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Suppliers & SCMISS hit in pocket by deal execution setbacks
DT’s FM partner reassures over future profitability of Group contract, despite series of setbacks relating to COVID-19 and IT security.
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Suppliers & SCMVodafone cancels 2020 partner meetup
Luxembourg’s Arch Summit pushed back to late-2021. Wait goes on for Technology 2025 reveal.
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Public AffairsOfcom wholesale voice review rings in changes for BT
The call services market is changing and Ofcom proposals aim to keep up with the times.
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PremiumDeutsche Telekom Q2 FY20
Super-sized by Sprint deal, Group now dwarfs European competitors in terms of sales, spend — and debt. Management attention now firmly on European puzzles that have sat unsolved for years, including teaser of pro-investment regulations. Switch-around of Europe-side executives could bring in fresh ideas and approaches to key strategic ...
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PremiumDT hits investment trail with post-corona setting
Telekom Innovation Pool continues to appear an increasingly important platform for Group’s corporate venturing activity. Investment splurge helping post-COVID-19 B2B strategy take shape.
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PeopleVodafone execs dominate new TPG top team
Five of the eight-strong executive team are former VHA employees.
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Venturing & InvestmentsDeutsche Telekom sets off Wave 2 in Berlin TEAC
Five tech startups selected for twelve-month programme. Familiar R&D themes of edge computing and ‘open’ networks. TIP’s TEAC boss sees room for improvement in how smaller, new players might be onboarded into telecoms supplier ecosystems.
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PremiumSpecial Report: Vodafone’s billion-dollar bash
Vodafone has spent much of the last 15 years paring back an eclectic wardrobe of ill-fitting minority interests, built up in more extravagant and expansionist times. But now, after a more cost-conscious round of business reshaping, it’s refilled its portfolio with a new range of partly-owned associates and JVs. ...
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Suppliers & SCMAssurant quick to score New T Mobile win
Deal looks to have preserved and expanded vendor’s longstanding device protection engagement with TMUS. Supplier, with former TMUS CFO Braxton Carter on board, cites long-term growth focus of partnership.
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Network & InfrastructureMagenta Telekom CEO Bierwirth calls for action to reboot “stuck” 5G rollout
Long-time legal and regulatory challenges around site rollout look to be coming to a head in the 5G era.
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Partnerships & AlliancesT-Mobile banking partner recalibrates with sale
Customers Bancorp to sell T-Mobile MONEY enabler BankMobile. BankMobile to be rebranded as BM Banking.
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Partnerships & AlliancesOTE hums and haws over Greek rivals’ new tower JV
Group prevaricates about throwing its lot in with Vantage Towers Greece, the new JV between Vodafone Greece and Wind Hellas.
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PremiumElsewhere in Systems Solutions: Telekom Security ties with Samsung; Proceed Group becomes T-Sys partner
Newly-independent DT IoT unit has some work to do catch up with global rivals.
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PremiumElsewhere in Germany: Microsoft trumpets DT relationship; IoT and FTTP remain high on network agenda
Microsoft trumpets DT relationship; IoT and FTTP remain high on network agenda.
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PremiumElsewhere in Group: DTCP takes co-control of UK-based Community Fibre
DT backs another horse in the UK telecoms race, raising further questions over the longevity of its relationship with incumbent BT Group.
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Strategy & ChangeHöttges takes up seat on Daimler Supervisory Board
Appointment shows growing affinity between telecom and automotive sectors. DT, Daimler face common challenges on transformation journeys.
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PremiumElsewhere in Europe: T-Mobile Poland marks a win; Slovak Telekom catches flak
Region’s B2B focus in evidence as TMPL marks a win with Gaz Systems and breaks ground at its Warsaw data centre. Slovak Telekom catches flak for Unimobile silent treatment.
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Suppliers & SCMAtento eyes renewed Telefónica relationship
Former Group subsidiary indicates it is discussing a refresh of partnership. COVID-19 takes a toll on Atento Q2 revenue.
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Enterprise (B2B)O2 flags 5G campus network launch for Mercedes Benz
German operator is working with Ericsson on a 5G network installation at Mercedes Benz’ “factory of the future”.