Latest Headlines from Germany – Page 64
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PremiumHeadline numbers: relying on US
USA growth now an even more dominant part of DT’s world. Management remain keen to ensure strength in Europe is not overlooked.
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom movers: T-Sys SA MD plans her exit; T-Sys HU CEO follows suit
European CCOs get swapped, with Austria and Poland bringing in new faces. TMUS continues to bed its directors in with ongoing rejig. T-Systems Hungary CEO exits “by mutual consent”, following failed sale in 2019. MTN South Africa’s changes draw another telco bigwig — this time T-Sys SA MD Molefe. ...
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PeopleTelefónica moves: cyber security remains a focus
Cybersecurity spin-off ElevenPaths brings in H2020 lead Granadino for investment roadmap. O2 UK’s Suvo Datta gets called up to WM5G, leading the growing regional hub’s finance strategy.
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Network & InfrastructureMerc’s 5G-equipped future factory begins production
O2 hands over the keys to the campus network it built at the automaker’s Factory 56: seen as a “flagship” for 5G in manufacturing. Production green light marks the start of Mercedes’ all-digital production overhaul.
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PeopleDeutsche Telekom key movers: BuyIn taps DT for Rubas; B2B restructure forces changes
BuyIn draws another DT executive to its ranks, appointing Rubas as MD and CFO. New B2B structure prompts top-level changes at T-Systems, Telekom Security, and Deutsche Telekom Global Business Solutions. T-Mobile US changes continue as part of Sprint consolidation.
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Partnerships & AlliancesNAGRA secures extended Vodafone TV partnership
Vendor’s digital TV security platform to be deployed across further European OpCos to support Vodafone TV growth.
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PeopleVodafone movers: Australia settles in; Smart Tech gets a Head
Vodafone Smart Tech gets BizDev VP. Australia’s new telco TPG shifts its backroom.
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PremiumSpending: Capex peaks and operational efficiencies rise
Management assures infrastructure investment will be maintained, as key in post-COVID-19 world. Customer experience another priority area. Other projects being reined in to free up funds, though, with Abosolo stressing “strict screening” of spend plans
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Strategy & ChangeInfra ambition to fibre up the world
Telefónica Infra-Tech Q2 FY20 analysis. Telxius set to expand its remit beyond tower management and subsea cables with ambitions to bring Group fibre deployment expertise to wholesale markets across Europe and Latin America. Investors may be sought to monetise new infrastructure. Telxius Q2 FY20 performance shows resilience in difficult ...
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PremiumTelefónica core markets: glimmers of a return to normality
Group’s key business engines report a mixed set of results, but with signs of recovery emerging over the course of Q2.
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PremiumFinancial highlights: generating cash and cutting costs
Telefónica’s numbers for the quarter to 30 June 2020 (Q2 FY20) made grim reading.
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PremiumVodafone Q1 FY20–21 headline performance: Germany and the rest
COVID-19 blow cushioned: strength in Germany and Portugal, with mixed performances elsewhere. Currency weakness turning Read’s focus on Africa sour.
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PremiumO2 meets interim target on coverage obligations
Operating business back on track with LTE rollout after supply chain troubles, but is still playing catch-up on coverage obligations.
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PremiumTelefónica: Elsewhere in core markets
O2 Banking charge on the horizon. OBs find silver linings in pandemic response.
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PremiumVodafone Germany gets 1800MHz 5G ball rolling
Mack thinks ‘mid-band’ spectrum is ideally suited for large-scale 5G coverage in urban areas.
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PremiumVodafone expands Gigabit connections in Europe
DOCSIS 3.1 rollouts ramp up in Germany and Netherlands. Vodafone’s 1Gbps broadband offers meet or beat incumbent offers in most markets.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT deploys campus network for KODRONA drone testing
DT partners with BMVI-funded KODRONA research project, supporting development of BVLOS drone flight for improved medical logistics. Campus Network M product included in partnership.
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Suppliers & SCMTeradata deepens Vodafone ties in Europe
Data and analytics solution provider signs expanded, three-year deal, tying in with Vodafone’s shift to cloud-based analytics.
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Strategy & ChangeDrillisch roaming talks becoming “mother of all battles”
Prospective new MNO remains stuck in talks with rivals, leaving Germany’s four-player 5G strategy in limbo.
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PremiumDT hits investment trail with post-corona setting
Telekom Innovation Pool continues to appear an increasingly important platform for Group’s corporate venturing activity. Investment splurge helping post-COVID-19 B2B strategy take shape.