Australia issues guidance on privacy requirements for age assurance technologies
AUSTRALIA 06:03

Australia issues guidance on privacy requirements for age assurance technologies

Australia's Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) has published new guidance on the use of age assurance technologies, setting out privacy expectations for organisations implementing age checks across online services. The guidance follows the introduction of new age assurance obligations on 9 March 2026 under eSafety-registered Age-Restricted Material Codes, and comes three months after the commencement of the Social Media Minimum Age scheme.

SKT expands customer engagement initiatives with new CX organisation
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:00

SKT expands customer engagement initiatives with new CX organisation

SK Telecom (SKT) has outlined a set of customer engagement measures, including the creation of a dedicated customer experience (CX) organisation and the expansion of field-based service programmes, as it seeks to incorporate customer feedback more directly into its operations and services. The operator said the CX unit, established under its customer value innovation division, is responsible for collecting and analysing customer requirements across multiple channels and reflecting these in product and servi

Malta to extend 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz spectrum licences to 2033
MALTA 04:25

Malta to extend 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2.1 GHz spectrum licences to 2033

The Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has released a new consultation paper detailing its strategy for managing radio spectrum bands that are nearing their expiration dates. Specifically focusing on the 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, and 2.1 GHz bands, the MCA proposes extending all current usage rights until 8 April 2033. This move is designed to create a uniform expiry date for all frequency bands below 3 GHz used for wireless broadband services.

Taiwan Mobile to acquire 6.5% stake in 91APP
TAIWAN 04:08

Taiwan Mobile to acquire 6.5% stake in 91APP

Taiwan Mobile's board of directors approved the acquisition of common shares in Taiwanese SaaS company 91APP, via a block trade. Taiwan Mobile will buy up to 5 million 91APP shares, with the final execution price set within a 10 percent range of the closing market price on the day prior to the trade. Following completion of this transaction, Taiwan Mobile will own 7.5 million 91APP shares, representing a 6.55 percent stake in the software company.

YouTube becomes Preferred Platform for FIFA 2026 World Cup
GLOBAL 17 MRT

YouTube becomes Preferred Platform for FIFA 2026 World Cup

YouTube has announced an agreement with FIFA to become a Preferred Platform for the 2026 World Cup. This partnership will provide football fans with an immersive experience, with premium content from tournament media partners and creators available side-by-side, everywhere YouTube is available. FIFA will also make content from its digital archive available on its official YouTube channel, including full-length past matches and other moments from football history.

UK govt announces funding of GBP 2.5 bln for AI, quantum technologies
UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

UK govt announces funding of GBP 2.5 bln for AI, quantum technologies

The UK government has announced record funding of GBP 2.5 billion for AI and quantum technologies. This will be used to anchor the most promising AI and quantum technology companies in the UK, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves MP aiming for the UK to have the fastest adoption of AI across the G7 countries. The investment is part of the government's Industrial Strategy, which identifies Digital and Technologies as one of eight high-growth sectors vital to the UK's long-term economic success. 

Databricks buys Quotient AI to power AI agent evaluation
GLOBAL 17 MRT

Databricks buys Quotient AI to power AI agent evaluation

Databricks has acquired Quotient AI, a start-up specialized in the evaluation and reinforcement learning for AI agents. Quotient's technology focuses on tracking how AI agents behave in practice, identifying problems, and using that information to make them perform better over time. This is being added to Databricks tools such as Genie, Genie Code, and Agent Bricks. No financial details related to this acquisition have been disclosed.

