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• TIM’s future is balancing on a knife edge

  17-04-2018 19:07
  With just a week a week left until the much anticipated showdown between vulture-fund Elliott and wannabee media-powerhouse Vivendi at the TIM Shareholders meeting, the latter has unleashed a plea to the media.
  The note from Vivendi seems a little bit defensive, but points out all the positive steps forward TIM has taken since Vivendi assumed control in the boardroom. And to be fair, it has actually done a good job. Since June 2017, share price has outperformed peers, Q4 saw the team report reco
  
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• French messaging efforts show how selfish governments actually are

  17-04-2018 18:20
  France is reportedly considering building its own encrypted messaging platform to protect itself from espionage, completing the full U-turn from last year’s efforts to limit the encryption powers of messaging services.
  According to Reuters, a spokesperson from the Digital Ministry confirmed 20 civil servants are testing a new, encrypted messaging app which has been designed by a state-owned developer. The aim will be for every government employee to use the platform by the summer.
  This is
  
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• IoT and eSIM: Connecting the future

  17-04-2018 18:14
  The wireless world is changing, and quickly. From devices to applications, network infrastructure to how connectivity is managed and sold, nothing stands still in the cellular space. In this report commissioned by the MVNOs Series team, we explore where MVNOs sit in the shifting ecosystems that are emerging, where they are best placed to add value and the costs and challenges associated with the technology.
  One of the biggest factors driving transformation in the global mobile market is the Inte
  
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• Wholesale and pricing strategy in mobile markets

  17-04-2018 18:05
  In this commissioned report by The MVNOs Series, we cover a number of topics, such as the changes in the mobile wholesale market, Wholesale-as-a-Service and the impact on digitalisation, network innovation and the impact of virtualisation, what to expect from a future with 5G and the new opportunities it brings.
  The mobile market is well-established as one of the most strategically important sectors of the global economy. The wider mobile ecosystem is estimated to deliver $3.6 trillion in value
  
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• Shaping the Latin American MVNO Market

  17-04-2018 17:55
  With many operators looking at the emerging mobile markets as the new El Dorado, the MVNOs Series team commissioned an exclusive report on the Latam region. ‘Shaping the Latin American MVNO Market’ analysis how the region, which is primed for growth, offers many opportunities and challenges for MVNOs.
  Historically, the Latin American mobile telephony market has been dominated by a handful of powerful telecoms players. But in the last decade, government regulations designed to open up
  
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• Q&A with Gary Bhomer, Principal at Tel-Consult

  17-04-2018 17:48
  Prior to his attendance at this year’s MVNOs World Congress as a speaker, the MVNOs Series team spoke with Gary Bhomer. Read the interview to find out his thoughts on the current business opportunities for wholesalers, where revenue growth is likely to come from and much more.
  What new business opportunities are emerging in the wholesale market? 
  The MVNO market is typically characterised by a lack of differentiation with a focus on price and data inclusions. A large majority of plans
  
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• Q&A interview with Gary Bunney, CEO, MDS Global

  17-04-2018 17:45
  In this interview, Gary Bunney shares his views on the growth opportunities for MVNOs, the technologies impacting the mobile ecosystem and how operating models must change to match the ability of some internet companies to out-perform.
  Where do you see opportunities for growth in 2018?
  There are several areas of opportunity this year. The first is in B2C. We believe customers are demanding more control to create the plans they need, not only for themselves but also for companions, companion devi
  
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• Q&A with Achilleas Philippopoulos, Head of MVNO at Cyta

  17-04-2018 17:26
  Prior to MVNOs World Congress 2018, where he’ll join the panel discussion ‘Addressing the needs of consumers in the era of digitalisation’, Achilleas Philippopoulos, Head of MVNO at Cyta, shares his thoughts on the biggest innovators in the digital world, the biggest challenges Cyta faced last year and the initiatives Cyta has taken to stay ahead of the curve.
  Please tell us a bit more about what you do at Cyta Hellas.
  I am currently leading the development of the company&rsquo
  
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• ZTE Corp: red army ruction

  17-04-2018 14:56
  Sanctions are bad news for the Chinese telecoms group but its rivals have little to gain
  
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• Facebook drags tech competitors into privacy brawl

  17-04-2018 14:25
  It was only going to be a matter of time before Facebook brought other technology firms into the privacy debacle, as it points the finger at Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Google and Amazon.
  In yet another damage limitation log post, Product Management Director David Baser has outlined the various ways Facebook collects information on individuals, irrelevant as to whether they are active users or even have a Facebook account, but has also attempted to deflect attention away from the social media
  
