Microsoft to scale Azure Maia AI systems to multi-gigawatt deployments
GLOBAL 06:38

Microsoft to scale Azure Maia AI systems to multi-gigawatt deployments

Microsoft will scale its Azure Maia AI accelerator systems to multi-gigawatt deployments from 2027, with the company positioning the platform as its primary inference infrastructure for Microsoft products and services. Azure Maia 200 is already serving production workloads, including Microsoft Copilot, while the next-generation Maia 300 is scheduled to enter production deployment in 2027.

Yandex services disrupted after data centres hit by Ukrainian military
ARMENIA 06:35

Yandex services disrupted after data centres hit by Ukrainian military

Russian internet company Yandex announced that its data centre in Vladimir was attacked by drones of the Ukrainian military in the morning of 11 October resulting in damage to some of the infrastructure. The company was still working on restoring its Yandex Pay services on 12 October. This was the third data centre of the company attacked within several days. On 09 October, Yandex's data centre in Kaluga was attacked. On the night of 07-08 October, Yandex's data centre in Sasovo was severely damaged in a dr

Qualcomm spotlights broadband Dragonwing innovations at Network X event
GLOBAL 06:14

Qualcomm spotlights broadband Dragonwing innovations at Network X event

Qualcomm is preparing to discuss broadband silicon platform innovations at this week's Network X event. The announcements include a 20 Gbps fibre internet gateway project with Gemtek and GFiber, as well as a host of product advances fuelled by broadband-class Dragonwing SoCs.

France's Bouygues Telecom sells Tisseo Services subsidiary to Kyntus
FRANCE 06:05

France's Bouygues Telecom sells Tisseo Services subsidiary to Kyntus

Bouygues Telecom has sold its subsidiary Tisseo Services to Kyntus, a group that provides network partners with technical and operational expertise for telecom projects involving infrastructure deployment, maintenance and customer support. Kyntus said that around 500 Tisseo Services employees will be integrated into its teams following the acquisition, indicating that the agreement will strengthen its existing partnership with Bouygues Telecom.

NTT Docomo Ventures invests in AI commerce platform Loops AI
UNITED STATES 05:50

NTT Docomo Ventures invests in AI commerce platform Loops AI

NTT Docomo Ventures (NDV) has invested in US-based startup Loop Smart AI, which provides an AI commerce platform that structures product data and supports AI-powered search and customer service. The investment was made through a fund operated by NTT Docomo Ventures. Newark, Delaware-based Loops AI structures product catalogue data from brands and retailers into brand-specific knowledge graphs, which can then be used to provide functions including natural-language product search, virtual try-on and conversat

AT Tokyo strengthens Osaka connectivity with redundant AWS links
JAPAN 05:48

AT Tokyo strengthens Osaka connectivity with redundant AWS links

Japanese data centre operator AT Tokyo is expanding connectivity within the Osaka Zone of its ATBeX network platform, adding new connection services and a new connection point to provide more resilient access to the AWS Osaka Region. The enhancements will be introduced progressively from November 2026. As an AWS Direct Connect Delivery Partner, AT Tokyo will provide two connection options to Telehouse OSAKA2, an AWS Direct Connect location. 

Korea approves AI law amendments to expand access to training data
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:46

Korea approves AI law amendments to expand access to training data

South Korea's cabinet has approved amendments to the country's AI Basic Act and Data Industry Act aimed at improving the management and availability of national data for AI development. The amendments to the AI Basic Act will require AI training data developed or generated through government projects to be linked to and provided through the government's AI Hub platform, establishing a national framework for managing and making such datasets available. 

KT launches eight Google AI subscription products with lifestyle benefits
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:45

KT launches eight Google AI subscription products with lifestyle benefits

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched eight subscription products combining Google AI services with coffee and lifestyle benefits, according to Asia Today, citing company sources. The offering comprises three standalone AI subscriptions and five bundles combining AI services with consumer benefits. The standalone options are Google AI Plus with 400 GB or 2 TB of storage, and Google AI Pro with 5 TB.

