Poste Italiane signals state return with €10.8bn Telecom Italia bid | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Poste Italiane has launched a €10.8 billion cash-and-stock bid for Telecom Italia (TIM), a move that signals a definitive return to state influence for the operator three decades after its privatisation. The offer, unveiled late Sunday, values TIM at a 9 per cent premium to its Friday closing price, comprising €0.167 in cash plus 0.0218 newly issued Poste shares for each TIM share. The proposed acquisition follows a period of significant...
Colt develops Agentic AI engine with Microsoft AI cutting enterprise quote time from days to minutes | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More London, March 2nd 2026 – Colt Technology Services (Colt), the global digital infrastructure company, today announced a successful proof of concept for an agentic AI engine it has developed together with Microsoft, to accelerate, simplify and clarify complex deal pricing for customers and enhance the Colt customer experience. As Colt’s customers grow, scale and expand their global presence, pricing can be complex, particularly across global markets, and...
Building trust at scale: Why digital sovereignty needs a rethink | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Viewpoint The future is federated sovereignty, says Aaron Boasman-Patel of TM Forum. Learn what that means for you, from concept to architecture By Aaron Boasman-Patel, VP, Innovation, TM Forum Over the years, digital sovereignty was defined by borders. That mindset increasingly feels outdated and is being challenged as perceptions evolve behind how it is understood and exercised. Across Europe, narratives of a “failing concept” and “falling behind”...
Telefónica Tech expands quantum ecosystem with triple partnership | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News Telefónica Tech has significantly expanded its quantum computing footprint, announcing strategic alliances with Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, QCentroid, and Multiverse Computing. The move is designed to bridge the gap between experimental quantum theory and practical enterprise application, specifically targeting the intersection of quantum processing and Artificial Intelligence (AI). By integrating these three partners into its existing...
Huawei unveils AI-native framework and new generation solutions to enable all intelligence | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Partner Article Huawei unveils AI-native framework and new generation solutions to enable all intelligence The communications industry is entering a new phase of transformation, as operators move beyond basic automation towards building intelligent networks. Rising network complexity, surging data traffic and the rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across enterprises and consumer use cases are exposing the limitations of traditional...
A mandatory leap: Why AI is fast becoming part of ‘Industrial DNA’ for manufacturing | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Interview We spoke with Liu Chao, CEO of the Huawei’s Manufacturing & Key Enterprise Account business unit, about the seismic impact AI is having for the manufacturing industry At Mobile World Congress 2026, AI finally appeared to be coming of age. From myriads of commercial AI agents to early demonstrations of physical AI, it was clear that AI was finally becoming For Huawei’s Liu Chao, the era of treating AI as a high-tech accessory is over for...
TIM and Fastweb create JV to build 6,000 mobile towers | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone have signed a non-binding agreement for the construction and operation of new mobile towers (passive infrastructure) in Italy, with the prospect of creating up to 6,000 new sites. The joint initiative also aims to accelerate the national rollout of 5G. The project will enable TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone to improve operational efficiency and align costs with the European average, while maintaining high...
O2 deploys Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile mast in Kent | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Press Release O2 installed Europe’s first pre-assembled mobile site in Sandwich, Kent, introducing an innovative new approach to building mobile infrastructure that significantly speeds up deployment and minimises issues on site, meaning reliable connectivity can be delivered to customers more quickly and efficiently. Traditionally, engineers installing antennas, radios and cabling would have to connect and configure hundreds of connections on site,...
Freedom Telecom International and Nokia signs Strategic Cooperation Agreement to begin joint innovation work | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Freedom Telecom International (FTI), a subsidiary of Freedom Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: FRHC), has signed a Strategic Cooperation Agreement with Nokia. As a first step, Freedom Telecom International and Freedom Lifestyle Group will inaugurate an Innovation Lab at Nokia’s Sunnyvale, California campus in the coming months. The initial focus is on designing next-generation AI data center blueprints, conducting feasibility studies in Kazakhstan and neighboring...
Ericsson’s US subsidiary hit by cyberattack | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News According to a filing, attackers may have accessed data from 15,000 customers and employees This week, Ericsson has revealed that a service provider that was storing the personal data of its US subsidiary, Ericsson Inc., has experienced a cyberattack. The breach occurred between April 17 and 22, 2025 and was discovered six days later, on April 28. Following discovery, the vendor notified the FBI and hired external cybersecurity experts to...