All Transformation (change) articles – Page 8
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M&A
Telefónica 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 & Change
Safaricom eyes African deals to “turbocharge” fintech play
Kenyan operator on lookout for acquisition opportunities to fuel expansion of M-PESA footprint and broaden out its digital services portfolio.
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Strategy & Change
BT preps Indian hiring spree
BT Digital boss Harmeen Mehta wants to expand use — and customisation — of India digital talent pool to drive transformation at operator.
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Operations
TPG accelerates IT simplification drive
JV plans to reduce number of IT systems from 600-plus to less than 400 in three years.
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Strategy & Change
UK’s new Digital Strategy ‘lacks long-term vision’
TechUK claims new strategy would need to be updated in 2024 to ‘remain relevant’.
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Network & Infrastructure
Telefónica 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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Suppliers & SCM
Vodacom tightens up supply chain amid trade turbulence
Group’s International businesses team up on adoption of Vodafone’s central Network Stock System.
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Network & Infrastructure
Vodafone NZ targets independence with SAP integration
New Zealand operator and Vodafone Partner Markets ally flags SAP cloud solutions migration.
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Operations
_VOIS payback: Vodafone’s automation factory accelerates savings
Vodafone’s systems harmonisation drive said to be delivering growing impact.
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Operations
Vodafone flags German shop closures
Recalibrating German business to axe portion of retail network amid declining footfall.
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Strategy & Change
Allera flags big changes ahead under ‘New EE’
BT Consumer CEO says the first chapter of the BT-EE integration process has been completed.
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Operations
Vodafone targets hundreds of OSS apps with “aggressive” cull
Group sets five-year target to whittle 1,200 OSS apps down to 600.
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Network & Infrastructure
BT’s Digital Voice switchover on track despite delays
CEO Jansen confident in operator’s ability to rectify problems in analogue-to-digital switchover.
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Operations
Telefónica 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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Strategy & Change
Why the best transformation programmes are built around purpose and people
Real-world CEO learnings and best practice from Colt’s Gilder and Teradata’s McMillan. Transformation must be based around purpose that resonates with employees.
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Operations
BT targets skills shortage with Digital Campus plans
Ongoing skills transformation programme will see a virtual learning environment established, dubbed a “one-stop shop” for employee development. Internal reskilling and upskilling remain central to Group’s sustainable growth plan.
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Network & Infrastructure
OTE passes 650,000 premises with full fibre
Plan to pass three million premises by 2027 looks on track. Broadband upgrades to premises outside FTTP footprint gather momentum. Rival Vodafone Greece announces “acceleration” of fibre access rollout.
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Partnerships & Alliances
BT continues “dramatic simplification” with cloud-first AWS deal
Five-year agreement adds to recent contract with Google Cloud to advance operator’s digital transformation and simplification drive. AWS named preferred cloud provider for internal applications.
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Network & Infrastructure
Modular IT estate will make BT a ‘digital talent magnet’
Consumer Digital MD Kevin Lee labels in-house skills and capabilities a priority as BT aims to attract talent in UK and India. Commitment to “reuse” approach to development as part of Group’s digital transformation, with heightened reliance on collaboration. Challenges at Consumer include complex legacy architecture, with simplification deemed ...
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Operations
Telefónica 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.