Telefónica Deutschland (O2 Germany) – Page 11
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         Premium PremiumTelefónica people moves: Tech begins integrating Cancom cloud acquisitionTelefónica Tech replaces Cancom UK&I board members with Group executives, following buyout. Vivo names Rocha de Matos and Simões network planning and IT directors, respectively. Former O2 UK executive Stansfeld joins fixed broadband player Quickline. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: O2 Business launches Managed Microsoft 365Regulatory battles continue in Spain with mixed results; Movistar scores Italian football rights renewal. 
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         Premium PremiumTelefónica people moves: VM O2 hiring spreeVM O2 continues to bed in second layers of leadership after inaugurating top-table. Telefónica Tech makes regional appointments in Brazil, Germany, and Mexico. 
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         Premium PremiumH1 FY21: Telefonica seeks rationality at its coreCore markets showing progress as the worst effects of the pandemic begin to recede. Steady move towards converged services across all markets reflects continued pursuit of a valuefocused strategy as digital services begin to proliferate. Spanish flagship leading the way on strategy, but still experiencing a tough competitive market. ... 
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         Products & Services Products & ServicesO2 continues piggyback policy with Tele Columbus dealFixed-line services expanded to reach a further 2.4 million homes under Tele Columbus tie-up. Deal adds to Vodafone agreement under which the O2 My Home portfolio is also offered. 
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         Products & Services Products & ServicesO2 targets SMEs with SD-WAN platformBusiness division begins marketing new cloud-based network automation system. German OB lends helping hand to SMEs in digitalisation mode. No technology partners credited. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: German 5G rollout updateGerman OB advances 5G rollout; customer rewards scheme launched in Spain after successful trial; VM O2 reinforcing green credentials. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeTelefónica’s Rao hails bold approach to customer tech refreshCTIO highlights ‘co-creation’ role played by partners such as Salesforce. 
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         Premium PremiumTelefónica people moves: rivals join O2 GermanyO2 Germany draws in talent from rivals Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone. Infra adds partnerships lead with M&A know-how. VM–O2 firms up networks and technology leadership. Martinez takes Di Meo’s old CIO spot at Movistar Argentina. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: CADE approves Vivo-Claro network-sharing agreementNetwork sharing cleared with Claro in Brazil; 5G MVNO nears in Germany; Aviva joins Project Darwin CAV research. 
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         Vendor Voice Vendor VoiceBlue Planet urges operators to take the digital leapIn interviews with Telefónicawatch, senior figures at Blue Planet discussed learnings from the vendor’s journey towards the digitalisation of services by carriers. Standards provide vital safety net as industry digitalises incrementally and telcos must act collectively to establish a vision. Old thinking on customer relationships and procurement cause friction. ... 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core markets: Zalaris banks payroll contractPayroll contract awarded in Germany; Vivo hones in on financial services, cybersecurity takes off in Spain. 
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         Premium PremiumQ1 FY21: final coronavirus quarter packs a punchSpain and Germany OBs stabilise as first wave of coronavirus shocks works its way through results. Vivo displaying underlying strength, but currency fluctuations continue to turn positives to negative. With strong returns on falling revenue O2 UK bows out as a ‘core four’ market Hispam edges back into the ... 
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         Partnerships & Alliances Partnerships & AlliancesO2 adopts ‘conversational’ AI-based platformOperator purchases three-year licence, with AI tech set to support long-term aim of becoming CX “champion”. 
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         Network & Infra Network & InfraFrosty O2 and Drillisch finalise roaming dealA new commercial arrangement with current MVNO landlord O2 Germany should enable the United Internet mobile player to forge ahead with plans for a 5G network. O2 aims to use the “significant proceeds” of the contract to accelerate its network expansion. Described neutrally as a reset of their relationship, ... 
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         Premium PremiumMystery of Telefónica’s vanishing digital revenue as Tech takes offHard-fought progress at the start to the year looks set to provide a base to hit guidance, with management seeming open to improving outlook as the year progresses. Group keeping its options open on monetising Hispanoamérica interests and its fibre infrastructure in Europe. Telefónica Tech is open for business ... 
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         Premium PremiumTelefónica people moves: Group appoints Climate Change bossSustainability a priority with new Chief of Climate Change post. Changes in Germany include a CEO swap at Omnichannel unit and exit of CISO Hollander. Provisional approval for the VM-O2 merger sees a swathe of proactive appointments — but no room for a handful of O2 UK stalwarts. 
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         Innovation InnovationTelefónica Argentina taps IBM for open RAN trialProof 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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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Wayra launches Munich labInnovation hothouse creates German 5G campus; Prisa reshuffle continues; MÁSMÓVIL deal hits Telefónica shares. 
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         Strategy & Change Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: E-Plus review closedEC ends E-Plus review; German 5G rollout builds; UK taskforce plans for supplier diversity. 
 





















