Telefónica Technology
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Partnerships & AlliancesAduna goes big on Brazilian B2B with deeper Vivo tie-up
Partnership is aimed at scaling API availability and diversifying into new industries.
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OperationsTelefónica cuts the ribbon on Granada AI, cybersecurity hub
Operator opens second Talent and Technology Center, which Group COO Emilio Gayo said is aimed at attracting and retaining local talent while strengthening the “technological ecosystem” in the area. Read more…
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Deep DiveTelefónica’s Huawei gambit calls out Spain v US (and EC)
Deep Dive: Reported extension of 5G contract with Huawei ignites firestorm. Latest China procurement by a Spanish telco skirts EU recommendations and escalates geopolitical tensions, placing government and its flagship operator in a precarious position between deeply-rooted American and emerging Chinese spheres of influence.
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M&ATelefónica ‘green-lit’ for Vodafone Spain feeding-frenzy
Following Zegona’s spectacular 350% financial gains from Vodafone Spain buyout in just 15 months, muscling-up Telefónica has apparently been cleared to bid for assets, signalling a market-shaking break-up that could set a new precedent for European consolidation. Vodafone again left pondering ‘what could have been…’
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Partnerships & AlliancesVirgin Media O2 smartens up fibre rollout with IQGeo and Deepomatic combo
As IQGeo completed an acquisition of Deepomatic earlier this month, Virgin Media O2 emerged as one of the first operators to use their combined geospatial software and computer vision software tools to speed its fibre rollout.
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Financial & PerformanceTelefónica said to prep capital raise to fuel Murtra’s new strategy
€3bn–€4bn funding option just latest suggested manoeuvre to support upcoming reset with its control and industrial strategy backdrop, amidst tight financials, defence and European telecoms consolidator ambitions…
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PeopleCEO switched out at Telefónica Tech UK&I
Martyn Bullerwell takes the helm at Telefónica Tech UK&I, replacing Mark Gorton after the latter’s three-year tenure.
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M&ATelefónica’s Hispam sell-off: next offload expected in weeks
Based on comments by buyer Millicom, Telefónica can expect to complete sales of Hispanoamérica operating businesses in Uruguay this quarter, Ecuador next quarter, and Colombia in first quarter of 2026, as speculation rises for potential deals in Chile and Mexico.
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M&AAXA still seen as likely partner in Telefónica, Vodafone Spain fibreco
Operator duo reportedly in advanced stages of discussions to offload stake in Fiberpass. Telefónica expected to retain a majority holding, as it seeks to take greater control over its European infra asset base…
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Analyst BriefingsTelefónicawatch Analyst Briefing: industrial evolution
The latest developments from Telefónica as execs trailer strategy refresh in Q2 results presentation, partnerships are firmed up with Daisy (UK) and Cellnex (Spain), and two Spanish businesswomen join the Board. Read more…
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B2BTelefónica|Vivo advances B2B goal with landmark €600m São Paulo IoT contract
Brazilian OB is deepening its enterprise footprint with a major municipal smart metering project. The deal exemplifies strategic focus on B2B as a high-growth differentiator, supported by realigned Telefónica Tech joint ventures.
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PeopleTelefónica’s ex-digital chief Alonso joins cybersecurity player Cloudflare
Telco’s former Chief Digital Officer takes up a new remit to drive international expansion at cloud and cybersecurity solutions provider.
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Partnerships & AlliancesCellnex snaffles another post-M&A telco win with expanded Telefónica deal
Telefónica strengthens ties with Spanish tower provider via deal that expands footprint and supports operator’s access relationship with up-and-comer Digi Spain.
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Financial & PerformanceRefresh pays off at Prosegur-Telefónica home security JV
Spanish operator’s home security partner talks up value of joint venture, and wider connected-alarms business, as user base passes one million…
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M&AVM O2 to complete Daisy buy after clearing regulatory hurdle
Telefónica operations chief Emilio Gayo said finalisation of VM O2’s Daisy acquisition is imminent after receiving regulatory approval.
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Strategy & ChangeVM O2 in spotlight as Telefónica confirms NetCo plan scrapped
Telefónica boss says plan to spin out VM O2 network operation is permanently off the table, with the Group’s strategic review prompting the operator to renounce the NetCo-ServCo split model…
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B2BTelefónica Tech takes Perplexity into Spanish B2B
Building on Telefónica’s Perplexity offering for consumers, Telefónica Tech has teamed with ‘$18bn’ AI search scaleup to provide its enterprise software version to B2B customers in Spain.
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Network & Infra‘Being Level 4’: Telefónica CTIO eyes 2030 hyper-automation goal
Deep dive: Tech boss Andrea Folgueiras indicates Telefónica has now got several high-level autonomous networking projects up and running, delivering tangible business impact. But autonomy has still only been achieved in pockets, and the operator remains in the early stages of a transformation journey targeting near-full Level 4 status by 2030…
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Public AffairsCNMC ruling ignites spat over Telefónica wholesale price hike
CNMC’s attempt to recalibrate duct access pricing under MARCo regulation has triggered outrage across Spain’s telecoms sector…
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PeopleHacker turned referee: Telefónica’s ex-digital chief signs as football tech advisor
Telefónica’s former digital guru Chema Alonso appointed AI and tech advisor for Spain’s football governing body and a director at Europa Press news agency.