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We love it when a plan comes together at Tequate Ltd - Training and Consultancy   Frustrated, and disillusioned by experiences working for other training companies, servicing the Broadcast Media and Telco Cloud Sector, In June 2021 - I decided to go it alone.   "The plan," such as it was, hinged on a single piece of work, which hopefully would kickstart the business, which was started on a shoestring.   I had a single potential client who I phoned.  "Hey, James here - listen, I've been thinking, the training we talked about - how about if you organised it with me instead?" "Sure James, why not, but what about having a company set up etc." "Leave that to me, I will get everything in order." Within two weeks, I had a company set up, a domain name, and shortly after a simple one-page website - registered for VAT, and eventually - after a long onboarding period with the client, I had my first delivery.   That single piece of training (Disaggregation in Optical access networks), was a highly specialized course, built to order by one of my SME's with a lot of new material created. We absolutely nailed the delivery, and got exemplary feedback, including one delegate whose praise was so effusive, it made my instructor tearful (true story.)   It was enough for a seed, a seed of a vision that would take shape over the next 3 years over which time, we brought together a crack team of subject matter gunslingers, and we now have 13 clients,- all established names in Broadcast, OTT and Telco Cloud, - some literally household names, brands known by viewers globally.   But we're just getting going…   We've worked incredibly hard to prove ourselves as a company than solves problems, and provides crucial technical and commercial knowledge, in industries that are constantly reforming and transforming themselves, at a dizzying pace.   The service we offer is predicated on delivering a deeper level of customization and knowledge transfer, delivered like a surgical strike, at the heart of where the work is being done, blurring the boundaries between class, workshop, and consultancy. Pre-delivery we spend weeks, or often months collaborating with clients to identify the key knowledge required. So....we're the guys locked in the workshop, beavering away, to build a novel solution.   Our results speak for themselves, which is why our clients return again and again for our assistance.    I would like to thank all of our customers, and personally to thank every individual who in the early stages, stuck their necks out, to recommend us internally, and enable us to become suppliers. Every new business requires an act of faith.   So If you've got a problem, if no-one else can help….you can call. The Tequate-Team. (apologies...someone had to do it)   Talk to us today, and let us help formulate your plan together! https://lnkd.in/dkFrrN_P

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Today we announce our Q1 2024 financial results as Virgin Media O2. While there is much to do in the remainder of the year, we are gathering momentum in accelerating fibre build and marketing the nexfibre footprint, launching new services to enhance and improve customer experience, and progressing wider IT efficiency programmes as we continue our digital transformation. Ahead of price rise implementation, we delivered improved service revenue growth across both mobile and consumer fixed. Our teams also continue to innovate as shown by the targeted launch of #5G Standalone and a new 2Gbps broadband service on the nexfibre network in Q1, highlighting the future evolution of our networks as demand rises and new technologies emerge. Our performance in Q1 sets the foundations for our full year guidance as we make key investments to support future growth. Our Earnings Release here ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g9tWnGDJ #VirginMediaO2Results #TeamVirginMediaO2

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Not selling LTE-M connectivity? 🤔 You're missing out! 😉 There are plenty of businesses looking to utilise this low-power, wide-area network. And we can help you connect them. Here’s everything you need to know about delivering LTE-M 👇 https://lnkd.in/dbQXXe25 #LTEM #connectivity

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The focus on providing mobile coverage at events is something we assessed in this recent blog post (follow the link below). The momentum continues throughout the summer and EE is predicting that this weekend will be one of the busiest for mobile data usage due to multiple sporting events taking place at the same time including: British Grand Prix at Silverstone, Wimbledon, the quarterfinals of Euro 2024, Women’s T20 cricket and international rugby. Interestingly it is not just about temporary sites at these venues with EE now having four permanent sites at Silverstone for example. In a saturated market, networks need to up their game at key events to ensure customers are not disappointed with their network choice. The potential redrawing of the spectrum as a result of the Vodafone / Three merger (if successful) could be another factor in future performance. Kester Mann, Ian Fogg, Shaun Collins

