All articles by Samritee Kumari – Page 3
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OperationsVirgin Media O2 to slash up to 2,000 jobs
Operator expected to make cuts by end of July. Move comes in wake of property portfolio review and planned closure of long-established Slough HQ.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT MMS ties with public blockchain network Polygon
New partnership with Polygon extends operator’s blockchain ‘validator’ role. Agreement closely follows deal with Energy Web to join “world’s first” public blockchain for the energy sector.
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PremiumVM O2 expands content software deal with Amdocs
New agreement sees Vubiquity continue to provide operator’s customers with electronic sell‑through and transactional video‑on‑demand content.
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PeopleElena Maestre takes helm at challenged Telefónica Peru
Telefónica Hispam CFO gets hands‑on in awkward Peruvian market, becoming CEO at local operating business.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: Returning Metze’s Germany role confirmed
June 2023 update: Wolfgang Metze set to re-enter old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group; Host of changes at recently rebranded Telekom Strategy Consulting in-house consulting unit; Fiber Factory goes on regional recruitment drive.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica agrees network-sharing deal with Tigo in Colombia
Movistar and Tigo sign MoU to share access network infrastructure in Colombia.
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PeopleWolfgang Metze returns to Deutsche Telekom
Wolfgang Metze set to re-join old stomping ground after seven-year hiatus from the Group. Replaces André Almeida, who takes new position at DT’s investment-focused, centrally based Group Development unit. Metze seen as rising star and has been billed as potential future CEO of Telekom Deutschland.
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Strategy & ChangeNewbie GD Towers sheds “dinosaur” image, looks east for tower expansion
CEO Bruno Jacobfeuerborn revels in GD Towers’ independence at TowerXchange Meetup Europe. TowerCo confirms organic and inorganic growth are on the agenda, and signals more Deutsche Telekom asset carve-outs in the pipeline.
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M&ATowerXchange Europe: Phoenix Tower explores new avenues for growth, still open to M&A
As tower deals cool off in Europe, comparative upstart Phoenix Tower International looks to operational efficiency and adjacent growth areas. Scott Lewis, VP Next Generation Solutions at PTI, flags difficulties with DAS, and says it’s “early days” for mobile private networks. Warns off engagement with enterprise IT as neither ...
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PremiumTelefónica marches on with Airbus 5G SA tie-up for Spanish military
Deal with Airbus sees operator extend efforts to develop 5G use-cases across home market verticals. Contract involves joint development of 5G SA-based solutions for Spanish armed forces, including “tactical clouds”, over next five years.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: OTE finance chief takes control in Romania
May 2023 update: Host of changes made at Deutsche Telekom Services Europe Slovakia. More…
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PremiumT-Sys opens technology hub in Valencia
New technology centre inflates T-Sys’s headcount further, following recent focus on onboarding in-demand tech staff.
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PremiumDT opens its largest flagship shop in Hamburg
New store promotes operator’s more regional approach in Germany.
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PeopleTelekom Romania Mobile CEO heads to pastures new
Charalampos Mazarakis, Chairman of Telekom Romania Mobile Communications, becomes operator’s acting CEO, while retaining CFO position at ΟΤΕ Group.
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PremiumEC kicks off ‘fair share’ consultation
Commission launches consultation on whether tech companies should contribute to network costs.
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Financial & PerformanceCaixaBank rejigs stake in Telefónica
CaixaBank reduces holding in Telefónica to 3.49%, reportedly netting it a €40m capital gain.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefonica opens up its rooftop towers in Colombia
Telefónica Colombia to lease up to 700 rooftop towers, in a move to raise funds for network development.
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PremiumTelefónica launches DDoS mitigation service
Movistar Empresas ties with Telefónica Tech to provide DDoS prevention solution.
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Innovation (R&D)Telefónica automates 5G SA network slicing with Ericsson
Tests demonstrate network slice can be configured and deployed in less than 35 minutes using full automation.
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PremiumTelefónica raises further €1bn in sustainable financing
Sustainable bond includes environmental and social impact targets.