Zen Internet tops latest Which? broadband customer satisfaction survey
UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

Zen Internet tops latest Which? broadband customer satisfaction survey

Zen Internet has topped the latest broadband customer satisfaction survey from UK consumer group Which?, winning for the second year running. Zen had a customer score of 84 percent and was named a Recommended Provider for 2026. Hyperoptic and Community Fibre followed with customer scores of 77 and 72 percent respectively, both being named by Which? as Great Value. Plusnet had a customer score of 71 percent to be named a Recommended Provider, with Vodafone scoring 67 percent and being named a Great Value pro

Glasgow Subway rolls out contactless payments for passengers
UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

Glasgow Subway rolls out contactless payments for passengers

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport (SPT) has announced the launch of contactless payments at ticket gates on the Glasgow Subway system. Installation and testing of contactless PAYG payments in the subway has taken place over the last few months, with contactless payments now live. This will allow passengers to tap through the ticket gates using a payment card or mobile wallet, with their card charged based on the number of trips made (with daily and weekly price caps of GBP 3.40 and GBP 15.50 respectivel

1NCE, Leotek partner on AI-enabled smart lighting infrastructure deployments
GLOBAL 17 MRT

1NCE, Leotek partner on AI-enabled smart lighting infrastructure deployments

1NCE, global IoT management platform provider, has announced a partnership with intelligent traffic solutions provider Leotek to further global deployment of the LEOlink Intelligent Lighting System (ILS). The partnership also includes SoftBank, 1NCE's exclusive sales partner for the APAC region. 

Telesat reports full-year revenue down 25% to CAD 418 million
CANADA 17 MRT

Telesat reports full-year revenue down 25% to CAD 418 million

Canadian satellite operator Telesat has reported consolidated revenue of CAD 418 million for the 12 months to 31 December 2025, down 25 percent or CAD 153 million from 2024. The lower revenue was attributable to rate/capacity reductions by North American DTH customers, and lower revenue from business customers in rural broadband markets. Adjusted EBITDA for 2025 was CAD 213 million, down 45 percent or CAD 171 million from 2024, reflecting lower revenue. Telesat had a net loss of CAD 530 million for 2025, up

Yandex launches new line of smart home sensors as higher output allows price cuts
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 17 MRT

Yandex launches new line of smart home sensors as higher output allows price cuts

Russian internet company Yandex has launched a new line of smart home sensors. Optimisation of production has enabled it to offer the devices at lower prices. The recommended retail rate is now RUB 1,490 per unit, down from RUB 2,490 rate. The range includes four products, namely a temperature and humidity sensor, a leak sensor, a sensor for opening doors and windows, as well as a movement and light sensor.  

GLOBAL 17 MRT

Veon announces appointments at Beeline Uzbekistan, Beeline Kazakhstan and HQ

Veon Group has announced a series of upcoming management appointments in Uzbekistan and Kazakhstan, as well as at its corporate headquarters. Yevgeny Nastradin has been appointed the CEO of Beeline Uzbekistan, bringing more than a decade of leadership experience within Veon. Most recently, he served as the CEO of Beeline Kazakhstan, leading the business since 2019.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

STV Group revenue drops 6 percent to GBP 176.9 million in 2025

Scottish broadcaster STV Group has reported revenue of GBP 176.9 million for 2025, down 6 percent from GBP 188 million in 2024. Total advertising revenue (TAR) was down 10 percent to GBP 89.3 million; with Studios revenue down 1 percent to GBP 83 million. Group adjusted operating profit was down 44 percent to GBP 11.6 million, from GBP 20.6 million in 2024; with statutory operating profit down 71 percent to GBP 3.8 million, from GBP 13.2 million a year earlier. STV reported a loss for the year of GBP 4 mill

POLAND 17 MRT

Play offers 50% discount on converged fixed broadband and 5G mobile service

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has introduced a special promotion combining fixed broadband and postpaid 5G mobile tariffs. Customers are being offered a 50 percent discount during the first year of a contract. The promotion is available to customers signing a 24-month contract.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

GoCardless has over 35,000 open banking business customers

Bank payments company GoCardless said that over 35,000 UK businesses have selected GoCardless for open banking payments. It has now signed up 37,323 open banking customers since launching the Instant Bank Pay open banking product in 2021. The company's chief product officer, Shaun Puckrin, said it was proud to serve over 35,000 open banking business customers. In the future, GoCardless plans to support the launch of next-generation open banking payments - Variable Recurring Payments (VCRs).

