All Enterprise (B2B) articles
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Vendor VoiceF5: telcos need allies for digital leap forward
In an interview with BTwatch, key figures from F5’s European operations discuss the application security service provider’s relationship with BT Group in the wake of securing a place on the telco’s streamlined list of 15 certified security partners. Richard Holben, the vendor’s BT Global Account Manager, and Ian ...
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Products & Services
Telefónica adds cyber protection to insurance portfolio
The Group seeks to tap into new growth area to bolster its staid device insurance business.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica distils Global Solutions
Kearney-orchestrated streamlining in line with Group restructure plans, and provides the opportunity for Telefónica to leverage its network reach further up the value chain. TIWS’ Beamonte to lead new unit, reporting into Tech boss José Cerdán.
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Operations
Deutsche Telekom brings IoT under German supervision
Organisational shift forms part of broader B2B realignment and looks focused on freshening up approach to enterprise 5G market.
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Innovation (R&D)
Double dose of reality for BT in Glasgow R&D link-up
Controlling football crowds and helping train technical staff among 5G-based applications being looked at in AR/VR tie-up with University of Glasgow.
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People
Nafziger to lead Telekom Deutschland’s international B2B push
Global Carrier Head takes on ownership of all B2B plans beyond Germany. Operator seeking to better coordinate its international enterprise market play.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Movistar Salud: Telefónica returns to e-health
Portfolio diversified with new telemedicine proposition. Salud family of services marketed for enterprise and home. Public health partnerships also in the offing.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Hrvatski Telekom extends Tesla managed services deal
Long‑running network ally Ericsson Nikolas Tesla renews deal for three more years.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T‑Systems saddles up Salesforce unit MuleSoft
T‑Sys is augmenting its digital solutions strategy with Anypoint Platform . MuleSoft relationship in development over past two years.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Strict daily regime powered SAP–T-Systems corona app tie-up
Corona‑Warn‑App downloaded more than 18 million times in Germany. Project conducted with ruthless efficiency and met initial target. Next steps being planned: app to be rolled out in ten more countries, and T-Systems focusing on ways to grow overall impact.
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Financial & Performance
O2 bill prompts Drillisch profits warning
MVNO Drillisch is continuing to hit roadblocks, and get battered on costs, as O2 and the other German operators play hardball on contract terms.
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Network & Infrastructure
Happy campus: German industry embracing private 5G
5G local frequency allocations almost doubled in five months, to 74 organisations. Vodafone first rebuffed, now riding bandwagon with RedBox . Over 47% of identified allocations have gone to IT/network service and technology providers, including Huawei.
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Strategy & Change
Höttges goes on Huawei defensive
DT gambles on Germany taking neutral stance on Chinese supplier. High hopes open RAN will help diversify the ecosystem, but systems not ready yet.
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Strategy & Change
Q2 FY20: Gopalan backed to solve Germany paradox
Transferred from Europe segment, new CEO is being asked to bridge multiple, competing business objectives at Telekom Deutschland, as Group takes a fresh look at how to move its European-based businesses forward. Höttges’ comments suggest efficient fibre rollout remains a puzzle the operator has yet to get to ...
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People
BuyIn rejig: Pyrtek out, Felder in
Procurement alliance rotates CEO. Orange takes helm from DT. Felder earns Pyrtek vote of confidence. BuyIn targeting growth — with digitisation, automation in the crosshairs.
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Network & Infrastructure
Symantec absent as BT picks key security partners
Slimmed‑down list of partners expected to simplify the BT Security sales pitch while ensuring an effective and synchronised managed services wrap. Tenacious smaller vendors maintain a role in the ecosystem, but sector giant Check Point’s role modest, and well‑established ally Symantec off the radar.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile cuts Sprint’s VoIP tie-up with Ooma
IP telephony player becomes latest partner to flag it is grappling with change wrought by rationalisation of the New T‑Mobile technology and services ecosystem.
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People
Deutsche Telekom key movers: BuyIn taps DT for Rubas; B2B restructure forces changes
BuyIn draws another DT executive to its ranks, appointing Rubas as MD and CFO. New B2B structure prompts top‑level changes at T‑Systems, Telekom Security, and Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions. T-Mobile US changes continue as part of Sprint consolidation.
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M&A
Vivo and co seek exclusivity as Oi measures up suitors
Vivo, TIM, and Claro back in the driving seat on Oi assets acquisition as exclusive talks resume. Oi rejects proposals from private equity‑funded infrastructure provider Highline. Vivo could bolster its weak north‑east base. TIM may have most at stake in bidding, with speculation it would take ...
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Strategy & Change
Services at the core of enigmatic Telefónica Tech
Beyond the big talk about Telefónica Tech, associated revenue remains modest, and growth not immune to pandemic impacts.
