Telefonica and MTN on Monday formed a strategic partnership focused on improving enterprise services for multinationals and SMEs alike.
The deal aims to improve the standing of each telco with multinational companies in each other’s operating footprint. The operators will also cooperate on machine-to-machine (M2M), as well as new digital services for the B2B segment.
"MTN group believes this strategic partnership with Telefonica, one of the biggest and most advanced operators in the world, will bring great benefits to MTN in enabling future growth," said MTN’s chief digital officer Herman Singh, in a statement.
Telefonica and MTN have also agreed to consider working together on key technology projects in the areas of network and IT, new initiatives such as mobile money or big data, as well as commercial and marketing strategies.
The partnership falls within Telefonica’s Partners Program. Established in 2011, it now boasts operators covering 35 markets.
"Telefonica has a strong belief in the advantages of scale and pooling of skills that industry partnerships can bring. And we are especially proud of having MTN group, a player with outstanding track record, joining forces with Telefonica under the Partners Program," said Mario Martín, director of Telefonica’s industrial alliances division.
