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  • btw347-tt-kirkby deepdive
    People

    Deep dive: Kirkby’s BT reign set to bring new partners, new purpose, and “stupid questions”

    2023-08-17T15:04:00Z

    As the dust settles on news of Allison Kirkby’s appointment as Philip Jansen’s replacement, TelcoTitans examines the mindset and values of the incoming CEO. The Telia CEO brings with her close links to private equity, a fearless approach to unpopular opinions, and an innovative perspective on the future of infrastructure.

  • BTw#332-tt-versed-ai-interview
    Suppliers & SCM

    BT partner Versed AI on swerving supply chain strife

    2022-01-31T13:40:00Z

    With volatility biting businesses, University of Cambridge spinout attracts investment from range of backers with interests in sourcing sustainability and transparency, including fund linked to eBay creator Pierre Omidyar.

  • tfw158-tt-lutz-schuler
    Profile

    CEO Lutz Schüler relishes challenger role at VM O2

    2021-10-08T15:55:00Z

    After Virgin Media O2’s first 100 days, Schüler is raring to go head-to-head with BT on full fibre, wholesale, and B2B. Reportedly in talks with Sky on fibre investment. Determined merger integration won’t slow VM O2 down. Big believer in “data and digital” for delivering what customers want; hints ...

  • btw325-tt-patrick-drahi
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    Which Drahi has BT got itself entangled with?

    2021-06-11T10:04:00Z

    Altice empire expands into UK. Drahi: a fibre visionary or ruthless financer? Does BT investment represent change of tack by rapacious wheeler-dealer?

  • VV Teradata 20210305 Universe19-Mon-General-Session-66
    Vendor Voice

    Teradata: telco leaders must step up to seize data opportunity

    2021-03-24T11:41:00Z

    Breaking down silos to seamlessly orchestrate data can deliver a virtuous circle of customer improvement and operational efficiency, presenting a springboard for a strategic reboot. In adopting tech sector business models, telcos have yet to fully grasp the value of their data assets, with coordination acting as a powerful ...

  • dtw101-people-avidan
    Interview

    Avidan puts strategy in motion at Deutsche Telekom IoT

    2020-12-29T09:37:00Z

    Avidan brings entrepreneurial mindset to DT IoT as he seeks to transform the business and meet growth ambitions. Major strategic initiative, IoT Hub, planned for commercial launch in early-2021. Hints are made at “inorganic activities” in future, but current initiatives driven by organic efforts and strategic partnerships.

  • dtw100-tt-fetten-t-sec
    Interview

    Interview: Telekom Security CEO Thomas Fetten charts growth course

    2020-11-27T09:59:00Z

    Thomas Fetten gets to work on focusing T-Sec portfolio and charting course for growth, while looking for M&A, JVs, and partnership opportunities. Key growth areas include industrial control, cloud, and consulting. Regional focus is Germany, Austria, and Switzerland for now; geographic expansion planned for next phase.

  • Vlocity-LinkedIn-0
    Vendor Voice

    Salesforce Industries: bringing cloud Vlocity to telco CX

    2020-11-26T11:47:00Z

    As the CRM giant sharpens its focus on telco transformation, Salesforce Industries highlights the need for operators to lose legacy baggage, embrace cultural change, and focus on collaboration to move at digital pace. Experience of acquisition Vlocity demonstrates three trends in telco transformation, from gradual evolution to enthusiastic adoption ...

  • F5-MarketMettle-quote
    Vendor Voice

    F5: telcos need allies for digital leap forward

    2020-10-16T15:47:00Z

    In an interview with BTwatch, key figures from F5’s European operations discuss the application security service provider’s relationship with BT Group in the wake of securing a place on the telco’s streamlined list of 15 certified security partners. Richard Holben, the vendor’s BT Global Account Manager, and Ian Harris, ...

  • vfw188-vf-billionaires-read
    Premium

    Special Report: Vodafone’s billion-dollar bash

    2020-08-12T15:50:00Z

    Vodafone has spent much of the last 15 years paring back an eclectic wardrobe of ill-fitting minority interests, built up in more extravagant and expansionist times. But now, after a more cost-conscious round of business reshaping, it’s refilled its portfolio with a new range of partly-owned associates and JVs. ...

  • vfw188-vf-billionaires-palette
    Profile

    Profile: José María Álvarez-Pallete López, Visionary Technocrat

    2020-07-31T09:45:00Z

    Telefónica’s Executive Chairman and an avid numbers man, Álvarez-Pallete will take some convincing to follow business plans of others.

  • Birla
    Profile

    Profile: Kumar Mangalam Birla, Global Expansionist

    2020-07-31T09:41:00Z

    Straight-talking and hard-working, Birla is a formidable businessman. His commitment to Vodafone Idea cannot be taken for granted.

  • vfw188-vf-billionaires-gubitosi
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    Profile: Luigi Gubitosi, Turnaround Maestro

    2020-07-31T09:40:00Z

    Gubitosi likes to shake things up to get cost-cutting results, even if means upsetting people.

  • Mr. LI Tzar Kuoi, Victor, CK Hutchison’s Group Co-Managing Director and Deputy Chairman
    Profile

    Profile: Victor Li Tzar-Kuoi, Son of Superman

    2020-07-31T09:39:00Z

    Arguably still in the shadow of his father, the renowned Li Ka-shing, Li Tzar-Kuoi may prove easier to do business with than Read’s other billionaire-dollar guests profiled here.

  • vfw188-vf-billionaires-malone
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    Profile: John Malone, Cable Cowboy

    2020-07-31T09:39:00Z

    Eccentric billionaire Malone will push Vodafone hard for expansion, probably through acquisition, but any conflict at VodafoneZiggo seems to be reasonably contained so far.

  • vfw188-vf-billionaires-Senequier
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    Profile: Dominique Senequier, Insurance Queen

    2020-07-31T09:38:00Z

    A penchant for l’activisme” makes private equity specialist Senequier a potentially challenging business partner.

  • Sunil Bharti Mittal
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    Profile: Sunil Bharti Mittal, Family Guy

    2020-07-31T09:38:00Z

    A self-made billionaire, Mittal knows how to challenge the busines status quo. His restlessness for growth may take some satisfying.

  • vfw188-vf-billionaires-teoh
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    Profile: David Teoh, Man of Mystery

    2020-07-31T09:37:00Z

    Billionaire recluse Teoh is entirely focused on what the customer wants. He seems unlikely to rein in his instincts following a TPG Telecom “merger of equals” with Vodafone Hutchison Australia. Of our eight profiles, we think Teoh will likely cause Read the most trouble.