All Chema Alonso articles
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PeopleTelefónica Peoplewatch: Indra incursion continues as Murtra makes mark
Latest strategic and senior changes at Telefónica, including reshuffles of both the Board of Directors and Executive Team as follow-ons from Telefónica’s recent ownership changes; Aduna takes shape; exec changes at infra ventures Fiberpass and nexfibre; and overseas changes at BT Business doubles down on the UK…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica firms up ties with tech giant trio as it ramps Open Gateway ecosystem
MWC 2025: Telefónica’s Chema Alonso notes several new industry tie-ups on telco APIs, included expanded go-to-market relationships with Google Cloud, Microsoft, and Amazon Web Services. Group now said to have more than 50 partnerships in place as it works to get APIs in the hands of developers. Read more…
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Strategy & ChangeDeep dive: The politics behind Telefónica’s boardroom putsch
In bombshell move, Chairman and CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete forced out, following apparent boardroom coup by Spanish state. TelcoTitans considers the political backdrop, internal and national, as Indra’s Marc Murtra installed at helm…
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica hits R&D accelerator with TU expansion
All next-gen bases covered: Chema Alonso presents bounty of fresh AI, blockchain, crypto and quantum services housed under TU digital innovation brand.
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Partnerships & AlliancesPerplexity wins another telco fan with Telefónica funding and sales tie-up
Group becomes next telco to partner with and invest in GenAI-powered search engine. Fresh, TV-focused services harnessing Perplexity’s platform now live, as operator seeks to advance strategic objectives. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica builds out Microsoft ties with AI, API deals
MWC: Group evolves relationship with tech giant through tie-ups over Kernel cognitive intelligence platform and GSMA’s Open Gateway initiative. Fresh initiatives line up neatly with three-year strategic targets. Read more…
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M&ATelefónica ‘closes out’ digital-R&D merger, creating strategic digitalisation unit led by CDO
Hacker-in-chief Alonso to lead newly-formed Telefónica Innovación Digital, encompassing data, digital services and innovation functions. Part of Group-wide simplification drive, supporting strategic digital transformation. Learn more…
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Products & ServicesBrazil’s telco trio bring Open Gateway APIs online
Vivo, Claro, and TIM launch first three standardised open APIs through the GSMA’s initiative, with initial focus on strengthening anti-fraud and security for financial institutions.
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PremiumTelefónica network API charge commences in Brazil; Spain next
Early steps in building Group’s new 2026 strategic revenue stream with Open Gateway network open APIs. Hyperscalers to be given no value quarter, but Chema Alonso’s bookselling business model suboptimal…
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EventwatchInterview: Chema Alonso on building Telefónica’s API place
Telefónica’s Chief Digital Officer expects Open Gateway APIs to begin having revenue impact in current fiscal year, with first products being launched in Brazil.
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OperationsTelefónica to merge digital and R&D units
Chema Alonso to take helm at Telefónica Innovación Digital, with direct report into Chief Strategy and Development Officer Mark Evans. New unit to focus on internal technology development, leaning on GSMA’s Open Gateway API platform.
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PremiumMWC: Telefónica powers XR retail in latest multi-access edge showcase
Telefónica joins KDDI, Mawari, and Sturfee in digital twin e-commerce demonstration, underpinned by GSMA’s Open Gateway API.
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Partnerships & AlliancesMWC: Telefónica seeks its API space with startup investments and partnerships
Chief Digital Officer Chema Alonso dangling investment opportunities to startups in bid to attract them as early adopters for Open Gateway scheme.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: telco reinforces in Spain and Hispam with Advisory Board newcomers
Telefónica España, Hispam and Tech appoint new members to Advisory Boards in a move to “resolutely strengthen” scope of action.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica plotting new strategy as macro headwinds bite
Group reportedly calls in McKinsey to overhaul strategic plans.
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EventwatchTelefónica Metaverse Day: Telco embraces the Web3 revolution
Vision for Web3 set out as Telefónica moves closer to spatial computing.
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Strategy & ChangeFuture network will be massive, blockchain‑led computer
Telefónica’s Executive Chairman is urging operators to embrace the collaborative spirit that enabled roaming to create a new connectivity platform.
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Network & InfrastructureChema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: changing faces at Tech subsidiaries
Leadership swaps at Acens, Telefónica Tech UK&I, and regional units.
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OperationsTelefónica rejig sees Alonso cement hold over Wayra
Chief Digital Officer given formal oversight of Spanish telco’s VC function, as part of wider innovation brief.