All Operations articles – Page 18
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT Group leads charge for UK EVs
BT and big fleet operators call for all new car and van sales to be electric by 2030. New coalition urges government action to kickstart EV market.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica Empresas adds SAP to cloud “dream team”
Madrid data centre is data sovereignty key to partnership with SAP Spain. Agreement bolsters Telefónica Empresas multicloud strategy.
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PremiumVentures management gone as BT steps up diet
Pelipod siphoned off to Pourrat’s growing band of supply chain innovators.
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone’s AI-based NOC overhaul steps up a gear
Migration of first line support tasks to Celfocus-supported CIAS system set to extend to ‘big four’ territories of Germany, Italy, Spain, and UK. Target is 50% of functions to be zero-touch by end of 2020. Project said to reflect shift to new collaborative models within Vodafone and ecosystem.
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Suppliers & SCMBT remedies Prompt Payment Code failings
BT earns Prompt Payment Code signatory status after submitting substantial changes to supplier payment procedures, upping prompt payments to 95%.
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Strategy & ChangeVodacom puts home market business back in action
U-turn on Vodacom South Africa as it returns to becoming a standalone business with its own MD. Group creates simplified structure to manage expanded African portfolio.
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OperationsO2 offloads lease handling to GCW
OB continues strategic overhaul of UK high street presence, with a “small number” of stores already on the market.
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Suppliers & SCMT-Mobile US talks up IBM integration at Think Digital
Data Analytics executive Eskigun flags supply chain optimisation driven by IBM Cloud Pak for Data. IBM uses virtual conference to launch new Cloud Pak and Watson capabilities.
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PremiumBT keeps Spanish foothold
While BT España has been offloaded, evidence of a new BT presence confirmed stated intentions to continue serving multinationals operating in the country.
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PremiumBTwatch roundup - May 2020
Coronavirus response takes shape across all Group entities. BT Consumer takes steps towards splitting with Carphone Warehouse following O2 UK’s recent withdrawal. Openreach boosts East Mids broadband to support home working.
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PremiumBT Global launches Security Advisory Services
BT Global launched Security Advisory Services in what looked a refocusing of its cybersecurity efforts.
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PremiumOpenreach fibre slowed its pace in February
There were suggestions of a significant drop in the pace at which premises were passed with Openreach fibre during February 2020.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom’s Q4 FY19: hyped-up Höttges preps master plan update
FY19 sees Group remain on track with short- and medium-term targets. European businesses regaining form. DT now entering new era after supercharging US presence through Sprint merger. COVID-19 outbreak adds to sense of a watershed. Ex-CFO Dannenfeldt trolled over cost savings miss.
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OperationsDeutsche Telekom signs ten year solar energy deal with Vattenfall
Leadership seeks to set tone on sustainability. Operator trumpets 2030 emissions reduction target. Switch to renewables moves forward.
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PremiumISS flags ongoing Deutsche Telekom initiative
Danish outsourcer ISS disclosed it was still initiating elements of its facilities management (FM) brief for Deutsche Telekom (DT).
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom taps SAP for another ERP standardisation effort
Another engagement for familiar multi-sided IT partner. Project aims to give DT better speed, including on 5G and fibre rollout. No rip and replace — project focuses on standardisation.
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PremiumT-Mobile Poland opens Warsaw data centre
TMPL is to build a new data centre in Warsaw. Permission to construct the new 4,400 square metre facility on the outskirts of the capital has been granted.
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PremiumVivo looks for FTTP partners to boost regional coverage
New franchise model aims to extend FTTP footprint by one million homes by end-2021. Three franchisees already signed up.
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PremiumPlusnet loses CEO, as Consumer tightens embrace
Plusnet independence appears set to shrink further as Consumer takes a more direct role in managing the direction of the business.
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Products & ServicesVodafone Group revamps MyVodafone; puts app to work selling
Refreshed MyVodafone app launches; 16 markets targeted. Promises better personalisation. Leadership takes yet another shot at reducing retail costs. Forms part of Digital First strategy to upend retail channel model.