All articles by Vodafonewatch – Page 21
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Products & ServicesVodafone chasing connected-device long tail
Group widens search for differentiation in consumer IoT side-hussle.
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Network & InfraCloud-focused telcos haven’t gone native
Vodafone and Telefónica challenge Kubernetes to prove itself in telco environment. Telcos warn against repeating NFV ‘silo’ mistakes with containers. Hybrid VM and cloud-native model the norm for operators already invested in NFV.
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Network & InfraVodacom looks to Loon in Mozambique
Mozambique partnership to deliver network expansion, if technicalities ironed out. First Loon tie-up within Vodafone Group.
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M&ACelfocus sees opportunities to expand Vodafone account, post-sale
Former JV positive on go-to-market synergies, following full amalgamation with parent Novabase.
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Products & ServicesRichter to scale Vodafone’s digital services opportunity
Vodafone Technology Director sees creative collaboration and an emphasis on core connectivity as crucial to building a role in digital services ecosystem, with IoT a key example of the opportunity. BT Enterprise CTIO highlights the way digital services demand is both accelerating and evolving in response to pandemic.
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Financial & PerformanceVodafone Idea loses leadership in all three Metros
Indian JV relinquishes last urban stronghold and set to lose second spot overall.
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PremiumVodafone FY19–20 quick take: no change here
Read infers Group is better placed, post-Colao for economic downturn. Della Valle confirms new, AT Kearney-inspired €1bn cost-cutting plan, after trailering move in late-2019. No disruption to Read’s M&A overhaul, beyond Egypt. Targets hit but glitchy performance, both at OpCos and Vodafone Business.
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M&AJoosub still interested in SA fibre buyout
Vodacom remains on lookout for M&A opportunities, although next-generation network expansion has recently dropped down his to-do list.
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Network & InfraVodafone Germany plans for 3G sunset
CTO Gerhard Mack announces 3G retirement date of 30 June 2021, putting a deadline on spectrum re-farming and prepping the OpCo for accelerated 5G rollout. OpCo follows in footsteps of VodafoneZiggo, which made the same move earlier this year.
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Network & Infra5G finally comes to South Africa
Spectrum-poor operator takes advantage of temporary licence from ICASA.
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Partnerships & AlliancesVodafone partners Digital Barriers on COVID-19 checks
UK enterprise customers able to deploy £1,700 solution for 100 readings per minute. Tie-up with Tomorrow Street partner Digital Barriers expands existing collaboration in the UK.
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M&AVodafone exits long-time IT sherpa Celfocus
Portuguese partner brings Celfocus’ systems expertise in-house.
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PremiumItalian tower meld completed
Fusion represents a key milestone in Vodafone’s infrastructure separation and cash-raising plan, but does not come without exposure.
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PremiumVodafone losing grip in automotive market
2014 acquisition looks to be on a bad run and struggling to meet buyout rationale. COVID-19 worsening situation. VGE may be tuning up with Vodafone Automotive Deutschland addition. A sign Vodafone had not yet solved long-running headache of how to support bought-in innovation.
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PremiumVodafone Business co-pilots private 5G for Lufthansa
Apparent pragmatic row-back on opposition to private spectrum allocation.
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PremiumVodafone to issue more RFIs for TIP transport scheme
Vodafone rounding up new posse of open transport suppliers under the TIP flag.
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Products & ServicesVodafone shutters Bit and puts focus on yu
Closure a sign of Spanish OpCo’s move to a more fleet-footed go-to-market strategy.
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PremiumVodafone bags 5G spectrum; other OpCos have to wait
Hungarian business secures rights in three new bands. Digi plans legal action over ‘unfair’ 5G auction. 5G auction plans topple in Europe due to COVID-19.
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Suppliers & SCMRebel MPs push for Huawei ban
Attempt to kick out Huawei from UK infrastructure within three years fails to secure backing of Commons. Government considering tougher demands on HRVs to head off rebels, who are expected to return with reinforcements in the summer.
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PremiumVodafone takes bit-part role in UK 5G trials
Grants allocated from £200m 5G trials and testbed pot. Limited telco involvement: Vodafone takes most prominent role, Telefónica and Three UK follow.