Latest Deutsche Telekomwatch News
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom begins hunt for network sustainability startups
Innovation hothouse hubraum closed applications for its Network Sustainability Award , being run in partnership with Solar Impulse Foundation. Microsoft, Orange, and SK Telecom also in support. Green network management and energy production among the focuses as Deutsche Telekom ups its climate protection endeavours.
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Network & Infrastructure
Swisscom signals interest in Germany’s campus network programme
Swiss operator flags emerging demand from multinational clients for private 5G networks at facilities in Germany and elsewhere. New tie-ups may be necessary. Deutsche Telekom says the Swiss telco is welcome to contact it at any time.
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Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom targets Sweden and UK in IoT sales push
Two new sales roles to support European growth ambition. DT’s B2B overhaul bears fruit as DT IoT and DTBS work together to expand IoT business. IoT Hub takes longer than expected to launch commercial offerings.
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Network & Infrastructure
T-Mobile Netherlands bulks up on fibre via new KKR venture
Dutch NatCo builds on Primevest investments as first anchor tenant of Open Dutch Fiber . New fibre venture taps former CEO and CCO of Vodafone Germany partner Deutsche Glasfaser. Move raises further questions over Group plans for its Dutch business.
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People
DT’s long-running search for new chair continues
A replacement for Deutsche Telekom’s outgoing Supervisory Board Chairman Lehner continues after tight‑lipped incumbent gave nothing away at Group AGM. External candidates considered. Disappointment of scuppered Harald Krüger appointment not yet rectified.
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People
CEO Avidan leaves Deutsche Telekom IoT
Dennis Nikles appointed new MD at DT IoT. After building DT’s independent IoT business, Avidan exits company “ at his own request ”.
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M&A
Tele2 reaffirms planned T‑Mobile exit as lock‑in nears its end
Tele2 Group reiterates plans to exit the Dutch market “ over time ”. Agreement with Deutsche Telekom opens offload option from January 2022. Rumours of a DT exit remain fresh.
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Products & Services
DT’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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Strategy & Change
Deutsche Telekom IT Solutions presses refresh
Deutsche Telekom’s Hungarian IT solutions unit placing increasing focus on growth areas such as artificial intelligence and cloud computing.
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Strategy & Change
DT’s Leroy signals European consolidation ambitions
Deutsche Telekom’s new Head of Europe indicates that the bloc’s fragmented market is ripe for change.
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Network & Infrastructure
Nokia 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 ” ...
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Network & Infrastructure
Gaia‑X needs public sector boost, says T‑Systems
More criticism for Europe’s data sovereign cloud project. T-Systems says public sector demand needed to accelerate Gaia-X. But contracts have not yet materialised.
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Network & Infrastructure
Germany into treble figures on 5G campus projects
Deutsche Telekom partners BMW and KUKA join list of organisations seeking to test out private nework use-cases. German regulator to publish details of 26GHz applicants from April at the earliest .
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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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Venturing & Investments
DTCP-backed Lookout and CipherCloud become one
CipherCloud subsumed into Lookout. Two legacy T‑Venture investments integrate technologies to drive sales in expanding SASE market. Long-term ambition is to create unified platform which tackles cyber-crime at device endpoints and in cloud apps.
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People
Latest Deutsche Telekom movers: T‑Mobile US names trio of CxOs
T‑Mobile US appoints Callie Field Chief Customer Experience Officer, one of three new C‑suite appointments. T‑Mobile Czech Republic CEO brings in old friend Bellassai to replace outgoing Bóna as Commercial lead. Networks! rejigs Advisory Board.
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People
T-Mobile CIO Cody Sanford exits amid IT–digital reshuffle
Cody Sanford, Chief Information Officer and Chief Product Officer at T‑Mobile US, is set to leave to pursue “ external opportunities ”. Chief Operating Officer Brian King steps into CIO vacancy. Wider reshuffle flagged to support new digital strategy.
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Venturing & Investments
DTCP debuts in South Korea with Catenoid investment
Fund joins Series‑C round for online video platform provider that has ties with KT. The startup becomes DTCP’s first South Korean interest since landing in 2019.
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Venturing & Investments
Deutsche Telekom TIPs more cash into SME security player Cynet
$40m total funding raised in Series‑C round. DT adds another undisclosed sum to startup’s funding pot, with latter eyeing growth opportunities.
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Suppliers & SCM
Deutsche Telekom tackles China connection with Aryaka
Group investment A ryaka is now a third‑party supplier within T‑Systems’ portfolio of Smart SD‑WAN offerings. Rehoused Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions division eyeing growth in enterprise comms use‑cases for clients operating in China.
