All Deutsche Telekom Group (DTAG) articles – Page 45

  • dtw111-tt-jinsung-choi
    Strategy & Change

    Deutsche Telekom reveals new CTO; Choi switches to R&D

    2022-01-07T09:30:00Z

    Head of Technology & Innovation Claudia Nemat making a New Year refresh of her top team. Open RAN point man Abdurazak Mudesir takes over as CTO as Group increases bet on network disaggregation. Current CTO Dr. Alex Jinsung Choi moves to a potentially more free-wheeling position overseeing R&D and ...

  • dtw111-tt-1nce
    Partnerships & Alliances

    1NCE taps AWS for expanded IoT platform rollout

    2022-01-06T13:45:00Z

    DT-backed IoT platform provider 1NCE “intensifies” AWS relationship to launch an IoT core network. Partnership extends to development of new platform features, utilising AWS infrastructure.

  • dtw111-tt-electricity-saving
    Operations

    Deutsche Telekom rocks with AC–DC to save power

    2022-01-05T13:44:00Z

    DT’s Plasma energy-reduction initiative expected to save more than 90GWh with upgrade of rectifier systems.

  • dtw111-tt-blinkist
    Venturing & Investments

    hubraum progeny Blinkist turns a profit

    2022-01-05T12:59:00Z

    Book-summarising startup gets into the black for the first time. Milestone reached decade into life of the business. Deutsche Telekom incubator hubraum exits startup on the cusp of profitability. Operator was early investor in 2012.

  • EU could miss RAN innovation opportunity warn operators
    Premium

    EU could miss RAN innovation opportunity warn operators

    2022-01-01T15:58:00Z

    Europe’s big four maintained momentum for their open RAN collaboration with a new report calling for EU intervention to make the region an innovation hub. Analysys Mason-backed report highlights need for diverse suppliers in a market predicted to be worth €36bn by 2026. Outsider BT questions level of support ...

  • dtw111-people-generic
    Premium

    Deutsche Telekom people moves: 6G next on the networks list

    2021-12-31T08:30:00Z

    Chalkiotis to lead the Group’s 6G interests alongside networks role. Greiner named new DT regulatory affairs head to lead EU relationship. DT–Orange procurement JV BuyIn names Canadian MD to drive partnerships with recent joiner Bell Canada.

  • DTw#97-Bonn-Q2
    Suppliers & SCM

    Deloitte ‘in line for Deutsche Telekom auditing role’

    2021-12-29T09:08:00Z

    Report indicates operator is close to concluding a prolonged and politicised auditor selection process. Deloitte now seen as in pole position to replace incumbent PwC.

  • dtw111-tt-floods
    Network & Infrastructure

    DT making strides in flash flood recovery

    2021-12-24T11:47:00Z

    About 97% of flood-damaged fixed lines to be repaired by the end of 2021. Construction of FTTP network in areas where lines cannot be restored.

  • dtw111-tt-dynamic-yield
    M&A

    Mastercard buys former DT investment Dynamic Yield

    2021-12-22T14:49:00Z

    AI-based customer experience personalisation platform picked up by Mastercard from McDonalds. Deutsche Telekom Capital Partners first invested in 2017.

  • dtw111-tt-Appel
    People

    Appel pick for new chair creates controversy

    2021-12-21T14:33:00Z

    Appel’s dual role at Deutsche Post and DT criticised as sending the “wrong signal”. Both Groups take steps to counter violation of German Corporate Governance Code.

  • Claure to add entrepreneurial energy to DT board
    People

    Claure to add entrepreneurial energy to DT board

    2021-12-17T12:40:00Z

    DT management wants Bolivian–American entrepreneur to have SoftBank’s seat on Supervisory Board. Claure sees potential in “undervalued” DT and is bullish about partnership. DT offers route to European market for SoftBank portfolio companies. But the appointment has some drama as a long-running compensation dispute reportedly threatens Claure’s relationship with ...

  • DT’s OneApp arrives in Germany
    Products & Services

    DT’s OneApp arrives in Germany

    2021-12-16T12:48:00Z

    Development team spans Croatia, Germany, Hungary, India, and Russia. Self-care app now present in ten European markets. No plans for a US rollout as yet.

  • dtw110-19-Hauber
    Strategy & Change

    DT wants another turn on Greek “rollercoaster”

    2021-12-15T14:38:00Z

    CFO of Greek NatCo OTE’s parent division reminisces on challenges DT has faced in the country since ill-timed 2008 entrance. German operator remains “committed” to the country and optimistic regarding digitalisation opportunities. Call made for action on tax, regulation, and bureaucracy to improve return-on-capital, however.

  • dtw111-tt-srini
    Network & Infrastructure

    Fluent Gopalan flexes on fibre and 5G

    2021-12-14T15:50:00Z

    Telekom Deutschland Chief Executive Srini Gopalan continues to emphasise need for network-building partnerships. DT has not given up on under-scrutiny Glasfaser Nordwest JV. Group tech boss Claudia Nemat maintains environmental messaging — and surprises with a musical demo of 5G SA.

  • btw331-tt-drahi-stake
    M&A

    Defences up as Drahi increases BT stake

    2021-12-14T13:52:00Z

    Patrick Drahi’s Altice UK stops short of a takeover bid, but increases holding to 18%. UK government issues warning that it “will not hesitate” to protect national interests amid concerns of foreign investment in critical infrastructure incumbent. Takeover not Drahi’s ‘intention’, but caveats are in place.

  • btw331-tt-drahi
    M&A

    Will Drahi come knocking on BT’s door?

    2021-12-13T15:18:00Z

    Six months on from French billionaire’s surprise raid on BT, Altice UK now free to up its stake or mount a takeover bid. Jansen called in for meeting with UK government minister to get the lowdown on Drahi’s intentions.

  • dtw111-tt-droniq
    Products & Services

    Droniq hails success of first U-Space trial in Germany

    2021-12-10T08:53:00Z

    Deutsche Telekom JV wants to become Germany’s first U-Space provider. EU U-Space regulation set to apply from January 2023. Droniq and Deutsche Funkturm are applying for a joint licence for aerial tower inspections.

  • dtw111-tt-magyar-health
    M&A

    Magyar Telekom divests healthcare subsidiary

    2021-12-09T15:35:00Z

    Hungarian NatCo’s T-Systems Hungary business has divested its Pan-Inform subsidiary. Unit will be operated by the state following the deal’s conclusion in early-2022.

  • dtw111-tt-american-tower
    M&A

    American Tower “excited” by tower M&A in Europe

    2021-12-09T12:59:00Z

    CFO flags possibility of “compelling things” happening in Europe’s tower scene. Cautions, however, that American Tower in no rush for dealmaking. Deutsche Telekom, Cellnex, Orange, and Vodafone also in the mix for tower M&A.

  • Deutsche Telekomwatch Report #110
    Digital Reports

    Deutsche Telekomwatch Report #110 – December 2021

    2021-12-08T15:34:00Z

    Key stories include: Nemat makes open RAN call-to-action|  Infra entity all set to start investing | Inmarsat committed to EAN despite sale | Five more years for CEO Höttges | Hiring starts for new GlasfaserPlus JV