Five things to watch September 30: BT faces £600m compensation claim, partnerships galore, new “Black Storm” threat for CSPs

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The International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the Telecom Infra Project (TIP) have announced a partnership aimed at deploying new and more cost-effective cellular networks, particularly in areas of the world that are unconnected. The companies are coming together to accelerate the deployment of Network as a Service (NaaS) solutions that leverage innovative technologies and business models to help close the digital divide – especially in emerging markets. TIP says it will work closely with IFC to ensure financial, environmental, and social sustainability take a central role in the deployment of digital infrastructure. The IFC will make available its structuring capabilities and experience in investing in such sectors in emerging markets to participants of the TIP NaaS Solutions Group. German Cufre, global manager for telecom, media and technology investments at IFC said: "IFC welcomes the partnership with TIP to work together on developing and funding practical solutions that enable further connectivity in emerging markets. Innovation is necessary to lower the breakeven point in network deployment, increase affordability and narrow the digital divide and NaaS can play an important role in this regard."

Source:https://www.capacitymedia.com/articles/3829728/five-things-to-watch-september-30-bt-faces-600m-compensation-claim-partnerships-galore-new-black-storm-threat-for-csps