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Strategy & Change

O2 Germany to create joint tech division under CTIO Rao

German operating business continues network and IT integration efforts. Plans to create 60 ‘future‑oriented’ positions in fields such as cloud and cybersecurity.

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Network & Infrastructure

Spain launches €40m programme to test 5G use-cases

Eight new projects will explore 5G use-cases in 13 different sectors. Spain claims leadership for most 5G pilots in EU.

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Products & Services

DT gets a fix on NB-IoT tracking, logistics

Cross-border solution developed in partnership with 4smartlogistics, SLOC. Potentially available in 18 countries across Europe.

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Strategy & Change

Italy’s INWIT: we’re Mercedes of tower race

CEO sees refresh of INWIT’s internal operations, instigated following meld of Vodafone Italy towers, as basis for industry leadership and stepping stone to expansion into new markets.

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People

Veteran Vodafone fixer to take over at BT Enterprise

Gerry McQuade to retire from BT as Enterprise moves beyond integrating its diverse operations and looks to accelerate the shift from legacy services to new digital offerings. MTN’s Shuter to join in 2021, bringing a reputation for delivering growth and stability from a time of crisis.

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Partnerships & Alliances

BT guards Microsoft Azure Sentinel

Group unveils tailored managed security services to support software giant’s SIEM product. More new offerings on way to support Microsoft cloud applications.

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Strategy & Change

Deutsche Telekom’s OneApp undergoes big data revamp

Data-handling turnaround to gain more insights from self-care app. New big-data solution supported by AWS and assortment of software tools.

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Financial & Performance

Q2 FY20 first take: Telefónica distracts as reality bites

Another social pact unveiled as COVID‑19 and currency falls combine to wipe €1.5bn off reported revenue, and shred profitability. Cash generation a priority as strict — and seemingly permanent — spending and investment restrictions are put in place. Telefónica Infra ambition emerging as plans for new wholesale fibre networks ...

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Strategy & Change

Italy’s INWIT: we’re Mercedes of tower race

CEO sees refresh of INWIT’s internal operations, instigated following meld of Vodafone Italy towers, as basis for industry leadership and stepping stone to expansion into new markets.