All articles by Neal Doran – Page 18

  • tfw148-tt-telefonica-globalsolutions-reorg
    Strategy & Change

    Telefónica distils Global Solutions

    2020-10-14T10:54:00Z

    Kearney-orchestrated streamlining in line with Group restructure plans, and provides the opportunity for Telefónica to leverage its network reach further up the value chain. TIWS’ Beamonte to lead new unit, reporting into Tech boss José Cerdán.

  • btw317-tt-philip-jansen-digital-transformation
    Strategy & Change

    BT’s Jansen plays for time on transformation

    2020-10-13T09:33:00Z

    Eighteen months into the job, the BT CEO is striving to prove the business is on the right track, with a lower-key transformation than many expected. Jansen urging staff to adopt a “lean-in” approach with faster decision-making to accompany systemic change.

  • tfw148-14-telefonica-dt
    Partnerships & Alliances

    Telefónica renews Deutsche Telekom deal as fibre plans accelerate

    2020-10-09T14:36:00Z

    Renewed and expanded wholesale volume deal will remove the handbrake on Telefónica’s broadband products, and drive TDE investment. While DT network currently focused on urban areas, Telefónica’s plans for a €5bn rural fibre network are reportedly nearing completion.

  • Openreach fine as is — Lowth
    Strategy & Change

    Openreach fine as is — Lowth

    2020-10-08T10:28:00Z

    BT CFO maintains Openreach contribution to the Group is undervalued, but that greater clarity and continued messaging on the progress of the fibre rollout could change perceptions. With all physical network assets tied to the BT pension and Openreach now effectively a services business, any attempt to bring in ...

  • tfw147-tt-abasolo-telxius-stake
    M&A

    Telefónica ponders surrendering Telxius majority

    2020-10-01T13:20:00Z

    CFO Abasolo reportedly open to the idea of letting go of direct Telxius control to enable faster growth as an independent business.

  • Read rails against states flouting EU law
    Public Affairs

    Read rails against states flouting EU law

    2020-09-30T16:32:00Z

    Group CEO used a sponsored posting on the Politico website to demand, once again, a level playing field for Europe’s telecoms players, while bemoaning steps taken by several EU governments to sidestep European competition legislation. Article does not suggest Read’s bid for a reset of regulatory relations in Europe ...

  • btw316-tt-nokia-bt-huawei-5g
    Network & Infrastructure

    BT’s Nokia pick points to renewed virtualisation drive

    2020-09-30T13:07:00Z

    Nokia to become 5G infrastructure top dog as Huawei fades. Virtualisation opportunities abound as BT and Nokia commit to expanding open RAN ecosystem, and imminent developments on the network edge are anticipated.

  • Hamburg 5G Antenne
    Network & Infrastructure

    O2 Germany launches 5G as Merkel looks to quash Huawei ban

    2020-09-25T07:52:00Z

    Likening the launch to German reunification, O2 is delivering 5G in five cities from October on €40-per-month tariffs. NSA launch paving way for more ambitious plans. Media reports suggest Chancellor Angela Merkel will not ban O2 5G partner Huawei, although political resistance remains, and O2 is readying a back-up ...

  • Tfw#147-virgin-media-van-fries-jmap
    M&A

    Fries and Álvarez-Pallete: two minds on UK JV

    2020-09-22T10:08:00Z

    While Telefónica and Liberty said to be on same page on O2–Virgin Media integration, respective chiefs hinted at varying concerns and strategic priorities linked to the progress of the JV.

  • tfw147-tt-building-blocks
    Strategy & Change

    Telefónica simplifies structure of twin innovation engines

    2020-09-18T07:15:00Z

    Telefónica is continuing with housekeeping to tidy up its web of subsidiaries, with startup investment the latest focus. As well as a backroom streamlining, Telefónica Innovation Ventures can be seen tightening a focus on Group strategic priorities including blockchain and cybersecurity. Chema Alonso playing an oversight role with Telefónica ...

  • Vivo and co. secure stalking horse status on Oi
    M&A

    Vivo and co. secure stalking horse status on Oi

    2020-09-17T21:11:00Z

    As the collective preferred buyer, Vivo, TIM, and Claro are confident they are in a position to outbid any rival interest in Oi’s mobile business. With a €2.6bn offer on the table, Vivo is highlighting the boost in investment in ultrafast networks that would be enabled by Oi’s windfall ...

  • btw#316-justice-hammer
    People

    BT strips directorships from treasurer on murder charge

    2020-09-16T17:00:00Z

    Quick changes made to company officers for major BT holding companies in the wake of Treasury Manager’s widely reported arrest. Review of Winnister’s responsibilities highlights complexity of BT’s many tiers of subsidiaries, and echoes of losses past still reverberating.

  • O2 still waiting on cable delivery
    Partnerships & Alliances

    O2 Germany still waiting on cable delivery

    2020-09-16T00:00:00Z

    VfD yet to follow through with commitments made to secure Unitymedia acquisition, while rivals maintain objections to the deal.

  • btw316-tt-ian-livingstone
    People

    Former BT leaders split across UK-China divide

    2020-09-14T18:22:00Z

    Ex-BT CEO Ian Livingston expected to foster support for challenger vendors as UK transitions from reliance on Huawei equipment. Predecessor Sir Peter Bonfield charged with smoothing relationships between government and Chinese-funded chipmaker Imagination Technologies. Ex-Chairman Rake has been under fire as Huawei-apologist.

  • Michael Sherman
    People

    Ocado delivers new opportunities for BT’s Sherman

    2020-09-09T11:21:00Z

    Strategy chief’s non-exec position with a leading light in e-commerce platform development fits with his declared goal of reimagining BT’s operations.

  • tfw#147-finnegan-three
    M&A

    New Three boss snipes at O2–Virgin merger

    2020-09-07T13:58:00Z

    Finnegan doubtful on merits of O2–Virgin Media deal, but bullish on leading further UK consolidation.

  • El Salvador Independence flag
    M&A

    Telefónica jilted in LatAm again

    2020-09-04T12:45:00Z

    América Móvil gave up on Movistar El Salvador acquisition. Telefónica once again sees sale of a Latin American asset derailed by actions of local competition and regulatory watchdogs.

  • tfw146-tt-spain-seats
    Strategy & Change

    Telefónica in front row seat as Spain unveils recovery plan

    2020-09-01T13:49:00Z

    Left-leaning Spanish government to put digital transformation at the heart of plans to tackle pandemic challenges, playing to Telefónica strengths.

  • BTw#315-guard-bt
    Network & Infrastructure

    Symantec absent as BT picks key security partners

    2020-08-28T15:00:00Z

    Slimmed-down list of partners expected to simplify the BT Security sales pitch while ensuring an effective and synchronised managed services wrap. Tenacious smaller vendors maintain a role in the ecosystem, but sector giant Check Point’s role modest, and well-established ally Symantec off the radar.

  • BTw#315-bt-sport-set-manda
    M&A

    BT readies itself to ward off unwanted advances

    2020-08-25T06:53:00Z

    With its share price deflated, dividend suspended, and a series of financial challenges on the horizon, BT Group is consulting on the best way to shore its defences against unsolicited bids. Boutique banker and trusted Vodafone advisor Robey Warshaw may be added to BT defence team. KKR emerges as ...