Infra-Tech – Page 10
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica turns to space startup to stretch NB-IoT reach
Barcelona startup’s platform to be integrated with Group’s Kite managed IoT offering.
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OperationsTelefónica rejig sees Alonso cement hold over Wayra
Chief Digital Officer given formal oversight of Spanish telco’s VC function, as part of wider innovation brief.
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PremiumElsewhere in Hispanoamérica: Venezuelan state ups phone tapping
Venezuelan state quadruples phone tapping requests to Telefónica.
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PremiumTelefónica pitches Akamai‑backed mobile security
Telefónica Empresas installs mobile network security solution to enterprise devices. Hybrid working driving demand for employee cybersecurity.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Google Cloud launches ‘cloud region’ in Spain
Telefónica takes technology partnership in Madrid; voice recognition and dictation engine rolled out to 3,000 judges in Spain.
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PremiumMore partners join Tech’s all‑in‑one security play
Telefónica Cybersecurity & Cloud Tech signs agreements with Cisco, Constella, and Netskope. ‘360‑degree’ managed security services central to unit’s strategy.
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PremiumTech ties up with ASC on Teams
Pair joins forces to provide secure compliance recording for Microsoft Teams. ASC’s Recording Insights solution now available to Telefónica Tech customers.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing roundup: four fresh investments
Wayra expands portfolio with four fresh investments.
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Partnerships & AlliancesTelefónica, NTT Data automate logistics robots via 5G
Partners manage autonomous robots at CIE Automotive facility in Spain.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: German fibre JV swaps CTIO
Unsere Grüne Glasfaser brings de Santos in for Vílchez, whose ‘development’ work has come to a close.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra Germany invests in video marketing specialist
tubics focuses on SEO and YouTube channel optimisation.
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Strategy & ChangeTelcos flying high for next-gen drone services
Beyond Visual Line of Sight regulation on the horizon in the EU, opening opportunities for telcos.
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Venturing & InvestmentsWayra diversifies with audio, fintech and mobility investments
Digital hub Wayra X participates in $3m Gimme Radio round.
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InterviewUnmanned Life creates “brain” for autonomous robotics
Wayra-backed startup blends 5G, AI, and edge computing in “autonomy-as-a-service” platform for orchestrating fleets of drones and ground robots.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Telxius expands Brazilian connections
FiBrasil begins building up IT stack; Tech targets US cloud market.
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PremiumTelxius ownership rejig gains green light
Telefónica and Pontegadea set to finalise shared purchase of KKR’s 40% stake in Telxius.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Alaian alliance calls for fresh ideas
Wayra set for evolution with funds set aside for venturing in Israel and LatAm.
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez-Pallete gets pay pump
Álvarez-Pallete’s salary increases by nearly 70% in 2021 thanks to bonus for closure of Telxius tower divestment and O2 UK merger.
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PremiumTelefónica people moves: comms overhaul to support New Telefónica
Global Communications Department set to open offices in London and New York, with leadership now in place.
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Venturing & InvestmentsTelefónica leads partners in wearable health-tech venture
Telefónica and allies Atresmedia, Prosegur, and K Fund invest in remote assistance startup Durcal.