All articles by Cameron Page
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PeoplewatchBrazil’s Vivo fills CFO gap as Melcon heads for exit
Telefónica|Vivo names Rodrigo Rossi Monari as new CFO, after current finance chief David Melcon heads to the UK’s Virgin Media O2. Move comes as Vivo seeks to build on position as standout performer within the Group’s core markets…
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Partnerships & Alliances4iG lands deal to build Montenegrin gov-backed data centre
Hungarian IT and telecoms player kicks off plans to construct a Tier III data centre in Montenegro, moving on strategy to expand digital infra presence outside of its home turf…
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Network & InfraVodafone completes first AST SpaceMobile D2D call in Ireland
Irish OpCo makes first video call using only direct-to-device connectivity from SpaceMobile, marking latest milestone in Vodafone’s relationship with the satco, and the pair’s journey to launch commercial D2D services by the end of 2026…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Tech taps CrowdStrike to give SOCs an AI upgrade
Operator adopts CrowdStrike’s Charlotte AI AgentWorks platform to help automate cybersecurity responses at Security Operations Centres. The partnership aligns with broader plans to invest more heavily in cybersecurity to drive B2B growth…
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PeoplewatchDigital Infra Peoplewatch: Equinix picks out CFO; Omers names Europe infra head
March 2026 edition: Equinix selects Olivier Leonetti as finance chief; Omers Infrastructure recruits Luca Lupo to lead European division; UK altnet Airband names ex-AllPoints Fibre chief Jarlath Finnegan as Chair; more…
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M&AOrange enters exclusive talks to divest broadcasting arm
Orange enters exclusive negotiations with transformation-focused investor Verdoso to divest Globecast, advancing the Group’s long-running plans to refocus on its core telecoms business…
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Strategy & ChangeLondon fibreco G.Network emerges from administration debt-free
B2B-focused altnet appoints new CEO, having “successfully reorganised”. The altnet now aims to accelerate take-up over its infra…
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M&ADTCP adds Nordics fibreco to digital infra portfolio
Investor acquires Dark Fiber Group to expand data centre interconnectivity in the Nordics. Brendan Ives, CEO at the operator, aims to fill a gap in the market for fresh routes supporting AI and cloud workloads.
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Analyst BriefingEMEA Infrawatch: Italy’s tower competition heats up; VIRTUS lays out expansion roadmap
Analyst Briefing: TIM and Fastweb + Vodafone enter into Italy’s towerco fray; American Tower, Helios Towers, and TOTEM update on growth strategies; VIRTUS Data Centres targets “speculative” expansion in Europe; more…
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PeoplewatchGerman fibreco Deutsche Glasfaser recruits ex-Vodafone networks and IT execs
Gerhard Mack joins altnet as Chief Operating Officer, with a remit to guide a strategic shift away from rollout and towards driving utilisation of the pressured fibreco’s existing infra.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Tech adds Spanish trio to growing quantum ecosystem
Operator brings Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, QCentroid, and Multiverse Computing into the quantum computing fold, with a view to accelerate time-to-market, optimise processes, and streamline operations for enterprise customers.
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Venturing & InvestmentsFrance’s InfraVia preps €8bn warchest for digital infra
French investment group closes latest European infrastructure fund at €8bn, with plans to transform mid-market businesses into sovereign European “champions”.
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Network & InfraTIM, Fastweb + Vodafone team to create Italian towerco challenger
Italian telco duo to create fresh wireless infra venture, seeking to cut tower lease costs and create operational efficiencies. The move further amps up competition in Italy’s tower market, with Cellnex and INWIT seeing share prices dip…
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M&ATelefónica in talks to re-acquire Spanish microwave infra assets — report
Operator reportedly in negotiations to take over Lineox from Asterion Industrial Partners, as it seeks to improve infra control and resilience under Executive Chairman Marc Murtra’s strategic plan.
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PeoplewatchHrvatski Telekom’s enterprise IT business selects new boss
Telco’s enterprise IT business Combis places Dean Krušić in the driver’s seat, as he seeks to continue the business’ “growth trajectory” and strengthen its position in the IT market.
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PeoplewatchOrange Peoplewatch: Group switches out security chief
The latest roundup of senior people moves at the French telecoms giant, including the appointment of a fresh Group-wide security chief to drive forward its trust-building mission, and a CTO switch-out in the telco’s domestic market.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 targets drivers with ADAC marketing tie-up
Operator ties with major German automobile association to develop fresh offerings and discounts for its 20 million-plus members. Partnership advances O2’s strategy of developing “tailor-made” tariffs for specific groups, as it aims to increase fixed and mobile penetration and improve loyalty…
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PeoplewatchOrange swaps home market tech chief
Nicolas Drouillet appointed Chief Technology Officer at Orange France, taking charge of key technology initiatives unveiled as part of recent strategic refresh.
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InterviewCEO interview: Sateliot eyes piece of European defence pie
Spanish satellite IoT player discussing defence projects with three European governments. Speaking to TelcoTitans, Sateliot CEO Jaume Sanpera highlights other markets of interest, and a possible role for the satco in the EU-backed IRIS2 scheme…
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M&ATelefónica buys SAP specialist Altim in latest B2B bolt-on
Telefónica acquires Spanish technology consulting business, highlighting Altim’s SAP experience and strategic alignment as an opportunity to further expand its suite of B2B applications.