Latest Strategy News – Page 65
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PremiumElsewhere in Telefónica Group: operator in line for tax refund
Ecosystem building in quantum and cloud data; tax refund boost
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PremiumTelefónica gets union backing for staff redundancy plan
Unions accept latest redundancy and payments offer as operator seeks to slim Spanish workforce once again. Group offers a higher pay increase of 1.5% for 2023 and extended eligibility criteria for long-term employees. Move adds to similar, smaller plans at rivals Orange and Vodafone as Telefónica’s home market faces ...
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PremiumEU could miss RAN innovation opportunity warn operators
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 ...
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PremiumVodafone amongst UK operators to action inflation-linked pricing
Vodafone joins fellow operators in price hike announcements as UK inflation pushes broadband and mobile prices up nearly 10%. Consumer challenges affecting MNOs too, says Vodafone spokesperson.
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PremiumTelefónica backs interoperability through new O-RAN lab
i14y Lab set to be tangible evidence of European operators and authorities collaborating to develop the open RAN ecosystem in wider pursuit of disaggregated networks. Telefónica highlights opportunity to reinforce the security of open RAN and assuage policymaker concerns.
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Public AffairsEthiopia presses pause on third licence contest
Regulator initiates another stoppage after interested parties request delay over RFP “concerns”. Move adds to sense of turbulence around Safaricom’s planned entrance into the country during 2022.
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Strategy & ChangeTelefónica offers redundancy plan to almost 3,000 staff
Unions still not satisfied with latest redundancy offer. Group offers a higher pay increase of 1.5% for 2023.
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Strategy & ChangeBT ramps up health tech plans with formation of Clinical Advisory Board
Eight NHS clinicians will aid BT in development of its healthcare solutions. Latest in a string of moves showcasing the telecom’s healthcare ambitions.
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Products & ServicesSafaricom to seed DigiFarm agri services in Ethiopia
Kenyan operator gives a hint of digital services that will form part of its line-up when it debuts in Ethiopia next year.
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PeopleClaure to add entrepreneurial energy to DT board
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 ...
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Strategy & ChangeDT wants another turn on Greek “rollercoaster”
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.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges set for five more years at DT
Group CEO is said to have requested an early extension of his mandate. Deutsche Post CEO Frank Appel named Chairman of the supervisory board. Aiming to build a stronger European presence.
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Innovation (R&D)Vodafone seeks a bit of tech stardust with Nova platform
New “innovation management ecosystem” promises financial and business support to execs with bright ideas. Focus appears both internal and external, with customers and partners of Vodafone expected to become involved. Move forms part of broader reset of Vodafone’s platforms and services strategy.
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M&AWill Drahi come knocking on BT’s door?
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.
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Suppliers & SCMOpenreach urges Vauxhall to build British ‘green’ fleet
Clive Selley, Openreach CEO, “in talks” with Vauxhall owner Stellantis to increase production of electric vehicles at its UK plant. Vauxhall supplies Openreach’s 28,000-strong commercial van fleet, which will be ‘green’ by 2030. 1,000 EVs currently on the road in Openreach livery.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone’s Wibergh hails speedy integration of former Liberty assets
CTO said 1,000 people are involved in the four-market integration programme. Vodafone TV figures dipped in Germany because of COVID-19. Velocix is supporting GigaTV in Germany.
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PremiumElsewhere in Vodafone Africa: VodaPay reaches million milestone
Vodacom flags one million downloads of VodaPay SuperApp since launch; Safaricom expands Baze VoD platform to include music streaming.
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Strategy & ChangeVodafone Spain cuts 33 fewer jobs than expected
Spanish OpCo said to have made 53 people redundant. 34 retail stores now being operated by external partners. Telefónica signals maximum jobs affected by early-retirement plan is now 2,753.
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Network & InfrastructureHow CityFibre rolls with supply chain turbulence
Fibre builders not immune from global supply chain chaos. UK altnets feeling the pinch in chip and labour shortages, alongside rising costs. CityFibre supply chain director shares mitigation tactics.
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M&ABT Sport mulls Discovery JV as DAZN buyout stalls
Discovery in talks with BT over sports broadcasting partnership. Deal would offer strong alternative to DAZN’s £600m buyout attempt.