AirTrunk acquires Lumina to enter Indian data centre market
Australia-based data centre operator AirTrunk has acquired Lumina CloudInfra, an India-based data centre developer, marking its entry into the Indian digital infrastructure market. The transaction provides AirTrunk with access to Lumina's development pipeline, customer relationships and operational capabilities.
AirTrunk acquires Lumina to enter Indian data centre market
Australia-based data centre operator AirTrunk has acquired Lumina CloudInfra, an India-based data centre developer, marking its entry into the Indian digital infrastructure market. The transaction provides AirTrunk with access to Lumina's development pipeline, customer relationships and operational capabilities.
AST SpaceMobile loses latest BlueBird satellite after New Glenn rocket falls short
AST SpaceMobile has lost its latest BlueBird satellite, after a launch with Blue Origin was unable to lift the satellite into high enough orbit. The BlueBird 7 launched on the New Glenn rocket 19 April from Florida. While the satellite separated from the launch vehicle and powered on, the altitude is too low to sustain operations with its on-board thruster technology and will thus be de-orbited. The cost of the satellite is expected to be recovered under the company's insurance policy, AST said.
AST SpaceMobile loses latest BlueBird satellite after New Glenn rocket falls short
AST SpaceMobile has lost its latest BlueBird satellite, after a launch with Blue Origin was unable to lift the satellite into high enough orbit. The BlueBird 7 launched on the New Glenn rocket 19 April from Florida. While the satellite separated from the launch vehicle and powered on, the altitude is too low to sustain operations with its on-board thruster technology and will thus be de-orbited. The cost of the satellite is expected to be recovered under the company's insurance policy, AST said.
TV 2 and Amedia win main Norwegian football rights for 2029-34, Schibsted takes over cup rights
Norwegian football association Norges Fotballforbund (NFF) has announced a media rights deal worth NOK 820 million annually for the period 2029 to 2034. The main agreement has been signed with TV 2 and Amedia, with a partial agreement with Schibsted. NFF said TV2 remains its main partner but Amedia will take on a more distinct role through its national reach and strong local and regional presence. Schibsted is a new partner for NFF.
TV 2 and Amedia win main Norwegian football rights for 2029-34, Schibsted takes over cup rights
Most Irish SMEs worried about mobile security risks - Vodafone
Seven in ten Irish SMEs (70%) are more worried about spyware, malware, data leakage and phishing risks on mobile devices than last year, according to the latest Vodafone Business Cybersecurity Report. The survey of 300 Irish SMEs found 20 percent do not proactively monitor for security threats, with 40 percent granting wide access to business resources to workers on the go without implementing dedicated mobile security controls.
Most Irish SMEs worried about mobile security risks - Vodafone
Xiaomi unveils Poco M8s 5G with 7,000mAh battery
Xiaomi has introduced the latest smartphone in its budget to mid-range Poco M series: the 5G-compatible M8s. At the core of the device is a 7,000mAh battery with 33W fast-charging that delivers up to two days on a single charge, with Xiaomi also claiming that the cell maintains at least 80 percent of its capacity after 1,600 charge cycles and offers 7.5 hours of standby time even at 1 percent.
Xiaomi unveils Poco M8s 5G with 7,000mAh battery
Orange Spain spends over EUR 2 mln on Seville fair network upgrade
Orange Spain said it will be investing EUR 2.3 million to boost mobile network coverage at the Feria de Abril in Seville, which this year takes place from 21 to 26 April. The operator has installed 27 additional nodes throughout the fair venue to complement its existing coverage and provide sufficient capacity for around half a million daily visitors.
Orange Spain spends over EUR 2 mln on Seville fair network upgrade
Global telecom connectivity revenues up 4% in 2025, capex falls 2%
Global connectivity revenues were worth USD 333 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, up 5 percent year-on-year, according to data released by Omdia. That covers fixed and mobile broadband and voice services. Over the full year 2025 the revenues rose 4 percent to USD 1.3 trillion. At the same time annual capital expenditure by telecom operators fell to USD 303 billion, down 2 percent compared to 2024.
Global telecom connectivity revenues up 4% in 2025, capex falls 2%
Avelacom launches PoP at AWS Stockholm
Connectivity and infrastructure provider Avelacom has announced the launch of a new point of presence (PoP) at AWS Stockholm, introducing an alternative route between Tokyo and London-based cloud trading environments. It said this enables an optimised path between Tokyo and the London-based cloud infrastructure that is used by digital asset trading firms, including crypto-native prediction market platforms. The Tokyo-Stockholm segment achieves approximately 118 ms round-trip delay (RTD), while the end-to-en
Avelacom launches PoP at AWS Stockholm
Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio throughout EMEA
Cisco has expanded its Sovereign Critical Infrastructure (SCI) portfolio across Europe, the Middle East and Africa, including the United Arab Emirates, following an initial launch in Europe last year. The offering spans networking, security, compute, collaboration, management and analytics, and can be deployed in air‑gapped, on‑premises environments to support local data governance requirements.
Cisco launches sovereign infrastructure portfolio throughout EMEA
Study shows UK youth groups struggling with digital inequality
Many youth organisations in the UK are struggling with digital inequality, restricting their ability to effectively support young people, according to new research from charity UK Youth, commissioned by international legal practice Osborne Clarke. The study also highlights patchy digital confidence among youth workers, with many saying they have limited access to training in areas such as online safety, digital delivery and data management. The report makes seven recommendations to improve digital support a
Study shows UK youth groups struggling with digital inequality
Netflix back to organic growth and doing just fine
Netflix reported good results for the first quarter and maintained its outlook for the full year 2026. This was its first quarterly report since the takeover deal with Warner Bros fell through. As a result Netflix is focused again on organic growth, but some small takeovers may still be part of the mix. New paths are supporting the growth while its operating margin continues to improve. The Netflix story remains intact.
