Core Insights - Telenor Group and Vodafone Group have announced a strategic partnership between their global procurement organizations to enhance procurement capabilities and leverage combined purchasing power [1][3][5] - The partnership aims to create value for customers and unlock savings through collaboration, while also strengthening supply chain resilience in a changing geopolitical landscape [3][4] - Telenor and Vodafone together serve over 550 million customers across 23 countries, with a combined annual procurement spend exceeding €26 billion (NOK 300 billion) [2] Group 1 - The partnership is designed to deepen supplier engagement and promote sustainable business practices, emphasizing high standards of environmental and social responsibility [4][5] - Telenor's Chief Procurement Officer highlighted that the collaboration will enhance competitiveness and address common challenges in the global supplier landscape [5] - Vodafone's Supply Chain Management Director expressed excitement about the collaboration, noting it will drive efficiencies and innovation while simplifying partner engagement [5] Group 2 - Telenor Group operates in the Nordics and Asia, reaching 207 million subscribers and reporting revenues of NOK 79.9 billion in 2024 [10] - Vodafone Group is a leading telecom company in Europe and Africa, serving over 355 million mobile and broadband customers and managing one of the world's largest IoT platforms with 215 million connections [12]