Latest Strategy News – Page 79
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Strategy & ChangeMovistar shares football rights with challenger Orange
Orange takes up alternative broadcaster title with La Liga and UEFA tournament showings in Spain. Movistar pockets an estimated €350m from the deal.
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PremiumQ2/H1 FY21: Abasolo hails revitalised Hispam
15-quarter streak of negative headline reported figures broken. Buoyant management considers new asset-light operating model can prove longterm value of the regional OBs to the Group. Contract mobility and fibre broadband positioned as central to commercial turnaround.
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PremiumTelefónica claims inflection point as structure shifts
Despite changing perimeters and restatements making a clear view difficult, organic growth across the business offers promise. Guidance improved on positive first half for revenue and profit, but operating cash flow is retreating compared with FY22 goals. Net debt coming down after disposals and restructuring, and Latin American loans ...
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Group: BT Sourced’s new home
Better Workplace marches on; BT Sourced finds a home.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Technology: BT taps iTrinegy
BT taps iTrinegy expertise for vRAN R&D; McRae sees optical future.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Consumer: BT Sport picks up rights
Consumer unit enhancing support for, and engagement with, vulnerable customers; BT Sport picks up topflight rights.
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PremiumElsewhere in BT Global: expanded Box partnership
Global opens fresh Box partnership; delivers Google managed security services.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Openreach; expanded FTTP rollout
Openreach expands FTTP rollout, and expands cablelaying contracts to support the plans.
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M&ATPG puts feelers out for TowerCo deal
Australian JV conducting “preliminary market assessment” ahead of possible spin-off. Scope of monetisation would be limited by operator’s low level of site ownership. Competitors have already made moves.
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PremiumTelefónica Innovation & Venturing Roundup: Open Future expands footprint
Open Future expands footprint in Spain and launches a call in Argentina; recent Wayra investments come good with VM O2 retail pilot and Movistar distribution deal.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Group: Álvarez-Pallete blasts regulatory framework
Álvarez-Pallete blasts “outdated” European regulations.
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Strategy & Change
Elsewhere in Telefónica Infra-Tech: Mistral goes live
Mistral goes live; Telefónica Tech gets sporty.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Core Markets: German 5G rollout update
German OB advances 5G rollout; customer rewards scheme launched in Spain after successful trial; VM O2 reinforcing green credentials.
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Strategy & ChangeElsewhere in Telefónica Hispanoamérica: Peruvian regulatory headaches
CAF gives Telefónica relationship a ‘new normal’ reset; Peruvian regulatory headaches persist, as Telefónica’s fines mount and OB questions payTV clampdown.
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Suppliers & SCMSmart shopping: Vodafone now using bots for buying
Vodafone Procurement Company says new autonomous platform switched on in June. Focus on extended reach and efficiency in long-tail buying. System could ultimately handle end-to-end sourcing for quarter of spend, unit suggests. Pega and _VOIS on enabler team.
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Network & InfrastructureCell Broadcast readied in Germany’s post flood re-build
The long-mooted Cell Broadcast warning system gets preliminary greenlight from German government in response to apparent vulnerabilities exposed during July’s flash floods. Deutsche Telekom already has its hand up as a bidder for any government tender for the infrastructure project, worth an estimated €40m. O2, Telekom Deutschland, and Vodafone ...
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Strategy & ChangeSpaceMobile targets satellite status quo
AST SpaceMobile’s satellite tech represents break from past, says CEO. US space venture posts first results update since going public, as high-profile, iconoclastic startup edges closer to commercial get-go. Vodafone lends helping hand in satellite-to-cell compatibility tests. FCC opens gateway to domestic market.
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Strategy & ChangeDT’s real estate “right-sizing” takes effect
Deutsche Telekom’s property rationalisation, optimisation, and “right-sizing” project, mooted by execs at the Capital Markets Day, has started in earnest. Offices in Ansbach, Flensburg, and Regensburg among the first to change.
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PeopleBT confirms Crozier as ‘turnaround’ chair
Former ITV CEO unanimously picked to replace Jan du Plessis, with BT highlighting his experience in changing the fortunes of struggling public and private businesses. Digital evolution and a return to growth highlighted as key priorities for Crozier-era BT.
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Strategy & ChangeBT to export ‘made in Scotland’ 5G innovations
BT’s Simon Haston highlights importance of ensuring 5G use-cases can be “translated globally”. Focus placed firmly on commercial viability.