Category Archives: Telecom

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Vodafone Integrates STEP with UDAP to Enhance Emergency Response in the Netherlands

(IN BRIEF) A new integration between Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) and the Netherlands’ Urban Data Access Platform (UDAP) will soon allow emergency services to alert more road users and authorities about approaching emergency vehicles, enabling quicker and … Read the full press release

From Civilian Roots to Military Might: Telenor’s KNL Transforms Defence Communications

(IN BRIEF) Telenor, through its subsidiary KNL, has expanded into the defence sector by signing a ten-year contract with the Finnish and Swedish Defence Forces via NORDEFCO. This agreement, effective from 2025 to 2035, highlights Telenor’s commitment to providing state-of-the-art … Read the full press release

Vodafone Reshapes Board Structure with Strategic Appointments Ahead of 2025 AGM

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc has restructured its board following the 2025 AGM, appointing Anne-Françoise Nesmes as a Non-Executive Director who will join the Audit and Risk and ESG Committees. In addition, long-serving board member David Nish will retire after … Read the full press release

28-Mar-2025: Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of Facilities Agreements by companies within Digi Group

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. announced that its subsidiaries have secured new credit facilities to support network expansion and corporate activities. Digi Romania signed two export credit agreements totaling approximately EUR 54.77 million, with funds earmarked for expanding its telecommunications … Read the full press release

Vodafone Empowers SMEs with 24/7 Cyber Protection at New Düsseldorf Center

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched a new Cyber Security Center in Düsseldorf to provide 24/7 protection and support for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Germany, addressing the unique cybersecurity challenges they face. Initially starting with 20 experts, the center … Read the full press release

Nokia Powers Next-Generation IP Network for Germany’s Leading Research Community

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been chosen by Deutsches Forschungsnetz e.V. (DFN) to upgrade and expand its IP core router network in Germany. This initiative, announced on 26 March 2025, will deliver faster interface speeds of up to 800 Gigabits per … Read the full press release

SABIO GROUP TAKES IT’S ‘DISRUPT’ CX PROGRAMME ACROSS EUROPE

(IN BRIEF) Sabio Group announced that its highly regarded “Disrupt” digital customer experience transformation programme is expanding across Europe in 2025, now reaching three major cities: Madrid, London, and Paris. This expansion comes as the CX industry faces rapid AI … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech Unveils Comprehensive Cybersecurity Suite for Small Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech has launched a new cybersecurity service in Spain called “Tu Empresa Segura Lite,” aimed at self-employed professionals and micro-enterprises. The service provides advanced protection for devices and data, including defenses against viruses, ransomware, Trojans, and insecure … Read the full press release

Capgemini and NVIDIA Propel Enterprise Innovation with Bespoke Agentic AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini, in partnership with NVIDIA, has introduced customized agentic solutions designed to accelerate the deployment of enterprise AI. By leveraging NVIDIA NIM and a dedicated agentic gallery, Capgemini will provide end-to-end AI services tailored to diverse industries such … Read the full press release

SES, EIB Global, and the EU Commission Launch €60 Million Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide in Central Asia

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, in collaboration with the European Commission and SES, is launching a major satellite broadband initiative aimed at transforming connectivity in Central Asia. With a combined financial package of a €34.4 million EU grant and a €25.45 … Read the full press release

Netmore and Zenze Partner to Deploy LoRaWAN® Networks for Cargo and Asset Monitoring at Ports and Terminals Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group, a global IoT networks operator, has partnered with Zenze, a supply chain management solutions provider, to offer affordable wireless infrastructure for tracking and monitoring cargo across ports, terminals, warehouses, and more. The collaboration leverages Netmore’s managed … Read the full press release

New Executive Appointments Propel Telefónica Toward a Future of Innovation and Growth

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has bolstered its leadership team with the appointments of Alvaro Echevarría and Piedad Álvarez de Arriba. These new executive roles are aimed at reinforcing the company’s strategic direction and accelerating its digital transformation initiatives. Echevarría, known for … Read the full press release

European Telecoms Transformed: Strategic Lessons from Vodafone’s Landmark UK Merger with Three

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s recent press release provides an in-depth look at its merger with Three in the UK, offering strategic insights and policy lessons for the broader European telecommunications market. The merger has strengthened Vodafone’s market position by enhancing network … Read the full press release

Vodafone Empowers Businesses with Next-Generation IoT Connectivity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has rolled out an upgraded Managed IoT Connectivity service aimed at helping businesses harness digital transformation through secure, scalable, and cost-effective connectivity. The service streamlines the process of linking multiple devices and managing data flows, enabling companies … Read the full press release

Netmore Launches Metering-as-a-Service to Accelerate Smart Metering for Water and Gas Utilities

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group, a global IoT network operator, has launched its Metering-as-a-Service (MaaS) for water and gas utilities. This service offers a fully managed, turnkey alternative to traditional, capital-intensive AMI systems by eliminating upfront costs and instead charging a … Read the full press release

Investor AB Eyes Next-Gen Leadership as Fred Wallenberg Nominated to Replace Gunnar Brock at 2025 AGM

(IN BRIEF) Gunnar Brock, a veteran of the Investor Board since 2009, will not be seeking re-election at the 2025 AGM, and the Nomination Committee has proposed Fred Wallenberg as his replacement. Fred, currently the Business Development and M&A Director … Read the full press release

Telecom Veteran Morten Karlsen Sørby Appointed Interim Head of Telia Norway

(IN BRIEF) Telia Norway has named Morten Karlsen Sørby as its acting Head, effective March 17, to manage Norwegian operations until Bjørn Ivar Moen takes over in January 2026. Sørby, with over 26 years in telecommunications and a significant tenure … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces that a share transaction was made by a Non-Executive Director of the Company with class B shares

(IN BRIEF) Mr. Bogdan Ciobotaru, Non-Executive Director of Digi Communications N.V., has notified the company about the sale of 38,700 class B shares in the company on March 5 and 6, 2025. In compliance with regulations, Mr. Ciobotaru has also … Read the full press release

KPN Launches Global #BetterInternet Initiative to Foster a Safer and Greener Digital World

(IN BRIEF) KPN has issued a global call for collaboration to build a safer, more inclusive, and environmentally friendly internet, unveiling a declaration of intent under the #BetterInternet initiative at MWC Barcelona. The initiative, which invites telecom providers, NGOs, non-profits, … Read the full press release

Vodafone, TELMA and Intel Unveil Breakthrough Algorithm to Double 5G Uplink Speeds

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, in collaboration with TELMA and Intel, has developed an innovative equaliser algorithm that significantly boosts 5G uplink speeds and capacity. Addressing the growing need for enhanced upload performance in the era of AI and cloud storage, the … Read the full press release