Google plans to shift all Pixel manufacturing out of China in 2027 - report
Google has told suppliers that it plans to have all of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds produced outside of China from 2027, according to the Nikkei Asia, citing sources. The newspaper said Google did not respond to its request for comment. Its report said Google has been "aggressively" expanding capacity in Vietnam and India to lower its dependency on China in recent years but a "significant" portion of output continues there.
Google plans to shift all Pixel manufacturing out of China in 2027 - report
Google has told suppliers that it plans to have all of its Pixel smartphones, watches and wireless earbuds produced outside of China from 2027, according to the Nikkei Asia, citing sources. The newspaper said Google did not respond to its request for comment. Its report said Google has been "aggressively" expanding capacity in Vietnam and India to lower its dependency on China in recent years but a "significant" portion of output continues there.
SonicWall introduces endpoint MDR service for SMEs
SonicWall announced the launch of SonicWall Endpoint Security, a unified endpoint protection solution designed for managed service providers (MSPs) serving small and mid-sized businesses. Available as a standalone Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tool or as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, fully managed by the SonicSentry security operations centre, the platform brings threat protection, automated threat response and one-click ransomware restore. It's powered by SonicWall's patented Real
SonicWall introduces endpoint MDR service for SMEs
SonicWall announced the launch of SonicWall Endpoint Security, a unified endpoint protection solution designed for managed service providers (MSPs) serving small and mid-sized businesses. Available as a standalone Endpoint Detection and Response (EDR) tool or as a Managed Detection and Response (MDR) service, fully managed by the SonicSentry security operations centre, the platform brings threat protection, automated threat response and one-click ransomware restore. It's powered by SonicWall's patented Real
Bahnhof lifts Q2 revenue 5%, EBIT rises 2%
Bahnhof said it continued its growth in the second quarter of 2026 and kept profitability stable, and is sticking to its full year guidance. Turnover rose by 5 percent year on year to SEK 575.88 million from SEK 548.60 million. The operating profit (EBIT) increased by 2 percent to SEK 71.60 million from SEK 70.11 million. EBITDA surged to SEK 87.54 million from SEK 82.70 million. The reporting period ended just before Telenor made its bid for Bahnhof in early July, and approval is expected this autumn.
Bahnhof lifts Q2 revenue 5%, EBIT rises 2%
Viva Bolivia turns to Rakuten Symphony for open RAN collaboration
Rakuten Symphony announced a MoU with Nuevatel PCS de Bolivia, which operates the Viva mobile network in Bolivia. Under the agreement, Rakuten Symphony and Viva will evaluate possibilities across Open RAN, OSS, cloud infrastructure, professional services and AI-enabled digital platforms. The companies will initially focus on evaluating cloud-native technologies that simplify network operations while identifying new opportunities to expand digital services for customers.
Viva Bolivia turns to Rakuten Symphony for open RAN collaboration
DataVita secures GBP 300 mln for data centres in Scottish AI Growth Zone
DataVita, Scottish data centre developer and operator, has secured funding of GBP 300 million to support the construction of two data centres in the UK's North Lanarkshire AI Growth Zone in Scotland. A GBP 202 million financial guarantee from the National Wealth Fund has unlocked an around GBP 300 million debt facility from a syndicate of lenders - including ABN AMRO, ING, Santander, Siemens Financial Services and the Scottish National Investment Bank. This is the National Wealth Fund's first support for d
DataVita secures GBP 300 mln for data centres in Scottish AI Growth Zone
Ugandan government starts 3-year 'Be a Cyber Hero' campaign to shield minors from online harm
Uganda has launched a three-year scheme called 'Be a Cyber Hero' to foster safer and more responsible digital environments for children and young people. The scheme responds to data showing a sharp rise in youth online exploitation, cyberbullying, financial scams, identity grooming and phishing. ICT minister of State Joyce Nabbosa Ssebugwawo urged parents, educators, media outlets, technology providers and civil society to play an active role.
Ugandan government starts 3-year 'Be a Cyber Hero' campaign to shield minors from online harm
TrueVisions Now, Viu launch Thai content hub in three ASEAN markets
Thai streaming platform TrueVisions Now has partnered with OTT video streaming platform Viu to launch the 'TrueVisions NOW Branded Zone', a content hub on Viu showcasing original series from TrueVisions Now. The partnership will initially bring six original series from a slate of 24 titles to Viu audiences in Malaysia, Indonesia, and the Philippines. The first six titles will be available from 20 August.
TrueVisions Now, Viu launch Thai content hub in three ASEAN markets
Telkom Business offers OneOffice software to SMMEs in South Africa
Telkom Business has entered into a reseller partnership with OneOffice to provide tailored, affordable digital workplace services to small, medium and micro-enterprises (SMMEs). South Africa has roughly 3 million SMMEs, which collectively employ 13.4 million people, but many of them struggle to access secure, cost-effective and easy-to-manage digital infrastructure. Through the new partnership, Telkom Business will offer the OneOffice platform directly to smaller firms. The software consolidates productivit
Telkom Business offers OneOffice software to SMMEs in South Africa
Smart, Lynk expand D2D satellite connectivity tests to Batangas
Philippines operator PLDT's mobile unit Smart Communications, in partnership with Lynk Global, has expanded its Direct-to-Device (D2D) satellite service testing to the Batangas province. Smart and Lynk's expansion of their D2D satellite service tests to Batangas follows pilot activities conducted in Catanduanes and Ilocos Norte earlier this year.
Smart, Lynk expand D2D satellite connectivity tests to Batangas
Sky Sports announces partnership with F1 podcast
UK pay-TV broadcaster Sky has announced a new long-term partnership between Sky Sports and F1-focused podcast The Fast and the Curious. This will focus on cross-promotional activity with collaborative social posts and the integration of Fast & Curious content with Sky's digital ecosystem, with the aim of attracting new audiences under 35 and female fans. The podcast will promote Sky Sports through a host-read ad in each episode, with increased opportunities for content and talent collaborations.
Sky Sports announces partnership with F1 podcast
Boldyn delivers managed application, ERP services to Rio Hondo College
Boldyn Networks has won a contract with Rio Hondo College to deliver Managed Application and Enterprise Resources Planning (ERP) services, helping to expand the community college's internal IT team capacity and strengthen support for critical applications supporting everyday operations. Boldyn will work with the Whittier, California-based college to evaluate, support ad optimise its application environment.
