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• Apple files countersuit against Qualcomm… again

  29-11-2017 17:29
  It’s been a quiet couple of weeks for Qualcomm and Apple, so we really should have expected another chapter in the courtroom tale. This time Apple is suing Qualcomm for patent infringement.
  In the latest installment of the saga, Apple has filed a countersuit against Qualcomm claiming the Snapdragon mobile phone chips infringe on Apple’s patents, according to Reuters. More specifically, Apple believes it owns several battery life patents which Qualcomm has incorporated into the Snapdr
  
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• HUBER+SUHNER showcases superior aerospace solutions at SpaceCom2017

  29-11-2017 16:00
  Exhibition at the event comes as the company’s presence in the US market growsHerisau, 29 November 2017: Global leader in space, defense and aviation connectivity, HUBER+SUHNER, is set to showcase its extensive aerospace solution portfolio for the first time at SpaceCom2017 in Houston, Texas next week. As the nation’s top conference for space technologies and new business opportunities, SpaceCom brings together over 250 NASA executives and businesses to discuss new space technologies
  
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• Former Channel 4 boss Terry Burns in line for top post at Ofcom

  29-11-2017 14:48
  Media executive to replace Hodgson at critical time for telecoms regulator
  
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• Telematics could be key for US telcos – just don’t get distracted

  29-11-2017 14:26
  ABI Research has pointed to statistics claiming 68.5% of cellular connected M2M devices are telematics or broader transport applications, but telcos need to laser focus to reap the rewards of this window.
  The connected car is without a doubt an opportunity for the telcos, but ABI has warned the fortunes might be missed if they get distracted by other technologies. This is a genuine opportunity for the telcos, though ABI has cited new LPWA technologies that are being positioned as a competitor to
  
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• Ericsson looks to Belgium to justify 5G

  29-11-2017 13:48
  Ericsson and Corda Campus have announced plans to set up a 5G Life Campus in Hasselt, Belgium, which will be used to test new technologies and applications.
  The 5G Life Campus will be located at Corda Campus, a technology park, and connected to connected to Ericsson’s R&D centre in Aachen, Germany, where Ericsson’s 5G pilot projects are executed. The campus will act as a test environment for industry players to develop and trial new applications for the 5G world.
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• The circling sharks are starting to nibble at Reliance Communications

  29-11-2017 13:45
  The problems at Reliance Communications are starting to become very well known, and it would appear one of its creditors has finally lost faith in the struggling telco.
  According to the Financial Times, the Indian telco has been hit with an insolvency petition from its largest creditor China Development Bank. It is another heavy blow after a couple of months which has seen it lose market share, revenues plummeting under intense pricing pressure and share price dropping drastically. CEO Anil Amba
  
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• The AI arms race might be a bit more dangerous than you think

  29-11-2017 12:30
  In the tech world, an arms race usually a metaphor for two companies battling for supremacy, but McAfee thinks it might be a bit more literal for artificial intelligence as hackers upskill to make use of the breakthrough.
  As one of its predictions for 2018, security software vendor McAfee believes that while securing the ever expanding virtual perimeters of an organization would be one of the more attractive usecases for AI, the converse is also true. Hackers will be able to make use of the much
  
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• LANSA: 2018 Will Be the Year of Low-Code

  29-11-2017 11:07
  With the increasing realisation that Low-Code technology can break the corporate application delivery logjam, the prospects for enterprise grade Low-Code tools are buoyant; particularly with mid-size organisations. Low-Code platform vendor LANSA, believes that 2018 will be the year of Low-Code. Here’s why:The Digital Momentum: The Low-Code development platform market is growing exponentiallyThe Low-Code development market is currently estimated to be worth $3.8 billion and is forecast by F
  
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• Cerillion to showcase cloud billing solution in sponsored data catalyst project at TM Forum Live! Asia

  29-11-2017 10:45
  London, 29th November 2017 – Cerillion plc (AIM: CER), a leading provider of billing, charging and customer management solutions, today announced that it will be demonstrating its cloud billing and subscription management solution, Cerillion Skyline, at TM Forum Live! Asia as part of the Interconnecting Business with Sponsored Data catalyst project, championed by Orange and NTT, and delivered in conjunction with Nokia, Sigma and Cloudstreet. This catalyst will deliver a fabric for provider
  
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• Winners revealed at 2017 World Communication Awards

  29-11-2017 01:00
  The World Communication Awards showcased the cream of international talent from the global telecoms industry, at a glittering reception held in London on Tuesday night. 
  Celebrating innovation and achievement across 24 categories, the World Communication Awards 2017 received a huge number of entries, resulting in an impressive shortlist of finalists.Competition was stiff, particularly in the individual CEO and CTO of the Year categories. With nominations from across the globe, the judges c
  
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• Telcos miss the mark on customer centricity

  29-11-2017 01:00
  Telecoms operators must evolve their businesses to create a culture of customer centricity in order to attract and retain customers in an age of digital transformation, but they are not there yet, according to a new study from customer experience specialist Ocean82.AT&T and NTT Communications are some way ahead of their rivals in this respect…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Spain consults on 5G spectrum

  29-11-2017 01:00
  Spain has opened a consultation on the use of 700-MHz spectrum for 5G mobile services.The Ministry of Energy, Tourism and the Digital Agenda plans to release this second digital dividend…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Fresh rumours of Liberty Global, Vodafone tie-up

  29-11-2017 01:00
  Renewed speculation about a potential tie-up between Vodafone and Liberty Global emerged late on Tuesday, prompted by rumours that the latter is exploring a sale of its Swiss and Austrian units.This is according to sources cited by the Telegraph…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• EIU forecasts 2% fall in telco revenue in 2018

  29-11-2017 01:00
  Operators could be set for a tough 2018, as the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) this week predicted revenues in the 60 biggest telco markets will fall by 2% to $1.2 trillion (€1.01 trillion) next year.The research firm expects the increasing strain to be driven by the requirement to invest in network upgrades to address surging demand for data…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• China Mobile, Chinese bank circle Brazil's Oi

  29-11-2017 01:00
  Talk of Chinese interest in Brazil's Oi resurfaced this week, with regulator Anatel naming China Mobile and the China Development Bank as possible investors in the beleaguered telco.Anatel president Juarez Quadros told journalists that China Mobile has expressed interest in Oi…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• AT&T insists Time Warner deal is good for competition

  29-11-2017 01:00
  AT&T has insisted that its proposed Time Warner acquisition is good for competition in the content market because it will help it keep pace with over-the-top (OTT) players."Far from lessening competition, the vertical combination of these assets is necessary to allow the combined company to keep pace in an environment where cable is the incumbent market leader and viewer preferences are rapidly tilting towards the direct…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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