Telefónica Strategy & Change – Page 3
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ProfileCEO Lutz Schüler relishes challenger role at VM O2
After Virgin Media O2’s first 100 days, Schüler is raring to go head-to-head with BT on full fibre, wholesale, and B2B. Reportedly in talks with Sky on fibre investment. Determined merger integration won’t slow VM O2 down. Big believer in “data and digital” for delivering what customers want; hints ...
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: Prosegur JV ties with Santander
AMC Networks files arbitration claim against Telefónica in Spain; security JV Movistar Prosegur Alarmas ties with Santander.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: smart services drive in Huelva
Cloudflare and Tableau deployments highlighted; Group at forefront of smart services drive in port city of Huelva.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Juniper flags Fusión role
Data core to digital transformation, says Telefónica strategist; Juniper flags IP network simplification.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: regulatory headaches in Argentina & Peru
Regulatory decisions go against Telefónica in Argentina and Peru.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Tech forms Zoom partnership
IDT highlights expansion of ties with Telefónica wholesale and multinational customers subsidiary; Cornerstone JV enhances legal spend management.
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Strategy & ChangeEvans elevated to lead Telefónica’s digital strategy
Former O2 UK CEO takes a step up the Group management ladder after missing out on role as head of merged UK JV. Potential for pivotal digital double act with Chema Alonso bringing innovation expertise to be harnessed by Evans’ commercial nous. Navarro remains as key adviser to Chairman, ...
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: O2 Business launches Managed Microsoft 365
Regulatory battles continue in Spain with mixed results; Movistar scores Italian football rights renewal.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Telefónica ties with Aerial
Elsewhere in Telefónica Group: Telefónica ties with Aerial Source: PR Newswire Telefónica tied with Canada-based Wi-Fi motion-based analytics specialist Aerial Technologies to conduct a remote care pilot project in the municipality of Luciana in Castilla-La Mancha, Spain. The test will monitor the condition of participants aged ...
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Argentinian OB rues State interference
State interference continues to plague Argentinian OB; mobile licence renewals discussed in Ecuador.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica shutters Innovación Alpha in slimdown
Group continues tidy-up of innovation engines, with wound-down Alpha finally put to rest. Final steps confirm 2020 indications that Alpha Health’s spinoff as Koa Health sounded a death knell.
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Strategy & ChangeMovistar shares football rights with challenger Orange
Orange takes up alternative broadcaster title with La Liga and UEFA tournament showings in Spain. Movistar pockets an estimated €350m from the deal.
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Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Mistral goes live
Mistral goes live; Telefónica Tech gets sporty.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: German 5G rollout update
German OB advances 5G rollout; customer rewards scheme launched in Spain after successful trial; VM O2 reinforcing green credentials.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Peruvian regulatory headaches
CAF gives Telefónica relationship a ‘new normal’ reset; Peruvian regulatory headaches persist, as Telefónica’s fines mount and OB questions payTV clampdown.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez-Pallete blasts regulatory framework
Álvarez-Pallete blasts “outdated” European regulations.
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M&ATelefónica (finally) exits Costa Rica
Group finalises long-awaited divestment. Final transaction price is $538m, around $40m short of previously agreed deal. Movistar marque utilised by Liberty as it pursues multi-brand strategy in Costa Rica. Former Movistar Costa Rica exec to head operations.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Tech extends cloud reach in Brazil
TC&CT division snags 49.99% stake in Vivo’s CloudCo Brasil. Deal builds on TC&CT’s earlier purchase of CyberCo Brasil. Working in parallel with local operating businesses becoming a Telefónica Tech trend.
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Strategy & ChangeVM O2 preps for wholesale with code powers application
Concerns over securing acceptable commercial terms for key sites on VM O2 network behind request for additional tenancy rights. Code-based flexibility will simplify the process of enabling wholesale access to sites, while supporting potential network expansion.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica’s Rao hails bold approach to customer tech refresh
CTIO highlights ‘co-creation’ role played by partners such as Salesforce.