More Recent Insight – Page 95
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InnovationDT and TMUS reward AI innovators in latest T-Challenge
A total 300 submissions were made in the fourth edition of the competition, ultimately narrowed down to six winning entries.
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Strategy & ChangeBT CEO prioritises scale as asset monetisation talks re-emerge
As BT considers options for BT Global, where scale was never achieved, CEO Allison Kirkby will use the same measure in discussions about potential portfolio changes elsewhere.
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Public AffairsEU trains regulatory spotlight on e& over CEE expansion plans
European Commission opens probe into UAE‑based operator’s planned PPF transaction amid “alleged subsidies” concerns.
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Strategy & ChangeBT’s Mehta hails India’s role as recruitment drive continues
BT’s Chief Digital & Transformation Officer talked up the role of BT’s Indian team in transforming the Group while promoting the business as a place to work. Indian operations may not be immune to looming job cuts and the offloading of Global, however…
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M&ACaixaBank bids farewell to remaining Telefónica stake
Spanish investment group sheds last slice of operator’s share capital, after gradually reducing its position over last three years.
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: policy in focus as BT execs make the General Election rounds
Latest from BT and its ecosystem, including discussions of a political nature from a handful of senior Group leaders in the build up to the UK’s General Election. The future of TV, planning policy for network expansion, and the need for pro-innovation and investment changes all earned a mention…
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M&AUK fibre altnet Voneus gets £18m funding boost
Existing investors plough another £18m into Voneus after the recently expanded group is said to be on a roll with increased build rate and sales.
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Analyst BriefingInfrawatch Weekly: direct-to-device investments; InfraCo independence; new network metrics
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK and beyond, including: investment in alternative connectivity technologies; infra spin-offs and data centre sales; coverage data fails; people moves; and plenty more…
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PeoplewatchBT switches ESN leadership as part of top-level changes in enterprise portfolio
Faisal Mahomed named Emergency Services Network Director, with Simon Warner his replacement as Director of UK Portfolio Business.
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Network & InfraO2 updates Ericsson 5G core deal to boost strategy refresh
Pair set to develop new, resource-saving core network functions as part of fresh “multi-year” agreement, as efficiencies-focused operator seeks to accelerate network automation and drive greater flexibility.
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Network & InfraT-Mobile Poland piggybacks its way to ten million-home fibre footprint
Deutsche Telekom’s Polish business remains happy to pursue a partnerships-led approach to broadband and converged services expansion, activating deal with Iliad-InfraVia venture Polski Światłowód Otwarty.
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Analyst BriefingTelefónicawatch Weekly: Spain rural, B2B offerings strengthened
Telefónica España secures more than half of domestic rural 5G standalone funding from the government, while local Microsoft relationship taken into the realm of enterprise management.
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Network & InfraVodafone links 2Africa subsea cable to UK hub
Vodafone onshores another section of 2Africa submarine cable, this time in Cornwall.
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PeoplewatchTelefónica Peoplewatch: fresh digital and finance leaders named in core markets
Appointments made to reinforce digitalisation, network rollout, and financial strategies in Brazil, Germany, and the UK.
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Network & InfraVodafone UK aims to contain opex with ‘green’ infrastructure investment
UK infrastructure and energy lead Francesca Serravalle opens up on Redstream Evolution network revamp and energy efficiency in bid to hold down operating costs.
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: ex-OpCos begin turnaround; venturing moves in Europe, Africa
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem as the Group completes in Spanish exit and hears news of a turnaround from another former OpCo in Hungary, while prospective new ownership in Italy makes more M&A moves. Startup incubation and acceleration is brought to the fore in Portugal and Kenya; open RAN updates with partnerships in tow; drones take flight in Germany; and plenty more…
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Products & ServicesTelefónica Tech bulks up Spanish enterprise portfolio with Microsoft tech
Operator harnesses Microsoft’s AI and cloud technology to deliver automation, business management, and customer experience tools in Spain, following launches in other markets. Move advances commercialisation of Tech’s ‘global service lines’, which form part of revenue growth strategy…
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Network & InfraDT’s Arbitter seeks realism on network API aspirations
DT’s API supremo damps down what should be expected from network APIs.
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Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch Weekly: shoring up the home finances
Both sides of RoI equation in spotlight in key arena of German fixed broadband, as DT re-assesses market trends and continues search for ways to trim fibre rollout budget.
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Content & TVBT policy chief calls for TV distribution rethink as IP takes hold
Policy & Public Affairs Director Helen Burrows describes current content distribution regulation as insufficient and outmoded, with need to update and reflect change in audience demand.