Telefónica
MADRID – SPAIN
Brief Biography of Partner
Founded in 1924, Telefónica is one of the world’s largest Telecommunication Services Providers, offering fixed and mobile connectivity and digital services.
With 369 million subscribers, the company operates in 12 countries in Europe and Latin America and has a commercial presence in 170 countries.
Headquartered in Madrid, Telefónica is a a 100% listed company in the stock markets of Madrid, New York and Lima, and employs more than 100 thousand employees worldwide.
Partner’s Role in the SUNRISE project
Within SUNRISE, Telefónica will provide their knowledge and expertise as a Critical Infrastructure operator to the project’s research and results. As a member of the project’s Spanish cluster of CI operators, they will leverage their experience as a telecom operator in heterogeneous countries and conditions.
The team will also contribute to maximizing the project’s impact with a special focus on protecting and exploiting project results, based on their experience in handling IPRs and know-how.