South Korea investigates Google over exposure of digital sex crime data
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:54

South Korea investigates Google over exposure of digital sex crime data

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) has launched an investigation into Google after reports that information relating to requests to remove digital sex crime material had been exposed on external websites. The PIPC said it requested information from Google on 7 September to establish the facts and is investigating the scope and types of sensitive personal information involved, the period for which it was provided and how the information came to be exposed. 

Japan ransomware attacks hit record in first half of 2026
JAPAN 05:53

Japan ransomware attacks hit record in first half of 2026

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) recorded 123 ransomware incidents in the first half of 2026, the highest number for a six-month period since comparable statistics began, as cyber threats and online fraud continued to rise. The NPA also reported that losses from internet-enabled fraud reached approximately JPY 175.5 billion, an increase of 45 percent year on year. The figure includes fraud conducted using internet services and represents one of the major areas of financial loss identified in the agency'

NTT Data appoints Yasuhiro Kajiki to lead Japan and APAC data centres
ASIA 05:50

NTT Data appoints Yasuhiro Kajiki to lead Japan and APAC data centres

NTT Data has appointed Yasuhiro Kajiki as managing director for Japan and APAC at NTT Global Data Centers, where he will oversee operations and growth across the region. Kajiki joins from NTT Indonesia, where he was president and director and led the group's ICT services and data centre businesses in the country. He has more than 25 years' experience across telecommunications, cloud and data centre businesses, with roles spanning Japan, the Philippines, Russia, the UK, Indonesia and Malaysia.

SoftBank to offer Starlink Direct roaming in four countries
JAPAN 05:49

SoftBank to offer Starlink Direct roaming in four countries

SoftBank will expand its Starlink Direct satellite-to-smartphone service outside Japan from 28 September, initially covering the US, Canada and New Zealand, with the Philippines planned for later in autumn. The service will allow compatible smartphones to send and receive text messages and use data through selected applications where terrestrial mobile coverage is unavailable, provided there is an unobstructed line of sight to the satellites. Voice calls and emergency calls will not be supported.

NTT develops AI-powered system to streamline bridge inspections
JAPAN 05:46

NTT develops AI-powered system to streamline bridge inspections

NTT subsidiary NTT ME has developed and begun trials of a bridge inspection system with the city of Ina in Nagano Prefecture that brings inspection planning, drone operations, field records, AI-based damage detection and report preparation into a single workflow. The system links inspection planning with Japan's xROAD road infrastructure data platform and supports drone photography, field inspection records and post-inspection reporting. NTT ME said the aim is to reduce the labour required for bridge inspec

KT and LG Uplus join Nexthus as shareholders as One Store stake rises to 95.88%
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

KT and LG Uplus join Nexthus as shareholders as One Store stake rises to 95.88%

Nexthus, a South Korean digital asset and blockchain company, has agreed to bring Korea Telecom (KT), LG Uplus and blockchain security company CertiK in as strategic shareholders through a KRW 3.8 billion private placement, as it moves to increase its stake in South Korean app store operator One Store to 95.88 percent. The capital increase is linked to Nexthus's acquisition of additional One Store shares from KT and LG Uplus. The two operators signed a share purchase agreement with Nexthus on 10 September,

Japanese carriers launch iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo
JAPAN 05:43

Japanese carriers launch iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Duo

NTT Docomo, SoftBank, KDDI's au and Rakuten Mobile will all offer Apple's new iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max and iPhone Duo in Japan, with the Pro models going on sale on 18 September and the iPhone Duo following on 23 October. The four operators will begin taking reservations for the Pro models on 12 September at 9pm, while reservations for the iPhone Duo open on 16 October at 9pm.

KT and Seoul Asan Medical Center to develop AI healthcare services
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:41

KT and Seoul Asan Medical Center to develop AI healthcare services

Korea Telecom (KT) and Seoul Asan Medical Center have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development and deployment of AI-based healthcare services, including the creation of an AI-enabled hospital. The two organisations will identify and apply AI-driven models across hospital operations, including next-generation hospital information systems and clinical decision support. They also plan to develop AI services for clinical use and progressively deploy those that demonstrate clinical effectiveness.

