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Daniel Leimbach Takes Over as Head of Customer Unit Western Europe for Ericsson

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has appointed Daniel Leimbach as the Head of Customer Unit Western Europe, effective from May 1st, 2023. Leimbach will continue to serve as the Managing Director of Ericsson Germany and lead the business with customers in Germany, … Read the full press release

Vodafone brings 5G to University of Palermo, creating Italy’s first smart campus

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched a dedicated 5G network at the University of Palermo, Sicily, as part of the “5G 4 A Smart Sicilian Academic Campus” project. The network, funded by the European Union and supported by the Ministry of … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom partners with Riot Games, SK Gaming and epf for first-ever League of Legends tournament for women and non-binary players

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom, Riot Games, SK Gaming, and the esports player foundation (epf) have partnered to launch the Equal eSports Cup, a League of Legends tournament for female and non-binary players in the DACH region. More than 10 teams … Read the full press release

T-Systems International Acquires GeoMobile to Expand Transport and Logistics Portfolio

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems International has acquired GeoMobile, a Dortmund-based software company, to bolster its Transport and Logistics portfolio with an IT platform that supports barrier-free urban mobility. GeoMobile’s Mobility-as-a-Service (MaaS) platform enables passengers to plan, book, and pay for their … Read the full press release

European Consortium Aims to Deliver Secure and Resilient Satellite Connectivity with IRIS²

(IN BRIEF) A group of European space and telecommunications companies, including Airbus Defence and Space, Eutelsat, Hispasat, SES, and Thales Alenia Space, have formed a consortium to respond to the European Commission’s call for tender for the future European satellite … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the amendment of the Company’s 2023 financial calendar

Digi Communications intends to propose to shareholders the distribution of dividends for the fiscal year 2023 at the upcoming General Meeting of Shareholders, which shall take place in June 2024

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has amended its 2023 financial calendar, with the publication of its financial statements now estimated for June 30, 2023. The General Meeting of Shareholders will be held after the publication of the financial statements, with … Read the full press release

Vodafone Expands Mobile Network in Alpine Region with 5G and Emergency Call Technology

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has expanded its mobile network in the Alpine region to cover 99.7% of populated areas, including eliminating 22 dead spots. The network expansion includes 78 new 5G stations and upgraded existing sites, resulting in a total of … Read the full press release

Ericsson and AMD to collaborate on Cloud RAN solutions for 5G connectivity and beyond

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has announced a collaboration agreement with AMD, aimed at boosting its Open RAN and Cloud RAN ecosystem commitment. The partnership seeks to enhance the performance of Cloud RAN and offer high-capacity solutions to communications service providers (CSPs). … Read the full press release

Ericsson partners with Dell for Cloud RAN offering, expanding open cloud networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a leading telecommunications equipment and service provider, has announced a collaboration with Dell Technologies to expand the ecosystem of Open RAN and Cloud RAN infrastructures. The collaboration involves Dell serving as a supplier of Dell PowerEdge servers … Read the full press release

Vodafone appoints Margherita Della Valle as new Group Chief Executive

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc announced the appointment of Margherita Della Valle as Group Chief Executive. Della Valle has a long career at Vodafone in marketing, operational, commercial, and financial positions, and has been serving as interim Group Chief Executive … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of two Facilities Agreements by the Company’s Romanian subsidiary

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V., a European telecommunications company, has announced that its Romanian subsidiary, RCS & RDS S.A., has concluded two export credit facilities agreements with ING Bank N.V. The agreements amount to EUR 132,682,761.21 and will be used … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces the conclusion of a Senior Facility Agreement by the Company’s Romanian subsidiary

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications NV has announced that its Romanian subsidiary, RCS & RDS, has signed a senior facility agreement with several financial institutions for a total loan amount of €150 million, a revolving credit facility of €100 million, and … Read the full press release

Orange appoints Laurent Martinez as Executive Director for Finance, Performance and Development

(IN BRIEF) Laurent Martinez has been appointed as the Executive Director of Finance, Performance and Development for Orange Group starting from September 1, 2023. He is currently the Chief Financial Officer of Alstom and has played a key role in … Read the full press release

El memorando de entendimiento de MediaTek e Inmarsat cubre la innovación conjunta y el despliegue de dispositivos habilitados para satélites

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Inmarsat y MediaTek se han asociado para proporcionar servicios satelitales bidireccionales ultra confiables a varias industrias, incluidos teléfonos inteligentes, dispositivos IoT y automotriz, utilizando la tecnología 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) de MediaTek y la red satelital de … Read the full press release

