All articles by Harry Padoan – Page 7
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M&AVan Boxmeer eyes full ownership in UK merger
Vodafone Chairman suggests operator could buy out CK Hutchison’s stake in the merger between its UK OpCo and Three UK.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: pay-TV the hot topic as Vodafone Germany reengineering progress made
Della Valle on potential €800m pay‑TV losses: “we are talking about 80% to 90% margin”.
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Financial & PerformanceQ1 FY23–24: Vodafone Spain rolls back retail presence as review continues
Della Valle confirms that 15% of OpCo’s retail stores have been closed as Vodafone gradually shifts distribution to “more digital channels”.
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PeopleVodafone selects former SAP finance chief as CFO
Hiring coup coincides with upbeat results and fuels curiosity over story Della Valle and van Boxmeer spun to lure high flyer.
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Partnerships & AlliancesBT adds Gorilla video AI to smart ports tech roster
Gorilla Technology enters into strategic relationship with BT to deliver container identification and damage detection solution.
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone 5G Lab becomes nerve centre for metaverse innovation
Vodafone Spain lab selected as “nucleus” for operator’s metaverse R&D.
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PremiumBT people moves: rebellion fails to depose Kirkby
Potential Jansen replacement and BT Non‑Executive Director Allison Kirkby survives ISS-led rebellion against reappointment.
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Products & ServicesTNT goes live as BT Sport era comes to close
Rebranded BT Sport replacement goes live across the UK and Republic of Ireland today.
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Strategy & ChangeCWU hits out at Rivus restructure following BT split
Rivus reveals plans to restructure LCV operation, with garage closures and transfer of employees to BT’s new fleet management supplier in the pipeline.
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Network & InfrastructureVodacom pledges more cash for network and backup power expansion
Vodacom investing in network and power backup upgrades in South Africa’s Eastern Cape.
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Products & ServicesVodafone talks up Identity Hub amidst rising cybercrime
GSMA M360 UK: Vodafone Business exec Giorgio Migliarina praises security platform, which leverages suite of APIs to counter fraud.
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OperationsSix Vodafone offices and data centres up for sale
Sites worth a total of approximately £100m listed for sale.
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PremiumVodafone Peoplewatch: Cell C swoops for ex-Vodacom execs
June 2023 update: Former Vodacom consumer chief Jorge Mendes takes top job at South African operator Cell C.
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Consumer (B2C)Virgin Media O2 levels up gaming ambitions
Operator goes toe-to-toe with other UK telcos in gaming sphere after launching ‘first venture’ into sector since merger.
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PremiumOfcom sounds the alarm after BT drops 999 calls
Regulator launches probe into BT handling of emergency call service following lengthy outage.
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PremiumEE installs hundreds more small cells
Nokia partnered for deployment of more than 400 additional street‑level mobile sites.
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PremiumBT to reduce Adastral Park presence
More than a thousand jobs may be affected by plans, but BT working “closely” with those impacted to offer support including redeployment options where possible.
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OperationsBT takes next steps to become circular business
BT reports operational waste uptick of 83% despite pledge to “build towards” a circular Group by 2030.
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PremiumVodafone on the offensive as 5G contracts up for grabs
Vodafone Spain awarded contract to deliver 5G connectivity for select high‑speed rail routes.
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PremiumVodafone Italy signs Planetel fibre deal
Fixed telephony and internet service provider Planetel announces multi‑year framework agreement with Vodafone Italy for use of “ultra‑fast” fibre.