Iridium and Deutsche Telekom IoT demo NB-IoT voice messaging over satellite
GERMANY 05:39

Iridium and Deutsche Telekom IoT demo NB-IoT voice messaging over satellite

Iridium Communications and Deutsche Telekom IoT have demonstrated the transmission of a voice message over Iridium's satellite network using the Iridium NTN Direct service, with Toyota providing the vehicle platform for the test. The message was sent from a Toyota vehicle equipped with a Nordic Semiconductor nRF9151 development board and a Deutsche Telekom IoT SIM. It was transmitted entirely over Iridium's low Earth orbit satellite network during Telekom Satellite Day 2026.

Equinix appoints DD Dasgupta as chief marketing officer
GLOBAL 05:37

Equinix appoints DD Dasgupta as chief marketing officer

Equinix has appointed DD Dasgupta as chief marketing officer, following his work leading the company's product and solution marketing portfolio since 2024. Dasgupta has more than 25 years' experience in digital infrastructure, including networking, servers, storage, cloud, software-as-a-service, observability and security. In his new role, he will report to Shane Paladin, Equinix's chief customer and revenue officer.

NuRAN pilots private wireless network technology for maritime fleets
GLOBAL 05:35

NuRAN pilots private wireless network technology for maritime fleets

NuRAN Wireless has entered a pilot engagement with a fleet management company to assess the use of its network products for monitoring, tracking and managing shipments in maritime fleet environments. The Canadian company said the pilot will evaluate connectivity between vessels, onboard systems, cargo assets, sensors and operational platforms. Potential applications include shipment tracking, IoT sensor connectivity, asset monitoring, operational data transfer, safety systems and edge-enabled services.

CoreWeave linked to SGC Energy's Korean AI data centre - report
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

CoreWeave linked to SGC Energy's Korean AI data centre - report

CoreWeave could enter the South Korean market as a tenant at an AI data centre being developed by SGC Energy and Korea Investment & Securities in Gunsan, according to Seoul Property Insight, citing industry sources. The project would be a potential first Korean data centre presence for the US neocloud provider, although CoreWeave has not been publicly identified as the secured tenant in the Korean press regarding the facility.

AUSTRALIA 05:32

Wavelink to distribute AirBridge Networks connectivity solutions in Australia

Wavelink has signed a distribution agreement with AirBridge Networks to bring its Rapid Network Infrastructure (ARNI) portfolio of rapidly deployable connectivity solutions to the Australian channel. The portfolio includes portable tactical communications platforms, mobile command and control trailers, vehicle-mounted connectivity systems and satellite-enabled networking equipment designed for environments where conventional network infrastructure is unavailable, disrupted or impractical to deploy.

UNITED STATES 05:31

Project Thunderbird proposes 3.3GW of on-site power for Oklahoma data centre

Plainsmen Holdings has proposed Project Thunderbird, a large-scale data centre and energy development in Enid, Oklahoma, incorporating up to 3.3GW of on-site electricity generation to supply four planned data centre campuses. The development covers approximately 1,735 acres and is being designed to generate power directly for the data centres, avoiding additional demands on the regional electricity grid, according to the company. 

SAUDI ARABIA 10 SEP

STC picks Astranis to expand Saudi satellite connectivity

STC Group and satellite operator Astranis have partnered to deploy a dedicated communications satellite for Saudi Arabia. Set to launch in 2026 as part of Astranis's Block 3 fleet, the satellite will expand STC Group's satellite communications capabilities and strengthen network coverage across the country. Under the agreement, STC Group gains full operational control over payload configuration and coverage, keeping all data in-region under enterprise-grade security protocols. The micro-GEO model complement

