As the telecommunications industry enters 2023, economic times are uncertain and capital and operational costs are under increased pressure. Customers need to be better understood and served. Communications Service Providers (CSPs) need to understand and manage their environment better. New skills in the workforce...
Singapore operator StarHub has embarked upon a new multi-cloud network transformation project to boost the delivery, scalability, and performance of its mobile, broadband, and entertainment services. AWS, Google Cloud, NAVER Cloud, and Nokia have been appointed for support. The project goes under the name...
The edge platform combines Google’s distributed cloud software with TIM’s cloud and 5G infrastructure
Telecom Italia (TIM) and Google Cloud have launched a 5G edge cloud platform in Italy to support the development of new smart mobility applications, including self-driving and assisted cars. The solution...
Google Cloud and KORE have signed a multi-year go-to-market alliance to pair the former’s data analytics capabilities with the latter’s IoT connectivity services. KORE suggested it is the “first time” that Google Cloud will offer an IoT platform and IoT solutions for healthcare, fleet,...
In this 5G project, O2 Telefónica said it is working closely together with partners Google Cloud and Ericsson
German operator O2 Telefónica, owned by Spanish telco Telefónica, said it will move its 5G core network in Germany to the cloud in the future, with the...
Google’s parent company fell short of Wall Street expectations, though Google Cloud bucked the trend
Google parent company Alphabet reported earnings and revenue weaker than Wall Street analysts expected, driving the stock price down in after-hours trading on Tuesday. Alphabet reported earnings per share (EPS) of $1.06;...
The migration, now in its pilot phase, will take two to three years and involves 100 apps and processes
Vodafone has partnered with Google Cloud to modernize its SAP workloads to Google Cloud, the companies announced. The core initiative at Vodafone, called EVO2CLOUD, is expected to...
South Africa will be Google’s first region; the company also announced two new Nordic regions, Austria and Greece
Google Cloud is expanding services throughout Europe with new regions planned for Austria, Greece, Norway and Sweden. What’s more, it’s bringing its services locally to the African...
Using Google, Anthos to deliver 5G services will help CSPs save money and reduce complexity, said Mavenir
Mavenir announced Friday plans to make its 5G solutions available on Google Cloud. The move will help Communication Service Providers (CSPs) deploy Mavenir’s cloud-native 5G products and apps...
Core network provider Athonet has expanded its fledgling private 5G vendor club to include a broader cross-set of companies to promote and deliver new cellular systems for enterprises. The new joiners are Airspan, Ambra, Imagine Wireless, Integra Network Solutions, Itatel, RippleLink, Teal Communications, and...
Optiva counts an unnamed Canadian telco among its customers for the new service
OSS/BSS software developer Optiva has announced that its Optiva Charging Engine is now available through Google Cloud Marketplace. The company claims it to be the first 5G telecom charging solution to be made available...
The Industry IoT Consortium (IIC) is running a “short-term, rapid-engagement” pilot to develop a blockchain-based peer-to-peer IoT network for the marine industry. The work will engage various IoT, digital twin, and blockchain elements, to deliver fleet management, tracking, and security, including boat-to-dock payments, maintenance...
The new partnership will accelerate 5G core and 5G SA MEC adoption, said Casa’s CEO
Editor's note: Comments from Casa Systems CEO Jerry Guo were added after this article was posted.
5G network solutions provider Casa Systems said this week that it’s partnering with Google Cloud to develop...
Google Cloud plans to shut down its Cloud IoT Core service, which was touted as a fully managed IoT connectivity service, in one year.
The company's primary public statement thus far has been a notice posted on its IoT Core website that reads: "Google Cloud...
The APAC expansion complements Google Cloud’s AMEA and LATAM buildouts
Google Cloud announced this week plans to set up new regions in Malaysia, Thailand and New Zealand. The expansion will help to address burgeoning cloud demand in those countries and will address data residency and compliance standards,...
Search and Cloud are driving the business, said execs
Alphabet, Google’s parent company, on Tuesday posted second-quarter earnings that narrowly missed Wall Street estimates. The company reported $69.69 billion in revenue, 13% higher year over year, mostly in line with estimates. Net income was $16...
The third Latin America region will join Santiago and São Paulo
Google Cloud has announced plans to open a new Mexico region. The effort is part of the company’s $1.2 billion, five-year planned expansion throughout Latin America. When the new Mexico region launches, it will Google’s...
Deutsche Telekom will trial Google Cloud’s data analytics, artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) solutions
German carrier Deutsche Telekom and Google Cloud announced a new expanded partnership to define a joint roadmap for bringing cloud products and services closer to mobile and connected devices...
Some 55% of survey respondents said they are seriously considering an O-RAN strategy
Research by U.S. manufacturing services company Jabil has found a growing interest by companies to adopt an Open RAN (O-RAN) approach.
A survey of 193 companies conducted for Jabil by SIS International Research...
Google Cloud has followed hyperscale mega-rivals Microsoft and AWS into the private 5G market with a bunch of specialist vendor and channel partners, starting with Betacom, Boingo Wireless, Celona, Crown Castle, and Kajeet. It said it is offering “turn-key” private 5G with the option...
