Sky X streaming service rebrands as WOW in Austria
AUSTRIA 07:11

Sky X streaming service rebrands as WOW in Austria

Sky Deutschland is rebranding the streaming offering Sky X into WOW in Austria. Customers migrating to WOW will benefit from expanded device support and new features, including profiles, watchlist, intelligent search, and personalised recommendations, Sky said. Subscriptions and prices for existing customers remain unchanged.

Vodacom and Eskom mark one year of virtual wheeling in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 07:08

Vodacom and Eskom mark one year of virtual wheeling in South Africa

Vodacom South Africa has marked the one-year anniversary of its commercial virtual wheeling venture. Its majority-owned subsidiary Mezzanine developed the digital platform that aggregates energy consumption across multiple distributed sites and reconciles it with power generated by independent power producers (IPPs). Signed in 2023, the virtual wheeling agreement between Vodacom and Eskom has successfully moved from pilot design into proven operational execution, the company said.

Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices in Korea as memory costs rise
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 07:08

Samsung raises Galaxy S26 prices in Korea as memory costs rise

Samsung Electronics has raised factory prices for its Galaxy S26 series in South Korea by up to KRW 276,100, according to ChosunBiz, citing company sources. The price increases affect the 256 GB and 512 GB versions of the standard Galaxy S26, Galaxy S26 Plus and Galaxy S26 Ultra, which have each risen by KRW 149,600. The 256 GB Galaxy S26 now costs KRW 1,403,600, compared with KRW 1,254,000 previously, while the 256 GB Plus has increased from KRW 1,452,000 to KRW 1,601,600.

Dhiraagu rolls out special offers to celebrate 38th anniversary
MALDIVES 07:04

Dhiraagu rolls out special offers to celebrate 38th anniversary

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has launched a suite of anniversary promotions to celebrate 38 years of connecting the nation. The offers were announced by the company's newly appointed CEO and MD Valdemar Ferradaz. Both prepaid and postpaid subscribers can claim a complimentary 38GB data gift through the DhiraaguApp, while prepaid users also receive 38 free international (IDD) minutes for calls to Bangladesh, India, Nepal, Sri Lanka, Pakistan, the Philippines, and Indonesia. 

Nio rolls out mobile services
BRAZIL 06:56

Nio rolls out mobile services

Brazilian fixed broadband provider Nio (formerly Oi Fibra) has launched its mobile internet service, offering nationwide 4G and 5G connectivity. Operating as a MVNO in partnership with Surf Telecom, utilising TIM Brasil's network infrastructure, the new mobile plans include unlimited national calls, SMS and WhatsApp audio and messaging. Eligible plans bundle 5G access at no extra charge, and are backed by Nio's commitment to keep prices unchanged until January 2030.

Xiaomi debuts Poco C95 Pro budget phone with 7,500mAh battery
GLOBAL 06:54

Xiaomi debuts Poco C95 Pro budget phone with 7,500mAh battery

Xiaomi has announced the availability of its latest Poco-branded budget device, the Poco C95 Pro. The phone's key features are a 6.9-inch display with a 120Hz refresh rate and Gorilla Glass 7i protection as well as a 7,500mAh battery with 45W wired charging support and a claimed 2 days of use.

Ucom opens revamped service centre in Yerevan
ARMENIA 06:53

Ucom opens revamped service centre in Yerevan

Armenian operator Ucom said that its shop and service centre at Erebuni Street in Yerevan has reopened in an updated format. The premises have been fully renovated to provide subscribers with faster and more efficient service in a more comfortable environment. The centre offers the full range of Ucom services and technology solutions, including mobile and fixed services, TV services, Wi-Fi solutions, smartphones, and other smart devices. Ucom owns 73 service centres in total.

