Infrastructure & Networks

KKR invest $1bn in new data centre operator

11h | João Marques Lima

Global investment firm KKR (NYSE: KKR) has announced $1 billion in investment in a new data centre business planning to build facilities across Europe.

Standing out through customer experience

14h | Johan Ottosson, Telia Carrier

Telia Carrier's VP Strategy, Johan Ottosson speaks to Capacity about their focus on customer experience.

GTT’s Calder to step down in June

15h | Natalie Bannerman

GTT Communications confirms that its president and CEO, Rick Calder is to step down from his role as of 1 June 2020.

Telia Company launches fully renewable commercial 5G in Sweden

16h | Melanie Mingas

Telia Company and Ericsson have switched on a 100% renewable-powered 5G network in Stockholm, ahead of the commercial launch of 5G services.

Telenor unveils Nordic hub with gender balanced management

26 May 2020 | Melanie Mingas

Telenor has announced the launch of a new Nordic Hub, intended to drive its growth across the 5G, IoT and SME business segments and with a management board that is 43% female – part of an extensive management shakeup.

Bharti Telecom to sell $1bn stake in Airtel

26 May 2020 | Natalie Bannerman

Bharti Telecom, parent company of Bharti Airtel (Airtel), has announced plans to sell a $1 billion stake in Airtel.

The Macro Picture Led by Investors, Strategic Consultants & Regulators

26 May 2020 | Critical Connections

Investors, strategic advisors and regulators unite to share their views and forecasts on the future of ICT infrastructure. Following this session, you can immediately join virtual meeting rooms for bespoke Q&A led by experts in tower, fibre, orchestration network and data centre industries.

Global Keynote: The ICT infrastructure industry's response to Coronavirus

26 May 2020 | Critical Connections

Global industry leaders unite to share their immediate and long-term approach to addressing COVID-19

Heineken CEO to refresh Vodafone board as new chairman

22 May 2020 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

Heineken’s CEO Jean-François van Boxmeer is to join the Vodafone group board in July and become chairman of the company in November.

Update: China Unicom granted week-long extension to respond to FCC on ban of Chinese telcos

22 May 2020 | Alan Burkitt-Gray

Days before the US regulator’s threat to withdraw the licences from four Chinese operators, the operators themselves are refusing to comment on the implication for them and their customers.

Intelsat launches managed backhaul solution for US mobile operators

22 May 2020 | Natalie Bannerman

Intelsat has launched Intelsat CellBackhaul, an end-to-end managed service that helps MNOs quickly and efficiently deliver 4G and 5G broadband coverage across the US.

The Digital Digest, Ep 4 - 22 May 2020

22 May 2020 | João Marques Lima

In this week's episode: Chinese IPOs hang in the balance as the US Senate and Nasdaq change the rules; the Dutch comms industry is appealing for greater subsea connectivity as a direct response to the Covid-19 crisis; TikTok has a new CEO and so does Colt; and for our interview this week, Alan will be speaking to Stephanie Liston on the upcoming FCC developments.