Computacenter ends Q3 with record order backlog of GBP 12.6 billion
UNITED KINGDOM 09:52

Computacenter ends Q3 with record order backlog of GBP 12.6 billion

Computacenter, UK-based technology and services provider, has ended Q3 2026 with a record committed order backlog of GBP 12.6 billion, up from GBP 9.3 billion at end-June 2026, along with a strong pipeline of opportunities in the UK and North America. In a trading update for the third quarter to 30 September, Computacenter reported continued growth in Group Technology Sourcing revenue, driven mainly by neocloud and hyperscale customers in the UK and North America.

Sopra Steria raises FY organic revenue outlook after growth accelerates in Q3
GLOBAL 09:51

Sopra Steria raises FY organic revenue outlook after growth accelerates in Q3

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria has upgraded its revenue outlook for the second time this year, as underlying organic growth accelerated further in the three months to September. Full-year revenue is now expected to increase organically by between 2.5 and 3.0 percent, up from the 2.0-2.5 percent target set in July. This guidance includes a dilutive impact of around 2 percentage points arising from the planned closure of the SFT digital transformation programme for the Sparta banks in Germany.

Cogeco sees little improvement in revenue trend in new year on tough US market
NORTH AMERICA 09:48

Cogeco sees little improvement in revenue trend in new year on tough US market

Cogeco Communications reported revenue for its fiscal fourth quarter to August down 1.9 percent year-on-year to CAD 695.5 million, as growth in its Canadian business was offset by continued customer losses at its US activities. Cogeco said it sees little improvement in the trend in 2027, with annual revenues in the new fiscal year forecast to fall by a low to mid single-digit percentage rate at constant currencies. In the third year of its transformation programme, Cogeco said it will focus on revenue gener

German IT security spending set to rise 11% to EUR 16 bln in 2027
GERMANY 09:47

German IT security spending set to rise 11% to EUR 16 bln in 2027

Spending on IT security products in the German market is expected to increase by 10.7 percent year on year to reach EUR 15.8 billion in 2027, surpassing the EUR 15 billion mark for the first time, according to digital association Bitkom, based on data from the IDC Worldwide Security Spending Guide. In 2027, software will become the primary driver of growth for the IT security market in Germany. Based on the IDC data, Bitkom expects a 14.6 percent increase in spending for security software to EUR 8.9 billion

Italy's Dimensione launches gigabit FWA offer
ITALY 09:45

Italy's Dimensione launches gigabit FWA offer

Italian FTTH and FWA provider Dimensione has launched its first fixed wireless access plan capable of reaching download speeds of up to 1 Gbps in areas covered by Eolo's network. The new Ultra FWA 1000 tariff joins Dimensione's existing FWA Unlimited, Ultra FWA 100, Ultra FWA 200 and Ultra FWA 300 offers.

Xreal releases XR glasses for tethered spatial computing experience driven by new Qualcomm chip
GLOBAL 09:37

Xreal releases XR glasses for tethered spatial computing experience driven by new Qualcomm chip

Xreal and Google have unveiled a tethered set of extended reality (XR) glasses called Xreal Aura. Xreal Aura can be purchased immediately in the US, Canada and Korea, with Japanese orders following on 02 November. US distribution is through BestBuy's online store or from Xreal's own e-retail outlet. Shipments will not start until mid-November.

NCIM acquires VDK Telecommunications
NETHERLANDS 09:31

NCIM acquires VDK Telecommunications

Dutch ICT services provider NCIM announced the acquisition of VDK Telecommunications for an undisclosed amount. The takeover is expected to bring expertise in communications and networking systems for defense and security organisations, expanding NCIM's cybersecurity and software practices. 

Intred completes connection of 1,266 Lombardy schools to fibre
ITALY 09:29

Intred completes connection of 1,266 Lombardy schools to fibre

Italian fixed-network operator Intred, based in the northern region of Lombardy, has completed the connection of local schools to fibre-optic broadband under the government's second dedicated schools tender launched in 2022. A total of 1,266 Lombardy schools were included in the programme.

Moroccan government appoints Rahhou as first AI minister
MOROCCO 09:18

Moroccan government appoints Rahhou as first AI minister

The government of Morocco has appointed Ahmed Rahhou as minister of artificial intelligence, digital transformation and administrative reform, marking the first time AI has been explicitly included in a full cabinet ministry's title. It follows recent tech partnerships involving US chipmaker Nvidia alongside French firms Mistral AI and Harmattan AI. Rahhou, former president of Morocco's Competition Council and former CEO of CIH Bank, succeeds Amal El Fallah Seghrouchni, who had served as minister delegate f

Tencent, Visa partner on cross-border payments, AI-based commerce
CHINA 09:13

Tencent, Visa partner on cross-border payments, AI-based commerce

Tencent and Visa have agreed to jointly explore cooperation in cross-border payments, AI-enabled commerce, enterprise AI and international business expansion. The agreement brings together Tencent's payment platforms and digital services with Visa's global payments network and cross-border money transfer capabilities.

Digi rolls out sales across Bpost network in Belgium
BELGIUM 09:08

Digi rolls out sales across Bpost network in Belgium

Digi Belgium has rolled out its products across the 655 post offices in Belgium. The company earlier won an exclusive contract to provide the telecom services range at Bpost outlets and has now started the sales. Customers can sign up for a subscription on the spot at the post offices. 

