e& chief cleared to take Vodafone board seat
Vodafone Group confirmed e& CEO Hatem Dowidar would join its board as a non-executive director on 19 February, as it successfully secured necessary regulatory approvals.
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stc, Iliad in frame for Altice Portugal takeover
stc and Iliad Group reportedly emerged as potential suitors for Altice’s Portugal unit, rivalling private equity company Warburg Pincus to secure a deal for the business which could be worth between €8 billion and €10 billion.
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Microsoft boss talks up India AI opportunity
Microsoft made a big push around AI in India, announcing an initiative around training citizens in small cities and striking a partnership with a start-up in the country to develop voice-based generative AI (GenAI) applications.
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Telenor boss highlights potential AI pitfalls
Telenor CEO Sigve Brekke (pictured) used the company’s Q4 earnings statement to sound a warning about risks associated with increased use of AI, arguing investment in appropriate security measures are equally important to counter new and emerging threats.
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Meta Platforms targets AI content transparency
Meta Platforms outlined plans to label images generated by competitors' AI services, part of a push by industry players to align on common technical standards which signal when content has been created using the technology.
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Vodafone, e& team on VoLTE
Vodafone Group partnered with UAE-based e& to provide cross-border managed voice solutions to fellow operators, a move designed to support international traffic requirements and meet growing demand for VoLTE services.
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The Friday File: Iliad, Vodafone deal dead, phone maker bites the bullet
Mobile World Live brings you our top three picks of the week, as Vodafone Group rejected an Iliad Italy merger proposal, rugged smartphone maker Bullitt Group folded and the GSMA teamed with IBM to tackle the telecoms AI opportunity.
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BT earnings on the up as Kirkby takes over
Allison Kirkby pledged commitment to BT Group’s purpose and strategic focus as she officially took the reins as CEO, coming into the job with some momentum as the operator recorded a revenue increase in fiscal Q3 2023 (calendar Q4).
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Vivendi moves forward with split plans
Vivendi's supervisory board approved a plan floated last month to split the company into several entities, as it looks to increase the value of its business.
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GSMA, IBM team to prepare telecoms for AI era
The GSMA partnered with IBM to support adoption of generative AI solutions in telecoms through the launch of two initiatives set-up by the industry group designed to bridge skills gaps and drive use cases.
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