All Swisscom articles – Page 2
-
M&A
Italy: TIM CEO would prefer Vodafone to combine with Iliad over Fastweb
Pietro Labriola considers the Italian market in need of “repair”, with Vodafone Italy deal with Iliad his preference.
-
Financial & Performance
Vodafone Q3 overview: CEO attempts to re-assure following M&A setbacks
Progress is painful but Margherita Della Valle remains upbeat on prospects. M&A stumbles aside, Germany headed for houses of horror, UK provides uplift, and Africa remains bright spot.
-
M&A
Iliad accepts defeat as Vodafone shuns final Italy offer
After Vodafone rejects latest revised merger terms, Iliad calls time on negotiations over proposed OpCo merger. Opportunistic interloper looks intent on continuing to disrupt Italian market, keeping incumbents under pressure. Vodafone remains TBC…
-
Digital Reports
Vodafonewatch Report #222 - December 2023
Key stories include: Illiad eyes up Italy, again | European retail revamp | TPG completes dual core migration | Germany bolsters MDU defences | Mid-contract price hikes questioned in UK
-
M&A
Iliad takes another run at Vodafone Italy with €10.5bn merger proposal
Persistent suitor is back in the frame, this time seeking to merge with the OpCo after takeover bid was rejected last year. Terms allow for a growing stake should Vodafone give the nod…
-
Digital Reports
Vodafonewatch Report #221 - December 2023
Key stories include: Q2: EO rings the changes | Vodafone confirms Spanish retreat | Germany teases recovery | Italy next on the M&A agenda | Vodacom lifted by rising Egyptian tide
-
M&A
Two down, one to go: Vodafone gets serious about M&A in Italy
H1 FY23–24: CEO Margherita Della Valle signals Italy is next in Group’s “right-sizing” initiative for struggling European markets as strategy in motion for Spain and UK.
-
Premium
Elsewhere in Vodafone Core Markets: Vodafone UK deploys new Ericsson antenna
Vodafone UK deploys new Ericsson antenna.
-
Premium
T-Sys gets moving on Manufacturing-X with VDMA
Living Lab platform combines with data exchange initiative from German Mechanical and plant Engineering Association to explore future potential of factory floor production.
-
Premium
T‑Sys‑backed Catena‑X takes next step with Cofinity‑X
Ten partners establish operating company for automotive data space lighthouse project.
-
Operations
Gaia-X hopes for ‘year of growth’ with launch of first services
European data sovereignty initiative to launch digital clearing house as first concrete service.
-
M&A
Open Fiber–Telecom Italia merger “welcome”, says Colao
Italy’s Innovation Minister open to deal as long as “competition is maintained”.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
INWIT joins Open Fiber for rural network boost
Vodafone and TIM’s towers JV to expand FWA to rural Italy with state-owned wholesale operator.
-
Premium
Vodafone pairs with Telecom Italia for rural 5G
Italian operators partner to win public tenders for 5G coverage in rural regions.
-
Premium
Gaia‑X builds following beyond Europe
Signs of international momentum for European data sovereignty project.
-
Operations
Gaia-X is on track and will ‘save our future’, says CEO
European initiative’s lead stresses need for alternatives to “autocratic” and “private” data ecosystems.
-
Strategy & Change
DT’s Ahrens reaffirms commitment to Gaia-X amid turbulence
T-Systems CTO Maximilian Ahrens sees DT as a “bridge builder” for Gaia-X. Chairman of European cloud association insists it is still in startup phase and accepts “an element of needing to find ourselves”. Summit marked by reported sponsorship row and France-based Scaleway become first major member to exit the ...
-
Network & Infrastructure
DT backed Gaia-X project rocked by report of infighting
Politico report says project has lost focus. Some sources cite active role played by Microsoft. Research data shows continuing dominance of US cloud providers in Europe.
-
Partnerships & Alliances
Vodafone quietly steps into Gaia-X club
UK operator joins Deutsche Telekom, Orange, and Telecom Italia at the European cloud and data initiative. Gaia-X now has 300 members. T-Sys’s Adel Al-Saleh says scale, not US hyperscalers, are critical to the success of Gaia-X.
-
Public Affairs
Vodafone, Fastweb file lawsuits against TIM
Operators seek combined €1.1bn in damages, with incumbent accused of anti-competitive behaviour. Complaints follow AGCM investigation. TIM preparing “solid” defence on all fronts, with prospective merger partner Open Fiber weighing in too.
- Previous Page
- Page1
- Page2
- Page3
- Next Page