Smith named Stack EMEA CEO
EUROPE 09:08

Smith named Stack EMEA CEO

Infrastructure has appointed Jim Smith as CEO of its EMEA business, replacing interim chief Brian Cox. Smith joined the company in 2025 after working as an operating partner at Blue Owl Digital Infrastructure and has been tasked with leading the EMEA region through its next phase of expansion.

KENYA 08:59

Kenya's Konza Technopolis secures funding agreement for data centre and smart city project

The Konza Technopolis Development Authority (KoTDA) CEO, John Paul Okwiri has signed a project preparation funding agreement with the public-private partnerships (PPP) project facilitation fund under the National Treasury to support the Konza cloud expansion and smart city facilities project.

ETHIOPIA 08:50

Ethiopian minister urges telecom regulator to tie performance to public benefit

Ethiopian innovation and technology minister Frehiwot Tamru has instructed the country's communications regulator to evaluate its performance based on tangible consumer outcomes, including service quality, affordability, consumer protection and network access, rather than internal administrative metrics. The directive was issued during an evaluation of the Ethiopian Communications Authority's (ECA) five-year performance record, its first-quarter results for the current fiscal year, and preliminary planning

SPAIN 08:49

Movistar Spain activates VoLTE and 5G SA for prepay users

Movistar Spain (Telefonica) has officially launched VoLTE (Voice-over-LTE), VoWiFi (Wi-Fi calling) and 5G SA services for its prepay customers. The operator confirmed in a short statement in its Community section that prepay users can now access the functionality by default on compatible phones, resulting in clearer and faster calls as well as the ability to access data when calling.

GERMANY 08:49

Deutsche Telekom shelves plan to merge with T-Mobile US - report

Deutsche Telekom has shelved plans to merge with its US subsidiary T-Mobile US, amid resistance from its works council, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. T-Mobile management also reportedly oppose the proposal to unite the companies under a single holding company, saying certain of its shareholders are against the idea. 

THAILAND 08:48

DE-CIX and IGC to jointly launch internet exchange in Bangkok in mid-2027

DE-CIX and Thai operator International Gateway (IGC) have established DE-CIX Thailand, a joint venture headquartered in Bangkok that will develop and operate a new Internet Exchange (IX) in the Thai capital. DE-CIX Bangkok is scheduled to enter service in mid-2027, extending DE-CIX's distributed interconnection platform across Southeast Asia.

KENYA 08:42

Safaricom launches converged Family Share plan for Home Fibre customers

Kenyan operator Safaricom has launched its new Family Share plan, which integrates Home Fibre with mobile connectivity. New and existing Safaricom Home Fibre subscribers can bundle up to five family members on their primary account, letting them share mobile data allocations and calling minutes under a single plan. Safaricom chief consumer business officer Fawzia Ali said the plan is part of its strategy to enhance customer convenience and deliver greater value through unified telecom services.

GLOBAL 08:42

Equinix reports record bookings in Q3 with revenues up 11%

Equinix has increased its annual targets again after double-digit growth at the data centre group in the third quarter. Revenues for the three months to September rose 11 percent year-on-year to USD 2.571 billion, and the company now expects 12 percent growth for the full year. Adjusted EBITDA increased 15 percent to USD 1.321 billion in Q3 and is now forecast to reach USD 5.29-5.33 billion in FY26.

MALTA 08:37

Go expands telecom group's technology investments with Spash funding

Go Ventures, the corporate venture capital arm of Maltese operator Go, has expanded its strategic technology portfolio by providing funding to French sports technology company Spash. This investment aligns with the fund's plans to back high-potential, early-stage technology startups that present strong synergies with the telecom group's digital ecosystem.

TOGO 08:35

Togo seeks contractor to develop fibre network map with 30 October application deadline

Togo's telecommunications regulator, the Autorite de regulation des communications electroniques et des postes (ARCEP),' has put a contract out to tender for the development of an interactive map letting households and businesses track fibre-optic internet availability and compare providers in their area, Togofirst reported. It was published on 25 September and requires interested bidders to tender proposals by 30 October. The digital platform will let users evaluate operators based on network coverage, int

MIDDLE EAST 08:24

Ooredoo Group revenue rises 4% in Q3

Ooredoo Group said revenue rose 3.8 percent year-over-year to QAR 6.50 billion in the third quarter ended September from QAR 6.26 billion in Q3 2025. EBITDA increased 4.4 percent to QAR 2.95 billion from QAR 2.82 billion, pushing the EBITDA margin up slightly to 45.3 percent. Net profit fell 4.7 percent to QAR 1.09 billion from QAR 1.14 billion a year earlier.

SPAIN 08:22

Indra revenues up 26% in Q3 on Iris2 satellite and defence deals

Spanish ICT group Indra reported revenues up 26.2 percent year on year to EUR 1.47 billion in the third quarter of 2026, attributed to growth across all divisions, led by space (+329% in the year to September following the acquisition of satellite operator Hispasat), defence (+95%), air traffic management (+39%) and mobility (+3%), offsetting a 3 percent fall in technology. The state-backed company's net profit came in at EUR 355 million in the January to September period, up 22 percent year on year, while

UNITED STATES 08:21

T-Mobile US subscriber growth moderates but service revenues grow 6% in Q3

T-Mobile US reported higher results for the third quarter, as the mobile operator's increased focus on value over volume drives revenue and margin growth. Service revenues grew 6 percent year-on-year to USD 19.4 billion, core adjusted EBITDA was up 11 percent to USD 9.6 billion, and net profit jumped 27 percent to USD 3.5 billion. T-Mobile now expects to reported adjusted EBITDA and free cash flow near the high end of its annual forecast ranges. 

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