DT Deals – Page 16
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Products & ServicesDT hopes to get nuSIM on track after two-year delay
Four chipset makers have started nuSIM security certification process. LTE-M now deployed in four markets, with more to come in 2022.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: Deutsche Funkturm flags mast deal
DT adds TripleA to tower-building team; real estate “right-sizing” takes effect.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom finally exits Romania’s fixed-line market
After nearly a year-long wait, OTE signs off on deal to sell majority TRC stake to Orange. Deutsche Telekom’s interests in Romania now limited to mobile. As eyes turn to next moves in Group’s reshaping in Europe, OTE continues to indicate commitment to leftover Romanian mobile interest. Höttges says ...
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Public AffairsTelekom Deutschland’s regional fibre JV rocked by court ruling
Düsseldorf court backs claims by Vodafone and rival altnet that Deutsche Glasfaser is “hindering competition” in FTTP space. 2019 regulatory clearance overturned. Operations progressing as normal, however.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: “long-term” Sky partnership
Management refresh at congstar; Sky and TDE build up partnership; operator shops at Aldi for home tie-up.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in T-Mobile US: identity verification solution on trial for call scamming
TMUS’s B2B push moves forward with Lumen and Volkswagen tie-ups; NatCo stamps down on call scamming; AstrumU ramps up military vet recruitment drive.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT and SK Telecom’s Techmaker JV readies Q4 launch
5G in-building tech developed by SK Telecom and adapted for Europe. Product available first in Germany, then offered to other European telcos. JV eyes next steps, spies AR/VR developments for 5G.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT set for trio of Vision Fund tie ups: Claure
SoftBank to give DT a big reservoir of digital partners to draw from as it seeks new revenue streams, starting with European e-mobility, learning, and fintech players. Claure talks up ‘convergence’ and long-term nature of relationship between SoftBank and DT. SoftBank exec looking to make big impression after securing ...
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PremiumDT trades Dutch NatCo for a scoop of US, plus sprinkles
Former DT CEO Obermann steps in with buyout of T-Mobile Netherlands through Apax–Warburg Pincus consortium. Deal is culmination of turnaround effort launched in 2016 when last attempt to sell NatCo fell through. Exit opens the lid on a box of intriguing strategic options for DT. DT directs some of ...
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Partnerships & AlliancesAldi enters smart home space with DT tie-up
Entry-level SmartHome Magenta package to be made available on online shelves. Tie-up with Germany’s discount supermarket chain will no doubt be watched closely by smart-home rivals.
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Suppliers & SCMJob cuts coming as ISS works to solve DT deal losses
Manager of Group’s German facilities working through “long list” of restructuring measures, with aim to reach breakeven on flagship deal. Stage one complete as key IT milestone hit. Staff and subcontractor cutbacks coming as ISS seeks to squeeze out more costs.
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M&AHöttges “ready” for Drahi tête-à-tête after BT raid
DT confirms Altice’s secretive acquisition of a large BT holding went unflagged. Group “open” to discussions and sees prospect of “exciting” developments towards end of 2021. DT accentuates lack of pressure to sell up, should Altice target its holding.
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PremiumDT adds RingCentral to video collaboration portfolio
Telekom Deutschland offers more video options for businesses. Expanded portfolio includes Cisco, Microsoft, RingCentral, and Zoom.
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PremiumAmdocs to support billing tidy-up
Magyar Telekom’s billing transformation programme gets underway with Amdocs’ partnership. IT services provider will drive digitalisation and modernisation of the NatCo’s billing platform, the first element of a broader Future of Billing initiative.
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PremiumGerman partners target Dutch digital expansion
SAP, Siemens, and T-Systems look to increasing collaboration as a catalyst for Dutch digital transformation efforts. Trio to come together in trust-based innovation pact with the hope of enabling improved supply chain operations.
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Partnerships & AlliancesShell G&PD, T-Sys to share green energy smarts
Transatlantic agreement benefits multiple DT domains. Renewed MSA signed in 2020 extended by MoU, as Shell and T-Systems aim for respective environmental targets. Smart city tech also in the works.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom venturing roundup: Innovid; Neo4j; Aircall
DTCP gets busy with investments in graph tech and contact centre-as-a-service; portfolio company Innovid bought out; tech incubator and Apple hunt for IOS AR developers.
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M&ADT-backed Innovid agrees SPAC merger
Legacy T-Venture enters “definitive agreement” to combine with special purpose acquisition vehicle. Trading name to remain “Innovid”. Advertising technology player eyeing further M&A opportunities to fuel growth.
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Innovation (R&D)T-Labs scoping out quantum computing apps for DT
Group’s R&D arm initially exploring five use-cases of relevance to Deutsche Telekom as part of government-backed project. T-Systems follows T-Labs’ lead and joins PlanQK construction. D-Wave, Fujitsu, and IBM among vendor partners.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOpen Telekom Cloud goes full Circle
T-Systems’ infrastructure-as-a-service offering adds Circle partner benefits packages, with spend-based reward tiers. Not a one-way street, says Partner Manager Ulf Mayer, who is looking for commitment from customers.