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• Huawei shows its 5G hand, including a 2019 5G handset launch

  17-04-2018 14:19
  At a recent event Huawei made a number of announcements regarding its strategic direction for the next few years, with an emphasis on 5G.
  The event was Huawei’s own Global Analyst Summit in Shenzhen – the 15th such occasion. It managed to fit some substance in among the usual self-congratulation and miscellaneous corporate propaganda and, while we weren’t there, we spoke to Counterpoint Analyst Neil Shah who was and who has been tweeting prodigiously throughout.
  The tweet that
  
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• Share price plunges indicate who has the upper hand in US/China trade war

  17-04-2018 14:14
  If ZTE has acted in violation of US trading regulations there is no question it should be punished, but investor reaction to the ZTE ban perhaps shows US companies depend more on China than vice-versa.
  Yesterday the US Department of Commerce’s Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has imposed a denial of export privileges order against ZTE, meaning US companies cannot do business with ZTE for seven years. The result of this order will be felt by ZTE, which has been working itself into a us
  
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• China’s Huawei backtracks on 5G shift

  17-04-2018 13:56
  Former cheerleader pours cold water on technology’s benefits for consumers and operators
  
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• ZTE suspends trading in HK and Shenzhen after US ban

  17-04-2018 13:34
  Chinese telecoms group faces ‘substantially damaging’ hit, analysts warn
  
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• US and UK intelligence agencies warn of Russian cyber-attacks

  17-04-2018 12:41
  The Department of Homeland Security, FBI and National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) have released a joint Technical Alert warning Russia has sponsored a series of cyber intrusions that threatened home and business routers.
  The extent of the alleged Russian footprint is unknown for the moment, though the primary targets are primarily government and private-sector organisations, critical infrastructure providers, and the ISPs supporting these sectors. Although this is the first time specific guidan
  
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• Inoapps' Sponsorship Drives Linlithgow Academy to Global 'F1 In Schools' Success

  17-04-2018 12:17
  By sponsoring Linlithgow Academy in the 2018 ‘F1 in Schools’ STEM competition, Inoapps (www.inoapps.com) has helped steer an all-girl student team through to the contest’s global final in Singapore. As a global company itself, Oracle Platinum Partner Inoapps has supplied funding, design services and business advice to the Academy’s team. With its own offices in Singapore, Inoapps is now ideally placed to continue its support at the prestigious World Finals in September. T
  
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• 174 Law Chooses Zylpha's Electronic Document Bundling For Family Team

  17-04-2018 11:28
  Progressive Merseyside based Law firm, 174 Law, has chosen digital document bundling from Zylpha (www.zylpha.com) for its family team. The move is a recognition that digital bundling is fast becoming a best-practice innovation. It also reflects recent moves by Liverpool’s Family Court to accept digital files.By adding Zylpha’s digital document bundling, 174 Law can produce bundles for the family court at a fraction of the cost, time and effort associated with manual processes. Typica
  
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• MYCOM OSI Named Finalist for 2018 Leading Lights Awards

  17-04-2018 11:10
  MYCOM OSI selected as ‘Outstanding Digital Enablement Vendor' by Light ReadingLondon, UK – 17th April 2018 – MYCOM OSI, the leading independent provider of Assurance, Automation and Analytics solutions to the world’s largest Communications Service Providers (CSPs), today announced it has been named a finalist in the ‘Outstanding Digital Enablement Vendor’ category in the 2018 ‘Leading Lights’ awards by Light Reading, the market leading online news
  
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• UK to become world leader in artificial intelligence

  17-04-2018 02:00
  The UK has the potential to become a world leader in the development of artificial intelligence (AI) according to a new government report.The report, issued by the UK's upper legislative chamber, The House of Lords, also stated that measures should be put in place to ensure that the technology is never given the &quot…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• UK and US warn telcos against working with ZTE

  17-04-2018 02:00
  Britain's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned UK telco's against working with Chinese kit maker ZTE, claiming that the company poses a potential risk to national security…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Huawei boosts R&D to strengthen its market share

  17-04-2018 02:00
  Huawei is set to increase its research and development budget to 15 per bet of its annual revenues, as it looks to strengthen its market share in the global telecommunications sector.
  Speaking at the company's annual Huawei Analyst Summit in Shenzhen, Eric Xu, rotating chairman of Huawei, said that the company must help to drive innovation…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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