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• Vodafone to test traffic control for drones over mobile network

  19-02-2018 23:33 via ft.com
  Telecoms industry seeks lead role in safely integrating unmanned craft into airspace
  
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• Ericsson reaches for client wins prior to MWC

  19-02-2018 17:30
  Any client win will do when you’re trying to build positive momentum leading into the annual telecoms jamboree.
  With all due respect to Montenegrin operator Crnogorski Telekom and niche Canadian operator Eastlink, their business is unlikely to be a major factor in the long-awaited Ericsson turnaround. But a win’s a win, so Ericsson decided to whack out a couple of press releases anyway on the off chance that a telecoms hack might be so desperate for something to cover on a Monday aft
  
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• China is winning the AI arms race – CBI Insight

  19-02-2018 17:26
  Silicon Valley might be the centre of the technology world as it stands but new research from CBI Insight claims the pendulum of power might be swinging more towards China.
  In terms of the number of start-ups emerging in the AI field worldwide this is rising rapidly, up 141% when you compare 2017 to 2016, and while the lion’s share of these are based in the US, the Chinese are seemingly better at attracting funding. Some of this can be put down to government backing, but you might argue it
  
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• China is winning the AI arms race – CB Insight

  19-02-2018 17:26
  Silicon Valley might be the centre of the technology world as it stands but new research from CB Insight claims the pendulum of power might be swinging more towards China.
  In terms of the number of start-ups emerging in the AI field worldwide this is rising rapidly, up 141% when you compare 2017 to 2016, and while the lion’s share of these are based in the US, the Chinese are seemingly better at attracting funding. Some of this can be put down to government backing, but you might argue it
  
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• A great operator customer experience needs no explanation

  19-02-2018 14:44
  Telecoms.com periodically invites third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Glenn Lurie, President and CEO at Synchronoss looks at why operators must dispense with legacy thinking to become truly ‘digital first.’Operators embracing digital transformation are choosing to try and re-invent themselves. They have to. It’s a battle for consumers, mindshare, to maintain relevance and resist ongoing disintermediation from OTT p
  
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• WhatsApp to enter world of mobile money – first stop, India

  19-02-2018 14:42
  WhatsApp has been granted permission to test out a money transfer service in the Indian market, a move which could generate notable ripples in the maturing mobile money segment.
  While there are several mobile money services available currently, penetration has been limited. There is noticeable momentum for the idea of a virtual wallet, though a brand such as WhatsApp entering the market could certainly provide a boost in credibility and trust, thrusting adoption upwards.
  The National Payments Co
  
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• The Telecoms.com Podcast: A little ray of sunshine

  19-02-2018 14:38
  Now with added video! 
  
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• Vodafone and Huawei point to IP microwave backhaul for 5G

  19-02-2018 13:01
  Vodafone and Huawei have jointly completed a series of lab tests which claim traditional IP microwave links will be considered a viable technology for 5G backhaul.
  With the 5G era quickly approaching on the horizon, the reality of how backhaul can keep paces as load on networks rises is starting to peak its head around the corner as well. These tests from Vodafone and Huawei claim it is possible to deliver up to 2.7 Gbps capacity from a single IP microwave link, aggregating 2×112 MHz chann
  
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• Qualcomm board walks a tightrope after Broadcom meeting

  19-02-2018 12:58
  Having rejected its significantly improved acquisition offer Qualcomm met Broadcom to look for common ground, but they don’t seem to have made much progress.
  The Qualcomm board has always had two main public objections to Broadcom’s overtures: price and regulatory concerns. The first bid was universally viewed as too low but then Broadcom came back with a significantly improved one a couple of weeks ago.
  It seems like the Qualcomm senior management don’t fancy being owned by Br
  
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• UK Gov turns to God to solve the rural connectivity problem

  19-02-2018 12:53
  The Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has announced a new initiative which will see churches and other buildings used to improve broadband, mobile and WiFi connectivity for rural communities.
  In fairness to Minister for Fun Matt Hancock and his DCMS cronies, this isn’t a bad idea. 65% of Anglican churches and 66% of parishes in England are in rural areas, and in most cases these buildings are located centrally in the community meaning they could be ideally located to
  
