Maintel group revenue falls to GBP 45.2 million in H1 2026
UNITED KINGDOM 07:28

Maintel group revenue falls to GBP 45.2 million in H1 2026

Maintel Holdings, UK provider of cloud and managed communications services, has reported group revenue of GBP 45.2 million for the six months to 30 June 2025, in line with expectations, compared to GBP 46.5 million in H1 2025. Recurring revenue accounted for 70.4 percent of total revenue, compared to 74.3 percent in the year-earlier period. The drop in total revenue was the result of a small number of churned contracts, with offset 11.8 percent revenue growth and price increases. 

OpenAI introduces dot personal agents, ChatGPT collaboration tools at developers day
GLOBAL 07:24

OpenAI introduces dot personal agents, ChatGPT collaboration tools at developers day

OpenAI is holding its annual developers day and announced several new tools based on its ChatGPT software and models. Dots are a new form of personal AI agent, while Space is the company's new collaboration platform, including tools for documents and presentations. In addition a new top-tier Pro subscription is available, for USD 500 per month.

Nearby Computing unveils AI Mesh platform
SPAIN 07:18

Nearby Computing unveils AI Mesh platform

Barcelona-based Nearby Computing has announced the launch of AI Mesh, an extension to its NearbyOne platform that gives enterprise customers a single control plane for deploying and governing AI models, agents and MCP servers across private infrastructure, edge locations and public cloud. The update is designed to help organisations manage increasingly distributed AI environments while tracking every AI call and its associated cost.

KDDI launches crypto wallet within au PAY, expands digital payment services
JAPAN 07:00

KDDI launches crypto wallet within au PAY, expands digital payment services

KDDI has launched a cryptocurrency wallet as a mini-app within its au PAY smartphone payment service, allowing users to exchange Ponta points for selected crypto assets and stablecoins and use those assets to top up their au PAY balance. The aU wallet service was developed by KDDI, au Coincheck Digital Assets and HashPort, with au Financial Services providing the au PAY platform. The wallet is non-custodial, with users managing the private keys associated with their digital assets.

Claro Colombia inks MVNO deal with Movil Exito
COLOMBIA 06:56

Claro Colombia inks MVNO deal with Movil Exito

Claro Colombia (America Movil) has signed an MVNO agreement with Movil Exito to enable the brand of leading retailer Grupo Exito to expand its coverage nationwide using Claro's 4G and 5G infrastructure. The service will initially be offered in 30 Grupo Exito stores before rolling out to 447 locations across the country in the coming months, the companies said.

Verizon appoints Charles Phillips to board of directors
UNITED STATES 06:53

Verizon appoints Charles Phillips to board of directors

Verizon has elected Charles Phillips, co-founder and managing partner of private equity firm Recognize Partners, to its board of directors, effective immediately. Phillips has led Recognize Partners since co-founding the technology services-focused investment firm in January 2020. He previously served as executive chairman of enterprise software company Infor from 2019 to 2020 and was its chief executive from 2010 to 2020.

EU states call for flexible deadline to remove risky suppliers from 5G networks - report
EUROPE 06:41

EU states call for flexible deadline to remove risky suppliers from 5G networks - report

European mobile ​operators could get more time to phase out equipment from suppliers deemed high risk, according to a proposal by EU governments seen by Reuters. The European Commission proposed in January a 36-month deadline to phase out risky suppliers, under the draft EU Cybersecurity Act. The EU states said that deadline could be more flexible, taking into account other factors such as the level of security risk, the state of the network and the options for alternatives. 

Korea tightens cybersecurity requirements under revised network law
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:27

Korea tightens cybersecurity requirements under revised network law

South Korea's revised Network Act and implementing decree will take effect on 1 October, introducing stronger information security governance, certification requirements and financial penalties for companies responsible for repeated cyber incidents. The changes follow a government-wide information security policy announced after a series of major cyber incidents last year. The revised law, passed in March, strengthens requirements covering prevention, incident response and enforcement.

LG Uplus targets AI-native contact centres by 2030
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:46

LG Uplus targets AI-native contact centres by 2030

LG Uplus has outlined plans to develop an "AI-native contact centre" model by 2030, combining AI technologies with its experience operating its own customer service centres and targeting annual AICC business revenue growth of more than 50%. The operator is using its own customer centres as testing environments for AI contact-centre technologies before offering validated solutions to enterprise customers. Its network of 17 customer centres handles tens of millions of consultations annually.

BBIX and Getworks add OCX connection site at Miyagi AI data centre
JAPAN 05:44

BBIX and Getworks add OCX connection site at Miyagi AI data centre

SoftBank's IX subsidiary BBIX and Getworks have opened a new connection site for the OCX cloud-based network service at the Miyagi AI Data Center in Shichigahama, Miyagi Prefecture, expanding connectivity for AI and GPU infrastructure in Japan's Tohoku region. OCX is operated by BBIX and its subsidiary BBSakura Networks, providing on-demand connectivity between customers, cloud services and data centres.

HBM supply constraints to keep memory prices rising through 2027 - TrendForce
GLOBAL 05:42

HBM supply constraints to keep memory prices rising through 2027 - TrendForce

HBM supply is expected to remain constrained through 2027 as demand from AI servers competes with conventional DRAM for advanced-process and wafer capacity, according to analysts TrendForce. The company has raised its forecast for 2027 HBM pricing, citing continued supply constraints, a growing proportion of higher-priced HBM4 products and the expected ramp-up of HBM4e in the second half of 2027. It now forecasts the blended average selling price for HBM to increase 121 percent year on year.

