Samsung breaks ground of FlaktGroup HVAC production line in Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:06

Samsung breaks ground of FlaktGroup HVAC production line in Korea

Samsung Electronics has begun construction of a new HVAC production line at its Gwangju facility in South Korea, in partnership with German-headquartered HVAC manufacturer FlaktGroup, as it expands manufacturing capacity for cooling systems used in AI data centres and advanced industrial facilities. The facility will be built at its third campus in Gwangju. The company plans to invest approximately KRW 240 billion (around USD 170m) in a 21,800-square-metre production line, with operations scheduled to begin

APAC AI, GenAI spending to hit USD 555 billion by 2030 at 35.5% CAGR
ASIA 06:06

APAC AI, GenAI spending to hit USD 555 billion by 2030 at 35.5% CAGR

Asia/Pacific AI and GenAI investment, including China and Japan, will increase from USD 121.5 billion in 2025 to USD 555.2 billion by 2030, which represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.5 percent, according to a report from IDC. The study also shows that this increase reflects the broader adoption of generative AI and agentic AI, as enterprises move these technologies from individual pilot projects into wider business operations.

Naver Cloud launches integrated database and server access control service
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:04

Naver Cloud launches integrated database and server access control service

South Korea's Naver Cloud has launched a security service combining database and server access controls with activity logging and auditing, targeting businesses seeking to meet personal data protection requirements. The DB & Server Access Control (DSAC) service is delivered as a cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, allowing customers to configure access controls through Naver Cloud's console without deploying separate security solutions.

Korea, WEF and Singapore cybersecurity agencies to cooperate on AI threats
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:02

Korea, WEF and Singapore cybersecurity agencies to cooperate on AI threats

Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) has held discussions with the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Centre for Cybersecurity and Singapore's Cyber Security Agency (CSA) on expanding international cooperation to address cybersecurity threats associated with AI. Discussions covered cybersecurity policy, technology and experience-sharing, as well as potential areas for collaboration on AI security.

KT launches consortium to develop AI services for public use
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:58

KT launches consortium to develop AI services for public use

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a consortium of 16 participating companies to develop AI services aimed at everyday users, with a beta service planned for October. The operator held the launch ceremony for its 'AI for Everyone' consortium at its Gwanghwamun West building in Seoul. Representatives from key participating companies and project managers from the 16 member organisations attended to discuss the initiative's objectives and implementation plans.

LG Uplus and Sodohmall to develop AI solutions for small businesses
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

LG Uplus and Sodohmall to develop AI solutions for small businesses

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with retail and wholesale distribution company Sodohmall to develop AI transformation (AX) solutions for small businesses. The partnership will combine LG Uplus's telecom and AI infrastructure with Sodohmall's online and offline retail data to support demand forecasting and operational efficiency. The companies plan to combine LG Uplus's commercial-area analysis service, provided through its small business-focused Woori Gage Package communications and AX offering, with Sodohmall's

LG Electronics gains Nvidia approval for 2.5 MW liquid-cooling system
GLOBAL 05:54

LG Electronics gains Nvidia approval for 2.5 MW liquid-cooling system

LG Electronics has received Nvidia approval for a 2.5 MW coolant distribution unit (CDU) designed for AI data centres, meeting additional requirements to qualify as a 'DSX Ready CDU' under Nvidia's AI Factory specifications. Nvidia's DSX AI Factory platform integrates requirements covering computing, networking, power, cooling, facilities and software. For CDUs, the DSX Ready designation applies to units with a capacity of at least 2.3 MW intended for AI Factory deployments.

SoftBank plans USD 11 bn bond sale to fund OpenAI investment - report
JAPAN 05:51

SoftBank plans USD 11 bn bond sale to fund OpenAI investment - report

SoftBank Group plans to raise approximately USD 11 billion through dollar- and euro-denominated corporate bonds, with most of the proceeds expected to fund its investment in OpenAI, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The group plans to issue USD 10 billion in dollar-denominated bonds across three tranches, with maturities of 3.5, 5.5 and 7.5 years. A further EUR 1 bn (USD 1.14 bn) in euro-denominated bonds will be issued across four- and six-year maturities.

Telstra deploys Salesforce Agentforce across customer service and security
AUSTRALIA 05:49

Telstra deploys Salesforce Agentforce across customer service and security

Telstra is deploying Salesforce's Agentforce agentic AI platform across a range of customer service and operational processes, with existing applications supporting more than 1,000 contact centre representatives. Salesforce said the deployment is being used to automate high-volume processes including interim services, refunds and security permissions. The operator is also developing further applications covering product intelligence, business customer contracts, sales coaching and billing.

Aolani, Nvidia to expand AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia
SOUTH-EASTERN ASIA 05:49

Aolani, Nvidia to expand AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia

Aolani, a Singapore-founded AI cloud company, has signed a compute partnership deal with Nvidia to expand AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The agreement is expected to expand Aolani's total AI factory capacity to more than 100MW. The company plans to deploy 22,000 GPUs across two AI facilities in Malaysia and the Philippines in early 2027, bringing its total planned deployment to more than 48,000 GPUs.

Megaport highlights impact of AWS flat-rate pricing on bulk data migration
GLOBAL 05:45

Megaport highlights impact of AWS flat-rate pricing on bulk data migration

Australian-based global network-as-a-service provider Megaport has outlined how AWS's new flat-rate pricing for Direct Connect could affect the cost of moving large volumes of data out of AWS, particularly for customers using eligible 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps Dedicated Connections. Under the new pricing model, customers pay a fixed hourly fee for an eligible connection, with outbound data transfers included for the AWS Regions covered by the selected geographic tier. 