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• Nuvias to provide Cisco's UC portfolio and open SIP endpoints to UK channel

  19-02-2018 11:31
  Nuvias offers channel unmatched UC portfolio with unique BroadSoft® expertise and support, following Cisco’s BroadSoft acquisition London, England: 19/2/18:- Nuvias, the fast-growing, high-value pan-EMEA distributor, is to provide Cisco’s Unified Communications (UC) portfolio, and Cisco’s recently released open SIP endpoints, to the UK channel. As a key UK distributor for BroadSoft, prior to its acquisition by Cisco earlier this week, Nuvias is in a leading position, with u
  
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• Privacy cases and scandals starting to weigh heavy on Facebook credibility

  19-02-2018 11:16
  It used to be the poster boy of Silicon Valley and the digital revolution, but Facebook is increasingly looking like one of those laser-focused multinationals which have little concern for the consumer and eyes only for revenues, profits and spreadsheets.
  A couple of days ago we wrote that Facebook was losing its appeal to the younger generations, and you can start to see why. The younger generations are more socially conscious, liberal leaning and likely to be moved to action; firms which
  
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• Speakers announced for the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit 2018 as Europe prepares for 5G trials

  19-02-2018 11:00
  Speakers confirmed from the UK Ministry of Defence, International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and Whitespace UKLondon, UK, 19 February 2018: As a plethora of 5G network trials are being announced across Europe, the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has released the preliminary agenda and speakers list for its Sixth Annual Global Summit (May 1-3, 2018). Held in Europe for the first time since its inception, the Summit will explore a range of topics from universal affordable connectivity...Source:
  
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• TEOCO Wins Frost & Sullivan Customer Value Leadership Award

  19-02-2018 10:05
  Award recognizes TEOCO as best test partner for device and IoT OEMs requiring acceptance from major US carriersFairfax, VA., USA – 19 February 2018 TEOCO, a leading provider of analytics, assurance, and optimization solutions to over 300 communication service providers (CSPs) and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) worldwide, has been awarded Frost & Sullivan’s 2018 Award for Customer Value Leadership in the North American cellular Internet of Things (IoT) device testing serv
  
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• ProLabs urges service providers to utilise 100G long reach to achieve their full advantage

  19-02-2018 10:00
  Anthony Clarkson today stressed the importance of the solutions to increase data speedsLondon, UK. 19 February 2018: As LINX100 takes place in London, Anthony Clarkson, Technologist at optical transceiver specialist ProLabs, is addressing why it is integral for 100G long reach products to be utilised as the demand for speed overtakes technology. Highlighting the struggle that service providers face as network demands continue to become even more complex, Clarkson stated: “The need for spee
  
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• Weekend Round up - Vodafone looks to break into Czech IPTV market

  19-02-2018 01:00
  Morocco - Morocco's biggest telco, Maroc Telecom, has posted a 4.4 per cent increase in its revenue, according to the company's Q4 financial report. The company has grown its customer base by 5.5 per cent to 57 million customers in Morocco and across North Africa. The surge in revenues has been driven by an increase in uptake of mobile internet services across the country…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Turkcell profits jump 32.6% as company focuses on 5G

  19-02-2018 01:00
  Turkish telecoms operator Turkcell has recorded a 32.6per cent jump in profits to TRY1.98 billion (£376 million), according to the company's fourth quarter financial report…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Opencell and Vodafone collaborate to launch 4G indoor signal solution

  19-02-2018 01:00
  Opencell and Vodafone have unveiled their new solution to help boost 4G mobile signal in high rise buildings.  “It’s exciting to once again enable a telecoms solution first…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Could going to church help boost your broadband signal?

  19-02-2018 01:00
  The UK's Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS) has signed a deal with the Church of England, which it hopes will help boost connectivity in Britain's rural communities.
  The accord will encourage churches to become enablers of connectivity to rural communities by placing 4G masts on the church spires…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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