NTT previews on-premises AI platform for enterprises and local governments
JAPAN 05:43

NTT previews on-premises AI platform for enterprises and local governments

NTT Advanced Technology (NTT-AT) is developing an on-premises AI platform designed to allow enterprises and local governments to use AI without sending business data to external environments. The company will preview the platform, called AI Palette, at Japan DX & AX Week Autumn 2026 in Chiba from 21-23 October. AI Palette is designed to run on AI servers in an environment that is not connected to the internet, allowing organisations to process confidential and personal information without transferring it ou

NTT West adds Hornetsecurity Microsoft 365 security solutions to ICT portfolio
JAPAN 05:41

NTT West adds Hornetsecurity Microsoft 365 security solutions to ICT portfolio

NTT West has signed a reseller agreement with Hornetsecurity for the domestic sale of security solutions designed to protect Microsoft 365 environments. Under the agreement, NTT West will add Hornetsecurity's portfolio covering email security, backup, security awareness training and compliance to its range of ICT solutions for corporate customers. The services are integrated into a single cloud-based platform covering an organisation's Microsoft 365 environment.

Telstra expands Aura fibre network as AI infrastructure demand grows
AUSTRALIA 05:39

Telstra expands Aura fibre network as AI infrastructure demand grows

Telstra is more than halfway through construction of its Aura fibre network, with more than 9,000 kilometres of fibre deployed and six routes ready for service as the Australian operator targets growing demand for digital infrastructure from AI companies. Telstra said Microsoft and Google have secured long-term contracts to access the Aura Network, which is being developed as part of the operator's broader digital infrastructure strategy. It also recently launched its Perth-Sydney route, the longest route i

LG Uplus expands U+one app with AI agents for payments and roaming
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:37

LG Uplus expands U+one app with AI agents for payments and roaming

LG Uplus is expanding the AI capabilities of its U+one customer platform, moving from AI-based information and menu search towards agents that can complete customer transactions, starting with bill payments and roaming services. The operator introduced its bill payment agent in August and its roaming agent in September. Customers can use natural-language conversations to check billing information, identify reasons for changes in charges, pay outstanding bills and receive recommendations for roaming plans ba

JAPAN 05:35

NTT Data in talks to build 500 MW Anthropic data centre in Japan

NTT Data Group is in the final stages of talks to build a data centre in Osaka prefecture for US artificial intelligence company Anthropic, with the facility potentially costing up to JPY 1 trillion and having power intake capacity of up to 500 MW, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The proposed facility would be Anthropic's first dedicated data centre in Japan and would be among the country's largest by power capacity. 

GLOBAL 05:33

Car Connectivity Consortium tests Digital Key Version 4 for fleet and rental use

The Car Connectivity Consortium (CCC) has begun testing the latest version of its Digital Key specification, with its 20th End-to-End Plugfest focused on extending digital vehicle access to fleet, rental and service-based use cases. The testing event is being hosted by Google in San Jose, California, from 12 to 16 October, bringing together CCC members from the automotive, mobile and technology sectors. The organisation said Version 4 introduces capabilities intended to support access across different vehic

JAPAN 05:30

Motorola to launch Moto G37 smartphone through NTT Docomo in Japan

Motorola Mobility Japan will launch its Moto G37 M-51G Android smartphone through Japanese mobile operator NTT Docomo on 22 October. The handset features a 6.7-inch FHD+ display with a refresh rate of up to 120Hz, 8GB of memory and support for Dolby Atmos audio. Its 5,200mAh battery supports fast charging. Motorola said the device meets military-standard durability requirements and has dust and water resistance. 

AUSTRALIA 05:28

Subco announces 850km fibre route between Sydney and Melbourne

Australian network operator Subco has announced plans to build an 850-kilometre terrestrial fibre network connecting Sydney and Melbourne, with construction due to begin immediately. The SM-1 network will have a minimum of 96 fibre pairs and is designed to provide a new high-capacity route between the two cities. Subco said the project is intended to meet demand for low-latency, high-bandwidth connectivity associated with cloud infrastructure, AI workloads and enterprise data.

