All Spain articles – Page 38
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PremiumTelefónica opens Digital Operations Centre in Madrid
New integrated facility set to link in with Group restructuring, and support ongoing enterprise business drives.
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PremiumTelefónica takes Huawei to 5G core in Spain
Home operation gives vote of confidence to embattled Chinese supplier but wants less reliance on Huawei. Procurement of another 5G core expected during 2020; Affirmed Networks and Mavenir Systems reportedly in contention.
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Products & ServicesMovistar Living Apps extend AURA on 800,000 STBs
Telefónica talks-up connected home capabilities with new apps from partners, but with limited reach. ‘Home-as-a-computer’ a technological focus for the Group, although commercial demand unproven, and early gloomy indications of Movistar Home performance. Latest announcement bolsters Microsoft position as key AI partner for Telefónica.
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PremiumTelefónica España takes 92% of state fibre funding
Telefónica España receives 92.2% of Spanish government grants for extension of broadband across the country, taking 65 of the 125 projects available. Adamo, Euskaltel, MásMóvil, and Orange receive funding for the remainder. Telefónica handed €6m fine for a breach of the General Law of Telecommunications related to its service ...
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica sells flagship Barcelona real estate
Telefónica Group sold its Catalonia Square building in Barcelona for €100m to Spanish entrepreneur Daniel Maté.
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Products & ServicesMovistar+ TV now Chromecast-compatible
Telefónica España confirmed that content from its Movistar+ pay-TV platform can now be ‘cast’ to television sets via Google Chromecast.
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PremiumTelefónica España showcases edge computing for broadcasting
Telefónica España and Radio y Televisión Española (RTVE) used edge computing to demonstrate live remote broadcasting.
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PremiumVodafone bolsters play in European e-sports scene
Vodafone Spain cements e-sports strategy with sponsorship deal, Vodafone Germany follows suit.
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PremiumTelefónica España acquires 50% stake in alarm business
After the abrupt end of its Securitas partnership, Telefónica is again attempting to integrate security services into its connected home strategy. Despite allusions to “smart” solutions, Prosegur currently remains principally a traditional burglar alarm business. Shareholder and partner.
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PremiumCryptic move by Telefónica España
With security services underpinning many expectations of Telefónica growth, additional skills have been brought in-house through acquisition.
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PremiumTelefónica shows intent with Cisco
A three-year project in Spain is expected to provide a template for Cisco’s role in delivery of network automation across Telefónica’s footprint.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica Open Innovation developments, October-November 2019
Round-up of recent activity among Telefónica-backed startup and venturing ecosystems
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PremiumTelefónica sets up 5G vehicle-testing in Malaga
European operating businesses are continuing to ratchet-up participation in connected vehicle projects as part of efforts to develop 5G industrial use cases. A testing centre in Spain appears to fit with smart city ambitions, while, in the UK, connectivity for ambulances as part of research into using 5G as ...
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Products & ServicesO2 España launches fibre-only plan
O2 España launched a fibre-only plan in the country for €38 per-month.
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PremiumTelefónica España and Atresmedia create TV content JV
Telefónica España and Atresmedia, a Spanish media group, agreed a deal to create a 50:50 joint venture (JV) to produce and distribute Spanish-language original series and films for Telefónica’s Movistar+ pay-TV platform and Atresmedia channels.
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PremiumTelefónica Empresas and Hisdesat agree contract with Spain’s Ministry of Defence
Telefónica Empresas, the operator’s business-to-business arm, and satellite communications provider Hisdesat agreed a 14-month contract with Spain’s Ministry of Defence to provide connectivity, entertainment, and online training services for the country’s overseas military personnel.
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PremiumIndustry 4.0 cybersecurity centre opens in León
Telefónica Group unveiled a specialist CyberSecurity Centre for Industry 4.0 (C4IN), in the northern Spanish city of León.
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PremiumTelefónica España highlights work with Spain’s DGT and SEAT on IoT road safety project
Telefónica España highlighted work with Spain’s Directorate General for Traffic (DGT) and car manufacturer SEAT on an Internet of Things road safety project, in collaboration with drone specialist Aeorum and automotive components specialist Ficosa.
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PremiumBT Global trumpets updated Cyber SOC in Madrid
BT Global trumpeted its updated Cybersecurity Operations Centre (Cyber SOC) in Madrid, Spain during September 2019.
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PremiumBT Global secures €40m Spanish government renewal
BT’s Spanish unit is picking up public sector contracts even as the prospect of a sale nears.