Light Reading talked to Broadband Forum CEO Craig Thomas to discuss how and why operators are shifting toward a 'services-led' model that puts more focus on apps and services that can be layered on top of the core connection.
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Also in today s EMEA regional roundup: Olaf Swantee turns up at Vodafone; Volkswagen strikes cloud deal with Microsoft; Orange turns Prpl.
European Union member states have agreed on the ground rules for negotiating a revision of the EU s ePrivacy directive, which is now more than a decade old. The update is required to reflect the technological changes that have occurred since the directive s inception, such as the emergence of the Internet of Things, the widespread use of VoIP, web-based email and messaging services and the emergence of new, super-sneaky techniques for tracking users online behavior. In a statement, EU Council President Pedro Nuno Santos said: The path to the Council position has not been easy, but we now have a mandate that strikes a good balance between solid protection of the private life of individuals and fostering the development of new technologies and innovation.