All SoftBank articles
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Products & ServicesDT’s AI lead sees chatbots becoming user support ‘experts’
Powered by newly-developed large language model platform, operator plans to give Frag Magenta AI assistant a much freer role in terms of interacting with customers and internal functions, as well as extending the bot across its European footprint, says Group AI lead.
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Strategy & ChangeDT bosses tap into Asian experience on customer-centricity and tech development
Group’s Chief Executive Timotheus Höttges cites visit to tech partner SK Telecom as highlight of trip to region, while Europe Head Dominique Leroy travels to India to meet with software development partners.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Peoplewatch: new CIO for Europe
August 2023 update: DT’s Europe segment names Stefan Schloter as CIO.
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PremiumBullitt fires first shot in sat-to-phone messaging battle
Service unveiled at MWC now live, enabled through tie-up with new space player Skylo Technologies.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT flexes muscle with new European partner scheme
Magenta Advantage loyalty scheme sees Group step up its partnering game for likes of Booking.com, Disney+, and TIER Mobility.
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PremiumClaure’s investor eye falls back on home region LatAm
Former SoftBank exec Marcelo Claure has plans for his personal billions
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PremiumHigh-flying towers reach new development heights
Deutsche Telekom-backed Stratospheric Platforms gears up with BT trial and Series-B fund raising.
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People1NCE taps Vodafone know-how for Europe and APAC expansion
Two former execs of the UK group appointed to lead regional growth plans, including strategic partnership in APAC with SoftBank.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Innovation & Venturing: 1NCE launches in Japan
DT‑linked 1NCE leverages SoftBank backing for Japan launch.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Partner Markets: VfNZ rolls out smart water meters in Auckland
Vodafone NZ, Landis+Gyr roll out smart water meters.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT, T-Mobile bring Skylo onto T-IoT team
Operators plan to use Skylo’s space-based Narrowband IoT platform to “enhance” flagship international connectivity service, jointly launched earlier this year.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom people moves: healthcare unit shuffles leadership
Hans Jan Pijbes and Dianne Seesink appointed co-MDs for DT Healthcare Solutions.
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PeopleT-Mobile stakeholder SoftBank International swaps CEO
Alex Clavel to replace Michel Combes after short five-month tenure.
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Partnerships & Alliances1NCE links up with SoftBank on Asia-Pacific push
DT spinout’s exclusive regional distribution deal provides another layer to German group’s flourishing romance with SoftBank.
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Partnerships & AlliancesDT partner SoftBank hit by perfect storm
Investors raise concerns over ‘money-losing startups’ that litter SoftBank’s portfolio. Vision Fund II, DT’s partner in at least three investments, remains a priority.
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Public AffairsOneWeb cancels satellite launches on Russian rockets
Fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine hits satellite comms operator. Decision could delay service launch and have knock-on effect on distribution partner BT’s rural coverage vision.
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Products & Services1NCE, Cisco on board as DT and T-Mobile meld IoT platforms
DT and T-Mobile US harmonising IoT management platforms as operators come together on transatlantic IoT play. 1NCE and Cisco among chosen enablers. Group’s stake in startup increases after 2021 funding round.
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Venturing & InvestmentsEutelsat CEO sees EU constellation role with OneWeb in tow
Eva Berneke outlines opportunities to help “ensure European sovereignty”. Eutelsat now second-largest shareholder in OneWeb after Bharti Global. Kwasi Kwarteng suggests bigger role for OneWeb in the UK.
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Venturing & InvestmentsSoftBank tie-up leads to GoStudent investment
DT and strategic partner SoftBank co-invest in ed-tech platform provider GoStudent. Investment collaboration one of promised benefits from renewed friendship last year, with GoStudent the first to profit from DT–SoftBank tie-up. Claure exit from SoftBank sees hiccup in new DT relationship, however.