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InterviewGawendo strategy to “move the needle” at Telefónica
Telefónica honing a venture strategy that aligns with current Group priorities and brings in new technology partners without dulling their edge. Gawendo paints picture of the telco ventures sector as collegial and collaborative as co-opetition reigns. Chema Alonso’s influence seen nudging Telefónica investment portfolio towards consumer propositions.
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Network & InfraVodacom pins 5G hopes on Nokia
South African Group reiterates multi-vendor strategy even as it extends Nokia alliance. Long-awaited 4G and 5G spectrum auction process now underway.
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Venturing & InvestmentsGeoSpock takes up residence in Vodafone’s Tomorrow Street
Luxembourg venture makes second addition in a month, with one more expected to follow.
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Strategy & ChangeBT deploys bot to get top techies talking
“Robotic speed dating” sessions among changes being made in a bid to build better connections within Group’s technology leadership. BT getting creative as it grapples with change agenda.
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Network & InfraBT to parachute 5G onto Irish port
Former BT testbed to experience 5G’s full potential. Industry 4.0 applications to be given get-go in multi-purpose setting. BT adding to its private network portfolio.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOperators test TIP’s tricks in backhaul
Increasingly familiar group of vendors named in results of technical RFI for OpenSoftHaul solution, run by Deutsche Telekom, Telefónica, and others.
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Network & InfraInternet para Todos works Altiostar ties to hone in on Colombia
Regionwide, Internet para Todos is chasing goal of bringing connectivity to 100 million people across South America. Longstanding ambition of expansion beyond Peru now being realised. Altiostar sole enabler in Colombia, but part of a wider supporting cast elsewhere.
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Consumer (B2C)Legacy IT hinders BT Consumer brand meld
Siloed IT for BT, EE, and Plusnet creates cross-selling challenge. Vendor selection process for IT overhaul has been going on four years and is not yet complete.
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Public AffairsTalkTalk stiffens resistance to Openreach network pricing
Alternative network provider is waging an ongoing war with Openreach over wholesale fees.
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Network & InfraDeutsche Telekom teases LTE-M expansion
Austria apparently in LTE-M prep phase. Trials underway in Poland, Hungary.
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Network & InfraAI-equipped drive-bys help Deutsche Telekom snip fibre costs
Group continues to shop around for cost-saving innovations and lauds AI as a way to drastically reduce FTTP planning times and costs.
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Network & InfraInfinera chosen to open up Telefónica Peru’s transport network
Long-time Telefónica partner selected for a commercial deployment of disaggregated gateways.
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Venturing & InvestmentsT-Mobile US sets up corporate VC fund for 5G
T-Mobile Ventures formed in collaboration with Touchdown Ventures. Targets “early-to-mid-stage” companies. Aims to develop “breakthrough” 5G products and services. Mojio and Circle already part of T-Mobile Ventures’ investment portfolio.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s fleet management goes green
Green mobility ambition sparks change in Vodafone Business’ fleet management platform. Pro+ version now includes EV/PHEV data tracking. Base models apparently remain traditional.
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Strategy & ChangeT-Systems tags onto hyperscalers with new platforms business
Volkmar Rudat to head up latest business to emerge afresh from T-Systems’ post-COVID-19 reorganisation. New unit focused on selling value-add around cloud infrastructure and software from hyperscaler partners.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBENOCS works Deutsche Telekom connections for APAC expansion
Spin-off ties with DT-affiliated MarvelTec to land China Telecom Global engagement.
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Network & InfraTelefónica pilots private 5G with El Corte Inglés
Longstanding Telefónica partner and leading Spanish retail group will use 5G to test Industry 4.0 applications in a logistics setting. Telefónica boasts wealth of experience examining use cases for 5G, and is now reaping rewards of government backing.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Enterprise: Qualcomm gets 5G praise
Qualcomm 5G access role praised, Wholesale gets Gigabit-ready.
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Network & InfraVodafone brings open RAN trials to the Netherlands
NEC boosts its position as a Vodafone open RAN frontrunner, while Altiostar muscles in.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica plants cash in Brazilian IoT player
Agro-IoT Lab graduate lands cash injection. Opportunities in the mining sector driving Telefónica IoT investments in Latin America.