All Enterprise (B2B) articles
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Network & InfrastructureSlovakian operators lay out €500m on spectrum top-up
The nation’s multi-frequency auction raised a total of €506m, which even the regulator noted was high by European standards.
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Products & ServicesDT’s API boss sees contextual future for Magenta portfolio
As the telcos close in on realising revenue from network APIs after several years of standardisation and development, Deutsche Telekom has mapped out how its MagentaBusiness API portfolio will evolve over the next five years.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone Greece forms ‘strategic’ infra tie-up with Digital Realty
Greek telco teams up with Digital Realty to construct additional fixed routes between Crete and major cities, among other plans to enhance existing infra on the island. Nikos Plevris, Chief Network Officer at Vodafone Greece, said the deal will bring “new opportunities” for enterprise customers. Read more…
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M&ATPG secures final approval for fibre sale to Vocus
Australian operator receives final, unconditional regulatory approval for its sale of fixed infrastructure assets to Vocus Group, leaving only certain “remaining conditions” for the pair to finalise the transaction. Read more…
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PeopleT-Systems expands AI team to strengthen B2B portfolio
Deutsche Telekom’s business services unit has hired Liberty exec Magdalena Jonczak as Global Head of AI & Data, to bolster ambitions around AI-led services and efficiencies.
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Weekly BriefingsDeutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: Group’s Giga grab
Big-ticket service and infra developments from around the DT international footprint, including a bid for leadership on Germany’s planned AI Gigafactory, an organisational rejig on enterprise cloud, and a launch date for the long-anticipated T-Satellite offering in the USA. Read more…
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Enterprise (B2B)Brazil’s Vivo wants more joined-up tech thinking with B2B rejig
Operator mimics parent Telefónica by bringing all B2B activities under one roof and seeking to bring operational and commercial synergies in its enterprise growth push.
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Enterprise (B2B)Deutsche Telekom’s T Cloud sharpens sovereignty focus
T Cloud is the new brand wrapper for Deutsche Telekom’s cloud activities and will be jointly marketed by T-Systems and Telekom Deutschland in Europe with more emphasis on digital sovereignty.
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PeopleOrange Egypt crowns enterprise chief as new CEO
Egyptian operator appoints Hesham Mahran as CEO from 1 August, replacing long-time leader Yasser Shaker, who is moving to head up Orange’s Middle East and Africa division.
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M&ATalkTalk ‘scopes out banks’ in strategic review amidst debt struggles
Troubled UK provider reportedly scoping out candidates to manage a strategic review of its business, including potential to sell remaining units PXC and TalkTalk Consumer.
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Network & InfrastructureOrange picks Ericsson to speed up slicing
Orange has settled on an orchestration and assurance solution from Ericsson as it seeks to accelerate go‑to‑market opportunities for services enabled by 5G SA network slicing.
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Products & ServicesOrange Belgium takes on Proximus with coordinated B2B offensive
Operator is bringing together the expertise from several group entities with a bold aim to become B2B market leader.
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Products & ServicesCityFibre seeks B2B market share with Ethernet expansion
UK’s largest altnet has made Business Ethernet services available to more than 260,000 enterprises, claiming the expansion will enable its ISP partners to sell services in an “easier and more efficient” manner…
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Network & InfrastructureOrange takes quantum leap with commercial product
Orange’s B2B division is launching Orange Quantum Defender in Paris but has plans to scale it in France and eventually Europe.
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PeopleEXA refreshes leadership with new sales chief
Dark fibre and subsea cable operator appoints Rob McCabe as Chief Commercial Officer, claiming his experience is “central” to expanding its international footprint. New finance and technology leaders also formally announced…
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Enterprise (B2B)Bullish Orange takes GenAI by its B2B horns
Orange Business exec Usman Javaid is hoping for double-digit revenue growth from GenAI after the operator reported €200m in value creation from the technology in FY24.
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Weekly BriefingsBTwatch Weekly: chops and changes in CEO Kirkby’s first year
Latest from BT as the group reports on FY24–25, with CEO Allison Kirkby talking up progress made since she was appointed. Business has been restructured; more investment pledged to Openreach fibre build; and Consumer’s short-lived one-brand strategy has been uprooted…
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Venturing & InvestmentsSafaricom preps $500m investment into African ‘AI infra’
Kenyan operator commits to three-year development of AI infrastructure in East Africa, seeking to tap into rising demand for ‘sovereign’ services…
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Financial & PerformanceBT holds off on international B2B sale until division proves its worth
FY24–25: BT Group CEO Allison Kirkby says carved-out BT International must show its value, with ‘runway’ needed for Global Fabric to do the same, ahead of a prospective offload. UK M&A remains on the cards too as BT looks to capitalise on SMB opportunity…
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Weekly BriefingsOrangewatch Briefing: Huawei is back in business in Spain
In this issue, we report on MásOrange’s apparent renewed enthusiasm for technology from China-based vendors for cutting‑edge network developments.