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• Kensington Palace to reopen with Princess Diana’s wedding dress

  26-04-2021 19:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  As Kensington Palace reopens to visitors, a new temporary exhibition set in the newly-conserved Orangery will explore the relationship between fashion designer and royal client.
  As part of the exhibition, the wedding dress of then Princess Diana will go on display 40 years after it was worn, and on display for the first time in 25 years. The famously long sequin encrusted train remains the longest in royal history.
  Among the other items going on display will be a rare surviving toile — a f
  
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• London Zoo to show off the world of the Tiny Giants

  26-04-2021 16:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  London Zoo is opening a new display space next month, dedicated to the smallest of animals.
  Postponed from 2020 as a result of the global pandemic, Tiny Giants: From Minibeasts to Coral Reefs, replaces the old BUGS exhibit with a walk-through space surrounded by giant plants as you’re encouraged to see the world from the perspective of the tiny creatures.
  A sort of real-life version of The Borrowers.
  Jewel wasp (c) ZSL
  There are displays that let you see through the eyes of a bug – f
  
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• Ethiopian telecoms sell-off flops in wake of economic and security concerns

  26-04-2021 15:52
  Investors worried about opacity, restrictions and political instability
  
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• Automation explained

  26-04-2021 15:11
  
  Telecoms.com periodically invites expert third parties to share their views on the industry’s most pressing issues. In this piece Phil Siveter, Nokia CEO for UK & Ireland, gives us the Nokia perspective on the importance of automation in telecoms networks.
  The world is at a key inflection point whereby intelligent technology is freeing humans from the mundane, repetitive tasks. One of the sectors most impacted by such disruptive changes is telecommunications. The need to embrace new cu
  
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• The Telecoms.com Podcast: OpenRAN, quarterlies and AI

  26-04-2021 14:55
  
  The Telecoms.com Podcast · OpenRAN, quarterlies and AI
  
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• Telefónica looks to the future with the same leader and a retro logo

  26-04-2021 14:26
  
  Spanish telco group Telefónica concluded its AGM by re-electing José María Álvarez-Pallete as Chairman and CEO, and unveiling a rebrand
  Álvarez-Pallete has been the double boss of Telefónica since 2016. He received 84% of the shareholder vote to keep his job, a higher number than he managed in 2017, implying investors are happy with his performance. He celebrated by reverting his company’s logo back to the dot theme featured for much of its history
  
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• Everyone’s getting into UK fibre, even Network Rail

  26-04-2021 13:35
  
  The UK fibre market is a hive of activity, with altnets securing investment while the operator of the country’s rail network is looking for £1 billion to upgrade its telecoms network.
  Network Rail on Monday issued an invitation to private sector companies in invest in the rail telecoms network in return for the right to commercialise spare capacity on that network. Essentially, the rail infrastructure operator needs to upgrade its telecoms network, but says it doesn’t require a
  
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• House of Fraser Victoria likely to be demolished

  26-04-2021 13:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  The House of Fraser department store on Victoria Street is likely to close next summer as plans to redevelop the building into offices is likely to be approved.
  A planning application to demolish the building was filed last year by its owners, and a report for Westminster Council, due to be debated on Tuesday, is recommending approval.
  The store opened originally as the Army & Navy Co-operative Society, which was founded in 1871, but quickly outgrew its original site and in 1876 bought a sto
  
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• Indian Covid crisis prompts surge in state social media censorship

  26-04-2021 12:39
  
  The Indian government seems to be trying to silence public speculation that the recent surge in Covid cases was caused by political gatherings.
  The most egregious manifestation of this state censorship is the government’s decision to send legal notices to Twitter, ordering the takedown of tweets critical of it. According to Medianama, at least 50 tweets have been the subject of these demands, with the authors including politicians and actors. Activist Pieter Friedrich was the subject of on
  
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• Optus talks up ‘golden GHz’ as Australia awards mmWave spectrum

  26-04-2021 12:36
  
  Australia has allocated the vast majority of the 26 GHz spectrum it has available, raising A$647.6 million (just over US$500 million) in the process.
  The spectrum went to the usual suspects, one of whom is particularly upbeat about the slice of frequencies it has acquired.
  “Optus [has] secured the best and most highly valued position at the top of the spectrum band in most of the capital cities and regions, which include ‘golden GHz’ segment supported by both the 28 GHz range e
  
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• TECNO SPARK 7 Pro debuts to bring users immersive cinema experience with BIGGER and BETTER display

  26-04-2021 12:32
  
  Equipped with 48MP Clear Triple Camera, mighty Helio G80 chipset, the Super Night Mode and blazing-fast 90Hz/ 6.6-inch edge-to-edge display the Spark 7 Pro will be available at retail store soon. TECNO mobile, a global premium mobile brand, has freshly launched the innovative Spark 7 Pro smartphone for Gen Z. Packed with the dynamic 48MP Clear Triple Camera and new Helio G80 chipset, the Spark 7 Pro delivers the most captivating cinematic experience simulated through...Source: RealWire
  
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• NGMN Urges ICT Companies to Tackle Climate Change

  26-04-2021 11:52
  
  ICT Companies should align investments with a 1.5°C trajectory in line with ITU L.1470 Frankfurt, Germany, April 26, 2021: The Next Generation Mobile Network Alliance is set to align the mobile communication sector with its entire supply chain - from component manufacturers to service providers - to address sustainability challenges faced by the ICT sector. Its Green Future Networks project, launched in November 2020, is the first NGMN initiative to provide detailed guidance regarding th
  