MediaTek and Inmarsat’s MoU covers joint innovation and satellite-enabled device deployment

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat and MediaTek have partnered to provide ultra-reliable, two-way satellite services to various industries, including smartphones, IoT devices, and automotive, using MediaTek’s 5G Non-Terrestrial Networks (NTN) technology and Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band satellite network. The collaboration will enable mobile … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom introduces “Campus Network M with Industrial Frequencies” for business customers

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has launched a new product, “Campus Network M with Industrial Frequencies”, which allows businesses to have their own private 5G network, with the benefits of dedicated bandwidth, guaranteed availability, and full 5G performance without investing in … Read the full press release

Swisscom Maintains Quality Service Provision with Best Mobile Hotline in German-Speaking Countries

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom’s hotline has been named the best in Switzerland according to a recent connect test, making it the best mobile hotline among the German-speaking countries. Swisscom achieved full marks for availability, which was rated as outstanding, and waiting … Read the full press release

Swisscom remporte la première place dans toutes les catégories du test de réseau mobile CHIP 2023

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Swisscom, le principal opérateur de télécommunications suisse, a été élu meilleur opérateur de réseau mobile en Suisse pour la huitième année consécutive lors du test de réseau mobile CHIP 2023. Swisscom est sorti vainqueur dans toutes les … Read the full press release

Swisscom wins top spot in all categories of CHIP mobile network test 2023

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom, the leading Swiss telecommunications provider, has been rated the best mobile network provider in Switzerland for the eighth consecutive year in the CHIP mobile network test 2023. Swisscom emerged as the winner in all categories, including 5G … Read the full press release

Inmarsat’s Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch Wins MSUA President’s Award for Contributions to Mobile Satellite Industry

(IN BRIEF) Rebecca Cowen-Hirsch, Senior VP of Government Strategy & Policy at Inmarsat Government, has been awarded the first-ever Mobile Satellite Users Association (MSUA) President’s Award. Inmarsat was one of the founding members of MSUA and Rebecca has actively served … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom solution facilitates remote heat meter reading for Danpower and enercity contracting

(IN BRIEF) Danpower and enercity contracting, two German heat suppliers, are automating the reading and processing of meter data to optimize their heat generation and save CO2. They are using a solution from Deutsche Telekom, which involves gateways connected to … Read the full press release

La conectividad 5G de Vodafone permite el primer autobús conectado e inteligente de Europa

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Vodafone ha conectado el primer autobús inteligente y conectado de Europa a 5G en colaboración con el Ayuntamiento de Zaragoza en España. El autobús eléctrico está equipado con un sistema de asistencia a la conducción que automatiza … Read the full press release

German FIFA esports players and content creators collaborate with Deutsche Telekom to develop fair play guide

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and the esports player foundation are developing the FIFA Fairplay Guide, a code of conduct aimed at promoting fair play and sportsmanship in the FIFA video game community. The guide is part of the “Against Hate … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s 5G Connectivity Enables Europe’s First Connected and Intelligent Bus

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has connected Europe’s first smart and connected bus to 5G in collaboration with Zaragoza City Council in Spain. The electric bus is equipped with a driving assistance system that automates acceleration, braking, and steering, without driver intervention. … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom’s IT subsidiary T-Systems to offer cloud access to IBM quantum systems

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, has announced that it will offer its customers cloud access to IBM’s quantum systems, including multiple quantum computers powered by the 127-qubit IBM Eagle processor. The company will provide tailored quantum … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom’s Ecosystem for Textile Recycling Meets EU Green Deal Requirements

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has created a circular economy ecosystem for textile recycling that covers the entire recycling process, from controlling container fill levels to re-use and recycling. The initiative makes the company a pioneer and digital trailblazer in the … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., its subsidiary in Spain, entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the roll out of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that its subsidiary in Spain, Digi Spain Telecom S.L.U., has entered into an investment agreement with abrdn to finance the rollout of a Fibre-to-the-Home (FTTH) network in Andalusia, Spain. The deployment of the … Read the full press release

Vodafone teams up with Exchange Communications to launch 5G at UK airports

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is set to install its 5G network at five of the UK’s largest airports, including Edinburgh, Glasgow, Birmingham, Newcastle International, and George Best Airport in Belfast. The move will improve mobile data connectivity for millions of passengers … Read the full press release

Taking a Stand Against Online Hate Speech: Deutsche Telekom and FC Bayern Launch New Campaign to Promote Respectful Behavior in Soccer

