Vodafonewatch News – Page 6
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M&AVodafone CZ wishing for winning ticket with SAZKAmobil acquisition
Outgoing CEO Petr Dvořák delivers parting gift by agreeing to acquire MVNO from billionaire Karel Komarek’s lottery giant Allwyn/SAZKA. In-tray will also includes pending T-Mobile CZ fibre tie-up…
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M&AIliad takes another run at Vodafone Italy with €10.5bn merger proposal
Persistent suitor is back in the frame, this time seeking to merge with the OpCo after takeover bid was rejected last year. Terms allow for a growing stake should Vodafone give the nod…
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PremiumVodafone Peoplewatch: new Germany Chair repatriated from Vantage
December 2023 update: Vodafone Group Digital Care and Platforms amongst notable appointments. Territory refresh in Spain. Leaver destinations include Nexfibre…
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Strategy & ChangeSafaricom fosters digital, engineering talent in youth employment drive
Safaricom develops ‘engineering talent pipeline’ to equip itself and wider Kenyan technology ecosystem with talent in digital and engineering spheres. Read more…
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone’s Pairpoint JV bulks up for logistics drive
Strategic partnership with Deloitte and Nexxiot bolsters joint venture’s offering for automating container shipping logistics.
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Network & InfrastructureVi taps Anritsu to power VoLTE service assurance gains
Longstanding tie-up between Indian operator and Japanese platform provider said to produce service quality results.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone Business chases US multinationals’ global IoT with Bridgepointe tie-up
Americas ambitions see Bridgepointe Technologies onboarded as US strategic channel partner, targeting international connectivity…
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M&AVodafone Spain revitalisation: Zegona ready to splash the cash
With purchase pending, Zegona’s Eamonn O’Hare reveals long-term plans to invest €3bn, with enterprise and simplified CX among key priorities. Learn more…
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone backs “intelligent automation” for open RAN
Vodafone, Intel, and Cirrus360 reveal new approach to speed open RAN software and hardware integration.
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Network & InfrastructureTPG preps for network innovation with 4G shift to Ericsson dual core
Ericsson hits another milestone in a long-running core network transformation programme for TPG, as the operator moves towards a containerised cloud-native setup.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone taking software engineering in-house to avoid complexity of ‘niche’ external partners
Head of Network Development Frederic Sundin tells Network Now delegates that Vodafone is navigating a “jungle” of startups to find the right partners, and going in-house as a “cheaper” option, more conducive to network simplicity dreams…
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone joins in accusations of strategic fibre overbuilding at DT
Vodafone Germany CEO claims his incumbent rival is driving “senseless excavating” and disrupting national fibre rollout through a lack of cooperation and intentional overbuilding.
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PeopleIncoming Vodafone CZ CEO brings entrepreneurial spirit, targets purpose-led transformation
Newly-named Vodafone Czech Republic CEO Violeta Luca will join in January from Microsoft, replacing longstanding leader Petr Dvořák.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: Vodafone taps startups and academics for German drones pilot
Vodafone taps startups and academics for German drones pilot.
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PremiumElsewhere in Africa: Vodacom was listed on the A2X exchange to “accelerate” profile
Vodacom was listed on the A2X exchange to “accelerate” profile.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Group: Vodafone produces RedCap results
Vodafone produces RedCap results with Ericsson, Qualcomm.
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PremiumTPG ends Vocus talks, will assess alternatives
TPG pulls the plug on what could have been Australia’s biggest refinancing deal of the year.
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PremiumElsewhere in Associates & JVs: TPG Telecom adds to 5G spectrum basket
TPG Telecom adds to 5G spectrum basket.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone kicks off European physical retail rejuvenation
New concept debuts in Romania as Vodafone looks to reinvigorate physical retail experience and boost customer interaction, but TelcoTitans TelcoX research questions whether CSP hearts are in bricks and mortar…
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Network & InfrastructureVodafone steps up fibre defence ahead of German MDU market nightmare
Rivals move faster and bigger, as Vodafone embraces FTTP infra JV and federal housing body to counter major threat of broadband and TV disintermediation.