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• Disused rail tunnel reopens at Kings Cross station

  26-04-2021 11:45 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  A tunnel at King’s Cross station that was closed in the 1970s has been reopened, with the first trains passing through just before 5am this morning.
  Disused tunnel on the right side (c) Network Rail
  The final approach to King’s Cross station is through tunnels, and three double-track tunnels were built, but in 1977, the station was redesigned with a new layout between the tunnels and the platforms and the introduction of bi-directional working in the tunnels, so they closed one of th
  
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• ITU's Mario Maniewicz and ANATEL President Leonardo Euler to speak at the Dynamic Spectrum Alliance Global Summit

  26-04-2021 11:22
  Washington D.C., USA, 26 April 2021: The Dynamic Spectrum Alliance (DSA) has today announced that representatives from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the National Telecommunications Agency in Brazil (ANATEL) will be speaking at its upcoming Global Summit, the premier event for spectrum policy and management. ITU’s Mario Maniewicz and ANATEL’s Leonardo Euler will join individuals from the Communications, and Information Technology Commission (CITC) in Saudi Arabia
  
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• HomeGrid Forum elects new President Livia Rosu

  26-04-2021 10:46
  
  Beaverton, US, 26 April 2021: HomeGrid Forum has announced that Livia Rosu has been appointed as its new President. With a career spanning 22 years in standardization and silicon development within the telecommunications industry, Rosu will continue to champion the innovation and deployment of G.hn across the world. As President, she will lead global efforts to ensure G.hn devices meet the needs and expectations of various industries and usages. She will continue the move for...Source: RealWire
  
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• G4S Cash Solutions picks Cerillion Skyline for billing automation

  26-04-2021 09:45
  
  London, 26th April 2021 – Cerillion (AIM: CER), an innovator in digital monetisation and customer management solutions, today announced a new three-year contract with G4S Cash Solutions, the UK’s leading provider of cash management services, including secure cash transportation, ATM outsourcing solutions and outsourced till management. G4S Cash Solutions is using Cerillion’s cloud-based recurring billing platform, Cerillion Skyline, to fully automate its customer billing and st
  
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• London’s Alleys: The Outer Temple, WC2

  26-04-2021 08:00 via feedproxy.google.com
  
  Opposite the Royal Courts of Justice is what looks like a normal set of office doors that lead one of London’s best-hidden alleys.
  The alley officially doesn’t have a name, being simply marked as a “public right of way” on old planning documents, but the Strand side has tiles for a long-standing occupant of the building it runs through, The Outer Temple, so that’s the name I am using for this article.Arrive here during the working week, and you might not unreasonabl
  
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• TIM set to be first Open RAN operator in Italy

  26-04-2021 02:00
  TIM is among the first operators in Europe and the only one in Italy to launch the Open RAN (Open Radio Access Network) deployment programme to innovate the mobile access network.The initiative is covered by the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding last February with the main European operators to promote Open RAN technology with the aim of speeding up the implementation of new generation mobile networks…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• mmWave is coming to Australia

  26-04-2021 02:00
  The results of Australia’s latest 5G spectrum auction, this time of the 26 GHz band, have concluded, seeing five operators winning lots and raising AUD647.6 million (around $501 million). In total, 360 lots of spectrum were made available by the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), with 358 being sold.  Telstra took home the lion&rsquo…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Is a telco consortium the answer to Italy’s single network woes?

  26-04-2021 02:00
  According to reports, members of the Italian governments are considering alternatives to the creation of a single national broadband network through the merger of Open Fiber and TIM’s fixed line network, including creating a consortium of national telecoms operators.The debate surrounding the proposed merger between TIM and Open Fiber has been raging for years, with TIM repeatedly arguing that it would not accept anything less than a controlling stake in any joint venture…read more
  
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• Ethiopia’s Liberalisation: Two initial bidders revealed

  26-04-2021 02:00
  As one of the final telecoms monopolies in the world and with a population of over 110 million, Ethiopia is seen as a huge opportunity for numerous enterprising telecoms operators around the world. It was over a year ago that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed moved to implement economic reforms including the liberalisation of the country’s telecoms sector, promising two new entrants to the market.Since then…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• Ethiopia’s Liberalisation: Two bidders revealed

  26-04-2021 02:00
  As one of the final telecoms monopolies in the world and with a population of over 110 million, Ethiopia is seen as a huge opportunity for numerous enterprising telecoms operators around the world. It was over a year ago that Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed moved to implement economic reforms including the liberalisation of the country’s telecoms sector, promising two new entrants to the market…read more on TotalTele.com »
  
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• A human focus to AI insight: Mentor’s approach to project execution

  26-04-2021 02:00
  How many programmes have you seen that are months late or millions over budget? In the telecoms industry, these stories that are all too common, with programme execution often overshadowed and only truly assessed after failure has already taken place. But by coupling human expertise with the latest analytical technologies, this need not be the case. “Programme execution is a neglected management discipline. Programme management is dynamic – it’s as much about people,
  
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• A human focus to AI insight: Mentor’s approach to programme execution

  26-04-2021 02:00
  How many programmes have you seen that are months late or millions over budget? In the telecoms industry, these stories that are all too common, with programme execution often overshadowed and only truly assessed after failure has already taken place. But by coupling human expertise with the latest analytical technologies, this need not be the case. “Programme execution is a neglected management discipline. Programme management is dynamic – it’s as much about people,
  
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