All Strategy & Change articles – Page 24
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in T-Mobile US: 5G FWA incoming
TMUS takes R&D looks into agricultural use-cases and immersive tech.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Systems Solutions: Corona-Warn-App hits 25 million downloads
SAP talks up Corona-Warn-App agility as downloads pass 25 million.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanomérica: inclusive digitalisation at the fore
Colombia CEO Hernández calls for inclusive digitisation, while Peru’s Internet para Todos notches another 4G reach milestone.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica’s Core Markets: Vivo-Claro deal gets checked
Vivo’s RAN-sharing agreement with Claro gets unwanted attention from CADE amid competition concerns.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: on the IPv6 trail
Telefónica back on IPv6 development trail; Group lands substantial CAP pay-out; TIM in on Telefónica-backed open RAN alliance.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone centralising national tech functions for Europe platform union
In-country tech leadership to be extracted and taken over by Group, as part of broader, homogenisation-focused regional reorg. Top Group execs in London hope move will address longstanding frustration with fragmentation and bring efficiencies and speed. Some in OpCos might continue to have other ideas…
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Strategy & ChangePlay axed from Telefónica Mexico’s content offering
OB opting to strengthen alliances with other OTT players instead of building out own video content platform. Movistar Play remains live in a host of other Latin American markets, but ambitious growth targets across LatAm far off realisation.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: ElevenPaths banks growth in Spain
Telefónica Tech’s IoT & Big Data unit tags contract extensions, while ElevenPaths expands its Spanish order book.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Peru penalties laid bare
Telefónica Peru remains on naughty step. Play axed from Telefónica Mexico’s content offering.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: dev facilities in Catalonia
Support for Spanish as an AI language, research on IoT for agriculture, and applications of technology for social causes explored.
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Strategy & ChangeBT slims down in Brussels: report
Reports emerge that BT Global Services Belgium is planning to cut its staff by 25%. Market changes and COVID-19 impact cited as key drivers. Asset-light strategy apparently reaching Belgian shores.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone said to be considering Ghanaian switcheroo
Possible offload to Vodacom said to be under consideration. Deal would chime with Group leadership’s bid to consolidate Africa and Europe power bases while improving financial position. Political complications likely to be a factor.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Deutsche Telekom Group: Supervisory Board chairman search continues
Ex-BMW CEO Krüger said to have turned down chairmanship. Audit swap said to hit politics. Group gets wind of energy startup MOWEA.
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Strategy & ChangeEXCLUSIVE: Vodafone splits IT, networks to advance TechCo vision
New bifurcated tech network division of responsibilities. Group and OpCo trickle-down. Groundwork for delayed TechCo strategy and build-out. Promoted Scott Petty lays out vision of 5G-based telco resurgence, but warns Vodafone could become M&A prey if data monetisation puzzle remains unsolved. Further insight into Vodafone’s thinking behind 2025 tech ...
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Strategy & ChangeDeutsche Telekom denies reports of China mobile scheme (again)
Story of side-deal refuses to go away, but Group maintains previous line that it has no interest in a Chinese-German mobile access trade. Speculation re-emerges as China and EU near wider accord on investment.
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Strategy & ChangeBT seeks to electrify procurement with Faraday subsidiary
Managers for strategic procurement categories being recruited, including network, connectivity, and marketing. Data science remains prominent. New subsidiary’s standalone status emphasised, evidencing detachment and perhaps also ambition.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: banking products extended
Vodafone Ghana and Safaricom look to expand financial services offering with new products.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Spain flags Accenture deal
ho picks up pieces after data hack; One More Service sees partnerships in Spain (security) and Hungary (IoT).
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Group: R&D goes quantum
Group R&D enters quantum realm; Discovery tied on streaming; Vodafone Fiji eyeing regional expansion.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Openreach: 2x usage for 2020
Openreach flexes on network strength after UK broadband usage hits new highs.