Ericsson picks internal candidate to fill Networks vacancy
David Hammarwall will start a new role as Ericsson's lead for the Networks business area unit from 01 October, the company has announced. Hammarwall, who will hold the rank of senior vice president, is taking the reins from Per Narvinger, after the latter was selected to become Ericsson's next CEO and president.
Ericsson picks internal candidate to fill Networks vacancy
David Hammarwall will start a new role as Ericsson's lead for the Networks business area unit from 01 October, the company has announced. Hammarwall, who will hold the rank of senior vice president, is taking the reins from Per Narvinger, after the latter was selected to become Ericsson's next CEO and president.
Google Home Speaker launches 24 June for USD 100
Google has confirmed the launch of its new Home Speaker, designed to bring Gemini AI into the home. First presented last fall when Google overhauled its Nest device line-up, the Google Home Speaker is now available from 25 June, for USD 99.99/EUR 119.99. A six-month free subscription to Google Home Premium services is included.
Google Home Speaker launches 24 June for USD 100
Google has confirmed the launch of its new Home Speaker, designed to bring Gemini AI into the home. First presented last fall when Google overhauled its Nest device line-up, the Google Home Speaker is now available from 25 June, for USD 99.99/EUR 119.99. A six-month free subscription to Google Home Premium services is included.
Vodafone Australia restores services following nationwide network disruption
TPG Telecom's Vodafone Australia said services were being progressively restored after a network outage disrupted mobile connectivity for customers across the country on Thursday morning. The operator said the disruption was caused by an outage at one of its network hubs at around 8am AEST. Vodafone said the issue had been isolated and resolved, although some customers could continue to experience intermittent connectivity issues while devices reconnected to the network.
Vodafone Australia restores services following nationwide network disruption
Malta's BMIT achieves Microsoft Support Services designation
Maltese IT services provider BMIT Technologies has achieved the Microsoft Support Services designation under the Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Programme. The accreditation, which follows a series of third-party audits and technical evaluations by Microsoft engineering teams, enables BMIT to provide high-tier technical support for Microsoft enterprise services.
Malta's BMIT achieves Microsoft Support Services designation
European social network eYou tops 75,000 users in first 6 weeks, opens platform to Bluesky
European social media platform eYou reports it has surpassed 75,000 registered users, hitting the milestone just six weeks after its public launch. Nearly half of these users remain active on a monthly basis, eYou said. According to the company, these users – primarily located in Romania, Germany, the UK, and France – spend an average of 45 minutes daily on the platform, logging in nearly eight times a day.
European social network eYou tops 75,000 users in first 6 weeks, opens platform to Bluesky
Telus to award Entwistle Technology Bursaries in Quebec, British Columbia
Canadian operator Telus is set to announce the Entwistle Technology Bursary through the Telus Friendly Future Foundation. This a dedicated fund for students in Quebec and British Columbia pursuing technology-based post-secondary or technical vocation education. It is being funded through a CAD 1 million personal donation for Telus President and CEO Darren Entwistle, and Fiona Entwistle. It will support students and youth who are experiencing financial challenges and actively volunteering to make positive so
Telus to award Entwistle Technology Bursaries in Quebec, British Columbia
AT&T offers USD 10,000 for arrest of copper thieves in Kentucky
AT&T is offering USD 10,000 rewards for tips leading to the apprehension and conviction of copper thieves in the US state of Kentucky. The new reward scheme is designed to reflect the seriousness of copper theft, which threatens critical infrastructure and leaves communities disconnected.
AT&T offers USD 10,000 for arrest of copper thieves in Kentucky
Ziggo to end Ajax sponsorship in 2027
Ziggo's sponsorship of Amsterdam football club Ajax will end after next season, as the company has decided to not renew the deal beyond June 2027. That means an end to a 12.5-year partnership. The announcement was made now to give the club time to find a new main sponsor from the 2027-28 season.
Ziggo to end Ajax sponsorship in 2027
Lifecell to disconnect 3G network in Ternopil region in July
Ukrainian operator Lifecell announced that it plans to disconnect its 3G network in the whole area of the Ternopil region on 02 July. The released 2,100 MHz band frequencies will be allocated to LTE services. All base stations of the operator are ready to provide LTE services on the 2,100 MHz band in the region.
Lifecell to disconnect 3G network in Ternopil region in July
Roku partners with AI-powered ad tech platform Smartly
Roku has announced a partnership with Smartly, AI-powered ad technology platform, to help advertisers extend social advertising to connected TV (CTV). The partnership creates a direct connection between Smartly and Roku Ads Manager, through the Roku Ads API. This allows brands to run CTV ad campaign using tools already used for social, adapting existing social assets for the TV screen.
Roku partners with AI-powered ad tech platform Smartly
Megafon, China Telecom launch new link connecting Khabarovsk and Hong Kong
Russian operator Megafon and China Telecom launched a new backbone link connecting Khabarovsk in Russia and Hong Kong, reports Vedomosti. The length of the traffic route has been reduced significantly, as previous traffice went over European nodes to China. Megafon deploys direct traffic routes to key networks in order to provide stable access to popular services, including WeChat, Baidu, Taobao, AliExpress and other Chinese platforms.
