All Deutsche Telekom Group (DTAG) articles – Page 42

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    DT partner SoftBank hit by perfect storm

    2022-03-17T15:33:00Z

    Investors raise concerns over ‘money-losing startups’ that litter SoftBank’s portfolio. Vision Fund II, DT’s partner in at least three investments, remains a priority.

  • DT gears up for 5G SA and network slicing
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    DT gears up for 5G SA and network slicing

    2022-03-16T16:09:00Z

    Cross-border PoC with Ericsson puts ‘E2E’ 5G SA network slicing through its paces. TDE aims to launch 5G SA in 2022. RTL pilot looks to 5G’s future role in live broadcasting.

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    Nemat confirms 2023 open RAN target

    2022-03-16T16:09:00Z

    DT is now looking for vendor partners as open RAN gets ready for primetime. The Group remains convinced of the need for both mobile and fixed-access disaggregation.

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    Operations

    DT outlines ‘digital experts’ upskill target

    2022-03-16T10:08:00Z

    2021 Annual Report sets 17% digital workforce target within three years. Places emphasis on in-house digital upskilling; recruiting outside digital talent seen as “challenging”. Overall FTE headcount drops 4% year-on-year, but Group still manages to hire more than 8,000 employees outside the USA with focus on IT and technical ...

  • DT’s RDK router revamp gets ready to roll
    Products & Services

    DT’s RDK router revamp gets ready to roll

    2022-03-16T10:07:00Z

    Group goes “full throttle” on RDK router overhaul. Router software platform seen as foundation for complete home services. DT is “major contributor” of software to open source community.

  • Q4 FY21: Leadership of Europe? Done that, got the T‑shirt
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    DT Q4 FY21: Leadership of Europe? Done that, got the T-shirt

    2022-03-15T16:08:00Z

    Another strong year of growth for Group, led by USA. As Sprint integration progresses, DT targets €10bn in free cash flow for current year. Unfortunate clash with Ukraine invasion dulls shareholder reaction. Executives stress openness and flexibility when it comes to a big TowerCo deal, but want full recognition ...

  • Headlines: cash flow back on course, before spectrum
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    DT Q4 FY21 Headlines: cash flow back on course, before spectrum

    2022-03-15T16:08:00Z

    Headlines: cash flow back on course, before spectrum Source: Aaron Burden / Unsplash The Group’s FY21 results again drove home the dramatically increased scale and power of DT’s Transatlantic platform, following the Sprint takeover. DT ended the FY strongly, recording a 4.7%-rise in net revenue, to €28.9bn, ...

  • Spend: strategy on track
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    DT Q4 FY21 Spend: strategy on track

    2022-03-15T16:08:00Z

    Spend: strategy on track Source: Wolfgang Rottmann / Unsplash Spending-wise, FY22 appears set for more of the same, with DT expecting to continue increasing capital expenditure (capex) during the current year, driven by mega-projects at TDE and (particularly) TMUS. It is forecasting €19.3bn in capex during the ...

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    Products & Services

    FamilyMode relaunch now in T-Mobile’s hands

    2022-03-15T15:56:00Z

    TMUS partner Smith Micro completes its work on the new SafePath 7-based FamilyMode 3.0 product. TMUS launch on SafePath 7 provides vendor with ‘migration blueprint’ for rival operators.

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    Deutsche Telekom people moves: cloud changes at T-Systems

    2022-03-14T14:48:00Z

    T-Systems’ Cloud Services department makes changes across accounts, with movements in Automotive and Public Transport verticals. Krämer replaces Fleutiaux in senior T-Sys spot. Google Cloud partnership gets new frontman in Queck. TMUS integrates rideshare acquisition Octopus Interactive. Wide-reaching leadership team rework at TMUS heightens focus on enterprise and targets ...

  • dtw112-tt-odf
    Network & Infrastructure

    Open Dutch Fiber, T-Mobile begin Amsterdam FTTP rollout

    2022-03-11T13:33:00Z

    DTCP-backed fibre builder started its Amsterdam deployment in two districts, with anchor tenant T-Mobile Netherlands in tow. Extra 29,000 homes set to be added to Dutch network, driving ODF closer to one million target.

  • dtw112-tt-romania
    M&A

    Orange demands part-refund on 2021 Romania buy

    2022-03-10T15:32:00Z

    Orange seeking a €24m retrospective discount on purchase of OTE’s majority stake in Telekom Romania, completed last year. OTE says it is examining the claim.

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    People

    T-Systems appoints new healthcare lead

    2022-03-10T13:37:00Z

    Gottfried Ludewig, German Ministry of Health alumnus, appointed to lead T-Systems Health Industry. Tasked with driving growth in one of T-Systems’ four primary verticals.

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    People

    T-Mobile poaches new CTIO from Vodafone

    2022-03-09T16:50:00Z

    Vodafone’s Networks lead Thibaud Rérolle to join T-Mobile Netherlands in the summer. Replaces outgoing Kim Larsen at TMNL as it prepares for an ownership change.

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    People

    DT, IFM appoint chief exec for fibre JV

    2022-03-08T08:55:00Z

    Former Etisalat and Telefónica marketing executive appointed to lead DT’s full-fibre side hustle. Appointment made formal after spell working on setup of JV behind scenes.

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    Partnerships & Alliances

    Deutsche Telekom circles China’s 5G startup scene

    2022-03-07T14:36:00Z

    Signs MoU with GSMA and Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation. Aim is to establish 5G Innovation Accelerator in Greater Bay Area and explore “commercial opportunities”.

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    People

    T-Mobile tech boss Larsen departs

    2022-03-07T11:10:00Z

    Dr. Kim Kyllesbech Larsen, a high-profile tech figure within Deutsche Telekom, exits Dutch NatCo on gardening leave. Move comes with T-Mobile’s private equity takeover nearing imminent completion.

  • dtw112-tt-tmus-leadership-reshuffle
    Operations

    T-Mobile US reshuffles executive team

    2022-03-04T10:26:00Z

    Mike Katz assumes resurrected CMO role to lead beefed-up Marketing function. Jon Freier to head operator’s customer care operations, replacing Callie Field, who takes on leadership role at T-Mobile for Business.

  • dtw112-tt-dt-jio-access4.0
    Network & Infrastructure

    Reliance Jio joins DT on network disaggregation journey

    2022-03-04T10:20:00Z

    Wider rollout planned for Germany as DT CTO appeals for more partners on fixed network disaggregation. Signs of the operator’s Access 4.0 vision becoming a reality?

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    Network & Infrastructure

    High-flying DT partner pilots stratospheric 5G network

    2022-03-03T09:55:00Z

    Stratospheric Platforms claims success in a demonstration of its High Altitude Platform System, beaming a 5G signal from a mast 45,000ft in the air. The DT investment and strategic partner ran the pilot above Saudi Arabia.