All Germany articles – Page 2
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Diehl clinched as boards reshuffled
Latest strategic and senior changes at Deutsche Telekom, including recalibration at both supervisory and management board levels; new API boss has MACE up her sleeve; leadership change at infra venture Glasfaser Nordwest; and tech boss Ashouriha completes NGMN Alliance tenure…
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Financial & PerformanceKlopp-backed AI sports tech player files for insolvency
Sporttotal, partner of Deutsche Telekom on automated action tracking system, applies to open insolvency proceedings as funding dries up.
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InterviewDeutsche Telekom’s Abrahamson keeps firm hand on AI ‘fire hose’
Jonathan Abrahamson says the speed of AI-related developments can feel overwhelming, but DT keeps its focus on selecting and solving the key problems.
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PeopleVodafone Peoplewatch: new digs for former OpCo bosses Ametsreiter and Coimbra
Latest senior and strategic changes, including an ice cream post for Group Chair; new German sustainability lead; more Vodafone alumni appointments in Spanish fibre; and fresh titles for former Germany, Spain, and Portugal CEOs…
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica taps Spinnaker for Oracle, VMware support in Germany
German OpCo has opted for US-based third-party software support provider Spinnaker to maintain its legacy Oracle and VMware estates as it focuses on digital transformation.
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People‘Mike wanted Srini’: DT released top exec for USA ops mission
Chief Executive Tim Höttges discusses the reasoning behind key lieutenant Srini Gopalan’s switch from Germany to the USA, and why he was willing to let him leave DT’s European base.
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Weekly BriefingsVodafonewatch Weekly: Della Valle calls for a ‘European renaissance’
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem as the Mobile World Congress dust settles. A series of innovative proof of concepts and more substantial products and partnerships were announced, and the usual on-stage lobbying made plenty of headlines…
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PeopleEx-Telefónica CFO in line for boardroom spot at rival DT
Rachel Empey, former high-profile finance and strategy boss at Telefónica Deutschland, is one of a trio of nominees to Deutsche Telekom’s Supervisory Board, in latest refresh of directors.
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Network & InfrastructureGermany’s O2 expands cloud push with first C-RAN site
Operating business bolsters cloud-based network ambitions with longstanding partners, bringing first C-RAN site online and continuing shift of critical network functions into the cloud…
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Strategy & Change‘Europe needs a DOGE’: Höttges looks to Musk for regulation blueprint
MWC 2025: Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Höttges has led the usual calls for policy overhaul in Europe, this time offering a direct comparison between European MNOs’ challenges and T-Mobile’s ‘freedom’.
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Network & InfrastructureO2 Germany gives voice to network cloud with Mavenir IMS
Latest chapter in now strategically-prioritised migration of network into the cloud sees modernisation of existing virtualised IMS solution for all of brownfield pathfinder’s voice services. Director of Networks’ Matthias Sauder envisions “new routes to value” for operator and customers…
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Network & InfrastructureAmerican Tower leaves M&A door open to aid European expansion
US-based tower operator announces 2025 expansion plans in Europe, with CEO Steven Vondran indicating it remains cautiously open to M&A moves. Read more…
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Network & InfrastructureGermany: Altice seeks exit from Vodafone fibre JV as build-out slows — report
Beleaguered French investor said to be in talks with potential buyers to offload its half share in OXG Glasfaser, as €7bn venture’s build-out progresses slower than expected in stressed German fibre sector…
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PeopleDT brings former CFO Dannenfeldt back into fold
DT looks to appoint veteran Thomas Dannenfeldt to T-Mobile US’ Board of Directors.
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PeopleTelefónica wants Haas to guide German business through to 2028
Fresh, three-year contract handed to Telefónica Deutschland CEO, positioning him to deliver the German OB’s current three-year strategic programme and push further development.
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Suppliers & SCMFinal hearing on DT’s €80m outsourcing dispute tabled for July
ISS, DT’s facilities management supplier in Germany, updates on long-running disagreement centring on major, long-term deal gained with operator in late-2010s. Danish outsourcer caveats cash flow forecast for FY25 amid uncertainty over proceedings’ outcome. Final arbitration hearing now tabled for July.
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Strategy & ChangeEuro data centres: infra crunch driving investors to new tier of hub cities — report
Consultancy Eight Advisory highlights rise of emerging challengers to Europe’s dominant ‘FLAP-D’ metros, aided by greater availability of power, land, and labour resource elsewhere. Learn more…
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Suppliers & SCMT-Mobile US grabs Red Hat for telco cloud journey
Operator adopts vendor’s OpenShift Platform Plus solution as foundation for core and edge infrastructure revamp.
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Network & InfrastructureDT’s fibre build pace picks up after 2024 crash
Operator reports “strong” rollout result in January, comfortably beating homes passed numbers from previous years, but FTTH build still hampered by planning hurdles, inflation, and focus shift…
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Network & InfrastructureRAN optimiser brown-iposs takes on UX automation challenge
In the age of real-time expectations, the Bonn, Germany-based specialist is removing significant friction from operational data delay and privacy compliance for RAN automation. Discover how the AI-enhanced CARAT solution employs digital twinning to accelerate fault resolution, assisting operators with critical challenges of user experience, multi-vendor complexity and lock-in…