All Europe articles – Page 27
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT fibre JV finalises open access pact with Deutsche GigaNetz
Glasfaser Nordwest firms up open access agreement, with implementation set to begin in the second half of 2025. Panellists from other German fibre players at recent FTTH Conference heatedly debated state of open access in the nation, with DT taking potshots at the altnets…
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Financial & PerformanceDT quietly loosens purse strings in Europe, despite qualms
FY24: Buoyed by competitive wins and progress on cost extraction, DT’s leadership has freed managers to up spend in Europe this year and next.
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Network & InfraCordiant’s Emitel strikes fresh tower build-out deal with Orange Poland
Polish TowerCo to expand tower estate to comprise “well over” 1,000 masts, with Orange signing on as anchor tenant. Move aligns with Cordiant’s Buy, Build & Grow strategy, and forms part of plans to double Emitel’s portfolio over the next five years…
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PeoplewatchDT’s T.Capital taps in-house investor veteran for Managing Partner role
Oliver Schmäschke, a key figure in Deutsche Telekom’s corporate venturing strategy over the last decade, becomes Managing Partner at T.Capital.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone’s latest B2T spin-up: €20bn+ Procure & Connect
In-depth: Unusual combination of procurement and roaming services marks another step in Vodafone’s ambitious Business to Telecoms strategy to commercialise its internal shared central functions to the wider industry, with efficiency also in the mix.
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PeoplewatchVodafone appoints Anne-Françoise Nesmes in latest Board reshuffle
Group appoints former Smith & Nephew finance chief to Board of Directors as part of latest reshuffle. Chair van Boxmeer highlights Nesmes’ expertise in finance, IT, and shared services transformation…
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Strategy & ChangeGCX 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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Network & InfraTelefónica goes to the edge with telco rivals to build European cloud alternatives
Telefónica España deploys first edge nodes in support of €1.2bn EU-funded effort to construct shared cloud infrastructure and services as the project gears up to test use cases later this year.
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PeoplewatchTDF revamps leadership to drive into data centres and private networks
French tower operator and broadcaster appoints Karim El Naggar as CEO, as part of a top-level leadership reset that has primarily drawn on existing talent. Changes come alongside strategy shift aimed at accelerating growth in emerging digital infra markets…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch Briefing: fibre consolidation, regulatory consideration, core reinvigoration
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including fibre consolidation questions raised; Ofcom and government open up opportunities; Neos Networks plans a comeback; people moves, and plenty more…
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Strategy & ChangeGreek utility progresses disruptive full-fibre power-play
Energy group PPC reports acceleration of fibre rollout as its builds power infrastructure-based challenge to incumbent OTE Group.
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Financial & PerformanceSpain and Brazil cement place in Telefónica core
Collectively, Telefónica’s core quad deliver on key Group ambitions in FY24, particularly around operating and capital efficiency.
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M&AVodafoneZiggo open to M&A as it edges into Dutch fibre space
Mike Fries, CEO of parent Liberty, indicates M&A may have a role to play as VodafoneZiggo strengthens its broadband infra platform.
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PeoplewatchOrange names new B2B boss for France following Fleutiaux exit
Wassila Zitoune-Dumontet has been promoted from her former role as Chief Operating Officer.
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Network & InfraT-Mobile tops spending in Poland’s latest airwave sell-off
Polish operator boosts its 4G/5G platform by snapping up two of seven frequency blocks.
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PeoplewatchVodafone Ireland said to install Casalta as new CEO
Current Chief Executive Amanda Nelson reportedly steps down after three years leading the Irish OpCo, with Sabrina Casalta taking over effective May 2025.
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M&AIliad CEO remains ‘pragmatic’ on deal-making opportunities in France, Italy
Potential M&A in the two markets is tempting for different reasons, although Thomas Reynaud says Iliad in Italy and Free in France can continue to operate quite happily as standalone businesses.
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PeoplewatchStruggling Vodafone Germany changes Strategy & Transformation chief
Consultant Sven Müller brought in to drive turnaround effort from new position on the OpCo’s Executive Committee.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Glasfaser aims to trim overbuild with EWE access deal
German fibre operator sits down at negotiating table with national energy provider (and Deutsche Telekom partner) EWE, seeking to forge open network access pact in bid to further alleviate overbuild concerns.
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PeoplewatchInvestor Cube appoints ex-Telefónica and ONI boss to run European fibre portfolio
Cube Infrastructure Managers makes key leadership changes to drive its growth strategy forward, including the appointment of Xavier Martin to manage digital infra and telecoms investments, as well as a new COO and finance lead.