
Cars take pole on grid of Euro carriers’ IoT priorities, ahead of factories and cities
European network operators are prioritizing connected cars over other sectors and assets when it comes to internet of things (IoT) technologies, they have said. Both Orange and TelefĂłnica said the …

AI in telecoms: practical advice and next-steps for carriers deploying AI
The hype surrounding the potentially transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) on the telecoms industry is impossible to ignore. AI was the talk of the town …

AI in telecoms: why carrier SON progress is not faster (clue: it’s not the tech)
Artificial intelligence (AI) is a crucial sub-text in the evolution of LTE and IoT networks. The deployment of AI-driven applications among the carrier community is limited so far. “We are …

AI in telecoms: categorizing AI applications in network operations
The categorization of artificial intelligence (AI) in telecoms can be cut any number of ways. Spanish telecoms group TelefĂłnica identifies four business needs: in business optimization, market insights, customer engagement, …

TelefĂłnica sets sights on Industry 4.0 enablement
Blockchain, 5G and private LTE are key to TelefĂłnica industrial digitalization strategy Telcos like TelefĂłnica are in the interesting position of going through internal digital transformation while simultaneously turning those …

Telefonica and China Unicom to expand IoT offering
Under the new deal, enterprise customers of Telefonica and China Unicom will be able to offer IoT services in China, Europe and Latin America Spanish telecommunications giant TelefĂłnica and China …

TelefĂłnica and SEAT demo Industry 4.0 concept with 5G and blockchain
Furthering the Industry 4.0 movement, TelefĂłnica has teamed up with car maker SEAT and car-parts maker Ficosa to showcase an IoT-based supply-chain and manufacturing concept for the automotive industry. The …

Huawei, Telefonica complete testbed for 5G-V2X technology
 Huawei highlighted the testbed is a step forward towards the commercialization of 5G services Spanish telecommunications group TelefĂłnica and vendor Huawei have completed what the companies claim to be the …

Telefonica targets automotive, smart manufacturing
Deal with Spanish car maker Seat will focus on 5G for enablement of smart manufacturing processes for automotive Spanish telco Telefonica has signed an agreement with compatriot car maker SEAT …

Telefonica unveils open initiative to promote IoT ecosystem
Under the ‘Thinx’ program, the Spanish telco plans to open IoT labs in Europe and Latin America Spanish telecom operator Telefonica has launched what it calls “The Thinx,” an initiative …