All Europe articles – Page 68
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Vodafone Europe: VfD’s joy over Telekom Deutschland fibre ruling
VfD gets one up on rival Telekom Deutschland over FTTP; VfUK flags progress in trials with Ericsson on reducing massive MIMO energy consumption.
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Strategy & ChangeDeutsche Telekom’s OneApp to launch in Germany
Germany will be tenth market to deploy the self-service customer care app. OneApp is key product in the Group’s IT harmonisation programme.
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Suppliers & SCMOracle picked for Telefónica’s on-prem cloud migration
Telefónica España expands relationship with Oracle with a switch to on-premises cloud infrastructure for mission-critical BSS/OSS. Architecture consolidation and simplification the primary motivator, but cost savings and data regulation also benefits. Wider public cloud migration potentially on the cards.
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Public AffairsT-Mobile Czech Republic, O2 seek end to antitrust case
Operators offer concessions to settle EC probe of mobile network-sharing arrangements and avoid fines. The national regulator plans to step in and set mobile wholesale prices. Separately, TMCZ fights the regulator’s order to lower its wholesale prices.
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Venturing & InvestmentsBT forms team to target strategic startup investments
Group getting back in funding game, focusing on startups in North America and Europe. New Digital division’s focus on platforms and partnerships at centre of push.
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PremiumTelefónica Deutschland wheels out voice-over-new radio
Voice calls over 5G SA available in Munich, Potsdam. No timeframes set for VoNR coverage expansion.
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Strategy & ChangeOVHcloud IPO to fuel Europe’s “cloud champion”
T-Systems’ Gaia-X partner to go public this week. European cloud provider plans to take on US tech giants with data sovereignty credentials. Growth plans include bulking up through acquisitions.
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Partnerships & AlliancesGreggs keeps good times rolling with VM O2 partnership
Virgin Media O2–Greggs alliance working “well for both brands”, as telco adds element of differentiation to customer loyalty programme.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: emission targets brought forward
Net-zero targets brought forward by fifteen years ahead of COP26; warnings against competitor tower deal.
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PremiumCiena, Infinera tapped for submarine capacity
Telxius expands on existing partnerships with vendor pair to launch 400Gbps Ethernet across its 100,000km of underwater cable. Higher bandwidth and speed potential showcased.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica-backed VC fund targets ‘global champions’
Telefónica joins Kanoar to launch Leadwind as “anchor investor”. Targets scale-ups in Europe and Latin America, with investments of up to €15m and partnerships within the Telefónica ecosystem.
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PremiumNEC solidifies SI position in Telefónica’s open RAN push
Japan-based vendor to coordinate live trials in four key markets. German open RAN trial seen as springboard for NEC’s leap into wider Group sphere.
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Suppliers & SCMTDE's Yext engagement bears fruit
German NatCo flags digital customer support improvements. Yext says telco is a user of its Listings and Reviews products, among others.
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Suppliers & SCMTelefónica inks three (more) PPA deals
Spanish OpCo procuring just shy of 600GWh of electricity through fixed-priced PPAs. Acciona key player in Group-wide carbon-cutting push.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Spain sets sights on retail electricity market
Vodafone Spain enters electricity services space with new Vodafone Energía subsidiary. Unit targeting territories outside its footprint. Precedent set by rivals as telcos seek market differentiation.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom finally exits Romania’s fixed-line market
After nearly a year-long wait, OTE signs off on deal to sell majority TRC stake to Orange. Deutsche Telekom’s interests in Romania now limited to mobile. As eyes turn to next moves in Group’s reshaping in Europe, OTE continues to indicate commitment to leftover Romanian mobile interest. Höttges says ...
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PremiumT-Systems builds German sovereign cloud with Google
New effort for data sovereignty after previous attempt with Microsoft. Offering expected to be part of Gaia-X ecosystem. In other partner news, T-Systems flags hybrid cloud solution with Lenovo.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra adds e-sports brains to portfolio with Wiper buy-in
Wayra Family unit makes co-investment in Spanish ed-tech platform developer Wiper Gaming. Investment likely to be in line with previously mooted “up-to-€2m” commitment.
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Suppliers & SCMMavenir extends reach into Romania
Mobile-only business adopts Mavenir-supplied, cloud-native IMS. Engagement adds momentum to 5G plans. Mavenir adds (another) DT NatCo to client roster.
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Suppliers & SCMST picks Ekinops for network access upgrade
France-based supplier has previously worked with T-Mobile Czech Republic.