All Telefónica Group articles – Page 66
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M&ATelefónica targets partners for M&A add ons in security
Group reaching into partner base for acquisitions to support expansion plans of new Telefónica Cybersecurity Tech division. Wayra investments maturing as two minority stakes upgraded to whole ownership. Reorganisation of assets for security expansion may be a template for revamp in cloud and IoT target markets.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica in front row seat as Spain unveils recovery plan
Left-leaning Spanish government to put digital transformation at the heart of plans to tackle pandemic challenges, playing to Telefónica strengths.
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Digital ReportsTelefónicawatch Report #146 – August 2020
Key stories include: Telxius fibre charge | Tech Services remain niche | Vivo sticks with Huawei | O2 and Ericsson on 5G campus | Liberty swoops for Cost Rica
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Public AffairsTelefónica Argentina hit by Fernández decree
Presidential decree to freeze broadband, telephony, and pay-TV tariffs until end-2020 further weakens Argentina’s place in Telefónica world. Move seen as damaging enough to warrant cross-industry response. In subsequent dialogue with Enacom, operators show some willingness to play ball in return for assurances on “industry sustainability”.
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Enterprise (B2B)Telefónica creates new unit to target UK security space
Operator is looking to build an international platform for new Telefónica Cibersecurity Tech division. Targeting markets inside and outside its footprint.
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PremiumTelefónica core markets: glimmers of a return to normality
Group’s key business engines report a mixed set of results, but with signs of recovery emerging over the course of Q2.
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PremiumSpending: Capex peaks and operational efficiencies rise
Management assures infrastructure investment will be maintained, as key in post-COVID-19 world. Customer experience another priority area. Other projects being reined in to free up funds, though, with Abosolo stressing “strict screening” of spend plans
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Strategy & ChangeInfra ambition to fibre up the world
Telefónica Infra-Tech Q2 FY20 analysis. Telxius set to expand its remit beyond tower management and subsea cables with ambitions to bring Group fibre deployment expertise to wholesale markets across Europe and Latin America. Investors may be sought to monetise new infrastructure. Telxius Q2 FY20 performance shows resilience in difficult ...
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PremiumGuidance: it’ll all be over by Christmas (2021)
Telefónica said it expects to meet its revised FY20 guidance, although even with the minimal targets it has set itself there is a challenge to be faced.
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PremiumFinancial highlights: generating cash and cutting costs
Telefónica’s numbers for the quarter to 30 June 2020 (Q2 FY20) made grim reading.
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M&ATelefónica drops AxisMed
Group offloads care management specialist to Atrys Health. A pivot from ‘provider’ to ‘partner’ in Telefónica’s healthcare strategy.
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Strategy & ChangeServices at the core of enigmatic Telefónica Tech
Beyond the big talk about Telefónica Tech, associated revenue remains modest, and growth not immune to pandemic impacts.
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PremiumTelefónica: Elsewhere in Group
Ailing Alierta; EC maintains resistance to four-to-three consolidation.
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Government seeks sale of 32.5% Coltel stake — report
Government sale stirs speculation about Telefónica Colombia exit.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone: Elsewhere in Group
Arch Summit cancelled; Axiata continues to give Vodafone the cold shoulder; campus network deployments start to trickle through.
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PeopleKey movers in Telefónica: Rob Reason in at O2 UK; Wayra rejig starts in earnest
O2 UK heads swap seats, including a Macdonald-Dunford exchange with Now TV. Serial Brazilian telco leader Marcelo Campos moves from Claro to Vivo. Brando and Rotondo stake a claim at Wayra’s evolving South American top-table. M2M solution provider Pangea pulls in another O2 name.
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Suppliers & SCMAtento eyes renewed Telefónica relationship
Former Group subsidiary indicates it is discussing a refresh of partnership. COVID-19 takes a toll on Atento Q2 revenue.
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Enterprise (B2B)O2 flags 5G campus network launch for Mercedes Benz
German operator is working with Ericsson on a 5G network installation at Mercedes Benz’ “factory of the future”.
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M&AOi can afford to be choosy as rival bids for assets emerge
Restructuring Brazilian operator Oi is weighing up escalating offers for its mobile assets as a consortium of local operators compete with private equity-funded infrastructure provider Highline. TIM Brasil may have most at stake in bidding, with speculation it would take the lion’s share of Oi assets.
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica digs in further with Havas
Estimated €500m global media account was first awarded to French group in 2014.