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Positive results from Three UK showing improvement in their underlying business, but reiterating the point that is being made all the time - that the merger with Vodafone is critical to the future of their business. #connectivity #networks #consolidation #investment #innovation #mnos #2g #3g #4g #5g #business #UK #mergers #growth #mobile #mobilenetworks #telecoms #telecommunications #government #ukgovernment https://lnkd.in/eaWQmyFA

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Kudos to Linda Hardesty for asking the thoughtful questions! - A U.K. research group predicts that in 10 years many young people will have never subscribed to fixed-line broadband - They already satisfy most of their internet needs over their phones - 6G researchers say cellular will have the speeds and capacity to handle most users' broadband needs in 10 years In the words of T-Mobile CEO Mike Sievert, "Wireless is where the future lies." 🔮 Which all sorta begs the question,..how much of the $42 billion BEAD should be allocated to wireless infrastructure? 🤔 Maine Department of Economic and Community Development Maine Connectivity Authority Janet Mills Angus King U.S. Senator Susan Collins Rich Miner #genz #wireless #5G #6G #lastmile #broadband #internet #future #bead

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SHAKING UP UK BROADBAND: NETOMNIA AND BRSK’S GAME-CHANGING DEAL Big news in the UK broadband world: Netomnia and Brsk are joining forces in what's being called the biggest merger yet among alternative network providers. This move is part of the industry's bid to give BT and Virgin Media O2 a run for their money in the full-fibre rollout across the country. The companies struck the deal last week, creating one of the largest "altnets" out there. Investors have been pouring billions into these altnets, hoping to challenge the big players. With the focus shifting from just laying down fibre to actually signing up customers, this kind of consolidation was pretty much expected. Everyone’s looking to get a return on their investment in the digital upgrade. We've seen other big moves recently too. For example, CityFibre announced it was buying Lit Fibre back in March, and Virgin Media O2 agreed to take over Upp in September. In this deal, Brsk will come under Netomnia’s parent company, Substantial Group, but it’ll still run independently with Brsk's CEO, Giorgio Iovino, staying in charge. They’re also creating a new wholesale company to combine their networks and potentially bring other altnets on board. Jeremy Chelot, CEO of Substantial, Netomnia, and their sister company YouFibre, said this merger is a major step towards becoming the UK’s third-largest full-fibre network, aiming to compete with Openreach and Virgin Media O2. Chelot mentioned that the market has been pretty fragmented with many small players, leading to uncertainty. This deal aims to create a more stable competitive environment, and they’re open to further consolidations. Currently, their full-fibre services reach 1.5 million premises with 140,000 customers already connected. They’re planning to use up to £900 million in debt to expand to 3 million premises and around 500,000 customers by the end of 2025. Iovino added that merging will help them break even on earnings a lot sooner and make the group an attractive consolidator in the market. The merger is set to be finalised soon, pending regulatory approval. No job cuts are expected. By the end of 2023, altnets collectively reached 12.9 million premises and had 2 million customers. #broadband #consolidation #netomnia #brsk #altnets

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Bulk Broadband Contracts are the very reason there is more competition and more providers to choose from than ever before in our industry! However, well intended regulation could put a halt to this competition and the increasing provider choices we have to service residents! Come hear the discussion.

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🌍🌍🌍 County Councils Leveraging Alternative Networks🌍🌍🌍 The benefits of alternative networks like City-Fibre and Freedom Fibre can be a game-changer for *County Councils* looking to enhance their own network infrastructure. These alternative networks offer a robust foundation for digital transformation, providing high-speed connectivity that is essential for modern public services and economic development. The strategic partnership between TalkTalk Business and alternative network providers like CityFibre and Freedom Fibre is a testament to the growing recognition of the value these networks bring. This collaboration not only expands the reach of high-quality network services but also fosters a competitive market that can lead to better services and pricing for consumers and businesses alike. County councils leveraging these networks can expect improved public sector productivity, with the potential for schools to access new cloud-based educational tools and medical professionals to remotely monitor patient health. Moreover, these networks can play a crucial role in bridging the digital divide, especially in rural and hard-to-reach areas, ensuring that every community has access to the digital economy. https://lnkd.in/eNiVPFjb #talktalkbusiness PXC TalkTalk Business CityFibre Freedom Fibre #sdwan #altnets #connectivity Ofcom #Gcloud #NS3

