OVHcloud unveils comms platform with agentic AI and encryption, strengthens quantum position
OVHcloud is presenting its latest innovations at the VivaTech exhibition, currently taking place in Paris. Unveiled in preview by the company's R&D unit (OVH Labs), a new collaborative comms platform should become available in beta version by November, in time for this year's OVHcloud Summit event. The platform combines tools such as email, cloud storage, videoconferencing and online search with agentic AI capabilities and native end-to-end encryption. When encryption is enabled, the search and agentic AI f
OVHcloud unveils comms platform with agentic AI and encryption, strengthens quantum position
OVHcloud is presenting its latest innovations at the VivaTech exhibition, currently taking place in Paris. Unveiled in preview by the company's R&D unit (OVH Labs), a new collaborative comms platform should become available in beta version by November, in time for this year's OVHcloud Summit event. The platform combines tools such as email, cloud storage, videoconferencing and online search with agentic AI capabilities and native end-to-end encryption. When encryption is enabled, the search and agentic AI f
Digital Decade report sees EU missing 2030 target for universal FTTP coverage
The European Union is falling short on its target for 100 percent of premises covered by FTTP by 2030, and also needs to do more to accelerate the roll-out of standalone 5G, the latest progress report on the Digital Decade targets shows. While fibre coverage rose nearly 5 percentage points in the past year to 74.1 percent of households in the EU, the current pace will put the EU at only 90 percent coverage in 2030. 5G meanwhile is used by only around 28 percent of people, despite near-universal coverage.
Digital Decade report sees EU missing 2030 target for universal FTTP coverage
The European Union is falling short on its target for 100 percent of premises covered by FTTP by 2030, and also needs to do more to accelerate the roll-out of standalone 5G, the latest progress report on the Digital Decade targets shows. While fibre coverage rose nearly 5 percentage points in the past year to 74.1 percent of households in the EU, the current pace will put the EU at only 90 percent coverage in 2030. 5G meanwhile is used by only around 28 percent of people, despite near-universal coverage.
AST SpaceMobile announces successful launch of more Bluebird D2D satellites
AST SpaceMobile has announced the successful orbital launch of its BlueBird 8, 9 and 10 satellites. They lifted off on 17 June from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station aboard a Falcon 9 rocket. They are the largest commercial communications arrays ever deployed in low Earth orbit (LEO), measuring approximately 223 m2, and will be used to support direct-to-device mobile satellite services with its operator partners.
AST SpaceMobile announces successful launch of more Bluebird D2D satellites
Snap unveils Specs AR glasses priced at USD 2,195
Snap has unveiled its new augmented reality glasses at the Augmented World Expo in California. The Specs are available to pre-order and will launch in the US, UK and France this autumn. Integrating a range of AI-driven functions, the smart glasses are priced at USD 2,195.
Snap unveils Specs AR glasses priced at USD 2,195
Android 17 starts global roll-out to Pixel phones
Google has started rolling out Android 17 to mobile devices worldwide, starting with its own Pixel phones and expanding to other manufacturers in the course of 2026. The new OS software brings greater integration options for new AI apps and features, security updates including default parental controls and quantum protection, and improvements to viewing content on larger-sized devices like tablets.
Android 17 starts global roll-out to Pixel phones
DeepL acquires Mixhalo; establishes San Francisco office
DeepL, global Language AI specialist, has announced the acquisition of San Francisco-based Mixhalo, which has developed a platform for real-time, ultra-low latency audio. The acquisition will boost the capabilities of the DeepL Voice real-time AI voice translation solution to support live, large-scale environments such as conferences and major events.
DeepL acquires Mixhalo; establishes San Francisco office
Google Cloud supports UK local government digital planning tool projects
Google has marked the Google Cloud summit in London with major updates on two projects with the UK government - the national roll-out of the Extract tool, and the Augmented Planning Decisions prototype project with the Ministry of Housing, Communities and Local Government (MHCLG) and the Department of Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT). Both projects use Google Cloud technology and are designed to support a digital planning system.
Google Cloud supports UK local government digital planning tool projects
NTT Data opens new office in Dublin
NTT Data, global AI, digital and technology services provider, has opened a new office in Dublin, Ireland, to support its customers across the country. This is part of a EUR 16.5 million local investment in AI and digital services R&D and job creation. The expansion is supported by the Irish government through IDA Ireland.
NTT Data opens new office in Dublin
Irish hosting provider Blacknight acquired by Your.Online
Blacknight, Irish hosting provider and domain registrar, is being acquired by Netherlands-based European digital services group Your.Online. This will provide Blacknight with the long-term investment needed for expansion. Carlow-based Blacknight was established in 2023 and currently serves more than 90,000 customers in Ireland and overseas.
Irish hosting provider Blacknight acquired by Your.Online
Great Plains Communications, Ritter Communications to merge
Grain Management, digital infrastructure investment group, has announced plans to merge two of its portfolio businesses - Blair, Nebraska-based Great Plains Communications and Jonesboro, Arkanas-based Ritter Communications. They will be combined to create a new telecoms brand called Rightfiber. Heath Simpson, currently CEO of Ritter Communications, will be CEO of the merged group; with Great Plains CEO Todd Foje becoming Executive Chairman.
Great Plains Communications, Ritter Communications to merge
Global XR headwear shipments to fall 12 percent in 2026 - Omdia
Worldwide shipments of XR headwear are forecast to drop by 12 percent in 2026 to 6.2 million units, before growing by 4.8 percent to 6.5 million units in 2027, according to the latest research from Omdia. The recovery in sales will be driven by growth of XR glasses, which will offset a drop in headset shipments.
