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People
Deutsche Telekom centres on RAN challenges with new R&D boss
Key RAN development exec Petr Ledl is to take over as Head of DT’s T-Labs unit, with a brief to grapple with “complex technology concepts in the area of mobile networks” and push forward transformation of the group’s radio systems.
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People
AtlasEdge names chief to lead new ops function
European data centre provider creates new Business Operations function, and appoints IT and telecoms aficionado Raoul du Plessis to lead it. Appointment is next in AtlasEdge’s series of management team changes seen over the past year…
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Financial & Performance
Vodafone sees the bright side of global chaos
FY24–25: As Vodafone Business surpasses €8bn in revenue, driven by Digital Services, anticipated hikes in cybersecurity, defence, and sovereignty spending in politically uncertain times is expected to provide another boost.
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People
Magenta Telekom picks Kicker to boot up tech shifts
Former exec Thomas Kicker returns to Magenta Telekom to fill CEO vacancy after a stint at security partner cyan.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone expands Fortinet B2B cybersec pact — portfolio and regions
Operator’s Business arm incorporates fresh services into its converged B2B network and security offering, aiming to protect enterprise customers amid ever rising cyber threats, extending reach into further parts of Europe and Asia as well as the US.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone deepens e& ties with Maroc Telecom enterprise deal
Operator teams up with e&-backed telco to provide array of enterprise and government services in Morocco. Deal further strengthens Group’s relationship with majority shareholder, after making multiple enterprise plays over past two years…
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Strategy & Change
GCX revives FLAG brand in digital infra-focused strategic rethink
International data centre and submarine cable operator revives FLAG marque to house infrastructure assets, with plans to invest further in cables across “more geographies” and create new “customer-tailored” propositions…
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Innovation (R&D)
BT further sharpens networks focus with innovation strategy shift
MWC 2025: BT Business director Hena Jalil outlines shift in innovation approach to align with broader shift to focus on connectivity rather than non-core verticals. Group continues to build AI expertise in search of new network features and products.
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M&A
Liberty seeks strategic partner to fuel B2B services expansion plan
Execs lay out strategy to build out, and eventually monetise, outsourced services businesses Liberty Blume and Liberty Tech.
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Innovation (R&D)
BT ‘needs more’ quantum tech suppliers and partners
Research & Networks Strategy lead Gabriela Styf Sjöman emphasises need for growth in the quantum supply chain and ecosystem as technology matures.
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Suppliers & SCM
Orange signs up cybersecurity specialist Cyan for three more years
Munich‑based supplier signed its first group deal with Orange in 2018.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vi preps 4G, 5G network automation with HCLSoftware
Indian telco automates multi-vendor 4G and 5G networks with AI tools. CTO Jagbir Singh expects service improvements and lower network operating costs through partnership.
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Partnerships & Alliances
NCR Atleos: Operators need global partners matched to B2B digital ambition
Emerging as a stealth powerhouse within the telecom industry ecosystem, NCR Atleos discreetly offers unmatched global hub and field support underpinning operators’ rapid deployment, management and commercialisation of headline‑grabbing technologies, including AI infrastructure and security.
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Weekly Briefings
Telefónicawatch Weekly: rivals crash Group’s regulatory party; networks to get autonomous upgrade
Group CEO José María Álvarez-Pallete calls for greater deregulation in Europe despite seeing rays of hope shining through, as recent regulatory wins in Colombia and Spain grind to a halt. Meanwhile, Telefónica’s networks set to gain further autonomy starting in 2025. Read more…
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Weekly Briefings
BTwatch Weekly: security in focus at Business, exec changes at EE
Latest from BT as a news emerges of a security breach at Business; more strategic people moves across the Group; and another ESN contract nears, with BT said to be out of the running. More from Openreach, EE, elsewhere…
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Weekly Briefings
Telefónicawatch Weekly: AI cauldron keeps bubbling; Peru remains troubling
Group to conjure up fresh AI use-cases in Madrid alongside the government, with hopes of finding new implementations in public sector. Things are less rosy in Peru, where the operator is set to call off its new FibreCo joint venture with Entel and KKR. Read more…
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Suppliers & SCM
Safaricom seeks more SaaS partners for small biz push
Diversification-focused Safaricom is looking for strategic alliances with SaaS providers to help it build up a comprehensive portfolio of cloud-based business apps for small and medium-sized enterprises.
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Weekly Briefings
Telefónicawatch Weekly: Spanish incumbents remain under siege; VM O2 executes on digital strategy
Q3 financials acknowledge tough domestic competition, notably rising menace Digi. Across the water, Virgin Media O2 doubles up on digital with a range of fresh services (and a new network)…
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Financial & Performance
In-depth: Telefónica keeps on track despite Core Market mixed bag
Q3 FY24: Management puts spotlight on improved, strategy-central free cash flow, as macroeconomic challenges in Brazil and Hispam hinder sales and profitability growth…
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People
Telefónica Peoplewatch: Group names fresh Chile B2B chief
20+ senior and strategic leadership changes at Telefónica, including Group CEO Álvarez-Pallete staying on as GSMA’s Chair; President of Spanish operating business rotating out of helm at Solar360; and Telefónica Chile naming new enterprise lead…