In this week's roundup, we looked at the top news stories from the B2B tech & telecoms industry. The stories cover topics including SD-WAN, submarine cables, drones, partnership, IoT, cybersecurity and automation.

Here are our highlights:

 monday:

Orange crafts independent European towerco, TOTEM

Orange is creating an entirely new tower company, with the aim of maximising the value of its passive infrastructure. The company, called TOTEM, will contain around 25,500 sites in France and Spain, Orange’s two largest European markets.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2NsoZPi 

Verizon Unveils Addition of Three New SD WAN Managed Services Offerings with Cisco

Verizon Business announced the expansion of its long-standing strategic partnership with Cisco, with three new SD WAN managed services offerings. 

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/37E9dHQ 

Tuesday:

Zayo deploys two fibre network cables at NJFX CLS Campus

Zayo Group has expanded its presence at the NJFX CLS campus with the completion of two, diverse, underground, high-capacity fibre cables interconnecting the NJFX campus to Zayo's global network.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3pJ7Iyw 

Ocean Networks, Inc. announces its Caribbean Express Cable

Ocean Networks Inc. (ONI) has announced the launch of its Caribbean Express (CX) Project this week. The project is expected to be ready for service in early 2024.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3aKvPbV 

Wednesday:

4g drones delivering nhs supplies to remote parts of scotland

Piloted drones connected to Vodafone’s 4G network can travel up to 40 miles, drastically shortening the delivery times for crucial medical supplies. 

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3pSbDca

bt and total sign a 3 year renewable electricity deal

Total Gas & Power will supply BT Group with 100% renewable energy after signing a three-year contract starting from April 2022. The energy will be supplied by a mix of sources including solar, wind and hydro power.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3qLqGpo

thursday:

BICS enhances global IoT with international 5G connectivity

BICS confirms the availability of borderless 5G capabilities to its SIM for Things solution. This new addition enables enterprises, OEMs and hardware manufacturers to discover business opportunities and enhance its differentiation.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3svzwbr 

Globe Telecom appoints Nokia for 5G

Nokia has won a three-year contract with Globe Telecom, the largest mobile network operator in the Philippines.

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/3aTVQoU 

friday:

Singapore's M1 Transforms Mobile Network with Blue Planet Intelligent Automation Software

Singapore's M1  and Blue Planet  aim to simplify operations and improve the customer experience to keep up with the fast-paced lives of Singaporeans. 

Read the full story here: https://bit.ly/2Mr2mdw 

Npower app attack exposed customers' bank details