All IT articles – Page 2
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Partnerships & AlliancesPerplexity wins another telco fan with Telefónica funding and sales tie-up
Group becomes next telco to partner with and invest in GenAI-powered search engine. Fresh, TV-focused services harnessing Perplexity’s platform now live, as operator seeks to advance strategic objectives. Read more…
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Weekly BriefingsTelefónicawatch Weekly: Group fleshes out B2B portfolio
Group seeks to further capitalise on perceived B2B growth opportunity with new automation, cybersecurity, and device-as-a-service products. Meanwhile, Virgin Media O2 gets a wrist-slap from UK advertising regulator. Read more…
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Venturing & InvestmentsDT targets data centre assets via new investment push
New ‘Project Xcalibur’ initiative to see DT plough investments into data centre specialists and tap into anticipated AI-led boom.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDeutsche Telekom tackles consumer app downtime via Dynatrace tie-up
Deployment of US analytics vendor’s tech said to have helped smooth challenges stemming from major digital platform revamp.
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Strategy & ChangeT-Systems eyes software tie-ups with new Digital Ventures arm
T-Systems brings in Porsche exec to drive digital product development tie-ups with enterprise partners.
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M&ABrazil’s Vivo eyes more B2B M&A after closing out IPNET buy
Up-to-BRL 230m acquisition of cloud services player finalised following greenlight from national regulatory bodies.
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PeopleKirkby changes BT Digital guard: Mehta exits; Meakin earns cap badge
Latest Kirkby BT-Redefined trilogy: Departure of the Mehta, Rise of the Meakin, and Zen of the Watson. Read our analysis…
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OperationsTelefónica Hispam CEO: upskilling ‘crucial’ to overcoming LatAm challenges
Alfonso Gómez Palacio says generative AI and “democratised” access to digital services set to help with training employees.
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OperationsDT says latest European systems meld making ‘significant strides’
Execs report new Common Operating Model for Europe programme, focused on setup of shared solutions across DT’s regional markets, is already making impact on top and bottom line.
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Strategy & ChangeT-Systems UK completes data centre shift to Europe
Deutsche Telekom’s UK enterprise IT unit re-houses data workloads from country to central platforms, as part of wider streamlining effort.
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PeopleT-Systems exec rejig continues after sales chief exits
Elke Anderl promoted to become Chief Commercial Officer at DT’s enterprise IT division, after Urs Krämer resigns.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Tech reaches €2bn sales mark
Q2 FY24: Digital B2B services unit hits revenue milestone in last twelve-month period, and reported another solid quarterly performance. Read more…
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q2 FY24 Spend: Tight lid kept on expenses
Group pulls back on spending after Q1 investment spree, keeping capital intensity well within guidance range.
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Financial & PerformanceHrvatski Telekom accelerates fibre build amid strong H1
Croatian operator ups FY24 capex guidance on back of faster than expected revenue growth in first six months of the year, and indicates flow of fibre infra add-ons is accelerating.
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PeopleBT tech veterans reunite at M&S
BT’s Chief Architect Josie Smith has started a new role as CTO for food and fashion retailer Marks & Spencer.
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Suppliers & SCMAnd then there were three: Telefónica ‘drastically’ simplifies IT supplier base
Capgemini, Inetum, and Minsait said to be recipients of four ‘lots’ of a major IT contract awarded by the Spanish operating business.
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PeopleCampbell McClean steps up as BT’s new Chief Architect
Well-travelled Campbell McClean of DT, Airtel, Telefónica, and Orange fame takes Chief Architect posting at BT Group.
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Strategy & ChangeAllera, Mehta team up to bridge BT’s digital divide, drive ‘platform-thinking’
DTW24 – Ignite: Chief Digital & Innovation Officer Harmeen Mehta joined on-stage by Consumer CEO Marc Allera to hype transformation advances as Digital overhaul impacts EE platform-building.
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Financial & PerformanceDeutsche Telekom Q1 FY24 In-depth: rare sight as Europe takes up the US slack
DT ship remains on course despite some sputtering of its main US engine.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica Q1 FY24 Spend: investments made, efficiencies gained
Continued investment in AI, automation, and sustainability highlighted . Read more…