Sparkle Empowers EdgeNext’s European Expansion with Robust Connectivity | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More Rome, 2 April 2026 Sparkle, the first international service provider in Italy and among the top global operators, announces a new collaboration with EdgeNext, a global Content Delivery Network (CDN) and Intelligent Edge Cloud Platform, for the provision of International IP Transit services in Europe. Through this agreement, Sparkle enables EdgeNext to expand its network presence beyond Asia, providing its European clients with faster, more reliable...
Airtel and partners pump $1bn into Nxtra data centres | Total Telecom
Original article Total Telecom:Read More News The transaction is designed to accelerate Nxtra’s buildout of large-scale and edge facilities to serve enterprises, hyperscalers, and government customers across India. Bharti Airtel has secured a $1 billion equity infusion for its data centre arm Nxtra Data from a consortium led by Alpha Wave Global, with participation from The Carlyle Group, Anchorage Capital and Airtel itself, the company said. Under the terms disclosed, Alpha Wave Global will...
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,...