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Enterprise (B2B)BT sees public deals erode as IT giants rise
BT sees its share of government telecoms revenue slide as Virgin Media O2 gains ground.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone NZ targets independence with SAP integration
New Zealand operator and Vodafone Partner Markets ally flags SAP cloud solutions migration.
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Network & Infrastructure
Modular IT estate will make BT a ‘digital talent magnet’
Consumer Digital MD Kevin Lee labels in‑house skills and capabilities a priority as BT aims to attract talent in UK and India. Commitment to “reuse” approach to development as part of Group’s digital transformation, with heightened reliance on collaboration. Challenges at Consumer include complex legacy architecture, with simplification deemed ...
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Ofcom calls out UK operators
Vodafone launches device financing and insurance scheme in Spain; regulator slams VfUK for lack of social tariff.
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Innovation (R&D)
Staex: DT spinoff aims to patch up fragmented IoT
Telekom Innovation Labs project on ‘new-generation’ IoT orchestration re‑surfaces. New business Staex offers a fresh, decentralised take on running smart-utility and smart-city projects. First external funding secured. Startup sits outside of the DT perimeter but maintains ties with Detecon and T‑Mobile.
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Operations
Deutsche Telekom setting up new IT consulting arm
New consultancy business added to brief of Group CIO Peter Leukert. Move appears designed to support Group’s ERP transformation. Step comes amid wait for confirmation of ERP outsourcing deal with Accenture.
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People
“Stability and continuity” key as Al-Saleh extends T-Systems stay
Chief Executive agrees to continue leading the business until at least 2027. Will guide T-Systems through “the next phase” following four-year transitional period.
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People
Vodafone Germany names new Networks lead
Richter moves from Group to lead German Networks function, with Weissbrich heading to Commercial Operations. Interim CNO Suceveanu exits for Liberty Global. Permanent spots for Baumann and Weissbrich still pending following shakeup.
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Partnerships & Alliances
T-Mobile US wheels in Amdocs for data management
Amdocs CEO flags “multi-year” deal on DataONE, the vendor’s cloud-based data management system. Closer BSS integration following Sprint merger, and gaining actionable insights from customer behaviour, appear key goals. DataONE contract follows last year’s adoption of amdocsONE to provide “next-generation” comms and media services.
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Strategy & Change
DT prepared to scale back Russian hub amid crisis
DT has thousands of employees in Russia. CEO indicates the Group could shift staff and operations away from St. Petersburg software development function, in response to Ukrainian crisis. Tasks could be shifted to other digital hubs in India or eastern Europe. Crisis brings centre’s expansion plans to an ...
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M&A
BT Italia offloads SAP services subsidiary
BT Global continues ‘global not national’ streamlining programme with the sale of Italian IT outsourcing outfit ERPTech. €4m+ deal leaves Italia lightweight but focused.
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Enterprise (B2B)
Elsewhere in BT Enterprise: LandWeb days limited
End is nigh for contentious LandWeb engagement in Northern Ireland; Toople builds up its Enterprise relationship.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Digital Space joins the Elite
IT provider appointed BT Wholesale Elite Partner. Three‑tier Partner Plus programme launched last spring now boasts more than 100 collaborators.
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Products & Services
Nozomi added to BT security portfolio
Partnership will see OT, IoT specialist’s solutions resold via BT.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone extends VMware Telco Cloud to 5G SA
Aims to accelerate delivery of “new digital services” across Vodafone’s European footprint. Builds on Vodafone’s previous selection of VMware Telco Cloud infrastructure as its NFV platform.
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Financial & Performance
Accenture taps into DT’s tech revamp with ERP takeover
DT CEO highlights “specific” outsourcing move as an example of Group’s progress and focus on cost reduction. Deal forms part of €100m–€200m IT value chain recalibration DT planning by FY24. Q3 results see DT continuing US-led growth, raising guidance on back of revenue and cash flow boost.
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Vendor Voice
Ciena: Adapting the network mindset for the new digital world
Speaking to TelcoTitans’ Vendor Voice, key figures within Ciena underline the foundational role of networks in transitioning to the digital platform future that is now permeating telcos’ operational and customer functions. However, they also note that the embrace of models more familiar in an IT setting is causing some ...
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Network & Infrastructure
BT implements riskmethods to tackle supply chain issues
riskmethods’ management application delivers “multi-tier transparency”. Move forms part of a wider supply chain management refresh.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone Spain CEO talks up transformation
Vodafone hones in-house IT skills and organises into squads. Share progress on building up platforms and scale. As transformation continues at pace, Vodafone Spain downsizes.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions ties with AWS for DevOps focus
New taskforce to adopt agile working methods with AWS engineering support. First project will focus on AI‑based customer assistance solution from November.
