All articles by Anne Morris
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Weekly BriefingsOrangewatch Weekly: putting AI and APIs to work
Latest from Orange, with updates from the Group’s recent OpenTech event including GenAI tools for enterprises, moves to develop LLMs to support African languages, and more on network APIs
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Strategy & ChangeOrange preps new business unit to drive telco APIs
CTIO hints that Orange will follow Deutsche Telekom’s example and set up a separate go‑to‑market network API unit.
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Products & ServicesOrange brings GenAI out of the shadows with B2B offer
Orange packages its own GenAI experiences and innovation into a go‑to‑market offering for enterprises.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOrange ties with Meta and OpenAI on Africa-focused LLMs
New partnership unveiled at the second edition of Orange’s OpenTech event reflects Group’s desire for AI tech to be inclusive, with focus on training LLMs to learn regional African languages. Read more…
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Weekly BriefingsOrangewatch Weekly: Orange preps for open RAN
Inaugural Orangewatch Weekly Briefing, including: open RAN updates; new Open Gateway tie-up in Spain; Cellnex CEO Marco Patuano opening up on MásOrange talks; and much more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesSpanish MNOs, and Vodafone, tie on Europe’s ‘first’ Open Gateway API lab
MásOrange and Telefónica tout benefits of an “innovation environment” in driving API adoption.
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Network & InfrastructureDigi takes pragmatic route to Spanish MNO status
Digi confirms its Spanish business does not yet have the spectrum resources to build its own, ‘full’ mobile network nationwide, despite recent add-on from MásOrange.
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Financial & PerformanceTelekom Deutschland ‘on track’ to hit key fibre uptake target
German NatCo is prioritising capturing returns from its FTTH investments, although household buildout is still a strong focus.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange puts energy into solving open RAN challenges
Fyuz 2024: Orange’s Atoosa Hatefi explored the requirements for more energy‑efficient open RAN deployments.
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Network & Infrastructure1&1 still rueing May’s 5G network outage
German challenger operator is seeking compensation from partners over outage that has had lasting effect on commercials and financials.
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Strategy & ChangeDT’s Nemat sends tech on €1bn ‘impact’ mission
Group’s Head of Technology & Innovation emphasises continuation of key Group strategies such as product scaling, automation, and AI.
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Strategy & ChangeConfident Leroy cranks up targets for DT’s Europe region
Regional CEO Dominique Leroy sets more bullish goals for the operator’s next strategic cycle compared to previous, more modest ambitions.
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Network & InfrastructureMásOrange turns to Ericsson for open RAN and 5G revamp
Spanish joint venture indicates that ultimate aim is to increase diversity of suppliers. Move also seen as part of efforts to reduce influence of Chinese vendors in 5G networks.
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Financial & PerformanceOrange shrugs off concerns over rivals’ convergent offers
Orange France aims to stabilise its convergent customer base in Q4, although bats away talk of a turnaround.
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Strategy & ChangeDT’s buoyant Germany boss sees room for improvement in costs and B2B
Cost burden and missed B2B opportunities at top of agenda at Capital Markets Day.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange builds head of steam as open RAN targets loom
Speaking at Network X, Atoosa Hatefi confirmed Orange procurement will be mandating RAN open interfaces from 2025, with TCO scale in Europe envisioned by 2030. stc, Qualcomm and Wind River also see remaining ORAN hurdles overcome. Read more…
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M&AVantage said to eye Spanish exit as telco M&A pressures bite
Vodafone Spain said to be mulling a switch to Vantage rivals unless tower usage fees are cut.
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Strategy & ChangeDT puts diversity and tech at top of exec change agenda
Birgit Bohle, Board Member for Human Resources and Legal Affairs at Deutsche Telekom, has outlined plans for a “refresh” of the Group’s leadership team.
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Strategy & ChangeOrange’s Trabbia: telco leaders need to resist FOMO on tech bets
Network X: CEO of Orange Wholesale provided some insights into lessons he has learned about technology decision‑making over the years.
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MarketingOrange Belgium reportedly plans to drop VOO brand
Local media reports suggest that the VOO brand will be retired by September 2025.