NTT Docomo launches mmWave initiative with eight technology partners
JAPAN 05:40

NTT Docomo launches mmWave initiative with eight technology partners

NTT Docomo has launched an industry initiative with eight companies to develop and test technologies aimed at expanding the use of millimetre-wave communications. The Docomo Millimetre Wave Initiative (dmwi), announced on 29 September, brings together Docomo, AGC, Keycom, Kyocera, Denki Kogyo, Denkyu Kogyo, Panasonic System Networks R&D, Visban and Fujikura Dia Cable. The companies will work on millimetre-wave technology from development through to field implementation.

JAPAN 05:38

NEC and partners test private 5G coverage expansion on expressways

The University of Tokyo, AGC, Toshiba, Anritsu and NEC Networks & System Integration have conducted a field trial combining a distributed antenna system (DAS) with radio reflectors to expand private 5G coverage along expressways while limiting unwanted signal leakage outside the road. The trial was conducted on an approximately 200-metre section of expressway with curves and changes in elevation. 

JAPAN 05:37

KDDI adopts TechTouch to reduce errors in mobile base stations

KDDI has adopted TechTouch, a digital adoption platform, in a field maintenance support system used for applications relating to the operation and maintenance of mobile base stations across Japan. The operator has used the system since fiscal 2021 to manage and visualise maintenance processes. The application process covered by the deployment involves complex input rules, with subsequent fields and input requirements changing according to information entered. Staff also had to check mandatory fields, input

AUSTRALIA 05:35

Amaysim fined AUD 138,600 over mobile number transfer verification breaches

Optus MVNO Amaysim Mobile has paid a AUD 138,600 penalty after failing to complete mandatory identity verification checks before transferring mobile phone numbers from other operators. An Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) investigation found that Amaysim breached mobile number fraud rules on 13 occasions in 2025, resulting in unauthorised mobile number transfers.

SINGAPORE 05:33

Singtel begins leasing for AI-focused One Comcentre development

Singtel has begun leasing One Comcentre, the redevelopment of its former headquarters in Somerset, Singapore, with completion targeted for the end of 2028. The development will comprise more than one million square feet of office, retail, dining, wellness and community space, with Singtel as the anchor tenant and about 70 percent of the development available to other tenants.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:32

SK Telecom expands internal privacy protection practices

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched an internal campaign to strengthen employees' awareness and day-to-day practices around personal information protection, coinciding with South Korea's Personal Information Protection Day and Privacy Protection Week on 30 September. The campaign encourages employees to share their experiences of protecting personal information in their work and to make a commitment to follow privacy protection practices. SKT is also running an intranet programme where employees can share methods

GLOBAL 05:30

NTT Data launches sustainability initiative focused on fragile environments

NTT Data has launched a global sustainability initiative that will combine technology, awareness and environmental stewardship, with Antarctica selected as the programme's first focus. The "Intact, intelligent action." initiative will begin with a December expedition involving 12 NTT Data employees and polar explorer Robert Swan, OBE. The group will join Swan's 2041 Leadership on the Edge expedition aboard the Magellan Explorer from 25 November to 2 December 2026, travelling around the Antarctic Peninsula a

JAPAN 05:29

NEC-led consortium selected for distributed data centres using APN trial

NEC and four other companies have been selected by Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications for a fiscal 2026 demonstration project examining the use of All-Photonics Network (APN) technology to connect distributed data centre resources and share GPU capacity between regional operators. The project, led by NEC, will involve Cable Television, Kanuma Cable TV, Utsunomiya Cable TV and Agekke Sports Management. The trial will run from August 2026 to February 2027 at sites in Tochigi Prefecture.

TAIWAN 05:27

Taiwan launches Taima-4 submarine cable system to secure Matsu islands connectivity

Taiwanese premier Cho Jung-tai has inaugurated the Taiwan-Matsu No. 4 (Taima-4) submarine cable system. The cable officially entered service on 18 September. The 300 km subsea system connects Taiwan with Dongyin, Nangan and Xiju in Matsu. Overall investments in the Taima-4 project reached USD 44 million.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:26

SK Broadband's B tv Hot Deal sales surpass KRW 10 bn after 10 months

SK Broadband's (SKB) B tv Hot Deal TV commerce service has generated more than KRW 10 billion in cumulative sales in the 10 months since its launch. The service, launched in November 2025, passed KRW 5 billion in cumulative sales in June before reaching KRW 10 billion in September. The operator said it took seven months to reach the first KRW 5 billion, compared with three months for the next KRW 5 billion.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:25

KT expands customer forum programme to inform service and policy improvements

Korea Telecom (KT) is expanding a customer forum programme designed to gather feedback on customers' experiences and use it to inform changes to its services and policies. The operator launched the Customer Listening Forum in April, initially meeting with younger customers. It subsequently held sessions with senior customers in May, customers in remote and island areas in June, foreign customers in July and Generation Z customers in August.

JAPAN 05:23

NTT Docomo expands data platform with Dentsu, Carta Zero and Intage

NTT Docomo has partnered with Dentsu, Carta Zero and Intage to update its docomo data square marketing data platform, combining behavioural and consumer-attitude data linked through a common ID. The updated platform is designed to provide what the companies describe as a "market twin" of consumers and markets, covering data analysis and simulation through to advertising delivery and effectiveness measurement.

TAIWAN 05:11

Chunghwa, FET, Taiwan Mobile showcase 5G, AI applications in Matsu

Taiwan's Ministry of Digital Affairs held a 5G application event in Lienchiang County. At this event, domestic operators Chunghwa Telecom, Far EasTone Telecommunications (FET) and Taiwan Mobile demonstrated 5G and AI applications for cultural services, healthcare and education in Matsu, a group of small islands administered by Taiwan, officially part of Lienchiang County.

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