Latest Vodafone Insight – Page 18
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Strategy & ChangeLiberty builds Benelux HoldCo in pursuit of VodafoneZiggo−Telenet synergies
Liberty Global continues to dance around an unblinking Vodafone, which is said to be considering strategic implications of new Benelux holding company established to optimise stakes (adding potential tax efficiencies, management synergies and financial freedoms)… move also features fixed-mobile convergence, opportunistic infra monetisation, regional and other investor bait…
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Network & InfrastructureConnectivity gaps in the spotlight as UK preps for automated vehicles
New study will explore the infrastructure needs for the deployment of connected autonomous vehicles in line with government 2025 goals, with connectivity at the core.
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M&AItaly: TIM CEO would prefer Vodafone to combine with Iliad over Fastweb
Pietro Labriola considers the Italian market in need of “repair”, with Vodafone Italy deal with Iliad his preference.
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone gears up for MWC with Network in a Box 2.0
Vodafone teases an updated and now remotely manageable version of its eponymous Network in a Box solution ahead of Mobile World Congress, where it will be will showcased alongside fresh XR tech, network APIs, more…
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone adds Samsung buddy AMD to expand open RAN ecosystem
AMD selected as testing partner for Vodafone’s open RAN-powered data calling trial as operator looks to “introduce new silicon partners” to open RAN ecosystem, potentially furthering silicon industry vRAN architectural standoff…
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Peoplee& CEO Hatem Dowidar to take seat on Vodafone board
It’s a happy Valentine’s Day for Vodafone and e& as the partners obtain regulatory approval to get together in the board room.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone Q3 in-depth: ‘underlying’ growth supports organic revenue boost
M&A impacts reported figures but organic growth is maintained, prompting optimism among management; questions remain at OpCo level in several markets; Business is good and set to benefit from partnerships…
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone Q3 overview: CEO attempts to re-assure following M&A setbacks
Progress is painful but Margherita Della Valle remains upbeat on prospects. M&A stumbles aside, Germany headed for houses of horror, UK provides uplift, and Africa remains bright spot.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone Q3: capex review finds no need for change, outlook on track
CFO Luka Mucic six months into his capex review (and counting), with nothing found yet to force a change to capital intensity levels; Group remains on track to hit FY expectations…
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Network & InfrastructureETNO in existential crisis as Europe weighs response to global business threats
ETNO’s recent State of Digital Communications report portrayed the big beasts of European telecoms as open to change, but hamstrung by regulation and pondering long-term impact of letting infrastructure go.
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Products & ServicesSpanish telco trio kicks off Open Gateway API rollout
Orange, Telefónica, and Vodafone launch first APIs in Spanish market, focused on providing anti-fraud and security.
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Financial & PerformanceVodacom charges past 200 million customer mark
South African group posts positive Q3 numbers, headlined by customer base milestone.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone to add e& to mega RAN tender
Procurement collaboration would be another dimension in strategic alliance between Vodafone and United Arab Emirates-based e&.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone CFO mucks in as Germany braces for tenant law impact
Q3 FY23–24: Luka Mucic, Vodafone’s Group Chief Financial Officer, joins door-to-door user retention drive in reflection of Group concern over expected hit to German broadband/TV base from regulatory update.
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PeopleVantage Towers brings in CIO to manage ‘Group-wide’ IT refresh
Vantage Towers nabs Tobias Steinig from DEKRA, with newly appointed CIO set to further work on IT standardisation and efficiencies drive at Vodafone tower spinout.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Germany: O2 hits mobile coverage milestone
O2 hits mobile coverage milestone.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates & JVs: Vi’s funding woes continue to mount
Vi’s funding woes continue to mount despite CEO optimism.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Chair van Boxmeer gets Draghi’s ear
Chair van Boxmeer gets Draghi’s ear as Group sets about latest strategic agenda.