Infra-Tech – Page 22
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Prisa stake options mootedPrisa stake potentially in play; Cisco trumpets Telefónica sell-with relationship; next stop USA for content? 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Cisco partnered for Galician 5GElevenPaths ups game in Galician region; Telefónica flags renewed connected-car focus. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsWayra helping UK government target LatAm tech scaleupsEntrepreneurs in Wayra’s Hispam footprint to compete in the Scaleup to UK 2021 programme. Doors opened to UK authorities and Wayra specialists to kickstart UK expansion. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsWayra joins €2.5m ticket for rural Wi-Fi partnerWi-Fi solution startup Galgus closes Series-A funding round led by Conexo Ventures, with Wayra investing too. Galgus is a Telefónica partner on public Wi-Fi in under-served areas. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeTelefónica bulks up cybersecurity unit with Brazilian assetsGroup further sharpens its focus on security services. ElevenPaths adds Peru to its local operations. 
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         Premium PremiumUK 5G innovation: EU 5G PPPA joint initiative between the EC and European industry. In its third wave of projects after launching in June 2018. Telefónica present via its R&D entity Telefónica I&D. Deutsche Telekom also involved in several projects via Group and Greek subsidiary; BT present in UK-focused projects. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsWayra UK’s Moraes: startup maturity neededUK Country Manager highlights shift in focus for Wayra: scale-ups that can better take advantage of Telefónica opportunities. UK strategy outlined: B2C a priority; 5G development encouraged. 5G to be deployed across all European Wayra hubs. 
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         Interview InterviewGawendo strategy to “move the needle” at TelefónicaTelefónica honing a venture strategy that aligns with current Group priorities and brings in new technology partners without dulling their edge. Gawendo paints picture of the telco ventures sector as collegial and collaborative as co-opetition reigns. Chema Alonso’s influence seen nudging Telefónica investment portfolio towards consumer propositions. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica shows cybersecurity intent with Tech Ventures debutNew investment vehicle with cybersecurity focus, powered by ElevenPaths. Nine familiar startups named in an initial portfolio. Minority stakes in early- and growth-stage companies, with 15 investments slated for its first three years. 
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         Venturing & Investments Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica plants cash in Brazilian IoT playerAgro-IoT Lab graduate lands cash injection. Opportunities in the mining sector driving Telefónica IoT investments in Latin America. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraAllianz emerging as Telefónica’s German fibre buddyReport suggests that project ‘Beethoven’ aims to exploit Telefónica’s Spanish fibre expertise. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Living Apps winners and Movistar's solar businessWinners selected for Living Apps partnership and Restarting Together coronavirus recovery project; Movistar launches new subscription solar panel business. 
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         Partnerships & Alliances Partnerships & AlliancesWayra extends to third Spanish cityTelefónica innovation hub Wayra banks Valencia vicariously through partnership with Lanzadera. Jaun Roig-germinated hub names Telefónica strategic partner. Wayra doubles down on startup acceleration. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: ElevenPaths partners Subex; TIWS taps HivelocityTIWS links with Hivelocity; Telefónica backs airport digitalisation; Enovate brings utility-focused AI to Colombia. 
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         Suppliers & SCM Suppliers & SCMO2 evolves Darwin Project with new labNokia and Hispasat are providing the technology to support 5G and satellite connectivity for CAVs. 
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         Products & Services Products & ServicesTelefónica adds cyber protection to insurance portfolioThe Group seeks to tap into new growth area to bolster its staid device insurance business. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeTelefónica distils Global SolutionsKearney-orchestrated streamlining in line with Group restructure plans, and provides the opportunity for Telefónica to leverage its network reach further up the value chain. TIWS’ Beamonte to lead new unit, reporting into Tech boss José Cerdán. 
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         M&A M&ATelefónica ponders surrendering Telxius majorityCFO Abasolo reportedly open to the idea of letting go of direct Telxius control to enable faster growth as an independent business. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeTelefónica simplifies structure of twin innovation enginesTelefónica is continuing with housekeeping to tidy up its web of subsidiaries, with startup investment the latest focus. As well as a backroom streamlining, Telefónica Innovation Ventures can be seen tightening a focus on Group strategic priorities including blockchain and cybersecurity. Chema Alonso playing an oversight role with Telefónica ... 
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         Premium PremiumAmdocs, Netcracker flag new Vivo contractsAmdocs and Netcracker dig in deeper as part of ongoing work to upgrade Telefónica|Vivo’s systems. 
 

