Uzbekistan, Singapore's Group-IB sign MoU on cybersecurity
UZBEKISTAN 06:52

Uzbekistan, Singapore's Group-IB sign MoU on cybersecurity

Uzbekistan and Singapore cybersecurity company Group-IB signed a memorandum of understanding on digital security, threat intelligence, and the development of cybersecurity expertise in the country in Tashkent, according to a statement from the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between First Deputy Minister of Digital Technologies Ayubkhon Sultonov and Konstantin Chigirev, Group-IB's general manager for the Middle East, Africa, Turkey and Central Asia. They discussed opportu

Bite Group appoints new senior data manager
LATVIA 06:51

Bite Group appoints new senior data manager

Bite Group, owning operators Bite Lithuania and Bite Latvia, has appointed Rokas Salasevicius the senior data manager. Salasevicius will report to the CEO of the group and earlier worked as a partner at the consulting company Civitta.

Globe Business launches Experience Rooms to showcase autonomous enterprise ecosystem
PHILIPPINES 06:40

Globe Business launches Experience Rooms to showcase autonomous enterprise ecosystem

Philippines operator Globe Telecom, via its Globe Business unit, has presented integrated technology services at G Summit 2026 through an interactive exhibition named 'Experience Rooms'. The initiative highlights a strategic shift toward the autonomous enterprise by integrating networks, APIs, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence into a responsive operational framework.

KDDI appoints Kohtaro Murasawa to lead KDDI America and Telehouse America
UNITED STATES 06:37

KDDI appoints Kohtaro Murasawa to lead KDDI America and Telehouse America

KDDI has appointed Kohtaro Murasawa as president and CEO of KDDI America and Telehouse America, effective immediately. He succeeds Satoshi Oishi, who is returning to Japan to take up a new leadership role within KDDI. Murasawa has more than 30 years of international experience with KDDI, including roles in the US, Europe and Japan. Most recently, he was deputy general manager of KDDI's Public Sector and Financial Industry Business Division, where he oversaw sales operations for corporate, government and maj

AMS-IX hires CPTO and COO
NETHERLANDS 06:20

AMS-IX hires CPTO and COO

The Amsterdam internet exchange AMS-IX named Aleksandar Vasiljevic as Chief Product & Technology Officer and Erwin Maas as Chief Operations Officer. The CPTO will focus on technology, innovation and development of the product and services portfolio, while the COO handles daily operations, ensuring the reliability of the infrastructure. 

VIETNAM 06:17

Cushman&Wakefield, APTelecom to conduct feasibility study for Stavian data centre in Vietnam

Cushman&Wakefield and APTelecom are collaborating on a US Trade and Development Agency (USTDA)-funded feasibility study for the proposed Stavian Digital Park (SDP) data centre campus in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. Cushman&Wakefield will act as the prime contractor for the study, while APTelecom will participate as a specialist subcontractor. The study is designed to assess the requirements and potential development pathway for the proposed data centre campus. Stavian Digital Park is planned as a 300-hectare

FRANCE 06:06

SFR Business announces enhanced XDR service for medium-sized enterprises

SFR Business, part of Altice France, has introduced SmartSOC Expert, an XDR (Extended Detection and Response) service aimed at medium-sized enterprises. This development represents an evolution of the operator's existing offering, providing enhanced capabilities and client support. In particular, the introduction of SmartSOC Expert coincides with the announcement of a new SOC (Security Operations Centre) within the Altice Campus facilities located on the outskirts of Paris. With this opening, SFR Business c

JAPAN 05:56

Sakura Internet expands 24/7 premium support to dedicated servers

Japanese service provider Sakura Internet has expanded its paid Premium Support service to cover its Sakura Dedicated Server PHY bare-metal cloud service. The 24-hour, 365-day support service was extended to the dedicated server offering on 29 September, having originally launched for Sakura Cloud in November 2025. The expansion is intended to support customers using both services in hybrid environments. 

