Germany – Page 14
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Products & ServicesDT’s tooz eyes European debut in May
Smart-glasses startup has been engaged in a German digital health project since September. Product development gathers pace after China launch earlier this year.
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Network & InfrastructureNokia says it's back in Deutsche Telekom’s 5G good books
Claims past concerns raised by Deutsche Telekom about its single RAN and 5G radio equipment have been addressed. Huawei far from out the picture, despite geopolitical pressures. Deutsche Telekom pointedly calls Chinese supplier a “strong partner” on unveiling their joint “multi-Gigabit campus networks” solution in Germany.
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Innovation (R&D)hubraum selects startups in search for mixed reality apps
Deutsche Telekom technology accelerator hubraum showcases mixed reality startups as part of its MR Program in partnership with Nreal and Qualcomm. Thirteen startups given a platform at virtual Demo Day. Nreal Light available via Deutsche Telekom.
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Network & InfrastructureDT quietly setting up new fibre company in Germany
GlasfaserPlus comes into being amid accelerating fibre drive by Srini Gopalan.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom waiting in wings for TowerCo expansion
CFO Illek wants to see how Vantage Towers IPO pans out before making any big moves On prowl for investor partners through Digital Infrastructure Vehicle set up in collaboration with Cellnex. Flags Deutsche Funkturm’s “good price” and M&A possibilities. Selling tower assets to make a quick euro, à ...
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Network & InfrastructureDT moves goalposts on German infrastructure mega-projects
Headline FTTH and cell site expansion roadmaps reworked. COVID-19 disruption, regulatory barriers, and bad weather cited as contributors. First signs emerge of the Group’s new, pandemic-influenced medium-term planning, due to be laid out later in 2021.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Funkturm CEO says three’s a crowd in Germany
Jacobfeuerborn hints at further expansion abroad as ‘crowded’ home market dims growth prospects. ‘Grey spot’ network-sharing among German MNOs a concern.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom tests 5G SA waters in Germany
Operator sets up antenna site near Munich to gain 5G standalone experience before commercial deployment. Plans afoot to run 5G SA core network in Telekom cloud infrastructure. Nemat views the tech as essential if network slicing and edge computing are to realise their full 5G potential.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom wraps up Austrian tower spinout
Another building-block added to multi-layered platform Group is bringing together in European tower space.
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Content & TVDeutsche Telekom preps move into edge-based TV
Group putting connectivity and cloud together with plan for rollout of personalised, low latency-reliant TV services layer. Another sign of rampup of capabilities for a big Magenta commercial push ahead of Euro 2024.
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Strategy & ChangeDeutsche Telekom to ‘new-skill’ nearly a third of workforce
VP, Digital Transformation Bruné highlights skill upgrades as fundamental to success, pushing “new-skilling” to top of the Group’s strategic priority list. DT aims for 30% uptake of up-skilling programme by 2024.
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PremiumTDE to boost Vodafone Gigabit range with new accord
Expanded wholesale deal encompasses TDE provision of wholesale fibre access. Deal ties in with Group goals of delivering an efficient accelerated fibre rollout in Germany.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: collaboration key for "new normal"
Deutsche Telekom kicks off 2021 with more talk of the “new normal”; emphasis on a need for collaboration; and a rise to the top of the brand value charts for European telcos.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telekom Deutschland: 5G hits two-thirds of Germans
Cellnex to watch from German tower sidelines. TDE gets Hessen authorities on board for fibre.
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Innovation (R&D)T-Labs enters quantum realm for AI
Quantum computing in focus for T-Labs and German government. Government-funded PlanKQ project develops quantum-assisted AI platform. T-Labs tests quantum AI use cases, but too soon for business cases.
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M&AGermany mulls selling stake in Deutsche Telekom
Coalition government considers “scaling back” state holdings in various companies, including Deutsche Telekom. Pandemic-induced financial pressures taking their toll.
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Consumer (B2C)Droniq goes B2C as new app takes flight
Deutsche Telekom JV looks to widen customer base with app for drone hobbyists. App provides a visual tool for drone flight validation. Early teething problems highlight the project’s complexity.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: Tele Columbus gets takeover offer
Another private equity play in Germany’s telecoms market, with Tele Columbus buyout adding a new competitive consideration for TDE around fibre and convergence.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom allies with European peers on open RAN
Telco grouping aims to generate greater economies of scale for smaller suppliers through common procurement parameters. Lobbying European governments for open RAN funding high on the agenda.
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PremiumTDE gets access systems on same page as A4 goes live
2020 launch target hit for highly strategic — but evidently complex — project. No follow up details on future roadmap.