Europe – Page 184
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PremiumCryptic move by Telefónica España
With security services underpinning many expectations of Telefónica growth, additional skills have been brought in-house through acquisition.
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PremiumO2 Germany creates unified CTIO role
Mallik Rao now succeeds both Cayetano Carbajo Martin and Guido Eidmann. Germany follows suit from Group, with unified role.
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PremiumTelefónica Europe People Moves, October-November 2019
Latest people movements include: Hans Jordan, Mattias Karlsson, David Blázquez, Daniele Sidoti, Jon Angus, Kirsty King, Markus Lloyd, Catherine Marks, Duncan Morris, Hiran Ravat, Helen Roberts, Victor Aloi, Gary Stewart.
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PremiumTelefónica shows intent with Cisco
A three-year project in Spain is expected to provide a template for Cisco’s role in delivery of network automation across Telefónica’s footprint.
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PremiumO2 Germany teams with Tele Columbus for fixed access
O2 Germany now able to offer speeds up to 1Gbps in select regions. Tele Columbus agreement the latest in a series enabling O2 to build a fixed-line and pay-TV delivery platform without infrastructure investment.
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Suppliers & SCMO2 Germany picks Infinera for 5G open transport
Infinera, a long-term Telefónica partner, picked up a new contract to upgrade Telefónica’s mobile transport network in Germany.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica Open Innovation developments, October-November 2019
Round-up of recent activity among Telefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems
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Public AffairsO2 Germany wins round-one in Drillisch price reviews
O2 won a legal battle with its wholesale customer on the cost of sharing spectrum assets, but multiple legal reviews continue. Hundreds of millions of euros at stake. 1&1 Drillisch takes financial hit, but O2 remains vulnerable.
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PremiumTelefónica sets up 5G vehicle-testing in Malaga
European operating businesses are continuing to ratchet-up participation in connected vehicle projects as part of efforts to develop 5G industrial use cases. A testing centre in Spain appears to fit with smart city ambitions, while, in the UK, connectivity for ambulances as part of research into using 5G as ...
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PremiumTelefónica JV in France provides WAN for GEFCO
Trumpeting of MNC success in France provides evidence of Telefónica’s growing interest in building its position as a global enterprise service provider.
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PremiumO2 partners Discovergy to monitor network energy consumption
Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany) signed a contract with utility metering solutions provider Discovergy that will see the operator’s base stations equipped with power-use monitors over the next two years.
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Products & ServicesO2 España launches fibre-only plan
O2 España launched a fibre-only plan in the country for €38 per-month.
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PremiumTelefónica España and Atresmedia create TV content JV
Telefónica España and Atresmedia, a Spanish media group, agreed a deal to create a 50:50 joint venture (JV) to produce and distribute Spanish-language original series and films for Telefónica’s Movistar+ pay-TV platform and Atresmedia channels.
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PremiumTelefónica Empresas and Hisdesat agree contract with Spain’s Ministry of Defence
Telefónica Empresas, the operator’s business-to-business arm, and satellite communications provider Hisdesat agreed a 14-month contract with Spain’s Ministry of Defence to provide connectivity, entertainment, and online training services for the country’s overseas military personnel.
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PremiumIndustry 4.0 cybersecurity centre opens in León
Telefónica Group unveiled a specialist CyberSecurity Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4IN), in the northern Spanish city of León.
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PremiumTelefónica España highlights work with Spain’s DGT and SEAT on IoT road safety project
Telefónica España highlighted work with Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) and car manufacturer SEAT on an Internet of Things road safety project, in collaboration with drone specialist Aeorum and automotive components specialist Ficosa.
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Strategy & ChangeMerkel gives Deutsche Telekom Group cause for Huawei optimism
Political ructions after Chancellor appears to green-light Huawei involvement in 5G. Group hopes to count on Chinese supplier might still be dashed. TDE woos government at inaugural 5Germany event.
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Products & ServicesT-Mobile Czech Republic: StreamOn bites the dust
Cool reception from users blamed, rather than regulatory pushback.
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PremiumEAN provides blueprint for A2G startup’s expansion plans
Acquirer of Nokia assets targets expansion beyond DT-backed EAN footprint.
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Suppliers & SCMZenterio buyout raises questions for Deutsche Telekom
Once-close partner appears to have been damaged by DT supply refresh.