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8x8 Launches Operator Connect for Microsoft Teams: https://lnkd.in/eC867bWR I think this is a really interesting move by 8x8. It is now the only provider able to offer enterprises a range of #MicrosoftTeams telephony options across #operatorconnect and #directrouting, alongside its own Certified Microsoft Teams solution for contact center. Our research has shown that organisations, particularly larger ones, want to have a range of telephony deployment options for their Teams users. Direct Routing might be the right option for some users and Operator Connect options may suit international or satellite sites, it completely depends on user and organisational requirements. Being able to offer a range of options could be a key differentiator, particularly when you consider the increasing demand for certified Teams contact center integrations. #contactcentre #contactcenter #ucoms #ucaas #ccaas

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With 2025 rapidly approaching and the big telecoms switch off still seeming to be off a lot of businesses radar might be a good time to jump on tomorrows webinar. #2025switchoff #isdn #voip #futureprooftechnology

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There are amazing opportunities to lit up in the Healthcare, Education and Agriculture sectors as Vodafone has reinforced its commitment to roll out its 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology to rural Wales as part of its proposed merger with Three UK. Andrea Dona, Chief Network Officer, Vodafone UK, said: “We know that access to connectivity is important for everyone, but this research reveals the extent to which rural Wales is experiencing digital exclusion, showing exactly why we need to accelerate the roll out of 5G infrastructure. Through our proposed merger with Three UK, we would be able to help close the rural digital divide in Wales, helping these communities to take advantage of 5G and enjoy the same benefits it brings to their urban neighbours.” #5GULTRA #VFTHREEMERGER https://lnkd.in/dPX-XxgU

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#Datification This concept is not just about accumulating vast amounts of data. It's about transforming raw data into actionable insights. 🎥 𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐯𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐨 𝐛𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐰 to see how BT and EE are transforming data from 24 million mobile devices in the UK into a powerful business asset, demonstrating the critical role of data analytics in today's business landscape. Should you want to know more, just DM me, and I'll explain how we can support your critical decisions with our insights. If you found this post insightful, please like it 👍, share 💻 it with your network, and follow 🏃‍♂️ me for more updates. #Datification #MachineLearning #BigData

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"There is a lack of upskilling and insufficient numbers of trainees and graduates entering the telecoms sector to keep the talent pipeline full. Combine this with an ageing workforce, increased competition from big tech and a lack of diversity, and the issue is only exacerbated." This is something we at Analytica Resources Ltd - your OSS/BSS Recruitment Partner have noticed increasingly in recent times, and bringing in and retaining new talent is crucial for the long-term viability of the industry. Thanks for the interesting article, Lesley Holt. #telecom #talent #diversity #warontalent #neurodiversity

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East Lothian, Scotland. 1st May 2024: BT Group has installed its first EV charge point powered from a street cabinet, marking the first phase of trials which could lead to the wider upgrade of cabinet units across the UK. The charger, which is powered by a BT Group owned cabinet traditionally used to store broadband and phone cabling, forms part of a nationwide pilot by the business’ start-up incubation hub Etc., designed to address the shortfall in public EV charging infrastructure. The first charger has been installed in East Lothian, Scotland, for use by local residents, who will be able to charge their electric vehicles at no cost until 31st May as part of the pilot. The pilot will focus next on West Yorkshire, with ambitions to scale up to 600 trial sites across the UK. EV drivers can use the charge point with ease by downloading the trial app from the App Store or Google Play Store. The app is designed and developed by the Etc. team in conjunction with EV drivers and includes the features they most want to see, such as visibility of EV chargers across the UK, alongside real-time pricing, availability and charge speed, the ability to start, stop and monitor charge sessions via the app and to filter by connector type, kW speed and charging network. #bt #btgroup #uk #scotland #evchargepoint #ev

