Telefónica Tech and hiberus join forces to boost their expansion in Latin America

 

Telefonica Tech and the technology hiberus They have sealed an agreement for the acquisition of the businesses of Telefónica's subsidiary in Colombia, Mexico and ChileThis alliance allows Hiberus to accelerate its expansion in Latin America while Telefónica optimizes its focus on key strategic markets.

 

An alliance for the reorganization of the technology market in Latin America

 

 

The agreement reached in Madrid represents a significant tactical move for the ICT sector in the region. Under the agreed terms, both corporations will maintain a strategic alliance designed to ensure that Telefonica Tech continue providing uninterrupted services to its multinational clients, leveraging the operational structure that will now be transferred to hiberus.

 

The transaction includes specific clauses to ensure the employment stabilityguaranteeing the continuity of existing contractual and employment relationships in accordance with regulations. The primary objective is to ensure there is no negative impact on the quality of services provided.

 

 

 

The Digital Operations Center remains at Telefónica

 

 

A crucial point in the negotiation is the exclusion of Digital Operations Center (DOC) in Colombia of this transaction. This asset will continue to form an integral part of the structure of Telefonica TechThe center will continue to operate normally, ensuring the usual levels of availability, quality, and operational excellence for customers within its service footprint.

 

This decision aligns with the operator's organizational simplification strategy, which seeks to focus on digital solutions. High value added in their priority geographies: Spain, United Kingdom, Germany and Brazil.

 

 

Strategic plans: 'Transform & Grow' and 'Infinite Blue'

 

 

The signing of this agreement aligns with the growth roadmaps of both entities. hiberusThe acquisition is a catalyst for its Infinite Blue Strategic PlanThe company is looking for:

 

• Consolidate its presence and leadership in Latin America.
• Strengthening technical capabilities in critical areas such as ciberseguridad y cloud.
• Establish a solid platform for providing services to North America.

 

 

For its part, María Jesús AlmazorThe COO of Telefónica Tech for Spain and America, highlighted: “This agreement is a natural step within our evolution […] within the framework of the new Transform & Grow Strategic PlanThis will allow us to maintain close relationships with our customers and continue offering Telefónica Tech services with the same standards.”

 

 

In counterpart, Sergio LopezCEO hiberusHe emphasized the long-term vision of the operation: “With this operation, we strengthen our capabilities […] as we incorporate a highly specialized team that will lead our presence in Latin America. Thus, we lay the foundations for a strategic alliance with Telefónica.”

 

 

Key points and frequently asked questions about the Telefónica Tech – hiberus operation

 

What will happen to Telefónica Tech employees in the affected countries?
The operation guarantees the continuity of existing labor and contractual relationships, complying with the current regulations of each country and ensuring the stability of the transferred teams.

 

Will this change affect Telefónica's multinational customers?
No. Thanks to the strategic alliance signed, Telefonica Tech It will continue to serve its multinational clients in the region, maintaining the same levels of service and operation.

 

 

What is happening with the Digital Operations Center (DOC) in Colombia?
The DOC in Colombia is not for sale and will continue to belong to Telefonica Techoperating normally to provide quality and availability services to its customers.