SKT and KISTI develop digital twin for quantum-secure networks
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:41

SKT and KISTI develop digital twin for quantum-secure networks

SK Telecom (SKT) and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) have developed a digital twin technology to test the performance and operation of quantum cryptography networks before they are deployed. The technology connects SKT's quantum key management system with KISTI's quantum key distribution (QKD) simulator in real time through an interface compatible with standards set by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).

SRI LANKA 05:39

Edotco signs USD 10 million BOI investment deal to expand Sri Lanka digital infrastructure

Edotco has signed a USD 10 million investment agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to support the expansion of the country's shared digital infrastructure. This investment coincides with the company's 10th anniversary in the country. Over the next 30 months, Edotco will deploy 130 macro towers, 300 multi-purpose smart lamp poles and 650 energy sites.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

LG Uplus hosts musical event for long-term customers

LG Uplus has invited 1,100 customers to a private performance of the musical Dear Evan Hansen as part of its long-term customer programme. The event took place on at Seoul's Chungmu Art Centre, where the company reserved all seats at the theatre's grand theatre for customers who had used its services for more than 10 years. Invitations were distributed through a draw among customers who applied in advance.

AUSTRALIA 05:37

Aussie Broadband expands Perth operations with larger call centre

Aussie Broadband has expanded its Western Australian operations, opening an upgraded call centre in West Perth and moving its local distribution centre to a larger facility in Welshpool. The operator said the expansion increases its local hardware storage capacity from 30 pallets to 140 pallets. The Perth call centre, which opened in 2021, is the operator's only residential call centre outside Victoria and supports customers across Australia's eastern and western time zones.

FRANCE 05:35

Meta, NEC and Sumitomo plan petabit-class transatlantic submarine cable

Meta, NEC Corporation and Sumitomo Electric Industries have begun collaborating on Petal, a transatlantic submarine cable system designed to deliver petabit-class transmission capacity. The approximately 7,000 km system will connect the United States and France, with operations scheduled to begin in 2029. The companies describe Petal as the world's first commercial petabit optical submarine cable system. 

AUSTRALIA 05:32

Subco announces three APAC cables targeting 2029 completion

Australian submarine cable developer Subco has announced plans for three new cable systems connecting Australia with Asia and the United States, with completion targeted for 2029. The company said the projects, named APX North, APX East-2 and APX West, will support growing demand for subsea connectivity associated with AI infrastructure.

NEW ZEALAND 05:30

Sky NZ extends A.S.O. cycling broadcasting partnership through 2031

Sky New Zealand has extended its broadcasting partnership with Amaury Sport Organisation (A.S.O.) by five years, retaining exclusive rights to A.S.O. cycling events in New Zealand through to the end of 2031. The renewed agreement begins in 2027 and covers the Tour de France and Tour de France Femmes avec Zwift, as well as La Vuelta and a range of one-day and stage races. 

INDONESIA 05:14

BDx breaks ground on 640MW AI data centre in Indonesia

BDx Data Centres has announced it has started building its AI Campus 2 (CGK4), a 640MW facility located in Jatiluhur, West Java, Indonesia. The campus is backed by 845MVA of grid capacity from state utility PLN, part of BDx's 1.2GVA+ secured power position across its AI-ready campuses in Indonesia. CGK4 will be developed over the next three years, with buildings commissioned sequentially to support increasing demand for AI capacity.

IRELAND 21 SEP

Siro targets 600 business, retail parks across Ireland

Siro, Irish wholesale fibre network operator, plans to target thousands of businesses in 600 business and retail parks nationwide with full-fibre broadband upgrades. Many of these business parks are located in areas without fibre broadband, leaving businesses outdated and slow copper connections. Siro has recently completed full-fibre network deployments at the Greenogue Business Park in Rathcoole, and the Sandyford Business District in Dublin.

AFRICA 21 SEP

Vodafone Foundation looks to boost support for m-mama health service

The Vodafone Foundation-supported 'm-mama' maternal health service has reached the milestone of completing over 250,000 emergency transports for pregnant women and newborn babies across the African continent. The milestone was recognised during United Nations General Assembly Week (UNGA) at an event hosted by the Vodafone Foundation - with government, global health, development finance and philanthropy leaders calling for increased investment in the m-mama health system.

UNITED STATES 21 SEP

Spectrum offers new Meta AI glasses, new Apple devices

Charter Communications brand Spectrum is now offering the new Meta Glasses Adventurer (RRP: USD 299) at select stores and online. The new smart glasses will work seamlessly with a customer's existing mobile and internet plan, with no need to add a contract or separate mobile connection. Seamless connectivity will be provided through Spectrum's around 45 million secure WiFi access points and Spectrum Advanced WiFi. 

POLAND 21 SEP

Exatel looks for new CEO

Polish operator Exatel announced a call for candidates to serve as president of the management board. Candidates must demonstrate, among other things, knowledge of issues related to managing large teams within extensive organisational structures in the telecommunications or IT sectors, including at the management board level. Applications may be submitted until 02 October. 

IRELAND 21 SEP

Ireland announces national mobile roaming agreement for first responders

The Irish government has announced a national roaming agreement across all three mobile network operators - Eir, Vodafone Ireland and 3 Ireland - for mission-critical communications used by first responders. This will allow compatible devices and applications used by first responders to connect to any available mobile network, instead of being reliant on a single network. The new functionality will be tested in operational environments by first responders over the coming months. 

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