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Network Operations Ninja Academy (NONA) of the Future. We were honoured to be guests on the Zero-Touch Telecom (ZTT) show last week. The discussion mainly revolved around a highly problematic skills gap that’s likely to widen between network masters and apprentices once we introduce significant automation via tools such as AIOps and the like. In response, Michael P. asked a great question, "With the shift towards automation, what are some innovative ways we can cultivate the next generation of network experts?" https://lnkd.in/gumxKd4B If we look at the 12 dilemmas we face on the journey to zero-touch operations, you'll notice that Dilemma #8 ponders a very similar question, "If the ninjas of the future no longer have a comprehensive apprenticeship (dilemma #2) and are dealing only with outages that have never been seen before (dilemma #4), then we arguably no longer have a ninja team that can diagnose root-cause from memories of past patterns." Creating a "Network Operations Ninja Academy (NONA)" that prepares individuals to handle unprecedented network outages (black swan events) requires a shift from traditional network ops training methods to a multidisciplinary approach. It's clear that such an approach would need to emphasise psychological resilience, adaptive thinking to handle unforeseeable situations and cross-functional leadership of experts. As Geoff Hollingworth pointed out in the preamble to the ZTT show, this would seem to align with special-forces military training (not that I've ever been on any special-forces training). This academy would not just be a training ground but a think-tank for pioneering network solutions, ultimately creating a cadre of "ninjas" adept at managing and resolving crises that have never been faced before. The question then, is how might one construct a Network Operations Ninja Academy? In today's article, I share a few thoughts on how I might build a NONA. To read them, click on the link to the full article in the first comment below. I'd love to hear your thoughts too as I'm certain to have missed a few important considerations!

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Charlotte Kan welcomes to the Extra Shot stage at DSP Leaders World Forum 2024 Chris Lewis of Lewis Insight and Martyn Warwick of TelecomTV to determine their views and get their reactions to the four panel discussions that took place on day one of the Forum, including ‘Directing and accelerating network innovation’, ‘Enabling the autonomous network with AI’, ‘Creating cloud-native software engineering teams’ and ‘Building digital infrastructure from core to edge’. ☞ Watch now on demand: https://lnkd.in/ejeFZGEe Featuring: ✓ Martin Warwick, Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, TelecomTV ✓ Chris Lewis, Managing Director, Lewis Insight Among the questions raised were: ◦ How can companies create the right environment for innovation to thrive? ◦ How can the industry attract new talent? ◦ Does the industry need to change focus from the technology to the customer? #DSPLWF24 #DSPLeaders #CloudNative #Automation #Network Edge #Telecom #Innovation #NetworkStrategy #BusinessModel

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Charlotte Kan welcomes to the Extra Shot stage at DSP Leaders World Forum 2024 Chris Lewis of Lewis Insight and Martyn Warwick of TelecomTV to determine their views and get their reactions to the four panel discussions that took place on day one of the Forum, including ‘Directing and accelerating network innovation’, ‘Enabling the autonomous network with AI’, ‘Creating cloud-native software engineering teams’ and ‘Building digital infrastructure from core to edge’. ☞ Watch now on demand: https://lnkd.in/ejeFZGEe Featuring: ✓ Martin Warwick, Co-Founder and Editor-In-Chief, TelecomTV ✓ Chris Lewis, Managing Director, Lewis Insight Among the questions raised were: ◦ How can companies create the right environment for innovation to thrive? ◦ How can the industry attract new talent? ◦ Does the industry need to change focus from the technology to the customer? #DSPLWF24 #DSPLeaders #CloudNative #Automation #Network Edge #Telecom #Innovation #NetworkStrategy #BusinessModel

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