AUSTRALIA 05:26

S&P revises TPG Telecom outlook to stable on mobile growth

S&P Global Ratings has revised its outlook on TPG Telecom from negative to stable while affirming the Australian operator's BBB long-term credit rating. The ratings agency said TPG's mobile business was expected to drive earnings and cash-flow growth over the next two years, following changes to its operating model and network arrangements. It highlighted the multi-operator core network (MOCN) agreement with Singtel Optus, which began in January 2025, as having expanded TPG's network reach and helped close

GLOBAL 05:25

Samsung demonstrates AMD-linked CXL memory expansion technology

Samsung Electronics has demonstrated a Compute Express Link (CXL)-based memory expansion solution developed with AMD and showcased new memory and storage technologies for AI infrastructure at the Open Compute Project (OCP) Global Summit 2026 in San Jose, California. The joint demonstration uses Samsung's CMM-D memory technology to allow multiple systems to share memory resources. CXL enables processors and other computing components to access shared memory, providing a way to expand available capacity beyon

AUSTRALIA 05:23

Tasmania Police reports rise in digital crime tips through Motorola portal

Tasmania Police in Australia received 84 percent of its crime tips through Crime Stoppers Tasmania's online reporting portal in 2025, according to new data. The portal, launched in 2022 and powered by Motorola Solutions, allows members of the public to submit anonymous reports and upload photographs or video from smartphones. Motorola said 24 percent of reports now include photo or video evidence. The organisations said the portal accounted for 35 percent of the collective intelligence used by Tasmania Poli

GLOBAL 04:15

Plume introduces unified Plume Console for ISP-grade service insights

Plume Design has introduced its upcoming Plume Console interface at the Network X event in Vienna. Building on Plume's ISP optimisation suite, Plume Console is intended to produce deeper and more unified insights into Wi-Fi performance and security. The platform brings together the existing Plume WiFi, Plume Security and Plume Care suites into a single, AI-enabled workspace.

THAILAND 03:22

Telenor Linx strikes managed roaming deal with Thailand's True

Telenor Linx has signed a managed roaming agreement with Thai operator True. The deal covers selected areas of True's roaming operations. Under the terms of the contract, Telenor Linx will manage aspects of True's inbound and outbound roaming traffic, applying its wholesale roaming capabilities to support operational and commercial activities.

CYPRUS 03:12

Cablenet deploys Harmonic cOS virtualised broadband platform for DOCSIS network upgrade

Cyprus-based operator Cablenet Communication Systems is upgrading its broadband access network using Harmonic's cOS virtualised broadband platform. The deployment uses a distributed access architecture (DAA) with low-power Oyster nodes to support gigabit services and higher speed tiers.

HONG KONG 03:03

Hong Kong loses nearly 15,000 5G mobile subscriptions in June

Hong Kong lost 54,148 mobile lines in June, ending the month with a total of 34.02 million mobile lines, according to the latest figures from the Office of the Communications Authority (OFCA). The prepay base stood at 22.93 million in June, down from 23.08 million in May, while the number of postpaid lines increased to 11.09 million from 10.99 million.

GLOBAL 02:43

NetIX 2.0 architecture goes live, integrates terrestrial fibre and Starlink satellite connectivity

NetIX, Neterra's global connectivity and peering platform, has launched NetIX 2.0, a network architecture developed in partnership with Starlink. The platform combines terrestrial infrastructure with Starlink's LEO satellite connectivity in a fully meshed network, allowing traffic to be routed over terrestrial or satellite links according to network requirements. The architecture also enables any location to function as a point of presence (PoP).

Just In

06:38

Microsoft to scale Azure Maia AI systems to multi-gigawatt deployments

06:35

Yandex services disrupted after data centres hit by Ukrainian military

06:14

Qualcomm spotlights broadband Dragonwing innovations at Network X event

06:05

France's Bouygues Telecom sells Tisseo Services subsidiary to Kyntus

Commentary

24 SEP 13:37

What is KPN's response to the brand expansion at Odido and VodafoneZiggo?

8 SEP 10:16

Odido matches KPN and VodafoneZiggo on cash flow margin, but growth remains limited

11 AUG 10:49

Can Ziggo Group creation improve visibility for the Dutch market?

2 JUL 11:26

Canal Plus misses chance to strengthen Dutch business, time for exit?

Background

11 OKT 23:39

The week in telecom: DT puts a figure on telco AI potential, SpaceX threatens mobile launch and Paramount seals WBD deal

4 OKT 23:20

The week in telecom: FTTH sparks UK competition, AI coming to telco bundles and Samsung raises prices

3 OKT 18:20

Belgian Weekly - Week 40

3 OKT 18:04

German Weekly - 40