All TelcoTitans Industry Content articles – Page 190
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Deutsche Telekom people moves: Petri named Deputy CSO
20-year veteran Axel Petri named Deputy CSO under Thomas Tschersich. In-house consultancy makes exec swaps. New CFOs installed at T-Systems in Brazil and the Netherlands. Changes at T-Mobile US’s Emerging Technologies unit: Dwayne Benefield and Ivo Rook leave; Julie Goldthwait steps up.
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Network & Infra
Virgin Media preps Lightning for post-JV world
Liberty Global confident of JV clearance, and anticipates Telefónica talks on ambitious and aggressive fixed-line rollout. Liberty’s Sky relationship appears key, with prospects for collaboration heightened by a friendly face at the helm. Meanwhile, Virgin Media appears to be finally embracing PIA from Openreach for cheaper fibre rollout.
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M&A
Liberty CEO puts two-year timeframe on VodafoneZiggo IPO
Fries cautiously tells analysts to watch out for some “activity” at its Dutch JV in the next 24 months. VodafoneZiggo burnishes its IPO credentials with target-busting financials for FY20.
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Network & Infra
Deutsche Telekom wraps up Austrian tower spinout
Another building-block added to multi-layered platform Group is bringing together in European tower space.
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Network & Infra
Indus Towers talks up ‘next-gen’ tech revamp
Former Finance Director of Vodafone Intelligent Solutions takes on CFO role at newly combined entity. Expanse moves come with Vodafone said to be contemplating selling part of its Indus stake to help out troubled Vi.
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BT people moves: Groth joins Data & AI team
BT continues Digital refresh: Group Data & AI Solutions unit further fills out with Groth joining to lead partnerships. Weston picks up Transformation Performance remit at Global. Chet Patel takes Americas MD spot at Global, with Vanderick holding fort as MD, Commercial. James Lilley to drive all-IP for Openreach ...
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Network & Infra
Telefónica fires starting gun on Drillisch 5G
Spanish giant’s German operations finally agrees national roaming deal with country’s would-be fourth MNO. Paves way for 5G rollout by Drillisch. TowerCos circle market entrant for new business.
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B2B
Telefónica drone-security platform takes flight
Operator comes out of trial phase with creation of new international platform. Number of clients said to already be in pipeline, with UK-based drone control specialist one active user. Speciality in security-oriented use-cases emphasised.
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People
Colao appointed digital minister in Italy’s new government
The former Vodafone CEO is set to play a key role in Italy’s digital transformation over the coming two years.
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People
Deutsche Telekom IT lets employees choose their own managers
Group’s agile working frontrunner Deutsche Telekom IT to act as internal prototype for a new method of filling management positions.
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Network & Infra
EE ploughs ahead on Scottish rural 4G plan
Operator’s backing for S4GI not-spot scheme shows through in latest on-the-ground progress. ESN involvement appears to have created efficiencies, helping EE to build case for expanded involvement. Middleman challenges evident in slow pace of S4GI roll out.
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Partnerships & Alliances
Telefónica sews up Hyperledger Fabric agreement
Telefónica Tech signs collaborative agreement with blockchain consortium Alastria, which will see the operator build and manage a DLT network. T. Tech continues to play with DLT hosting service offering, building on Hyperledger experience.
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Innovation
Telefónica inaugurates cyber-tech lab in Valencia
Multipurpose research and development unit made public a year after get-go, with local cyber subsidiary playing key role. Telefónica’s innovation network in Valencian Community expanding, increasing engagement with regional partners.
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People
How a choice of shoelaces helped change Deutsche Telekom’s fortunes
Former Deutsche Telekom chief René Obermann recalls how John Legere’s unusual footwear played its part in his appointment as T-Mobile US CEO. Convinced he had the right man, Obermann avoided exposing Legere too early to conservative types at head office in case it scared him off.
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Telefónica people moves: Garcia ascends to TIP directors board
Juan Carlos Garcia becomes the face of Telefónica’s collaborative innovation endeavour by succeeding David del Val at 5TONIC and Telecom Infra Project. Michael Falkensteiner takes on German brand leadership. Another former O2 exec joins Deutsche Glasfaser management.
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Venturing & Investments
Meteoric rise for Telefónica spinoff Koa
Post-investment, startup lays out growth strategy with US market now of particular focus.
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Strategy & Change
Telefónica Global Solutions looks to trim headcount
Recently bundled wholesale services unit will offer incentivised early retirement to its over-53s, as part of ongoing contract suspension scheme.
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People
Former EE chief Swantee joins Vodafone Board
Olaf Swantee will join the Group’s Board of Directors in July, pending approval. The former EE and Sunrise CEO has also spent time at Orange, Telia, and T-Mobile US.
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Network & Infra
Openreach hops on AWS cloud for data analytics and ML
Customer experience data project becomes a cloud strategy. Openreach expands data science and ML to more business processes.