All Strategy & Change articles
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone tools up for data‑driven future
Group is deploying tools from Mehrwerk and Qlik to help implement its ‘digital first’ strategy. VodafoneZiggo is using Qlik Sense to turn its workforce into ‘data‑driven employees’.
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Network & Infrastructure
Ethiopia comms tender setback: gov stresses ‘quality not quantity’
Safaricom- and MTN-led groupings — the only two bidders for new licences — talked up as having scale and “ quality ” to make impact. Investor hesitancy seen as partly down to fears of incumbent’s political heft, added to macro uncertainty. Ethio Telecom part-sale could have diverted ...
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People
Inglis out as BT continues Board refresh
Another Board change as Mike Inglis, six‑year Non‑Executive Director, readies for his departure later this year. Sara Weller to (partly) fill his shoes on committees.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Prosegur wants to take Telefónica JV international
Overlapping LatAm markets being eyed for expanded partnership between Telef ónica and connected security partner Prosegur. Movistar Prosegur Alarmas JV said to be maintaining growth in Spain, despite lockdown.
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Strategy & Change
Cornerstone exit could be early item on VM-O2 agenda
Indications made that prospective JV’s Cornerstone stake seen as non-strategic, and could be jettisoned in name of “ national champion ” Grand Plan . Sale would raise cash for higher strategic ambition of fibre expansion. Liberty “ gearing up ” for talks with partners to team up ...
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Network & Infrastructure
BT warns “Quantum Apocalypse” might happen in 2024
Optical research expert says quantum computers could crack current public-key cryptosystems within a few years. Ubiquitous fibre connectivity particularly vulnerable to attack. BT sees QKD — “ fighting quantum with quantum ” — as key in safeguarding national critical infrastructure.
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Products & Services
Vena: BT launches “smart” broadcast network
BT Media Broadcast division unveils Vena as end‑to‑end broadcast platform. Enabling remote production at core of new service, reflecting expedited industry‑wide transition during pandemic. Two “ major broadcasters ” already on the books. Evolution pending in existing Media Broadcast partnerships. ...
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Strategy & Change
T-Systems puts road charging unit on path to growth
Separate entity created to take solutions‑based approach to road tolling. Plans to expand into city and private car tolling as well as to the US.
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Strategy & Change
BT in talks to sell BT Sport stake
Early discussions with potential investors are underway. BT looking for “ strategic partners ” to “ strengthen our sports business ”. Pandemic takes a toll on BT Sport.
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Strategy & Change
Vodafone CFO: Shared Services at the heart of digital strategy
Finance’s Shared Services division was spark for Group’s digital strategy. Vodafone Group CFO Margherita Della Valle is not “ empire building ”. Shared Services drives efficiency, but not immune from cuts.
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People
Telefónica, Liberty lay out leadership for merged VM‑O2
Telefónica and Virgin Media execs share the spoils 50:50 at the new venture, which is still pending regulatory approval. Jo Bertram and Gareth Turpin among the O2 names to get a seat, with Telefónica Argentina’s de Meo brought in as CIO. No room for O2’s HR guru ...
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Operations
ISS on track to resolve DT deal setbacks
DT’s FM partner incurred one‑off costs in 2020. CEO confident that DT contract will be “moving towards breakeven” in 2022. ISS shedding subsidiaries as part of new OneISS strategy. Former DT procurement chief joins ISS as head of German division.
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Innovation (R&D)
Telefónica Argentina taps IBM for open RAN trial
Proof of concept open RAN network led by IBM as systems integrator. Movistar test network adds to Group trials in Germany and the UK. IBM plants open RAN flag in Spain with new Centre of Excellence .
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Innovation (R&D)
DT pressure‑tests Niantic’s multiplayer AR tech
Artificial reality developer Niantic taps MobiledgeX for social AR gaming. DT among carrier partners to conduct network tests for latest 5G‑enabled mobile game.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica Argentina seeks enterprise gains with B2B reboot
Movistar Negocios merges with Telefónica Business Solutions in Hispam consolidation effort. Brand identity, simplification, and value creation underlined as key motivators.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Systems Solutions: T-Sys trumpets ServiceNow success
T‑Systems backs out of Toulouse; digital solutions partner Flexperto gets picked up by RGI Group.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Wayra launches Munich lab
Innovation hothouse creates German 5G campus; Prisa reshuffle continues; MÁSMÓVIL deal hits Telefónica shares.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Osiptel tightens rules
Osiptel cracks down on price hikes; Telefónica enters sale and leaseback deal for Peruvian HQ.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra‑Tech: e-health explored
E‑health continues to expand as key Telefónica 5G vertical; SMEs targeted with Telefónica Tech cloud and security product additions.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: E-Plus review closed
EC ends E‑Plus review; German 5G rollout builds; UK taskforce plans for supplier diversity.
