Vodafone Germany is set to bolster its digital products and services with a significant investment of EUR 250 million this financial year. This strategic move aims to enhance the group’s offerings across various digital realms.
Concurrently, Vodafone Germany plans to expand its team by recruiting over 120 experts specializing in emerging technologies.
Moreover, Vodafone Germany announced that from March 1, 2025, telecom industry veteran, Hagen Rickmann, will assume the position of Head of Vodafone Business, Germany. Until then, Zoltan Bickel, currently serving as the interim Head, will guide the B2B division.
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Vodafone Business is about more than just providing connectivity solutions for mobile and landline networks. The division supports digital transformation and integrates cutting-edge technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI).
Its portfolio includes cybersecurity solutions, secure networking options like SD-WAN, unified communications and collaboration services, hybrid cloud solutions, and the development of IoT solutions.
The company is also broadening its partnerships with prominent IT providers like Microsoft, Google, and AWS and collaborating with market leaders such as Accenture and Zscaler.
Zoltan Bickel, Acting Head of Corporate Customers at Vodafone Germany, emphasized the evolving needs of their clientele, “Our customers now seek more than just SIM cards and landline connections. Every second order we receive is for one of our ‘Beyond Connectivity’ services, and the demand continues to rise. We are strengthening our Vodafone Business team to support our customers on their digitalization journey best. Successful digital transformation requires not only top-notch software but also the best minds. And we have always been proud to have them on board.”
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