President Biden’s administration has launched an extensive review of over 2,700 megahertz of spectrum, perceiving its significant role in the nation’s technological leap. The initiative intends to implement a well-grounded American spectrum strategy, focusing on fostering tech advances, heightening public understanding about its economic role, and fostering a cooperative national framework.
Gartner forecasts a huge 20.4% increase in public cloud services expenditure by 2024, hitting an astounding $679 billion. This surge in spending could be primarily driven by business needs and innovative technologies like generative AI. Interestingly, all cloud market segments Gartner monitors are set to grow, with Infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS) leading the pack at 26.6%. That said, as the cloud market evolves in response to business outcomes, non-technical issues such as cost, privacy, and sustainability are crucial considerations for an effective GenAI deployment.
Unveiling an intriguing alliance, Liberty Latin America plans to sell 1,300 mobile tower sites to Phoenix Tower International for $407 million, paving a strategic path toward debt reduction and further enterprise investment. This comprehensive deal, incorporating markets from Panama to Puerto Rico, uniquely positions PTI in the telecom landscape and underscores Liberty Latin America’s focus on mergers and acquisitions to amplify its regional impact.
In the face of declining shares, Vodafone’s bold recovery strategy is underway. The shift from a net profit to a loss has been attributed to several factors including missing operations, adverse foreign exchange movements, and losses from joint ventures. Nonetheless, CEO Margherita Della Valle is leading a restoration plan that includes improving customer service and expanding Vodafone Business.
Vodafone aims to bolster its shared operations with Accenture’s expertise, creating a strategic alliance that places emphasis on growth, customer service, and efficiency. Key investments into Vodafone’s in-house IT and networking unit “Vodafone Intelligent Solutions” (VOIS) will leverage Accenture’s proficiency in digital solutions and artificial intelligence. The partnership remains dependent on forthcoming definitive agreements, with hopes of conclusion by Spring next year.
As the year draws to a close, the Radio and Internet Services Department (RDI) is inching closer to launching private local spectrum licenses for enterprise clients. Set to equip them with the 3.5GHz spectrum and power the assembly of private 5G networks, this promises to transform sectors such as Virtual Reality and autonomous vehicles. However, some concerns have borne by airports and ports on fair allocation.
After a challenging negotiation period, TPG Telecom’s endeavour to sell a range of assets to Vocus has reached an impasse. The stumbling block largely revolves around the valuation of the diverse telecom assets. TPG, however, intimates interest in reviving talks at a smaller scale, bearing interest from strategic investors in mind.
EXA Infrastructure, the largest dedicated digital infrastructure platform connecting Europe and North America, and Lancom, one of the fastest growing providers of data centre, cloud, and telecoms services in Greece – today announce their strategic partnership to bolster connectivity and infrastructure services, establishing Greece as a critical link to internet exchanges in Europe.
In a strategic move to bolster its mobile network, Australia’s premier telecom firm, Telstra, acquires local operations of small cell provider Dense Air. Both financial details and timelines of the transaction remain veiled. This comes after the Australia Competition Tribunal blocked Telstra’s partnership with TPG, favoring competition and avoiding regional coverage setback. While rivals speculate, Dense Air’s retreat from Trans-Tasman markets coincides with Sidewalk Infrastructure Partners’ takeover. This deal provides Telstra’s network expansion plans with crucial additional spectrum capacity.
In a sharp escalation of theft incidents, Philippines operator Globe reported a loss of 834 backup batteries from their network facilities in 2022’s first half. This, they outline, puts localities at risk of service interruptions during power cuts. This surge may be associated with the modern, high-value sodium nickel batteries introduced by Globe. However, it’s more likely tied to the nation’s steep energy prices and increased cost of living. In the face of these challenges, telco operators must devise robust security measures while continuing to innovate on environmental fronts.