JAPAN 05:53

NTT and Powder Keg Technologies automate OT security risk assessment

NTT Docomo Business and Powder Keg Technologies (PKT) have developed a system that uses AI to automate the identification of operational technology (OT) assets, vulnerability detection and attack-risk verification. The system integrates NTT Docomo Business's OsecT intrusion detection system (IDS) for OT environments with PKT's autonomous penetration-testing tool, Mushikago. The companies said it enables continuous threat exposure management (CTEM) for OT environments, allowing cyber risks to be continuously

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:51

LG Uplus and OptAI expand AI optimisation research to server GPUs

LG Uplus is expanding its collaboration with AI model optimisation company OptAI to develop token optimisation technologies aimed at improving the efficiency of AI services. The companies will jointly research ways to reduce the computational requirements of AI models and process more requests using the same resources. LG Uplus will provide its experience in operating AI services and lead technology verification and application, while OptAI will focus on developing technologies to make AI models lighter and

JAPAN 05:49

NTT Docomo Business X email API adopted by Japan Securities Finance

NTT Docomo Business X has had its NTT CPaaS email API adopted by Japan Securities Finance (JSF) as part of the authentication platform for its online securities-backed lending service, Comstock Loan. The email API is being used to send one-time passwords alongside passkey authentication. The dual authentication approach is intended to provide an alternative for customers whose devices or circumstances prevent them from setting up passkeys, while strengthening security for the online lending service.

JAPAN 05:46

Jera, Dell and Rhaelm plan USD 15 bn AI infrastructure project in Japan

Japanese power company JERA, Dell Technologies and sovereign AI infrastructure developer Rhaelm Holdings have signed an MoU to establish a standardised model for developing AI infrastructure at national scale in Japan, with a planned 400MW project in Chiba forming the initial deployment. The Chiba project is being jointly developed by Rhaelm and Jera at Jera's Chiba Thermal Power Station. 

AUSTRALIA 05:44

eSafety calls on gaming platforms to strengthen child safety measures

Australia's eSafety Commissioner has called on major online gaming providers to strengthen protections against child sexual exploitation and violent extremist content, following a transparency report that found significant differences in safety measures across Roblox, Fortnite, Minecraft and Steam. The report, Playing it safe: how online game services are (or are not) keeping kids safe online, examines information provided to eSafety under compulsory notices issued to the four providers.

JAPAN 05:42

SoftBank tests airborne mobile coverage using remotely piloted aircraft

SoftBank has completed a trial using a disaster relief communications unit mounted on a large remotely piloted aircraft system (RPAS), establishing a mobile communications coverage area on the ground from an altitude of 3,000 metres. The operator said the trial was the first in Japan where mobile communications had been provided from the air using a Disaster Relief Unit Pod (DRU Pod) designed and manufactured in Japan for a large RPAS. The system established a ground coverage area with a diameter of more th

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:40

KT unveils healthcare AI and data platform model for Korean hospitals

Korea Telecom (KT) has unveiled a standard model for applying AI transformation (AX) across hospitals, combining infrastructure, data platforms and AI services. The operator said the model is intended to support hospitals in improving patient services, clinical workflows and operational efficiency. KT plans to work with tertiary and general hospitals across South Korea to deploy and expand the model. The proposed system covers hospital processes including patient registration and admissions, diagnostic test

SINGAPORE 05:38

IMDA and TikTok launch Singapore micro-drama programme

Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) and TikTok have launched a programme to develop local expertise in micro-drama production and support the creation of original intellectual property. The IMDA-TikTok Microdrama Programme forms part of IMDA's Digital Content and Capability Development programme, announced earlier this year. The initiative will provide media professionals with training in both live-action and AI-enabled animation formats, covering the development and production of short-

SINGAPORE 05:36

AST opens Singapore's first high-end FC-BGA substrate facility

Advanced Substrate Technologies (AST) has opened a manufacturing facility in Singapore that it says is the country's first capable of producing high-end Flip Chip Ball Grid Array (FC-BGA) substrates. AST is a joint venture between Toppan Holdings and Broadcom. The facility is also the Toppan Group's first FC-BGA substrate manufacturing site outside Japan.

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