Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price increase to offset rise in memory prices
Nintendo has forecast a fall in sales and profits in its new fiscal year to March 2027, as the rise in memory costs leads to a reduction in demand and profitability for its game consoles. While its revenues nearly doubled in the past year following the launch of the Switch 2, the company forecasts an 11 percent fall in turnover this year to around JPY 2.05 trillion. The company confirmed that Switch 2 prices will go up from 25 May in Japan (+JPY 10,000) and September in the rest of the world (+USD 50/EUR 30
Nintendo confirms Switch 2 price increase to offset rise in memory prices
Nintendo has forecast a fall in sales and profits in its new fiscal year to March 2027, as the rise in memory costs leads to a reduction in demand and profitability for its game consoles. While its revenues nearly doubled in the past year following the launch of the Switch 2, the company forecasts an 11 percent fall in turnover this year to around JPY 2.05 trillion. The company confirmed that Switch 2 prices will go up from 25 May in Japan (+JPY 10,000) and September in the rest of the world (+USD 50/EUR 30
Sony forecasts results under pressure in new fiscal year from rise in memory costs
Sony reported slightly lower net profit for its fiscal year to March, as growth in digital music and imaging sensors was offset by writedowns on video game production company Bungie and its exit from the electric car market. For the new year the Japanese company gave a cautious outlook as the spike in memory prices leads to a slowdown in game console and smartphone sales.
Sony forecasts results under pressure in new fiscal year from rise in memory costs
Sony reported slightly lower net profit for its fiscal year to March, as growth in digital music and imaging sensors was offset by writedowns on video game production company Bungie and its exit from the electric car market. For the new year the Japanese company gave a cautious outlook as the spike in memory prices leads to a slowdown in game console and smartphone sales.
Airtel Africa FY revenue rises by 30%, plans mobile money IPO in H2
Airtel Africa has posted a 29.5 percent year-on-year increase in revenue in reported currency to USD 6.42 billion in the fiscal year ended March from USD 4.96 billion the previous year. In constant, currency revenue rose by 24 percent. The growth reflects attractive industry fundamentals and focused operational execution, supported by tariff adjustments in Nigeria and macroeconomic tailwinds, the mobile operator said. Airtel said constant currency growth in Francophone Africa and Nigeria was particularly en
Airtel Africa FY revenue rises by 30%, plans mobile money IPO in H2
Google updates Fit app to Google Health, adds coach subscription and Fitbit Air
Google is making a new push in the consumer health market, citing health as one of the top subjects on its search engine. The company launched the new Google Health app with a premium subscription and an entry-level wearable called the Fitbit Air.
Google updates Fit app to Google Health, adds coach subscription and Fitbit Air
NTT resets mid-term strategy around AI infrastructure and data centres
NTT has revised its mid-term strategy, pushing out its target to achieve JPY 4 trillion in EBITDA to the 2030 financial year, citing changes in its operating environment and pressure in its core connectivity business. The operator said that while growth areas had expanded profit steadily, conditions in existing telecommunications businesses had become more challenging, including intensifying competition and rising traffic demands.
NTT resets mid-term strategy around AI infrastructure and data centres
NTT reports higher full-year revenue and profit, driven by global solutions and data centres
NTT reported increased revenue and profit for the financial year ended 31 March 2026, supported by growth in its global solutions and data centre businesses. Consolidated operating revenues rose 5.1 percent year-on-year to JPY 14,409.1 billion, while operating profit increased 3.4 percent to JPY 1,706.2 billion. Profit attributable to NTT totalled JPY 1,037 billion, up 3.7 percent compared to the previous year.
NTT reports higher full-year revenue and profit, driven by global solutions and data centres
AI Mills plans network of small modular data centres in Netherlands
The Dutch company AI Mills is seeking investors to support the construction of a distributed network of small AI data centres around the country. The company said the modular data centres offer a more flexible option for businesses and organisations looking for access to AI computing power and sovereign hosting in compliance with EU regulations.
AI Mills plans network of small modular data centres in Netherlands
Amper buys critical comms firm Teltronic for up to EUR 225 mln
Spain's Grupo Amper said it has signed a binding agreement with private equity fund manager Nazca to acquire Zaragoza-based critical communications specialist Teltronic for up to EUR 225 million. The purchase price consists of a fixed amount of EUR 155 million and a maximum earn-out of EUR 45 million, subject to the achievement of a series of targets. Amper has also agreed to assume EUR 25 million of Teltronic's debt.
Amper buys critical comms firm Teltronic for up to EUR 225 mln
Du demonstrates industrial AI platform with Al Gharbia Pipe Company
Du has announced a partnership with Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC), an Abu Dhabi-based producer of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipes, to deploy Industrial AI Vision at its manufacturing operations in the UAE. The co-developed Industrial AI Vision Platform enables more intelligent and automated manufacturing operations using artificial intelligence-based quality inspection, enhanced traceability, and optimised decision-making. They will hold an interactive offline demonstration using syn
Du demonstrates industrial AI platform with Al Gharbia Pipe Company
ETSI publishes common test specification for next generation emergency networks
The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has published a technical specification to facilitate interoperability testing in next generation emergency telecoms services. The TS 103 480 specification acts as a common test methodology to ensure compatibility of emergency systems from different suppliers and in different markets, with the aim of facilitating network-agnostic access to critical emergency networks in use across Europe and further afield. Key components include end-to-end interop
ETSI publishes common test specification for next generation emergency networks
Algerian govt and telecoms regulator discuss ways to improve coverage on main road networks
Algerian authorities have ordered telecom operators to strengthen mobile coverage along strategic highways or face potential penalties, Ecofin reported. A meeting on 06 May chaired by ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki with the head of the Regulatory Authority for Posts and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) reviewed the state of telecommunication networks and service quality across the country. It focused particularly on coverage and service quality along the East-West Highway, after the expiry of deadlines prev
