UK govt launches Sovereign AI R&D Procurement competitions
The UK government has launched the first procurement competitions through the GBP 100 million Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme. This will help British AI start-ups tackle some of the biggest societal/public sector challenges, such as boosting cyber and national security, and reducing NHS waiting list. The fund will help them start operations, scale in the UK and compete globally.
UK govt launches Sovereign AI R&D Procurement competitions
The UK government has launched the first procurement competitions through the GBP 100 million Sovereign AI R&D Procurement Scheme. This will help British AI start-ups tackle some of the biggest societal/public sector challenges, such as boosting cyber and national security, and reducing NHS waiting list. The fund will help them start operations, scale in the UK and compete globally.
O2 Czechia updates management, adds AI director
O2 Czech Republic appointed Petr Hirs the director for AI transformation. Hirs has been involved in artificial intelligence, automation and data work for a long time. He studied computer science, worked in software development for the banking and insurance sectors and, before joining O2, built a competence centre for robotic automation providing services to thirteen countries in Central and Eastern Europe. At O2, he takes over the management of the Dataclair AI centre.
O2 Czechia updates management, adds AI director
O2 Czech Republic appointed Petr Hirs the director for AI transformation. Hirs has been involved in artificial intelligence, automation and data work for a long time. He studied computer science, worked in software development for the banking and insurance sectors and, before joining O2, built a competence centre for robotic automation providing services to thirteen countries in Central and Eastern Europe. At O2, he takes over the management of the Dataclair AI centre.
NTT's Transatel brings eSIM Bootstrap service to Samsung Galaxy Z phones
Mobile connectivity expert Transatel, a subsidiary of NTT Group, announced a new collaboration with Samsung aimed at improving the customer experience for people powering on a Galaxy Z smartphone for the first time. This means Samsung's customers can benefit from eSIM-based connectivity within minutes as part of the device onboarding process. It is initially available in the United States and could soon be extended to future Galaxy smartphones. Transatel brings to this collaboration its eSIM Bootstrap Conne
NTT's Transatel brings eSIM Bootstrap service to Samsung Galaxy Z phones
Smith Micro powers connected-care solution for Consumer Cellular
Consumer Cellular, US mobile service provider for over 50s, has launched a new connected-care solution for older adult, based on the SafePath OS for Senior Phone platform from Smith Micro Software. The connected-care solution is delivered through Consumer Cellular's SpeakEasy brand. The SafePath OS for Senior Phone solution allows family members to remain informed about their family member's well-being through an accompanying caregiver app.
Smith Micro powers connected-care solution for Consumer Cellular
Elea Data Centers offsets CO2 with Rio carbon credit scheme
Brazil's Elea Data Centers has formally joined Rio de Janeiro's 'ISS Neutro' (Carbon Neutral ISS) municipal programme, acquiring 2,550 tonnes of CO2 equivalent in carbon credits to support local reforestation and conservation projects. The credit purchase builds on Elea's existing use of International Renewable Energy Certificates (I-RECs) and "green" debentures to support a carbon-neutral footprint across its digital infrastructure.
Elea Data Centers offsets CO2 with Rio carbon credit scheme
Portugal grows to 13.5 mln mobile connections in Q2
Mobile connections in Portugal reached 13.5 million by the second quarter of 2026, marking a slight 0.2 percent annual growth, according to telecom regulator Anacom. The vast majority of these lines—10.9 million, or 80.2 percent—bundle both voice and internet capabilities, and showed a 7.3 percent increase from the previous year.
Portugal grows to 13.5 mln mobile connections in Q2
Egypt partners with Cisco on AI infrastructure and skills training
Egypt's National Telecommunication Institute (NTI) has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Cisco Systems to train and certify 3,000 instructors under the Cisco Networking Academy programme. The partnership aims to strengthen Egypt's digital workforce development by building a high-level pool of accredited trainers capable of delivering internationally recognized technology certifications.
Egypt partners with Cisco on AI infrastructure and skills training
UK homes with SVoD service falls to 20.7 million in Q2 - Barb
A total of 20.7 million UK homes (69.7%) had access to a SVoD service in Q2 2026, down slightly from 20.8 million homes in Q1, according to the latest Barb data. Netflix was in 18 million homes (60.4%), down from 18.1 million in Q1, of which 41 percent or 7.3 million were on the ad tier. Amazon Prime Video was in 13.6 million homes (45.9%), compared to 13.7 million in Q1; with 89 percent or 12.1 million using its ad tier.
UK homes with SVoD service falls to 20.7 million in Q2 - Barb
Yettel Hungary overhauls postpaid plans
Yettel Hungary has refreshed its residential postpaid mobile portfolio, offering updated plans, reduced rates for the first six months, and unrestricted 5G access across all tiers without additional fees or speed caps. The entry-level Yettel Start plan provides 100 minutes of domestic calls and 5 GB of data. With an 11-month contract commitment (excluding device purchases), the tariff costs HUF 4,490 per month for the first six months, rising to HUF 4,990 thereafter.
Yettel Hungary overhauls postpaid plans
EN3 plans large data centre in Wloclawek
Polish company EN3, headquartered in Wloclawek, announced plans to build the Green Data Centre Campus Wloclawek on a site covering approximately 17 hectares in Wlocławek, a city of around 100,000 residents in the Kuyavian-Pomeranian region, reports Investmap.pl. The project entails the construction of five independent server buildings, with an estimated investment value running into the billions of PLN. The venture is currently undergoing the environmental permitting process.
EN3 plans large data centre in Wloclawek
ProSiebenSat.1 Media appoints Chief Digital Business Officer
ProSiebenSat.1 Media has announced the appointment of Silke Kuisle as its new Chief Digital Business Officer with immediate effect. She will be responsible for the broadcaster's digital strategy and the 'Growth and Digital Business' division - including the Joyn streaming platform, marketing, Studio71 and the Seven.One podcast division. The appointment was confirmed by the group in a LinkedIn post.
