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Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF Declares Third Quarter Distribution of $0.38617 Original
DENVER--(BUSINESS WIRE)--The Alerian Energy Infrastructure ETF (NYSE Arca: ENFR) declared its third quarter 2025 distribution of $0.38617 on Tuesday, August 12, 2025. The dividend is payable on August 18, 2025 to shareholders of record on August 13, 2025. ENFR Distributions: Ex-Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Record Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2025 Payable Date: Monday, August 18, 2025 ALPS Portfolio Solutions Distributor, Inc.
fscom Acquires Risk and Compliance Provider, FmConsult
fscom, the leading governance risk and compliance consultancy, has acquired risk and compliance solutions provider FMConsult. fscom said the acquisition accelerates the firm’s expansion into asset and fund management and consolidates its position as a leading authority within the sector. Jamie Cooke, CEO of FSCom Limited, said “We are delighted to announce the acquisition of FMConsult as a pivotal step in fscom’s expansion strategy for our asset and fund management practice.
How many ends in end-to-end service orchestration
Everyone knows that the industry has to move to fully automated problem detection and resolution. This capability is usually called “closed-loop” or “end-to-end” service orchestration and assurance.
Here's how to make Network Slicing work efficiently | Nokia
You’d be forgiven for being a little bored with the subject of network slicing. The industry has been talking about it since the beginning of the 5G standards process, but until recently not much has happened. That’s because 5G core network deployments lagged behind 5G radio rollouts, and handsets couldn’t support slicing at all.
Huawei Global Services: From Service Creation Through Operations to Digital Transformation
Author: Andy Hicks Abstract This IDC Vendor Profile analyzes Huawei Global Services, a division of the vendor's Carrier Business Group that provides operations and transformation services to communications service providers (CSPs). Huawei Global Services is expanding its portfolio beyond traditional infrastructure management models into service creation, as-a-service operations components, and best practices in DX. Coverage
Living the EMEA Salesman's Dream? Notes on Cisco C-Scape 2018 in Barcelona
Authors: Romain Fouchereau, Andy Hicks, Peter Kosinar, Michael Vorisek Abstract This IDC Market Note discusses Cisco's C-Scape 2018, held in January in conjunction with Cisco Live in Barcelona. The document evaluates the vendor's key strategic initiatives and announcements, focusing in particular on Intent-Based Networking and Cisco's DevNet.
PPF Acquires Telenor Assets in Central and Eastern Europe
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Mobile World Congress 2018 Preview: Innovation Around Connectivity
Abstract This IDC Presentation discusses IDC's annual Mobile World Congress Preview brunch event, held on February 25, 2018. During the session, several of IDC's European analysts presented their views about the most important themes they expect to hear about at Mobile World Congress 2018, and highlights of IDC's most recent research on those topics.
How Telcos Can Evolve to Become Digital Service Providers - An IDC Perspective
Authors: Mike Cansfield, Andy Hicks Abstract With the demand for digital services from their customers, and the need to radically change their internal operations through the deployment of cloud architectures, telcos can both transform themselves and become digital services providers too. "Becoming a DSP can also enable telcos to differentiate themselves and so retain a pivotal position in the ICT market place," said Mike Cansfield, associate vice president, Telecoms and Networking, IDC. Coverage
Telecoms, Networks, and Devices in Europe: What to Expect in 2018 and Beyond
Abstract This IDC Presentation provides a summary of significant trends that analysts in IDC Europe's Telecoms, Networks and Devices Group foresee in the telecom industry in 2018 and in the coming years. Its analyzes key changes, challenges, and opportunities for communications solutions providers.
EMEA Telco Transformation Outlook, 2018
The year 2018 will be characterized by both immediate change and preparation for much greater upheaval in the future. To meet the challenges of the future, telcos in EMEA are taking steps to transform their service mix, infrastructure, operations, and partner ecosystems. In this Market Presentation, analysts in IDC's EMEA Telco 2025 team offer a summary of the prospects for the telecom industry in the next few years.
Market Analysis Perspective: EMEA Telco 2020, 2017
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EMEA CSP Spending Forecast, 2017-2021
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Telcos Are Pursuing Innovation Eagerly in Western Europe
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Telecoms & Networking: The Outlook for 2017 and Beyond
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European Enterprise Communications Survey, 2016: The Telco 2020 View
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Cisco C-Scape 2016: Cisco Redefined
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EMEA Telco Transformation 2016 Top 10 Predictions: Toward Telco 2020
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