Telefónica Strategy & Change – Page 6
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Spanish cyber defences strengthened
Telefónica bolsters Spain’s security defences; reskilling initiatives backed.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core markets: Zalaris banks payroll contract
Payroll contract awarded in Germany; Vivo hones in on financial services, cybersecurity takes off in Spain.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Siemens paired for smart buildings
Siemens partnered for smart buildings; Gilat wins teleport contract; Silicom selected for SME SD-WAN drive.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Peru set for further workforce cuts
Hispam unit’s headcount reduction plans emerge as part of restructuring process. Layoffs to be given go ahead by MTPE, according to Peruvian news outlets. Move follows stark FY20 results.
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Strategy & ChangeCornerstone exit could be early item on VM-O2 agenda
Indications made that prospective JV’s Cornerstone stake seen as non-strategic, and could be jettisoned in name of “national champion” Grand Plan. Sale would raise cash for higher strategic ambition of fibre expansion. Liberty “gearing up” for talks with partners to team up on Gigabit rollout. Fries showing willingness to ...
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica Argentina seeks enterprise gains with B2B reboot
Movistar Negocios merges with Telefónica Business Solutions in Hispam consolidation effort. Brand identity, simplification, and value creation underlined as key motivators.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Wayra launches Munich lab
Innovation hothouse creates German 5G campus; Prisa reshuffle continues; MÁSMÓVIL deal hits Telefónica shares.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: e-health explored
E-health continues to expand as key Telefónica 5G vertical; SMEs targeted with Telefónica Tech cloud and security product additions.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: E-Plus review closed
EC ends E-Plus review; German 5G rollout builds; UK taskforce plans for supplier diversity.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Osiptel tightens rules
Osiptel cracks down on price hikes; Telefónica enters sale and leaseback deal for Peruvian HQ.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica draws new logo to reflect digital vision
New marque is the first corporate identity refresh this century for the operator. Executive Chairman Álvarez-Pallete outlined symbolism behind the change at Group AGM.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: European Commission lays out plans
Telefónica backs EC green goals, as Digital Compass launched; Spanish government seeks cybersecurity support; payphones to be axed.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Telxius lands subsea cable
Telxius plugs into Google’s Dunant cable and bulks up its own South American bandwidth.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica’s Core Markets: Digital Workplace opens up
Movistar+ adds edutainment for at-home learning; O2 UK offers device-as-a-service for remote-working employees.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: 4.5G in Mexico
Progress on OTT bundling in multiple markets; SME channel opened with BBVA; tax disputes continue in Peru.
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Strategy & ChangeFY20: Core four battle on in tough times
Major markets collectively show declines at the end of a tough year, but Group remains committed to focusing investment on next-generation networks to transform its fortunes. Spanish operations still the crown jewels, and closely protected, but management still yearning for market consolidation. O2 UK’s five-year efficiency drive has it ...
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Suppliers & SCMO2 heads down under for customer tech refresh
Australian software provider Hansen joins gang of suppliers working on German OB’s wide-reaching digital transformation. Vendor sees potential to expand its footprint to other Telefónica geographies. O2 front-loads licence purchases.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica targets SMEs in Spain’s digital recovery plan
Government pours billions into SME digitalisation programme. Telefónica marshals SME portfolio.
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PremiumWipro and Tech-M back grand designs for O2 architecture
O2 aiming to halve product development times and shave a third off IT costs with a radical simplification of its IT architecture. Tech Mahindra and Wipro sharing responsibility as mass market and business systems separated. Salesforce also flagged as an example of the opportunity to adapt off-the-shelf solutions to ...
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica 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.