EU Commission invites feedback on data centre efficiency labels
The European Commission has invited feedback on a draft regulation that will establish an EU-wide scorecard and e-labels to measure energy and water efficiency in data centres. The consultation precedes planned adoption in Q2 2026, with A-G ratings and labels widely introduced from August 2027 alongside a broader energy efficiency package. The consultation closes on 23 April.
EU Commission invites feedback on data centre efficiency labels
The European Commission has invited feedback on a draft regulation that will establish an EU-wide scorecard and e-labels to measure energy and water efficiency in data centres. The consultation precedes planned adoption in Q2 2026, with A-G ratings and labels widely introduced from August 2027 alongside a broader energy efficiency package. The consultation closes on 23 April.
Netflix unilateral price hikes ruled illegal by Rome court
The District Court of Rome (Tribunale di Roma) has upheld an appeal lodged by consumer association Movimento Consumatori and ruled that Netflix's price hikes for Italian customers between 2017 and early 2024 were illegal. In a statement, Movimento Consumatori said the court concluded that clauses allowing the streaming giant to unilaterally raise subscription costs breached Italy's Consumer Code, rendering them null and void.
Netflix unilateral price hikes ruled illegal by Rome court
The District Court of Rome (Tribunale di Roma) has upheld an appeal lodged by consumer association Movimento Consumatori and ruled that Netflix's price hikes for Italian customers between 2017 and early 2024 were illegal. In a statement, Movimento Consumatori said the court concluded that clauses allowing the streaming giant to unilaterally raise subscription costs breached Italy's Consumer Code, rendering them null and void.
Zoom COO joins Intel
Aparna Bawa, the chief operating officer at Zoom Communications, is moving to Intel from May to become EVP, chief legal and people officer. Bawa will report directly to CEO Lip-Bu Tan and will lead Intel's global legal, ethics, compliance, people, and culture organisations.
Zoom COO joins Intel
Microsoft commits USD 10 bln to AI infrastructure, cybersecurity in Japan
Microsoft has announced plans to invest USD 10 billion in Japan between 2026 and 2029, focusing on AI infrastructure, cybersecurity partnerships and workforce development, as demand for cloud and AI services grows in the country. The company said it will collaborate with domestic providers including Sakura Internet and SoftBank to expand in-country AI infrastructure, enabling GPU-based compute services while keeping data within Japan. The approach is intended to support requirements around data sovereignty
Microsoft commits USD 10 bln to AI infrastructure, cybersecurity in Japan
Viettel's overseas revenue jumps 25% in 2025
Vietnamese operator Viettel has celebrated the 20th anniversary of its international business operations. Viettel launched international operations in 2006 with its first overseas investment in Cambodia. Over the past two decades, Viettel reports it has expanded its presence to 16 countries, including operational markets and representative offices.
Viettel's overseas revenue jumps 25% in 2025
Beltelecom sells new anti-virus pack for SMEs from Kaspersky
Belarusian national operator Beltelecom has started sales of a new anti-virus subscription for SMEs. Legal entities and individual entrepreneurs can subscribe to the Kaspersky Small Office Security software and receive a free 30-day trial for their first connection.
Beltelecom sells new anti-virus pack for SMEs from Kaspersky
Former SFR director Boulay to join Arcep executive board
France's telecom authority Arcep has confirmed that Marie-Georges Boulay will be joining its executive board on 01 May, following her appointment by the president of the French senate, who is responsible for selecting two of the seven seats on Arcep's executive board. Boulay will succeed Marie-Christine Servan, a member since 16 February 2024. Over nearly three decades, Boulay's career was spent at French network operator SFR within the team in charge of regulation and competition. Her last position at SFR
Former SFR director Boulay to join Arcep executive board
Vivo introduces Pay Crediario instalment plan for electronic goods purchases
Brazilian operator Vivo has rolled out Vivo Pay Crediario, an hire purchase plan that allows customers to pay for items such as mobile phones, tablets, TVs, smartwatches and consoles in up to 21 monthly instalments, with interest. The offer is available exclusively to Vivo customers in its physical stores. Vivo Pay Crediario is already up and running in over 20 percent of Vivo branches and will soon be rolled out nationwide.
Vivo introduces Pay Crediario instalment plan for electronic goods purchases
TIP Brasil helps local ISPs tap into gaming market
TIP Brasil has launched TIP Gaming, an initiative to help regional ISPs in Brazil create specialised gaming services. The goal is to move beyond just offering speed and price and to focus instead on delivering an optimised online gaming experience and fostering local gaming communities. The initial roll-out will concentrate on the South and Southeast regions in 2026 as a testing ground to understand audience behaviour and refine product offerings. The service will be expanded in 2027 to the North and Northe
TIP Brasil helps local ISPs tap into gaming market
Telekom Slovenije reappoints key management board members
The supervisory board of Telekom Slovenije has reappointed two members to its management board, following a proposal from the president. Irma Gubanec will continue her role as the management board member overseeing finance and controlling. Her new four-year term starts on 12 October. Vesna Prodnik was reappointed as management board member responsible for technology and her new term begins on 14 November.
Telekom Slovenije reappoints key management board members
Peru's MiFibra taps ZTE for 10G PON network launch
ZTE said it has partnered with Peruvian broadband provider MiFibra to launch 10G PON (XGS-PON) technology on a commercial scale. The project comes around a year after MiFibra reached a long-term financing deal with Blue like an Orange Sustainable Capital to expand high-speed access beyond Lima.
