Martyn Warwick

London

Editorial Director and Editor-In-Chief at TelecomTV

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Vodafone takes a quantum approach to network planning

2 weeks ago | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

Vodafone Group has teamed up with quantum computing specialist Orca Computing to explore ways in which the international network operator can transform its mobile and fixed network planning, installation and optimisation processes. Much of the current focus of the telecom sector with respect to quantum computing is related to network security and, in particular, quantum-safe networking techniques that can protect networks from quantum computer-enabled cyberattacks.
Telco hopes raised as EC kickstarts M&A consultation

1 month ago | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

Under intense lobbying pressure from a wide range of companies (including telcos of course) to revamp the European Union’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and antitrust regulations, the European Commission (EC) has launched a public consultation on its merger guidelines that will run until 3 September this year. That means the process will last for just four months, which is lightning speed for EU institutions that, more often than not, grind along at the stately rate of a geriatric tortoise.
Toshiba brings quantum comms to the telecom network

2 months ago | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

Toshiba Europe has announced the successful completion of coherent, secure quantum communications over an existing telecom network using standard fibre optic cable at normal room temperature and completely without the need for any highly complex cryogenic components. It’s a remarkable feat.
Vendor trio tackles quantum-secure satellite comms

2 months ago | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

World Quantum Day was 14 April but the quantum-related news just keeps flooding in from around the world. One such item is the announcement that three companies – Partisia, Squreroot8 Technologies and NuSpace – have signed an alliance agreement that could lead to quantum-secure satellite communication and “push the boundaries of secret communication”.
UK claims major quantum comms network breakthrough

2 months ago | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

The UK universities of Bristol and Cambridge have been collaborating on quantum-safe networking developments They have achieved live, quantum-secure transfer of encrypted medical data, secure remote access to a distributed datacentre and the world’s first long-distance quantum secured video call. It’s the first time a long-distance network using different quantum-secure technologies (including entanglement) has been successfully demonstrated.
Could ‘Q-Day’ be an existential threat to digital economies?

2 months ago | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

Do you remember Y2K – the dreaded Millennium Bug? It was the shorthand used to refer to the havoc that, it was claimed, would bring much of the world to a halt as the year 1999 ticked over into 2000 and global IT and communications systems would crash and bring civilization to its knees.
Telecom emissions: Scope for real-world progress

Mar 18, 2025 | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

Back in 2009, the US government of the day published its finding that carbon dioxide and other gases are major causes of climate change and having a deleterious effect on the health and future of all of humanity.
Is interest in DePIN deepening?

Mar 4, 2025 | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

The notion of creating some sort of an equivalent to blockchain for the global telecom industry is far from new but, despite the idea fuelling the hype generator every few years, it hasn’t taken off in practice. That, though, might be about to change. Telcos the world over face huge infrastructure costs as they seek to transform themselves into future-proof digital services providers (DSPs).
Meaningful telco growth? Don’t count on it…

Feb 28, 2025 | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

According to the latest Global Telecoms Outlook report from renowned British consultancy PwC, worldwide annual aggregate telecom operator revenues increased by 4.3% in 2023 (the last full year for which figures are available) to reach $1.1tn, which doesn’t sound too bad all things considered. The bad news is that the sector’s growth will not hit that level again for the foreseeable future and will, in real terms, shrink.
EU sinks extra €540m on subsea cable security and resilience

Feb 27, 2025 | telecomtv.com | Martyn Warwick

Further evidence of European reaction to increasing geopolitical tensions can be found in the newly published Joint Communication to the European Parliament and the European Council, which outlines the European Union (EU)’s Action Plan on Cable Security.