Latvian govt in talks with over 20 potential investors in LMT and Tet
The Latvian government is holding advanced negotiations with 23 potential investors over participation in the planned acquisition of LMT and Tet shares from Swedish telecom operator Telia, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis. Speaking after an extraordinary Cabinet meeting, Valainis said the identities of the investors cannot yet be disclosed but noted that strong international interest would allow the government to choose the partner whose offer and long-term vision best serve Latvia's interests.
Latvian govt in talks with over 20 potential investors in LMT and Tet
The Latvian government is holding advanced negotiations with 23 potential investors over participation in the planned acquisition of LMT and Tet shares from Swedish telecom operator Telia, Minister of Economics Viktors Valainis. Speaking after an extraordinary Cabinet meeting, Valainis said the identities of the investors cannot yet be disclosed but noted that strong international interest would allow the government to choose the partner whose offer and long-term vision best serve Latvia's interests.
Volt plans Dutch AI Cloud launch for October
The data centre company Volt plans to launch its Dutch AI Cloud in October, providing AI computing power on infrastructure hosted entirely in the Netherlands. The platform is based at its new Volt AI Factory in Amsterdam and is the first step towards a "gigafactory" under development for launch in 2027 in Rotterdam. Partners on the project include Dell Technologies, NorthC Datacenters and the family office of Han de Groot, who started the initiative.
Volt plans Dutch AI Cloud launch for October
The data centre company Volt plans to launch its Dutch AI Cloud in October, providing AI computing power on infrastructure hosted entirely in the Netherlands. The platform is based at its new Volt AI Factory in Amsterdam and is the first step towards a "gigafactory" under development for launch in 2027 in Rotterdam. Partners on the project include Dell Technologies, NorthC Datacenters and the family office of Han de Groot, who started the initiative.
Freedom Internet loses directors Peelen and Welboren
Randal Peelen has stepped down as managing director at the Dutch ISP Freedom Internet. In addition, commercial and operational director Twan Welboren has left the company, Tweakers reports. It's not yet known who will take over management of the provider.
Freedom Internet loses directors Peelen and Welboren
Cohere teams up with Humain to deliver sovereign AI in Middle East
Saudi AI company Humain and Cohere announced a collaboration to provide dedicated infrastructure for the next generation of frontier AI models. The companies will also collaborate on developing enterprise AI and special-purpose sovereign AI models. Backed by diplomatic and economic alignment between Canada and Saudi Arabia, this collaboration represents a significant expansion of AI compute capacity, expected to go live by Q4 2027. The initiative combines Humain's growing AI infrastructure platform with Coh
Cohere teams up with Humain to deliver sovereign AI in Middle East
Infobip buys email delivery specialist SocketLabs
Global cloud communications firm Infobip announced the acquisition of US-based SocketLabs, a specialist in high-volume, multi-provider email infrastructure. This move strengthens its position in the email deliverability market. The integration of SocketLabs' technology will enhance Infobip's platform with advanced capabilities for managing, monitoring, and optimising enterprise-scale email delivery.
Infobip buys email delivery specialist SocketLabs
Orange Poland offers new OT security service to businesses
Orange Poland has implemented a new solution for enterprises focused on strengthening the security of their industrial infrastructure. The Remote Service Access (RSA) provides them with control over the remote work of suppliers and employees, protects the supply chain, and helps mitigate the risk of cyberattacks.
Orange Poland offers new OT security service to businesses
TF1 hails positive start to Netflix distribution deal
TF1, France's leading commercial broadcaster, said that the arrival of TF1+ content on the Netflix platform has exceeded expectations. In a statement, CEO Rodolphe Belmer indicated that the audience targeted within an eighteen-month period had already been reached less than three weeks after the start of the distribution partnership. This positive effect was evident in the first week following the launch on Netflix, when TF1+ content achieved a 16 percent increase in daily unique streamers.
TF1 hails positive start to Netflix distribution deal
Moov Africa Togo adds insurance and gift cards to mobile wallet
Moov Africa Togo has launched a new institutional campaign, Soyi Mavo (Forever in Ewe-Mina), to drive the expansion of its Moov Money app and deepen customer engagement, TogoFirst reported. Michel Lawson, the head of the Mobile Money division at Moov Africa Togo said that the priority leading up to the new campaign is continuous innovation, promising a rollout of successive new features. As part of this launch, Moov Africa Togo expanded its portfolio with three new services. Users can now pay insurance prem
Moov Africa Togo adds insurance and gift cards to mobile wallet
Uztelecom gets Tier-3 certificate for data centre in Bukhara
Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom has received the Tier-3 TCDD (Tier Certification of Design Documents) certificate from the Uptime Institute for its data centre in Bukhara. The data centre in Kokand earlier received the same certification.
Uztelecom gets Tier-3 certificate for data centre in Bukhara
Telia Estonia deploys 5G SA for Muhu Regatta stops
Telia Estonia has deployed 5G SA networks in four Baltic ports in the Muhu Regatta - Kardla, Kuivastu, Koiguste and Kuressaare. The solution will enable the yachting cloub Kalev to access an internet connection during the competition. 5G SA services will be available using ZTE MU5120 routers.
Telia Estonia deploys 5G SA for Muhu Regatta stops
Iliad's Scaleway acquires high-performance computing company Qarnot
Iliad cloud subsidiary Scaleway announced the acquisition of high-performance computing (HPC) specialist Qarnot, a France-based company that has developed an HPCaaS platform for engineering, simulation and research workloads. Qarnot's expertise supports businesses in sectors including aerospace, aeronautics and energy. MaiaSpace, Alpine Racing, Natixis and ATR Aircraft are among its customers, said Scaleway, highlighting that the company relies on Open Compute Project standards to guide the design and deplo
