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Deutsche Telekomwatch: Board lines up next generation
Analyst Briefing: Reviewing tumultuous few weeks at DT as Group makes remuneration concession and enacts top-level leadership change on both sides of the Atlantic, to shore up stakeholder base and prep for new era. Execs also allow a rare major M&A move in Europe and add more names to DT’s AI transformation line-up.
OperationsO2 readies Marvel-inspired Jarvis AI platform for summer launch
DTW Ignite: Efficiency-focused German operator is hoping to bring some Marvel Universe -style innovation to its ambitious IT transformation agenda. Project sees O2 unifying governance layer in partnership with close tech allies Tech Mahindra and Hansen.
OperationsVodafone adds to Amdocs tie-in with Irish network planning upgrade
Contract extends deeper into Europe via network inventory modernisation rollout, part of a broader push to streamline Vodafone network operations across the footprint.
Network & InfraTelco cloud blueprint: DT’s HTC takes control of network stack, sets terms for vendors
Deep dive: after quietly rebuilding its network core from the ground up on its own terms, Deutsche Telekom is now asking the rest of the industry to follow its Horizontal TelCo Cloud lead. But with rivals pursuing their own visions, the question of who truly leads the field is far from settled.
Network & InfraVodafone Germany adds tech partners to drive cable upgrades
German OpCo works with Huber+Suhner and Aurora Networks to support efforts to tap traditional cable stronghold, with fibre playing a supporting role.
Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch: T-Mobile’s bid to stay different
Analyst Briefing: A run-through of T-Mobile US’s strategy update, as the Un-Carrier re-expresses belief in its ability to outdo rivals on network quality and value, and backs it up with higher financial and commercial targets. In Europe DT refreshes its satellite IoT service through new partnerships, and flags research work on quantum…
Suppliers & SCMVodafone taps Amdocs for German cable platform simplification
Vodafone Germany looks to complete ‘gradual migration’ from legacy tech to simplified infrastructure.
Suppliers & SCMAmdocs cements role in T-Mobile’s tech team
US services player becomes latest tech group to flag involvement in major customer IT refresh at T-Mobile, following Ericsson, OpenAI, and Netcracker.
Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile extends Netcracker tech tie-up in hunt for wholesale growth
T-Mobile agrees “long-term” extension of wholesale platform relationship with Netcracker, including plans to shift partner stack into the cloud …
M&AOrange heads off Spanish IPO with co-owner buyout
French group secures a provisional, €4.25bn deal to buy out its fellow shareholders in Spain’s MásOrange, as it continues to pro-actively push for telco consolidation in European markets.
Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Analyst Briefing: RAN overhaul begins with vendor foursome locked in
Latest from Vodafone as the long-awaited Spring 6 procurement closes out, with four vendors named; Vodafone OpCos among the winners in two European spectrum auctions; Google Cloud migration completes in Czechia; TPG shareholder payout may see Vodafone pocket €400m+; and Group trials 6GHz spectrum tech in Germany…
Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Analyst Briefing: Vodafone knocked back as rivals surge
Latest from Vodafone as a turbulent quarter sees BT claim the UK’s top telco spot, Liberty Global exits stage left, and German fibre JV OXG pushes forward with another wholesale tie-up…
TechnologyA Pragmatist’s Guide to Telco AI: BT and Zayo on getting data right, winning fast, riding the wave
From data foundations, sidestepping common pitfalls, and rapid experimentation, to real-world use cases, scalable growth, and building profit centres. Actionable insights and proven strategies for how AI is being harnessed to transform telecoms, drive operational excellence, unlock new revenue
Analyst BriefingDeutsche Telekomwatch Analyst Briefing: standing firm amid macro aggro
A busy edition as we review DT’s Q1 FY25 results, major personnel changes in the group’s Technology & Innovation hierarchy, and numerous digital infra dealmaking possibilities around the group’s fibre, towers, and data centre assets. Read more…
TechnologyT-Mobile Czech Republic finishes billing upgrade with Amdocs
Operator has completed the upgrade of its billing and charging systems without disrupting customer services, and claims the upgrade will enable it to execute “faster, more agile, and reliable service delivery”.
Network & InfraGermany’s O2 expands cloud push with first C-RAN site
Operating business bolsters cloud-based network ambitions with longstanding partners, bringing first C-RAN site online and continuing shift of critical network functions into the cloud…
Suppliers & SCMCrnogorski Telekom re-hires Amdocs on revenue tool update
Montenegrin telco to replace and upgrade CRM and billing systems from a previous tie-up with Amdocs.
Analyst BriefingThe Deutsche Telekomwatch Briefing: no macro alarms, yet
Reporting Q3 numbers, DT execs delight in strong performance of Europe-side businesses and calm concerns over any bumps from political and economic developments in Germany and the USA.
Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: mixed financials, major deals
Latest from Vodafone as deals and partnerships with AMD, Amdocs, Telecom Egypt and more show appetite for R&D, network expansion, following a mixed set of results for the Group’s H1…
PeoplewatchO2 Germany: Mallik Rao adds B2B growth mission to tech remit
After five years spearheading O2’s pathfinding cloud transformation strategy, now-CT&EO given added responsibility to bring B2B and tech teams closer together. Read more…
Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: geopolitics forcing change in procurement and networks strategy
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem as geopolitical tensions and a shift towards a post-globalisation economy make mark on procurement and networks strategy across the Group. Also: Portuguese M&A shot down; CTO seeks commercial tension among hyperscaler partners; and technical trials with various partners show benefits for 5G rollout in Europe…
Analyst BriefingVodafonewatch Weekly: ex-OpCos begin turnaround; venturing moves in Europe, Africa
Latest from Vodafone and its ecosystem as the Group completes in Spanish exit and hears news of a turnaround from another former OpCo in Hungary, while prospective new ownership in Italy makes more M&A moves. Startup incubation and acceleration is brought to the fore in Portugal and Kenya; open RAN updates with partnerships in tow; drones take flight in Germany; and plenty more…