All TelcoTitans.com articles in Telefónicawatch #156 – Page 3
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica says continuity vital in 5G SA supplier selection
Operator confirms longstanding network partners Ericsson and Nokia as 5G SA radio suppliers. CTIO claims provider has the “best technology partners” that can help develop 5G “at the highest level of quality”.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica ties with KKR again on Colombian fibre InfraCo
FTTH InfraCos spun out in Brazil, Chile, and Colombia this month. Latest agreement with KKR sets up InfraCo in Colombia. Chilean fibre venture with KKR finalised. FiBrasil infrastructure company launched in Brazil. InfraCo model lightens capital investment intensity for Telefónica.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica quietly drops LUCA brand as Telefónica Tech takes over
Unclear whether the more high-profile ElevenPaths brand has also been retired. Former LUCA product AI Suite showcased at MWC, but still not widely marketed.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: rivals join O2 Germany
O2 Germany draws in talent from rivals Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone. Infra adds partnerships lead with M&A know-how. VM–O2 firms up networks and technology leadership. Martinez takes Di Meo’s old CIO spot at Movistar Argentina.
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M&ATelefónica Tech preps for part-sale
Long-mooted divestment plan appears close to initiation, with reports indicating private equity interest. Division not the big-hitter it once claimed to become, but hoping to draw punters through M&A and partnerships. Downsized ambition and reset scope remind of last decade’s Telefónica Digital, where grand ambition faded away.
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Network & InfrastructureTelefónica moots public cloud role for 5G core
Public cloud among the options for standalone 5G core, although reluctance to entrust fundamental functionality with a thirdparty, and current technological shortcomings, may keep the prospect theoretical.
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Strategy & ChangeCOVID adds urgency to Telefónica’s emissions clean-up
Fleet-footed operator shows proactivity on climate change issues in the face of adversity. Market dynamics shift considerably in pandemic world, with ESG considerations now high-priority for shareholders and consumer base. Reducing supplier emissions tops agenda.
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