All Security articles
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Network & Infra
Europe moots UK tech tie-up on new-gen IRIS² satellite system
European Space Agency offical signals openness an IRIS2 technology partnership and services agreement with the UK government should it want direct involvement in the regional mega-project…
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People
BT’s Watson to retire, McCall steps up
Greg McCall stepping up as part of an orderly transition, with years of experience across key network technologies, filling the shoes of veteran networks chief Howard Watson.
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Operations
Telefónica Tech adds ‘impetus to US growth’ with new Miami office
Operator’s business-to-business services unit opens the doors to new USA office, with integrated SOC to ensure “efficient” coordination with Telefónica Tech’s international teams…
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Venturing & Investments
DT’s venture capital unit backs security player Filigran
T.Capital contributes to a $58m funding round alongside a consortium of investors, enabling the startup to expand in new and existing markets while accelerating product development…
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Network & Infra
Telefónica gets defensive with NATO maritime 5G pilot
Operator launches private 5G pilot project aimed at improving maritime communications for NATO vessels, as it seeks a bigger role in the defence sector under Executive Chairman Marc Murtra’s revamped strategy…
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Venturing & Investments
DT adds security and AI scaleups to investment stable
Group’s investment arm T.Capital buys into Mondoo and Nscale, creating strategic tie-in for B2B arms Telekom Security and T-Systems.
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Products & Services
MásOrange goes live with ad biz, eyes €500m valuation
Spanish telco launches MásOrange Advertising, drawing on anonymised customer data and a new in-house platform to help brands reach audiences. The launch sees the operator press on with its diversification strategy aimed at unlocking new revenue streams…
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Products & Services
MásOrange targets Spain’s autónomos with reworked convergence portfolio
Spanish telco launches fixed-mobile convergence portfolio targeted at freelance and self-employed workers, marking latest push into new segments to create future revenue streams…
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People
New boss brought in at Telefónica’s home security venture
Operator’s partner Prosegur promotes from within to fill vacant Exec Chair spot at their six-year-old connected-security joint venture.
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Analyst Briefings
EMEA Infrawatch Analyst Briefing: fresh fibre financing; space infra upgrades
Latest on EMEA digital infra: fixed acquisitions, expansion initiatives, and financing deals announced across the region, including key updates from 4iG and United Fiber; Indus Towers makes first move beyond domestic market; satcos progress LEO constellation developments…
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Public Affairs
Orange Belgium ups data security after breach talks with watchdog
Operator gets green light from Belgian telecoms regulator to introduce new proposed security measures, aimed at preventing fraudulent SIM swapping after recent cyberattack …
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Analyst Briefings
Orangewatch Analyst Briefing: MásOrange’s grand plans, 2G sunset in France, and OpenAI in Africa
From finalising the French 2G sunset and expanding its OpenAI partnership for African markets, to navigating a complex competitive landscape in Spain, Orange Group is again making significant strategic moves. We break down the key developments in this essential briefing for Orange insiders.
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Deep Dive
Telefónica’s Huawei gambit calls out Spain v US (and EC)
Deep Dive: Reported extension of 5G contract with Huawei ignites firestorm. Latest China procurement by a Spanish telco skirts EU recommendations and escalates geopolitical tensions, placing government and its flagship operator in a precarious position between deeply-rooted American and emerging Chinese spheres of influence.
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Strategy & Change
MásOrange puts energies into new biz in pivotal year for the Spanish JV
Energy, insurance, and security alarm systems are seen as three key growth areas for the JV, with energy a particular field of interest.
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Technology
DTCP and Porsche said to explore €500m defence tech fund
Venture capital partners DTCP and Porsche are reportedly talking about setting up a €500m defence-focused fund, which would be the pair’s second tie-up.
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Financial & Performance
Refresh pays off at Prosegur-Telefónica home security JV
Spanish operator’s home security partner talks up value of joint venture, and wider connected-alarms business, as user base passes one million…
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M&A
VM O2 to complete Daisy buy after clearing regulatory hurdle
Telefónica operations chief Emilio Gayo said finalisation of VM O2’s Daisy acquisition is imminent after receiving regulatory approval.
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Interview
Interview: Chief Trust Officer on Orange Business’ ‘gold’ standard for secure cloud services
Orange’s B2B unit has beaten its Bleu cloud JV to the punch by obtaining France’s SecNumCloud 3.2 qualification for an IaaS offering. The Group is now one of nine providers in France to have obtained this trusted cloud security visa.
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Analyst Briefings
Vodafonewatch Analyst Briefing: deals driving network, security upgrades
Latest from Vodafone, including a spectrum fee reprieve; SecOps potential with $1bn partner Google Cloud; DOCSIS development in the Netherlands; more from Turkey, Kenya, South Africa, elsewhere…
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B2B
Vodafone building SecOps platform with $1bn partner Google Cloud
Group cybersecurity architecture lead Emma Smith updates on the $1bn deal with Google Cloud as the pair work on security operations services for both internal and commercial users.