18-07-2016 13:09
  
  Download now or subscribe on iTunes here for the latest podcast every week: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/a-week-in-wireless-podcast/id1124414975?mt=2
  
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• Softbank to buy mobile chip designer ARM in £24.3 billion IoT bet

  18-07-2016 12:55
  Japanese operator group Softbank has successfully bid £24.3 billion to buy UK mobile chip designer ARM in a bid to position itself at the centre of the IoT revolution.
  The bid represents a 43% premium to the ARM share price at close of trading on Friday last week and the ARM board has recommended shareholders accept it. In a press conference Masayoshi Son, Chairman, CEO and largest shareholder of SoftBank, said this move is a statement on belief in the growth potential of IoT and in UK ind
  
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• Pokémon Go servers overwhelmed by demand and DDoS attack

  18-07-2016 12:42
  
  Pokémon Go users have continued to struggle as the app’s developer Niantic Labs recovers from hacker attacks and unprecedented demand for the game.
  Claimed attacks from various hacker groups would have appeared to cover up server inadequacies at Niantec Labs, as the team seemingly struggles to meet capacity demands following the games launch in 27 countries worldwide.
  Over the course of the weekend, various hacker groups including PoodleCorp and OurMine have claimed responsibility f
  
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• US unveils $400 million 5G roadmap

  18-07-2016 12:20
  
  Following the FCC’s decision to free up more than 11 GHz of high frequency spectrum, the US has gone all in on 5G by creating a new government research initiative and more than $400 million of investment.
  The Advanced Wireless Research Initiative (AWRI) will be housed by the National Science Foundation and is a dedicated effort by the US government to test wireless technologies in millimetre wave licensed and unlicensed spectrum. Last week, the FCC voted in favour of proposals to open up a
  
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• Satellite Internet hails revised BDUK Better Broadband access scheme as a “game changer”

  18-07-2016 12:04
  
  Better Broadband subsidy scheme enables nationwide low-cost satellite broadband access for homes and businesses with limited connectivity18th July 2016. Satellite Internet, a specialist satellite Internet Service Provider (ISP), has welcomed the decision by Broadband Delivery UK (BDUK) to revise its connectivity program - now retitled the Better Broadband scheme - meaning that all properties with inadequate internet speeds can be set up for connection to its services at a heavily subsidised rate
  
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• Keeping a Population Safe & On the Move – InfiNet Wireless Improves Connectivity for OptiBus CCTV Network in Mexico

  18-07-2016 12:00
  
  Valletta, Malta: – 18 July 2016 – With crime levels rising by 70% in the last three years within León city in Mexico, OptiBus who operates the cities only Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) system needed an optimal solution for keeping their 350,000 daily ridership safe when using their transport network. Through deploying an InfiNet Wireless solution they have been able to overhaul their network and transmit CCTV images in real-time from their 53 bus stops...Source: RealWire
  
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• US to open 600-MHz bidding in a month, 62 qualify

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  AT&T, Verizon and T-Mobile on FCC's list of qualified bidders, Dish and Comcast to take part under alternate bidding entities.
  
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• US govt to establish 5G research cities

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  NSF pledges $400 million for advanced wireless research, including project to set up four city-sized testbeds; mobile operators, vendors and industry associations also involved.
  
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• Softbank agrees €28.8bn acquisition of ARM

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  Japanese telco says deal will drive adoption of mobile chip designer's intellectual property.
  
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• NZ regulator examines impact of Vodafone/Sky merger

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  Commerce Commission to look at whether tie-up will make life difficult for rival players, will rule on deal by 11 November or sooner.
  
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• AT&T launches on-demand network functions in 76 countries

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  Global companies already showing interest in new offering, including New Zealand's Fisher & Paykel, U.S. telco says.
  
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• Antitrust watchdog confirms SK Telecom/CJ Hellovision opposition

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  Korea's Fair Trade Commission says concessions would not prevent harm to competition in broadcast, mobile markets.
  
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• $1.2bn Opera takeover falls through

  18-07-2016 02:00
  
  Browser maker strikes new $600m deal with Chinese consortium for its consumer assets.
  
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