INDIA 10 SEP

Ayar Labs adds USD 150 million in venture funding to support manufacturing phase

Optical interconnect developer Ayar Labs has banked USD 150 million in its latest funding round, bringing its year-to-date haul to USD 650 million. It follows a USD 500 million series E investment closed by the company in March. In addition, Ayar Labs disclosed a strategic contribution made earlier in 2026 - most likely in the series E round - by Wiwynn, a Taiwanese cloud IT and infrastructure deployment specialist. Multiple strategic backers with a silicon background already feature among its investors, in

SLOVAKIA 10 SEP

Slovak mobile operators meet 5G coverage targets on roads, train lines and regional cities

Slovakia's telecommunications regulator RU has confirmed the fulfillment of the operators' obligations on 5G coverage on roads, railways and in regional cities. The watchdog checked the real coverage of 5G signals on key transport routes and in the regional cities across Slovakia. An extensive monitoring campaign in the first half of this year confirmed that all three mobile operators, Orange Slovakia, Slovak Telekom and O2 Slovakia fulfilled their obligations in the licences for the 700 MHz band. The regul

GLOBAL 10 SEP

Alianza debuts Crux intelligence plug-in for voice communication infrastructures

Alianza announced the launch of Alianza Crux, an expansion of its existing orchestration control plane intended to close the intelligence gap in telecom voice services. The cloud-hosted platform brings together visibility and control of network infrastructure, AIs, applications, identities, and consent into a common communications session interface. Alianza is pitching it as an indispensable tool to implement cognitive backbone infrastructure in voice networks, and is also marketing a single, secure API to

MIDDLE EAST 10 SEP

BeIN Sports plans over 1,700 hours of live 2026 Asian Games coverage

BeIN Sports announced it will deliver more than 1,700 hours of live, exclusive coverage for the 20th Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, offering comprehensive programming across sixteen channels over 25 consecutive days. The multisport event officially runs from 19 September to 4 October, though competition opens 10 September. Approximately 10,000 athletes are set to compete in 461 events across 43 sports.

UKRAINE 10 SEP

Kyivstar launches 5G pilot network in Odessa

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar has started testing 5G services in Odessa. The city has becoome the fifth location covered with 5G from the operator across the country. The 5G network covers the historical centre, Primorsky Boulevard, Potemkin Stairs and the surrounding area.

BAHRAIN 10 SEP

Batelco by Beyon and Ila Bank launch 'Easy Pay' installments for device purchases

Batelco by Beyon and iIa Bank have partnered to offer zero-interest installment plans on device purchases. Ila Bank credit cardholders can split purchases of BHD 300 or more from Batelco into flexible, interest-free payments over up to 24 months, fully managed through the Ila Bank app. Available in-store, online and via the Batelco mobile app, this collaboration makes technology more accessible while providing greater financial flexibility.

FRANCE 10 SEP

Arcom's review secures future for soon-to-expire DTT licences

French media watchdog Arcom has published the conclusions of its impact assessment for the DTT licences of six free-to-air TV channels that will expire at the end of next year, while also releasing the contributions to the public consultation launched in April on the future of the frequencies in question. The conclusions of the regulator's review clear the way for a call for applications ahead of the expiry of the existing licences on 11 December 2027.

SAUDI ARABIA 10 SEP

STC Group to sponsor international conference on disability and rehabilitation

STC Group and King Salman Center for Disability Research (KSCDR) have signed a strategic sponsorship agreement for the seventh International Conference on Disability and Rehabilitation, scheduled for 11-13 October in Riyadh. STC Group will serve as a strategic sponsor for the conference, an international platform that brings together researchers, specialists, innovators, and global organizations to exchange knowledge and highlight advancements in disability research, healthcare, and rehabilitation. The spon

GLOBAL 10 SEP

Sell-in FWA CPE volumes to grow 16 percent in 2026 - GSA

Global shipments of FWA customer premises equipment will total 23 million units in 2026, up 16 percent year-on-year, according to the Global mobile Supplier Association (GSA). 5G units represent 69 percent of the forecast volume, rising to 16 million from 12 million units in 2025, while 5G-Standalone will climb 34 percent to 15.4 million units, taking a 96 percent share of total 5G FWA volume.

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