All articles by Richard Agnew – Page 42
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Q1 FY20 headlines: Trans-Atlantic platform coming together
Slow-and-steady recovery continues in Europe, at least ahead of lockdown. Major boost as broadband momentum regained in Germany.
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M&ABT exits Saudi JV
30-year relationship trimmed back as part of BT’s broader global operations revamp. Transformation process also sees closure of branch in Abu Dhabi.
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PeopleCan new Chairman bring back Vodafone’s bottle?
Coming straight from a 15-year CEO tenure, new Chairman does not look likely to be a back seat driver. Lack of a telco legacy appears significant, with Vodafone seeking to diversify products and more closely connect with individual customers. Growth-oriented M&A record suggests brief is not to dismantle Group. ...
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PeopleVodafone names new Brussels chief
FTTH Council Europe DG enlisted to help Group push for better capital returns in its challenged Europe Region.
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OperationsVodacom brings in TechM to push automation
Services and systems integrator exploring ways to take bot-based task handling to next level.
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Enterprise (B2B)Vodacom makes move into mobile private networks
Mining an early target for integrated IoT, edge, and analytics solution.
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Innovation (R&D)BT turns to AI to map supply chain long tail
Group looking for new relationships with smaller suppliers that can help optimise ways of working and support efficiency efforts.
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Strategy & ChangeDT says no layoffs through carrier services switch
Transfer of international comms operations rescheduled for October, and seen as growth rather than pure cost-cutting play.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDT blockchain spinoff set for debut
New Telekom Innovation Pool addition understood to be emerging out of stealth mode, with a focus on melding the worlds of telco infrastructure and blockchain.
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Innovation (R&D)BT preps AR early warning system for engineers
COVID-19 attacks heightening focus on engineer safety.
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M&ATIM enters talks on INWIT sell-down
TIM wastes no time kick-starting efforts to dilute its fledgling tower relationship with Vodafone. Telco enters negotiating tunnel with group of infrastructure investors.
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Products & ServicesVodacom goes 4WD for consultancy venture
SA providers Letsema and Urbian tied on Digital Smart Service play, joining international heavweights Accenture and Deloitte.
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Strategy & ChangeDrillisch ‘not giving up’ on network plans
Prospective new MNO in tight spot over 5G ambitions.
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Products & ServicesVodafone’s Secure Net ‘passes 20 million mark’
Flagship One More Service offering continues to expand base
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Products & ServicesVodafone chasing connected-device long tail
Group widens search for differentiation in consumer IoT side-hussle.
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Network & InfrastructureDeutsche Telekom rethinks German tower expansion plan
2,000 per year add-on ambition “too optimistic” in current circumstances.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Q1/FY20 first take: only mild symptoms, so far
Upbeat executives comfortable enough to keep guidance and dividend unchanged, despite some COVID-19 impact on B2B projects and consumer sales.
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M&ACelfocus sees opportunities to expand Vodafone account, post-sale
Former JV positive on go-to-market synergies, following full amalgamation with parent Novabase.
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PremiumVodafone FY19–20 quick take: no change here
Read infers Group is better placed, post-Colao for economic downturn. Della Valle confirms new, AT Kearney-inspired €1bn cost-cutting plan, after trailering move in late-2019. No disruption to Read’s M&A overhaul, beyond Egypt. Targets hit but glitchy performance, both at OpCos and Vodafone Business.
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M&AJoosub still interested in SA fibre buyout
Vodacom remains on lookout for M&A opportunities, although next-generation network expansion has recently dropped down his to-do list.