DT Suppliers
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Suppliers & SCMDT taps Netcracker for B2B automation
Netcracker recruited to automate DT’s B2B services. Hosted on AWS, Netcracker Service Orchestration will support operator’s services across LAN, WAN, and Wi-Fi. TDE targeting new revenue streams in “multiple” B2B segments.
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Suppliers & SCM
DT to judge suppliers on their climate ambition
German operator looking for early win as it turns attention to vast — and growing — problem of supply chain emissions. Hardware vendors will be first to come under environmental spotlight as DT tweaks its RFP scoring system. Move comes following joint project with buying partner Orange.
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Suppliers & SCM
Outsourcer ISS confident on DT mega-deal recovery
Deutsche Telekom’s German facilities partner says it has worked through majority of deal restructuring programme instigated in 2020. Business continues to target breakeven by end of FY22.
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Suppliers & SCM
Assurant tools up for T-Mobile in store repair deal
Assurant recruits 2,000 technicians and managers to lead same-day repairs service at T-Mobile stores. Contract comes with substantial investment requirements, but upsides anticipated in the coming year. Sprint migration also completed.
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Deloitte ‘in line for Deutsche Telekom auditing role’
Report indicates operator is close to concluding a prolonged and politicised auditor selection process. Deloitte now seen as in pole position to replace incumbent PwC.
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Suppliers & SCM
FamilyMode relaunch now pegged for early-2022
TMUS partner Smith Micro confirms deal has finally been struck on a new SafePath 7-based FamilyMode 3.0 product. Agreement enables TMUS to tidy up a range of legacy Sprint and T-Mobile family safety offerings.
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Network & Infrastructure
OpenBNG unveils winners of multi-operator RFI
DT-backed TIP initiative makes strides in disaggregating the broadband network gateway. RFI process, initiated by DT, BT, Telecom Italia, Telefónica, and Vodafone, identifies shortlist of suppliers most likely to be first with commercial and OpenBNG-compliant products. Altran, Benu Networks, Casa Systems, and RtBrick emerge victorious in software category. APS ...
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Suppliers & SCM
T-Systems wields ServiceNow tools for transformation
ServiceNow project management solutions leveraged to integrate T-Sys workflow.
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Suppliers & SCM
T-Mobile applies margin pressure on partner Assurant
Insurance services player bags multi-year extension deal with T-Mobile. Deal includes commitment to offer in-store same day device repairs at 500 T-Mobile stores across the USA. Assurant President expects margin squeeze from new arrangement, offset by higher volumes through addition of Sprint customers.
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Suppliers & SCM
TDE's Yext engagement bears fruit
German NatCo flags digital customer support improvements. Yext says telco is a user of its Listings and Reviews products, among others.
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Suppliers & SCM
Mavenir extends reach into Romania
Mobile-only business adopts Mavenir-supplied, cloud-native IMS. Engagement adds momentum to 5G plans. Mavenir adds (another) DT NatCo to client roster.
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Suppliers & SCM
ST picks Ekinops for network access upgrade
France-based supplier has previously worked with T-Mobile Czech Republic.
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Suppliers & SCM
Job 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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Suppliers & SCM
Nokia wins Dutch managed services deal
TMNL opts for automation-infused Network Services Platform upgrade.
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Suppliers & SCM
DT burnishes green credentials with Fairphone, Samsung partnerships
Group places focus on ensuring sustainability throughout the supplier chain. Nemat emphasises need to retire legacy equipment to save energy and become more economically viable.
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Suppliers & SCM
Slovak Telekom signs transponder deal with Intelsat
Slovakian operator and pay-TV subsidiary DIGI increasingly reliant on 1° West satellites. Move also supports launch of new TV channels in the Czech Republic. Longstanding relationship bolstered.
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Suppliers & SCM
HT Mostar renews ENT ties
New arrangement will underpin the “further modernisation” of telco’s mobile network.
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Suppliers & SCM
DT’s Höttges shares the love with Cisco’s Robbins
Conversation between the two CEOs highlights DT’s use of Cisco 8000 series routers in Germany, as well as Höttges’ fondness for Spitfire cars and Cisco Webex.
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Suppliers & SCM
Rimini Street brought in to address TMUS SAP overspend
Contract tackling support shortfall on inventory management and financial reporting.
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Suppliers & SCM
Deutsche Telekom tackles China connection with Aryaka
Group investment Aryaka is now a third-party supplier within T-Systems’ portfolio of Smart SD-WAN offerings. Rehoused Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions division eyeing growth in enterprise comms use-cases for clients operating in China.
