Liberty Global says on track for Ziggo spin-off in Q2 2027
Liberty Global has firmed up plans to spin off its Belgian-Dutch business Ziggo Group, putting a Q2 2027 target date on the spin-off and saying it will release additional details in stock market filings in December. The work to combine VodafoneZiggo and Telenet in the new Ziggo Group holding company is underway, and Liberty Global said it expects the net value from the operational and financial synergies to exceed its previous estimate of EUR 1 billion. Most of this will come from tax deductions for previou
Liberty Global says on track for Ziggo spin-off in Q2 2027
Liberty Global has firmed up plans to spin off its Belgian-Dutch business Ziggo Group, putting a Q2 2027 target date on the spin-off and saying it will release additional details in stock market filings in December. The work to combine VodafoneZiggo and Telenet in the new Ziggo Group holding company is underway, and Liberty Global said it expects the net value from the operational and financial synergies to exceed its previous estimate of EUR 1 billion. Most of this will come from tax deductions for previou
Virgin Media O2 halts new fibre upgrades, targets cost savings of GBP 800 mln
Virgin Media O2 has announced a new strategic plan and cost savings programme. This will involve significant job cuts at the UK operator and a refocus of investments, including halting current fibre network upgrades. The plan targets annual cost savings of around GBP 800 million by 2029, with savings of around GBP 400 million to be delivered in 2027. Around GBP 300 million of the saving in 2029 will come from a reduction to the workforce, which equals around 30 percent of the group's total people costs over
Virgin Media O2 halts new fibre upgrades, targets cost savings of GBP 800 mln
Virgin Media O2 has announced a new strategic plan and cost savings programme. This will involve significant job cuts at the UK operator and a refocus of investments, including halting current fibre network upgrades. The plan targets annual cost savings of around GBP 800 million by 2029, with savings of around GBP 400 million to be delivered in 2027. Around GBP 300 million of the saving in 2029 will come from a reduction to the workforce, which equals around 30 percent of the group's total people costs over
Apple quarterly sales up 12% on iPhone, Mac strength; sees weaker growth in Q4
Apple reported sales of USD 114.5 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter to September, up 12 percent from a year earlier. Sales growth was slower than in the previous quarter but slightly better than Apple's forecast. The company said the growth rate will slow down again in the December quarter, with pressure on margins expected from rising costs. The company's net profit rose 12 percent in Q4 to USD 30.7 billion, helped by a refund from the reversal of US trade tariffs.
Apple quarterly sales up 12% on iPhone, Mac strength; sees weaker growth in Q4
GSMA estimates storms and floods could cost mobile networks USD 3 billion annually by 2050
The global cost to mobile operators from severe storms and floods could reach USD 3 billion annually by 2050, up from around USD 1.7 billion currently, according to a new GSMA report on climate resiliency. The association has put together a framework for public policy to encourage resilience in mobile networks. These recommendations aim to promote coordination and risk assessments aligned with investment planning to ensure networks are prepared for extreme weather events, power failures, and natural disaste
GSMA estimates storms and floods could cost mobile networks USD 3 billion annually by 2050
Proximus announces annual price increases for January
Proximus announced its annual price increase from January 2027. Most subscriptions will cost EUR 1-3 more each month, while its postpaid mobile plans get bigger data bundles and faster speeds. At the same time the entry-level and unlimited mobile plans will fall in price. The changes apply for both new and existing subscribers, both consumer and business.
Proximus announces annual price increases for January
Kyivstar reaches over 10 mln VoLTE and VoWi-Fi users
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar said that more than 55 percent of voice traffic on its network is generated via VoLTE and VoWi-Fi technologies, and the number of subscribers actively using them continues to grow. Currently, over 10.3 million of the operator's subscribers use VoLTE, while more than 2.6 million use VoWi-Fi. In Ukraine's largest cities, the share of voice traffic via VoLTE and VoWi-Fi is even higher: in Lviv, it has already exceeded 70 percent, while in Kiev and Odessa, it is approaching that mark
Kyivstar reaches over 10 mln VoLTE and VoWi-Fi users
DEWA signs contracts with Huawei, Nozomi and Syskey
The Dubai Electricity and Water Authority (DEWA) signed three technology agreements with Huawei, Nozomi Networks, and Syskey Softlabs during the water, energy, technology, and environment exhibition Wetex. The partnerships focus on communications infrastructure, digital substations, cybersecurity, and operational technology (OT) monitoring. The agreements were finalized through Moro Hub, a data centre and digital subsidiary of Digital DEWA. Financial terms and contract durations were not disclosed.
DEWA signs contracts with Huawei, Nozomi and Syskey
Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service
Managed services provider Claranet has launched a new controlled technical assessment service in the UK called Ransomware Readiness Simulation. This will provide customers with proof of how their security controls identify, investigate and respond to selected ransomware activity. This will identify security control gaps and help business/security managers make informed decisions about their organisation's cyber security and resilience.
Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service
ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide
UK broadcaster ITV has announced the nationwide launch of the Green Room initiative to support freelancers between roles, working in partnership with the Film and TV Charity (FTVC). It is looking 50 freelancers to join the new group, more than double the number of people that took part in the first cohort. The scheme will provide freelancers with access to office space, mentors and speakers - expanding its original pilot footprint in London (White City) to Cardiff (Boom Cymru) and Manchester (ITV Studios, S
ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide
BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members
The BBC has appointed Rhuanedd Richards as Director of BBC Nations, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Director of BBC Nations for the last six months and now takes up the position permanently, joining the BBC Executive Committee. She will lead the BBC's operations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and BBC Local in England. She replaces Damon Buffini, who stepped down from the BBC Board in June.
BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members
NCSC highlights growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that the country could be hit with AI-enabled attacks on critical national infrastructure by 2028. The latest 'State of the Cyber Nation' report warns that exploitation of AI technology by hostile actors will 'highly likely' increase the efficiency and scale of their actions - including ransomware attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities, and social engineering.