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom and its partner FC Bayern are launching an ad campaign to raise awareness about online hate speech in soccer. The campaign aims to educate and support everyone affected by hate speech on the internet, and emphasizes … Read the full press release

Le partenariat entre Inmarsat et RBC Signals offre une connectivité IdO abordable aux industries

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Inmarsat s’est associé à RBC Signals, leur permettant de revendre la solution de location de connectivité IoT d’Inmarsat. Cette solution permettra aux fournisseurs de solutions IoT de louer une tranche privée du réseau en bande L ELERA … Read the full press release

Inmarsat and RBC Signals partnership brings affordable IoT connectivity to industries

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat has partnered with RBC Signals, enabling them to resell Inmarsat’s IoT Connectivity Leasing solution. This solution will enable IoT solution providers to lease a private slice of Inmarsat’s ELERA L-band network, optimized for the Internet of Things … Read the full press release

Ericsson’s Massive MIMO Software Interference Sensing Recognized for Innovation at MWC 2023

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson’s new Massive MIMO software, Interference Sensing, has received two awards at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2023 event in Barcelona. The software, which was announced on February 9th, optimizes mid-band Massive MIMO performance by reducing inter-cell interference … Read the full press release

Unihertz a dévoilé un nouveau smartphone distinctif, Luna, au MWC 2023 de Barcelone

Unihertz Luna, un smartphone élégant et stylé pour illuminer votre vie (ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Unihertz a présenté son dernier modèle de smartphone, Luna, lors du MWC 2023 de Barcelone. Le téléphone dispose d’une coque arrière en verre transparent et d’une … Read the full press release

Unihertz Brachte ein Neues, Markantes Smartphone, Luna, auf dem MWC 2023 in Barcelona

Unihertz Luna, ein Elegantes und Stylisches Smartphone, das Ihr Leben Erleuchtet (IN KÜRZE) Unihertz, ein Unternehmen für Mobilgeräte, hat auf dem MWC 2023 in Barcelona sein neuestes Modell namens Luna vorgestellt. Das Smartphone verfügt über eine transparente Glasrückseite und ein … Read the full press release

Nokia to provide iSIM Secure Connect to Airtel Africa’s wider digitalization efforts

(IN BRIEF) Nokia’s iSIM Secure Connect technology has been selected by Airtel Africa, as part of its digitalization efforts to offer 5G and IoT-based on-demand services to its customers. The technology provides communication service providers and enterprises with the capability … Read the full press release

Digi Communications N.V. announces conditional stock options granted to a Director of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 28 December 2022

Digi Communications N.V. announces conditional stock options granted to a Director of the Company based on the general shareholders’ meeting approval from 28 December 2022

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has granted 20,000 conditional stock options to Mr. Valentin Popoviciu, the Executive Director of the company, based on the approval of the general shareholders’ meeting from December 28, 2022. The vesting of the option shares … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom est la première au monde à utiliser la norme mondiale pour le transfert d’eSIM

(ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Deutsche Telekom s’est associé à Google pour développer une norme mondiale de transfert d’eSIM entre appareils mobiles. Deutsche Telekom est la première entreprise de communication mobile à utiliser cette norme pour transférer des eSIM, permettant aux clients … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom First in the World to Use Global Standard for Transferring eSIMs

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom has partnered with Google to develop a global standard for transferring eSIMs between mobile devices. Deutsche Telekom is the first mobile communications company to use this standard for transferring eSIMs, allowing customers to transfer their mobile … Read the full press release

Infineon und Partner erforschen automobile Supercomputing-Plattform für autonomes Fahren im Projekt MANNHEIM-CeCaS

Infineon und Partner erforschen automobile Supercomputing-Plattform für autonomes Fahren im Projekt MANNHEIM-CeCaS

(IN KÜRZE) Infineon und ein Konsortium aus namhaften Unternehmen und Forschungsinstitutionen arbeiten im Projekt MANNHEIM-CeCaS an der Entwicklung einer automobile Supercomputing-Plattform für das autonome Fahren. Die Plattform soll auf hochleistungsfähigen Prozessoren auf Basis von nichtplanarer Transistortechnologie (FinFET) sowie Applikationsspezifischen Hardware-Beschleunigern … Read the full press release

Orange es pionera en la red 5G SA multinube para fábricas inteligentes y más allá

(NOTICIA EN BREVE) Orange ha logrado un hito importante en su viaje hacia el software y las redes totalmente automatizadas basadas en datos con su red experimental de múltiples nubes llamada Pikeo. Esta red experimental, que es la primera de … Read the full press release