All Strategy & Change articles – Page 17
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B2B‘The year it comes to life’: BT readies for network edge maturity
BT Wholesale’s Mark Toman lays out expectations for network edge in 2025 as early hype gives way to real-world deployments.
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Strategy & ChangeGCX revives FLAG brand in digital infra-focused strategic rethink
International data centre and submarine cable operator revives FLAG marque to house infrastructure assets, with plans to invest further in cables across “more geographies” and create new “customer-tailored” propositions…
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PeopleTDF revamps leadership to drive into data centres and private networks
French tower operator and broadcaster appoints Karim El Naggar as CEO, as part of a top-level leadership reset that has primarily drawn on existing talent. Changes come alongside strategy shift aimed at accelerating growth in emerging digital infra markets…
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Analyst BriefingUK Infrawatch Briefing: fibre consolidation, regulatory consideration, core reinvigoration
Latest from the digital infra scene in the UK, including fibre consolidation questions raised; Ofcom and government open up opportunities; Neos Networks plans a comeback; people moves, and plenty more…
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M&AFullFibre eyeing next M&A target as UK altnets enter ‘consolidation phase’
FTTH Conference 2025: FullFibre CEO James Warner teases more M&A to come as altnets prepare for ‘consolidation phase’, underpinned by regulatory certainty and investor confidence…
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Network & InfraOrange’s network software chief hails cloud momentum, but sees ongoing ‘gaps’
Although operators’ shift to become ‘cloud-native’ is far from complete, Philippe Ensarguet says there is now broad acceptance that a new approach is required if telcos are to adapt to changing demands.
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Financial & PerformanceSpain and Brazil cement place in Telefónica core
Collectively, Telefónica’s core quad deliver on key Group ambitions in FY24, particularly around operating and capital efficiency.
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M&AVodafoneZiggo open to M&A as it edges into Dutch fibre space
Mike Fries, CEO of parent Liberty, indicates M&A may have a role to play as VodafoneZiggo strengthens its broadband infra platform.
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PeopleOrange names new B2B boss for France following Fleutiaux exit
Wassila Zitoune-Dumontet has been promoted from her former role as Chief Operating Officer.
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Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: positive moves for dealmaking Group
Latest from Vodafone as the Group faces the ups and downs of dealmaking; hype turns to more grounded optimism on small cells and 5G MPN solutions; several key changes to OpCo ExCos, and some new digs for former CEOs; more across the footprint…
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone’s Vi stake diluted further as gov strengthens grip on Vi
Struggling operator Vi takes debt-to-equity conversion deal that will see the government’s stake near 50%, and Vodafone’s drop to a reported 16%.
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TechnologyDT, Orange and Celfocus pin strong management strategy as key to GenAI impact
Insight into how telecom giants are leveraging AI to revolutionise network automation, including Deutsche Telekom’s cultural shift, Orange’s ambitious 2026 goals, and Celfocus’ insights on managing network complexity.
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Strategy & ChangeIliad plots European data centre leadership with eye on sovereignty needs
French group’s boss acknowledges data centres are a highly capital‑intensive business but re-commits to multi-billion euro investment plan.
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Network & InfraMTN, Airtel seek efficiencies through pan-African infra sharing tie-up
African telcos team up to share mobile infrastructure in Nigeria and Uganda, with negotiations for further collaboration on fibre and wireless infra-sharing in other markets now underway.
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PeopleStruggling Vodafone Germany changes Strategy & Transformation chief
Consultant Sven Müller brought in to drive turnaround effort from new position on the OpCo’s Executive Committee.
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M&ACordiant’s Emitel keeps watch for bolt-on tower buys
Polish wireless infra operator exploring further acquisitions after bolt-on acquisitions over recent years help to drive revenue growth.
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Analyst BriefingBTwatch Weekly: overseas dealmaking, domestic lobbying
Latest from around BT as Orange and AT&T are reported to be in talks regarding an international asset optimisation deal; UK regulation in focus for Ofcom, Openreach, and its long tail of altnet competitors; 5G SA rolls on; and BT pairs with peers to fulfil PSTN obligations…
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M&ABT said to explore international options with AT&T, Orange
BT has confirmed it is in early talks with third-parties over a “range of possibilities” for its unloved international assets, with AT&T and Orange reportedly among businesses in early discussions.
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Network & InfraIndia’s Vi seeks to get back in game with belated 5G go-live
Operator seeks to attract customers back to its network following years of subscriber losses, with “competitive” tariffs on 5G services.
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Network & InfraMásOrange said to split fibre unit in prep for Vodafone JV
MásOrange said to plan split of fibre infrastructure into urban and rural subsidiaries, as part of prep work for formation of FibreCo joint venture with Vodafone Spain.