Vodafone, Nokia and AWS partner to scale IoT
Vodafone has completed a trial using Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud infrastructure to run key IoT voice and data network applications operating on Nokia core systems. Cloud technology helps Vodafone automate network expansion and scale capacity where customers need it most. Vodafone aims to add extra capacity in days using a cloud-based architecture that scales […]
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Vodafone moves forward on European edge vision
Vodafone is moving forward in its exploration of a federated European edge digital infrastructure that encompasses several countries across Europe, in collaboration with mobile operators, customers and technology partners. This follows an announcement at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February in which Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Telefónica, TIM and Vodafone said they had federated […]
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Accenture tests humanoid robots at Vodafone warehouse
A pilot programme at a Vodafone warehouse in Germany is showing how humanoid robots can enhance efficiency and improve safety. Services company Accenture is working with Vodafone and SAP to demonstrate the use of humanoid robotics in warehouse environments, demonstrating how physical AI can enhance operational efficiency, improve safety and enable new approaches to workforce […]
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Vodafone and Google equip SMBs with cyber security
Vodafone Business and Google Cloud have expanded their partnership to equip small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with cyber security and agentic AI. Vodafone Business is launching a managed detection and response (MDR) service enabled by Google Security Operations. It will enhance protection for users from increasingly frequent and sophisticated cyber threats. This brings together Google’s global […]
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IMC elects Carmen Redondo as chair for 2026
Carmen Redondo, director of global marketing at KYOCERA AVX, has become the 2026 chair of the IoT M2M Council (IMC), the world’s largest professional organisation dedicated to the IoT sector worldwide. The decision took place at the group’s annual meeting at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas. Redondo has been active in the IMC […]
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Vodafone delivers connectivity to Centrica devices
Vodafone has entered a four-year partnership with Centrica, the parent company of British Gas and Hive, to deliver connectivity to 80 sites and 30,000 devices across the UK. Vodafone Intelligent Solutions, or VOIS, is working with CGI, an independent IT and business consulting services firm, on the deal with Centrica and Hive to provide fixed […]
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Vodafone connects cars for Hyundai in Middle East
Vodafone IoT is helping Hyundai Motor deploy connected cars in five countries in the Middle East. Hyundai will deploy regulatory-compliant in-car connectivity to Bahrain, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Qatar and the UAE in collaboration with Vodafone IoT’s network partners in the region such as Etisalat (e&). This should enable reliable and secure in-car connectivity that is […]
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Vodafone and Skylo partner on NB-IoT NTN service
Vodafone IoT is partnering Skylo Technologies to bring NTN NB-IoT satellite connectivity services. In the initial phase, the two companies will work together to trial the technology with a view to offering a full commercial service in the near future. Skylo runs a global non-terrestrial network (NTN) spanning 36 countries across 70 million square kilometres […]
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Vodafone deploys IoT to help Albanian farmers
Vodafone is using IoT-powered sensors and weather stations to help farmers in Albania boost yields and cut costs with predictive insights. Farmers in Albania, as elsewhere, face significant challenges when it comes to improving crop yields and reducing costs while complying with environmental and food safety standards. Lack of information about current and forecasted weather […]
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Vodacom and Google apply AI to African development
Pan-African telecoms company Vodacom is using Google Cloud’s data analytics and AI products to establish a platform for creating products and services tailored for the African market. Vodacom, which is majority-owned by Vodafone, will harness the capabilities of Google Cloud’s secure, scalable infrastructure to unify its vast data assets and then apply generative AI models, […]
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AST and Vodafone pick Germany for satellite ops
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile have selected Germany as the location for their main satellite operations centre. The centre will allocate and map satellite connectivity used by SatCo for mobile network operators (MNOs) across Europe to ensure ubiquitous mobile broadband in underserved areas and support emergency services and disaster relief agencies. It will be located near […]
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Iridium provides NB-IoT for Vodafone customers
Iridium’s satellite service is providing Vodafone customers with NB-IoT connectivity. Vodafone IoT will integrate the Iridium NTN Direct service to extend its coverage for customers wanting NB-IoT connectivity, meaning that devices in more remote locations can be connected. Through this partnership, Vodafone IoT will gain access to Iridium NTN Direct – the 3GPP standards-based service […]
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