Transformation

The application of network functions virtualisation (NFV) and software defined networking (SDN) to create agile, dynamic, zero-touch networks

Media & Entertainment

Telia Company acquires Bonnier Broadcasting

Transformation

Digitizing the future of mining: Ma’aden and GE partner to deploy digital solutions for mining industry

Device Software & Apps

DiDi and SoftBank's joint venture to launch Taxi-Hailing Platform Pilot operation to begin in autumn with no service charge to taxi companies

Transformation

Syniverse launches Lab to accelerate IoT and 5G business value creation

Transformation

EnlightED set to bring together world experts in education, innovation and EdTech in Madrid

Transformation

IDC finds that digital transformation will help 85% of cloud service providers achieve a 19% increase in revenue in 2018

Transformation

GE Power releases whitepaper on digitization of energy transmission & distribution in Africa

Industry Associations

TM Forum welcomes 30 new members

Media & Entertainment

Comcast increases superior cash offer for Sky

MTS

MTS Startup Hub Accelerator issues first grants to launch pilot projects

Smart Cities

Media information: Joint initiative "Digital Cities and Regions”

Business Models

Broadcom to acquire CA Technologies for $18.9 billion in cash

Transformation

Airtel announces massive network expansion plans for West Bengal

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5G

VMware supports CSPs with 5G-ready NFVi platform

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Transformation

Nokia and China Mobile sign €1 billion network transformation deal

Radio Access Network

Wind Tre selects Ericsson for RAN modernization in Italy

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5G

How Intel is collaborating with VMware for NFVi

IoT

Huawei debuts its C-V2X strategy and first RSU commercial solution at Mobile World Congress Shanghai

IoT

Infosys partners with Siemens to develop advanced IoT engineering solutions on MindSphere

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Transformation

TM Forum and IBC collaborate on broadcast use cases

Virtualisation

Digitalising healthcare for medical staff and patients

Transformation

TIM signs strategic agreement with main telecoms infrastructure suppliers

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Policy & Regulation

“Let us look after your data”: How telcos might benefit from GDPR

Business Models

VEON announces two major transactions and sets immediate strategic priorities