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Highlights:
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Vodafone Group PLC and Google announce a strategic partnership valued at over a billion dollars, aimed at delivering AI products and services across Europe and Africa.
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The collaboration will feature Google’s AI-powered Pixel devices on Vodafone’s 5G network and introduce Google One AI Premium subscription plans by 2025.
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Vodafone plans to enhance its cloud and cybersecurity offerings by utilizing Google Cloud’s generative AI technology and Security Operations platform.
Vodafone Group PLC {LSE:VOD} has entered into a significant strategic partnership with Google, valued at over a billion dollars, to provide artificial intelligence products and services across Europe and Africa. This 10-year collaboration aims to leverage Google’s advanced technologies to enhance customer experiences and broaden service offerings.
Under this partnership, Vodafone will offer Google’s AI-powered Pixel devices over its expansive 5G network in Europe. Additionally, the telco has plans to launch Google One AI Premium subscription plans that include access to advanced AI services in select regions by 2025. This initiative is expected to provide consumers with cutting-edge technology while enhancing their connectivity experience.
Vodafone also intends to harness Google Cloud's generative AI capabilities to deliver personalized content recommendations and targeted advertising, further enhancing user engagement and satisfaction. The partnership will not only focus on consumer products but will also prioritize the expansion of Vodafone’s cloud and cybersecurity services by integrating Google Cloud’s Security Operations platform.
Margherita Della Valle, chief executive of Vodafone Group, emphasized the transformative potential of this collaboration, stating, "Together, Vodafone and Google will put new AI-powered content and devices into the hands of millions of more consumers." She highlighted the opportunity for customers to discover innovative ways to learn, create, and communicate, as well as consume television content at an unprecedented scale.
Sundar Pichai, chief executive of Alphabet Inc., Google’s parent company, expressed enthusiasm for the partnership, noting the potential for Vodafone’s consumers, small businesses, and government entities to leverage generative AI and Google Cloud to revolutionize their workflows and access to information. This strategic alliance positions both companies to capitalize on the growing demand for AI-driven solutions in telecommunications and beyond.
