Disney+ starts roll-out of vertical video feed on mobile app in US
Disney+ has confirmed the launch of vertical videos on its app in the US, in an effort to get more people watching the streaming service on mobile devices. Named 'Verts', the new videos are presented in a dynamic feed, offering a selection of clips and scenes from Disney+ programmes and films that viewers can swipe, watch and save to their watchlist.
Disney+ starts roll-out of vertical video feed on mobile app in US
Disney+ has confirmed the launch of vertical videos on its app in the US, in an effort to get more people watching the streaming service on mobile devices. Named 'Verts', the new videos are presented in a dynamic feed, offering a selection of clips and scenes from Disney+ programmes and films that viewers can swipe, watch and save to their watchlist.
Ekinops aims to restore sales growth in FY26 on new SASE, DCI products
Ekinops is targeting a return to single-figure sales growth in FY26 fuelled by initial deliveries of new data centre interconnect and SASE products, but says substantial spends planned for this year will weigh on its EBITDA margins and profitability. The company is reaffirming medium-term projections under its Bridge strategic roadmap, aiming to generate sales growth in double figures with a much higher revenue proportion, above 30 percent, coming from software and services. FY 2025 sales were impacted by d
Ekinops aims to restore sales growth in FY26 on new SASE, DCI products
Ekinops is targeting a return to single-figure sales growth in FY26 fuelled by initial deliveries of new data centre interconnect and SASE products, but says substantial spends planned for this year will weigh on its EBITDA margins and profitability. The company is reaffirming medium-term projections under its Bridge strategic roadmap, aiming to generate sales growth in double figures with a much higher revenue proportion, above 30 percent, coming from software and services. FY 2025 sales were impacted by d
Atos join forces with AI start-up Poolside to boost Agentic Studios
ICT group Atos has shared more details on the implementation of its recently unveiled AI-first operating model, which is in the process of being executed through a network of Sovereign Agentic Studios, dubbed Atos SAS. One of the main initiatives supporting this strategy is the launch of a new cohort of start-ups specialising in AI applications within Atos' Scaler accelerator programme. Among them, Poolside has been selected by Atos to help clients embed AI agents into mission‑critical environments. Poolsid
Atos join forces with AI start-up Poolside to boost Agentic Studios
VMN media acquires Telecompaper
VMN media is acquiring Telecompaper, expanding its portfolio with a leading independent player in the telecom, media and technology sector (TMT). The acquisition is part of VMN media's growth strategy focused on digital subscriptions and data-driven propositions. Acquiring the news and research provider Telecompaper will help VMN media expand its position in specialized B2B markets, as well as strengthen its data and research proposition, for an integrated offering of news, data and market research, reachin
VMN media acquires Telecompaper
Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services
Orange Spain (MasOrange) and Madrid city council have successfully tested 5G Standalone (SA) network prioritisation for emergency services during a large public event. The test, carried out as part of the EU-funded Emer5gencias project, marks the first real-world trial in Spain of 5G prioritisation for mission‑critical communications.
Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services
Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations
German IT services provider Bechtle is introducing the Index of Sovereignty (BIoS). The BIoS enables clients in the public and private sector to assess their level of digital sovereignty based on data, and to monitor how it evolves over time. The assessment examines data autonomy, technological independence and organisational capabilities across key business and administrative processes. The software analyses IT components and application services, and is underpinned by AI‑supported data aggregation. Bechtl
Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations
WhatsApp unveils parent-managed accounts for pre-teens
WhatsApp has announced the launch of parent-managed accounts for pre-teens, complete with new controls to limit the experience of children to messaging and calling. In a blog post, the Meta-owned app said it sought feedback from families and experts concerned about the impact of chat apps on children before rolling out a service tailored specifically for under-13s.
WhatsApp unveils parent-managed accounts for pre-teens
Microsoft brings Xbox gaming to Windows PCs
Microsoft is bringing its Xbox games to Windows computers. Starting in April, Xbox mode will start rolling out in select markets on Windows 11 computers, including laptops, desktops and tablets. Players can sync games across Xbox consoles and PCs, and access a growing number of Xbox games optimised for PCs.
Microsoft brings Xbox gaming to Windows PCs
Google sells FTTH business to Stonepeak in merger with Astound
Google is withdrawing from the broadband market in the US with the sale of its FTTH operator GFiber (formerly Google Fiber) to private equity firm Stonepeak. GFiber will be merged with Astound Broadband to create a larger player on the growing FTTH market. The merged group will be majority owned by Stonepeak, with Alphabet retaining a "significant minority" stake.
Google sells FTTH business to Stonepeak in merger with Astound
RTL targets return to growth in 2026 as streaming business reduces losses
RTL Group reported annual results in line with its reduced forecasts for 2025, with revenues down 3.8 percent to EUR 6.018 billion and adjusted EBITA falling to EUR 661 million from EUR 721 million in 2024. The European broadcaster said adjusted EBITA should grow again this year, to around EUR 725 million, helped by smaller losses at its streaming business, which was near breakeven already in Q4 2025.
RTL targets return to growth in 2026 as streaming business reduces losses
Vodafone Greece waives roaming, international calling fees for subscribers in Middle East
Vodafone Greece has announced a support package for subscribers in the Middle East to ensure uninterrupted communication with their families and colleagues. This offer, effective until 19 March, applies to customers in Iran, Kuwait, Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq, Qatar, Bahrain, Oman, Saudi Arabia, Israel, and the UAE.
