M Group acquires Telent
23 April 2025
M Group has acquired Telent in a significant step bolstering its capabilities to address the demands of aging infrastructure by combining its existing portfolio with Telent's expertise in technology and digital solutions.
The integration of Telent's skills in mission-critical communications, network infrastructure, and cybersecurity strengthens M Group's existing service offerings in telecom, transport, water, and energy sectors.
Find out more O2 announces 3G switch-off in four more UK locations
23 April 2025
O2 (Virgin Media) has announced the next four locations for its 3G mobile network switch-off program. Norwich, Telford, Guildford, and Torquay will see their 3G service discontinued starting 16 July and 4 August, respectively. This phase follows a successful pilot in Durham earlier this month.
The nationwide switch-off, planned for completion by the end of 2025, is designed to free up radio spectrum, improve 4G and 5G network coverage and speeds, reduce costs, and decrease power consumption. O2 has upgraded masts in the affected areas in preparation.
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Doubling data centre demand to drive decentralised energy solutions
23 April 2025
As global electricity demand from data centres is projected to more than double by 2030, Aggreko is urging operators to adopt scalable decentralized energy solutions and seek third-party expertise to navigate the impending strain on power grids.
This shift is critical as the International Energy Agency (IEA) estimates that data centres could consume 945 terawatt-hours (TWh) of electricity annually by the end of the decade — three times the current demand for the entire UK.
Find out more Xantaro and Freedom Fibre to accelerate gigabit-enabled fibre network rollout in Shropshire
17 April 2025
Xantaro, Europe’s leading solution provider for high-performance networks, IT security, and managed services, has been chosen by Freedom Fibre to deliver an integrated, end-to-end solution aimed at rapidly expanding gigabit-enabled full-fibre networks across Shropshire. This partnership is pivotal to Freedom Fibre’s ambition of becoming one of the top five alternative network providers (altnets) in the UK.
The agreement involves Xantaro providing its innovative “Cabinet-as-a-Service” street cabinet solution, combined with fixed and IP services offered by Nokia. As part of their collaboration, Xantaro has introduced the “Golden Cab” concept, which entails moving street cabinets to a staging facility for thorough testing prior to their deployment in the field. This proof-of-concept strategy guarantees that the Nokia equipment, renowned for its future-proof capabilities, is fully tested and configured, ensuring minimal disruption during installation.
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