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  Innovation (R&D)

  Telefónica hits R&D accelerator with TU expansion

  All next-gen bases covered: Chema Alonso presents bounty of fresh AI, blockchain, crypto and quantum services housed under TU digital innovation brand.

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  Weekly Briefings

  Telefónicawatch Weekly: Group has new AI friend, Colombia pressure rises, API JV needs reach

  Operator backs Perplexity’s AI engine with funding, a trade deal, and fresh TV services. Group also joins calls for more players to get on board with Ericsson API joint venture. Read more…

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  Partnerships & Alliances

  Telefónica, Orange call for more telcos to back API venture

  Telcos seeking to onboard new collaborators for API joint venture with Ericsson, while affirming partnerships beyond telecoms sphere are essential to success.

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  Telefónica names new brand boss to lead German marketing ramp-up

  Steve Plesker permanently fills Brand & Marketing Director position at O2, taking responsibility of branding from CCO Andreas Laukenmann. Appointment comes as O2 seeks to push even harder on commercial front…

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  Telefónica CEO to stay in GSMA chair for two more years

  Álvarez-Pallete extends contract to serve in GSMA top spot until end of 2026. Appointment comes alongside overhaul of GSMA’s Board of Directors, which now includes representatives from BT, Liberty Global, and more…

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  Telefónica Peoplewatch: SVP departs to explore tech advisory, VM O2 commercial rejig

  25+ senior and strategic changes at Telefónica, including: VM O2 chief Lutz Schüler taking leave of absence; Group tech innovation SVP departed to explore tech advisory roles; and VM O2 switching up commercial leadership…

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