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RWE Inks Major Power Purchase Agreements with German Industrial Giants

(IN BRIEF) RWE Supply & Trading has finalized Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with seven prominent German industrial customers, securing the supply of approximately 1,000 gigawatt hours per year of green electricity from its Kaskasi offshore wind farm starting in 2026. … Read the full press release

Vodafone Introduces Next-Gen XR Experience with HyperRealityHub at MWC 2024

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone introduces HyperRealityHub and 5G Network advancements at Mobile World Congress 2024. The HyperRealityHub offers lightweight glasses and shared immersive experiences, while the upgraded 5G Network in a Box provides enhanced processing power and portability. Additionally, Vodafone unveils … Read the full press release

Vodafone Debuts Next-Gen Raspberry Pi-Based 5G Network for Small Businesses

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone is introducing an enhanced version of its 5G Network in a Box at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2024. Developed with Lime Microsystems, this portable 5G network, housed on a Raspberry Pi, offers expanded features and capabilities. … Read the full press release

Vodafone Portugal Leads Global Deployment of Ericsson’s Energy-Efficient Triple-Band Radio 4485

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Portugal has partnered with Ericsson to pioneer the deployment of Ericsson’s energy-efficient Radio 4485, making it the first service provider globally to implement this technology. The radio, deployed in Portugal’s 5G network, promises substantial energy savings of … Read the full press release

Vodafone Welcomes Hatem Dowidar to Board of Directors, Strengthening Strategic Partnership with e&

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Group Plc officially welcomes Hatem Dowidar to its Board of Directors as a Non-Executive Director, marking a significant milestone in the strategic relationship agreement between Vodafone and Emirates Telecommunications Group Company PJSC (e&). With regulatory approvals secured, … Read the full press release

Vodafone, Samsung, and AMD Successfully Demo End-to-End Data Call on Open RAN Platform

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, alongside Samsung and AMD, successfully demonstrated an end-to-end data call using AMD’s new general-purpose processor on an Open RAN platform. This achievement highlights Vodafone’s commitment to expanding the Open RAN ecosystem and fostering innovation. The collaboration showcases … Read the full press release

Vodafone Romania Partners with Ericsson to Accelerate 5G Deployment and Network Upgrade

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Romania has selected Ericsson as a key partner for upgrading its current infrastructure and deploying 5G networks, aiming to bring enhanced connectivity speeds, low latency, and reliable performance to consumers and enterprises. Under the six-year agreement, Ericsson … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Drone Project Delivers Medicine and More to Remote Villages

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s innovative drone project in collaboration with partners like Wingcopter and Frankfurt University of Applied Sciences has expanded to include medicine delivery in addition to groceries to residents of remote villages around Michelstadt, Germany. Through the ‘LieferMichel’ platform, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Earns Coveted Spot on CDP’s ‘A List’ for Climate Change Leadership

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone’s commitment to transparency and action on climate change has garnered recognition from the global environmental non-profit CDP, securing the telecom giant a coveted place on its prestigious annual ‘A List’. Acknowledged for efforts to reduce emissions, address … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s Stuart Perkins Recognized with Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024

(IN BRIEF) Stuart Perkins of the Vodafone Cyber Prevent team has been honored with the Cisco Cyber Security Defender Award 2024 in the EMEA region for his exceptional contributions to cybersecurity. Stuart’s journey from a background in RAF engineering to … Read the full press release

Vodafone and e& Unite to Address Growing VoLTE Demand in Global Telecom Sector

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and e&, two telecommunications industry leaders, have formed a strategic partnership to provide comprehensive, managed voice solutions to other telecom operators. This collaboration aims to assist operators with their international voice traffic needs and the growing demand … Read the full press release

Vodafone and Autobahn GmbH Collaborate to Bring 5G to All German Motorways by 2028

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Autobahn GmbH have unveiled plans to expand 5G coverage across all German motorways by 2028. The initiative involves erecting additional cellular masts to eliminate coverage gaps, densify the network, and reduce dropped calls. This extensive 5G … Read the full press release

5G Milestone: Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi Triple Upload Speeds

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Qualcomm, and Xiaomi have achieved a major breakthrough in 5G technology through a successful test in Europe. They achieved peak upload speeds of up to 273 megabits per second (Mbps), significantly faster than the typical 100 Mbps … Read the full press release

Vodafone to Invest $1.5 Billion in Cloud and AI Services in Collaboration with Microsoft

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Microsoft have announced a 10-year strategic partnership aimed at transforming customer experiences and fostering business growth in Europe and Africa. The collaboration includes leveraging Microsoft’s generative AI to enhance customer engagement, expanding Vodafone’s IoT platform, creating … Read the full press release

Vodafone Introduces Vodafone TV PLAY: A Smart Entertainment Hub with Voice Control and Immersive Audio

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched Vodafone TV PLAY in Ireland, offering customers a comprehensive entertainment solution. This smart entertainment hub features hands-free voice control powered by Google Assistant, enabling users to effortlessly search for content, change channels, record shows, and … Read the full press release

2Africa Subsea Cable Extends to Canary Islands, Enhancing Global Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) The world’s largest subsea cable system, 2Africa, has expanded to the Canary Islands, improving connectivity and providing additional capacity for global telecommunications services. In collaboration with Vodafone and the Council of Tenerife, the cable system landed on the … Read the full press release

Global Logistics Revolution: Vodafone and Industry Titans Drive Cargo Automation

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Sumitomo Corporation, Deloitte, and Nexxiot have formed a strategic partnership to offer advanced digital services that streamline the global movement of goods. This collaborative effort aims to automatically verify data related to cargo movement and content, enabling … Read the full press release

DreamLab App Harnesses Smartphone Power to Create Accurate Tropical Cyclone Maps

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at Imperial College London have partnered with the Vodafone Foundation’s DreamLab app to create the world’s first accurate tropical cyclone maps. These maps, made freely available to the public, help visualize areas at risk of tropical cyclones … Read the full press release

Global Study by Tech Giants Reveals Workplace Challenges for Neurodivergent Employees and Calls for Inclusivity

(IN BRIEF) A groundbreaking global study conducted at Colt, Nokia, Samsung, and Vodafone, as part of the #ChangeTheFace Alliance’s efforts to promote diversity and equality in the technology sector, has unveiled significant workplace challenges faced by neurodivergent employees. The research … Read the full press release

Revolutionizing Open RAN: RDSL Framework Simplifies Software-Hardware Integration

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, in partnership with Cirrus360 and Intel, has introduced a pioneering solution in the field of Open Radio Access Networks (RAN). Their groundbreaking RAN Domain Specific Language (RDSL), detailed in a comprehensive white paper, offers a revolutionary approach … Read the full press release