UNITED STATES 17 MRT

Spectrum offers edge services on fibre network with spotlight on graphics processing

The Spectrum brand of Charter Communications said it is deploying remote graphics processing units (GPUs) at the network edge to support latency-sensitive applications and compute-heavy use cases, using Nvidia AI Grid reference design on Spectrum's fibre broadband network. It highlighted graphics processing as a relevant application. Spectrum says its Edge Compute Infrastructure (ECI) positions hundreds of megawatts of power from over 1,000 edge data centres and hubs, less than 10 milliseconds away from 500

CANADA 17 MRT

Telus, Fortanix launch new Confidential AI solution in Canada

Canadian operator Telus has partnered with Fortanix, global data and AI security company, to launch a new Confidential AI solution, built on Nvidia at the Telus Sovereign AI Factory, for businesses to train and deploy AI securely on their sensitive data. The solution provides cryptographic proof of protection on sovereign Canadian infrastructure.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

Openreach warns of full-fibre digital divide emerging in London

Openreach has warned of a possible digital divide in London emerging as millions of customers fail to upgrade to full-fibre broadband. The company has so far rolled out gigabit-capable broadband to 2.3 million premises across the city. Bexley has the highest take-up rate in London with 47 percent of eligible homes already upgraded. However, Newham, Chelsea and Islington, Ealing and Islington have the slowest switching rates - creating a digital divide across the city. For example, only 15 percent of premise

GERMANY 17 MRT

Deutsche Glasfaser reshuffles management team

Deutsche Glasfaser has announced a management team reshuffle. The company has appointed Gerhard Mack as the new Chief Operating Officer (COO), effective from April. Mack has previously held management positions in the technology, IT and network sectors at Alcatel, Kabel Deutschland and Vodafone, and most recently served as Chief Technology Officer at Vodafone Germany.

GLOBAL 17 MRT

Qualcomm raises dividend and announces USD 20 bln share buy-back authorisation

Qualcomm has announced an increase in its quarterly cash dividend from USD 0.89 to USD 0.92 per share from 26 March and said it will raise the annualised dividend payout to USD 3.68 per share. Its directors have also approved a new USD 20.0 billion stock repurchase authorisation on top of the one declared in November 2024, which has approximately USD 2.1 billion of repurchase authority remaining. The new stock repurchase scheme has no expiry date.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

ITVX registers 15 million streams for Guinness Men's Six Nations

UK broadcaster ITV said its broadcasts accounted for four of the top five performing games during the Guinness Men's Six Nations tournament. The final match between England and France registered a peak audience of 5 million viewers, with an average audience of 3.9 million on ITV1 and ITVX. 

GLOBAL 17 MRT

Disney announces new Entertainment division leadership structure

The Walt Disney Company's incoming president and chief creative officer Dana Walden has announced the new leadership structure for Disney Entertainment. Alan Bergman, chairman of Disney Entertainment, Studios will continue overseeing every aspect of the film studios, including production, marketing and distribution, and maintaining shared oversight of Direct to Consumer alongside Walden.

UNITED KINGDOM 17 MRT

Sky adds Disney+ to Sky Ultimate TV plans

Sky is adding Disney+ to Sky TV subscriptions in the UK from 17 March. Eligible new and existing customers can get access to Disney+ Standard with Ads (worth GBP 5.99 per month) with Sky Ultimate TV from GBP 24 per month; or the same saving on Standard and Premium Disney+ plans. The move follows an announcement last month of plans to combine Sky TV, Disney+, HBO Max, Netflix and Hayu into a single subscription - giving customers access to more than GBP 20 worth of streaming apps. HBO Max and Hayu will both

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