Asia-Pacific – Page 14
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OperationsBT outlines Digital recruitment drive, seeks 2,800 staff
Harmeen Mehta wants 1,000 new UK colleagues, with remainder based in India.
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Network & InfrastructureVi considered vulnerable as Adani enters 5G auction
Indian conglomerate plans private network focus, but analysts suspect a consumer play lies ahead.
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PremiumVodafone people moves: HR operations change hands
James McGill takes human resources remit from Bernd Flossbach amid HR changes across Group and subsidiaries.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCisco linked with Airtel and Vi’s low-key Wi-Fi JV
Indian press suggest vendor is close to a deal to absorb Firefly Networks.
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Strategy & ChangeBT preps Indian hiring spree
BT Digital boss Harmeen Mehta wants to expand use — and customisation — of India digital talent pool to drive transformation at operator.
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PremiumGaia‑X builds following beyond Europe
Signs of international momentum for European data sovereignty project.
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Public AffairsTPG-Telstra deal will “re-monopolise” the market, claims Optus
Optus says regional RAN sharing proposal by rivals will damage economy, with negative connotations for consumers.
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OperationsTPG accelerates IT simplification drive
JV plans to reduce number of IT systems from 600-plus to less than 400 in three years.
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Financial & PerformanceVi nears funding target as state equity conversion looms
Cash-strapped Indian joint venture closes in on INR 200bn fundraising target.
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Network & Infrastructure5G auction finally going ahead in India
Set to commence after two-year delay.
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PremiumVi CEO promises better times ahead
Takkar talks effusively of “positive catalysts” for Vodafone’s Indian JV.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Associates & JVs: TIM to merge fixed network with Open Fiber
TIM agrees to merge fixed network with Open Fiber with support from private equity players; Australian competition authority to rule on whether TPG–Telstra network-sharing deal can go ahead in autumn 2022.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: A1 Telekom snaps up STEMO
Canadian competition authority rejects Rogers–Shaw mega-merger; Vodafone New Zealand takes full control of retail stores JV.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone NZ targets independence with SAP integration
New Zealand operator and Vodafone Partner Markets ally flags SAP cloud solutions migration.
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Partnerships & Alliances1NCE links up with SoftBank on Asia-Pacific push
DT spinout’s exclusive regional distribution deal provides another layer to German group’s flourishing romance with SoftBank.
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InterviewRakuten Symphony turns up the volume in Europe
After setting up shop in France, Germany, and the UK, Symphony puts out welcome mat for software companies to join its Symworld marketplace.
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InterviewRakuten Symphony woos European startups
TelcoTitans interviews Geoff Hollingworth, Chief Marketing Officer at Rakuten Mobile’s next-gen cloud connectivity platform spinout. After setting up shop in France, Germany, and UK, Symphony puts out welcome mat for software companies to join its Symworld marketplace.
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Strategy & ChangeTeoh tipped to flee TPG once escrow period ends
Operator’s main shareholders Vodafone and Hutchison free to sell shares after 12 July. So too is founder David Teoh, seen likely to up sticks first. Morgan Stanley analyst doesn’t foresee same share price carnage as when Teoh sold 3% stake last December.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVi mulls exit from Wi-Fi joint venture
Indian operator goes cool on Firefly joint venture with Airtel, set up in 2015.
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M&ATPG sells towers to Canadian pension fund
CEO Berroeta claims balance sheet boost is “strong outcome” for shareholders. Enterprise value set at AU$ 950m. After transaction costs and tax, TPG will bank a more modest sum of between AU$ 350m and AU$ 400m. Transaction includes 20-year master services agreement.