Telefónica Strategy & Change – Page 2
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OperationsTelefónica speeds up closure of copper exchanges
Higher energy prices increase urgency of replacing copper accesses with more energy-efficient fibre.
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Strategy & ChangeTalk of Telefónica Tech partnership resurfaces
Executive Chairman José María Álvarez-Pallete says Telefónica Tech is outperforming, and wants the market to recognise value.
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Strategy & ChangeVivo makes ESG linked remuneration overhaul
New reward plan to support retention of key executives, incorporating ESG measures.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica plotting new strategy as macro headwinds bite
Group reportedly calls in McKinsey to overhaul strategic plans.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica completes unification of Tuenti and O2
Conclusion of migration comes after initiation of integration process in April.
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Strategy & ChangeCautious Virgin Media O2 seeks ‘balance’ in fibre wholesale talks
CEO Lutz Schüler in talks with prospective wholesale customers.
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Strategy & ChangeFuture network will be massive, blockchain‑led computer
Telefónica’s Executive Chairman is urging operators to embrace the collaborative spirit that enabled roaming to create a new connectivity platform.
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Partnerships & AlliancesO2 Germany picks Elastic for IT transformation
Elastic CEO flags new deal with German OB.
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Network & InfrastructureChema Alonso: the metaverse is nearer than people think
Telefónica is making a play to be a metaverse first-mover and ally to ensure its networks are ready for the innovation it can bring in as little as five years’ time.
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PeopleTelefónica swaps UK&I boss, targets ‘acceleration’
Commercial exec Mark Gorton tasked with fashioning “accelerated growth” from UK&I digital services business, following recent twin buyout.
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M&ATelefónica hives off Argentinian assets from Hispam division
Group approves creation of TLH HoldCo, an “independent economic unit” registered in Spain, to house its interests in Telefónica Móviles Argentina and Telefónica de Argentina.
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Strategy & ChangeLiberty exec predicts ‘end of an era’ for altnet funding
Chief Development Officer Andrea Salvato warns altnets of rocky macro period, set to shake up challenger funding.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica aims to improve pole position
Spanish operating business said to be inspecting 3.5 million poles and replacing those in poor condition.
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OperationsTelefónica Tech unveils digital operations hub at Madrid HQ
New Digital Operations Centre forms part of the Group’s Innovation and Talent Hub transformation strategy.
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OperationsTelefónica tightens management focus for Spanish platform play
Previously heralded Industry Verticals unit now up and running as Telefónica implements a more ambitious multi-play strategy. Growing Wholesale business receives dedicated leadership, while regional management will take greater role in supporting B2B sector. Brand manager Serrahima given broader remit to improve customer experience in all sectors.
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Strategy & ChangeTelcos seek security in the cloud as 5G grows
Telefónica’s Patricia Diez Munoz acclaims 5G security credentials, but edge deployments and multi-vendor environments bring new challenges. Neil McRae of BT positions security at the fore of cloud-native transformation and calls on vendors to finally ditch legacy attitudes to security, and the days of “stupid passwords”.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica’s Cerdán eyes M&A in Brazil, Germany
Telefónica Tech will also look at moving into markets outside Group footprint. Tech division now has about 4,000 employees. CEO downplays 2019 aims, but highlights unit’s double-digit revenue growth in 2021. No open processes on potential sale of minority stake in division to a financial investor.
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Public AffairsÁlvarez-Pallete lambasts regulators for being stuck in the past
If WhatsApp et al are not regulated, then neither should Telefónica, he says. Álvarez-Pallete accuses Spanish regulator of dragging its feet over reforms.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica lays out circular economy plans
Group pledges zero waste to landfill and refurb of 500,000 mobile phones by 2030. Backed by MAIA equipment reuse platform. Plans follow GSMA call to action for telecoms sector.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: VM O2 signings target cultural transformation
VM O2 gives Culture Transformation titles to Brian Høi and Julie Sofie Thomsen, while Digital domain gets new People Director. Group-wide IT and networks procurement swaps. Integrated Telefónica Tech UK&I cements healthcare focus with new account director. Vivo names IT directors for Operations and Cloud & Infrastructure leadership. Data ...