UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry
UNITED KINGDOM 16:19

UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry

The UK government has announced new measures to help more women and girls enter the tech industry. This includes a new programme to support 300 tech roles for females across the UK, through paid 6-month work placements with tech SMEs. This is backed by a new GBP 4 million TechFirst Women's Programme. The scheme will also provide women with coaching and interview preparation support.

Freedom Telecom International and Nokia sign strategic cooperation agreement
KAZAKHSTAN 16:09

Freedom Telecom International and Nokia sign strategic cooperation agreement

Freedom Telecom International (FTI) has signed a strategic cooperation agreement with Nokia. As a first step, Freedom Telecom International and Freedom Lifestyle Group will inaugurate an Innovation Lab at Nokia's Sunnyvale, California campus in the coming months. The initial focus of the cooperation is on designing next-generation AI data centre blueprints, conducting feasibility studies in Kazakhstan and neighboring markets, and leveraging Nokia's global ecosystem to scale cloud and AI-driven services.

AWS Director of Technology joins TM Forum's AI, Data Mission Board
GLOBAL 14:47

AWS Director of Technology joins TM Forum's AI, Data Mission Board

Kaniz Mahdi, Director of Technology at AWS, has been appointed to the TM Forum's AI and Data Mission Board. He said the Board is creating the foundations for communications service providers to unlock the full potential of their networks in the AI-era. Guy Lupo, EVP of AI and Data Mission for the TM Forum, said his appointment would help the group convert its AI-Native Blueprint into "real-world change". 

Telefonica Tech wins Deoleo digital transformation deal
SPAIN 13:05

Telefonica Tech wins Deoleo digital transformation deal

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has signed a global agreement with olive oil producer Deoleo to accelerate the group's digital transformation and improve efficiency across its international operations. The partnership focuses on expanding Deoleo's use of blockchain technology, enhancing maintenance systems in its factories and developing AI tools to guarantee product quality.

OCP launches base Ethernet specification for scale-up AI data centres
GLOBAL 11:50

OCP launches base Ethernet specification for scale-up AI data centres

The Open Compute Project (OCP) has marked the first major release of its operator base specification for Ethernet in scale-up AI data centres. OCP Ethernet for Scale-Up Networking (ESUN) aims to accelerate lossless, low latency connectivity via Ethernet, supporting scale-up delivery of AI workloads including distributed inference and agentic AI. Key components include an ESUN-defined header to replace the typical IP/UDP headset stack. This provides an alternative to the comparatively large IP/UDP header, of

Atos join forces with AI start-up Poolside to boost Agentic Studios
GLOBAL 11:49

Atos join forces with AI start-up Poolside to boost Agentic Studios

ICT group Atos has shared more details on the implementation of its recently unveiled AI-first operating model, which is in the process of being executed through a network of Sovereign Agentic Studios, dubbed Atos SAS. One of the main initiatives supporting this strategy is the launch of a new cohort of start-ups specialising in AI applications within Atos' Scaler accelerator programme. Among them, Poolside has been selected by Atos to help clients embed AI agents into mission‑critical environments. Poolsid

Netskope FY sales rise 32%
GLOBAL 10:25

Netskope FY sales rise 32%

Netskope has announced USD 709 million in group revenues for its 2026 fiscal year to 31 January, an increase of around 32 percent year-on-year. The cybersecurity vendor expects further sales expansion in FY27 on the back of an expanded product line-up that includes AI-specific security tools, as well as key partnerships including a deal with Telefonica Tech in the UK and Ireland. In FY 27, Netskope anticipates revenue growth of 22.7 - 23.6 percent based on an USD 870 - 876 million annual turnover. It envisa

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa
AFRICA 09:59

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa

Cassava Technologies company Liquid C2 has announced a partnership with artificial intelligence and cyber security training company CyberCoach to offer an AI-powered security education platform to help organisations reduce human risk. CyberCoach trains employees using material based on their specific job functions. Liquid C2 and its Cloudmania channel will distribute CyberCoach training across Africa to reach enterprises, SMEs, public sector institutions and partners.

Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations
GERMANY 09:45

Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations

German IT services provider Bechtle is introducing the Index of Sovereignty (BIoS). The BIoS enables clients in the public and private sector to assess their level of digital sovereignty based on data, and to monitor how it evolves over time. The assessment examines data autonomy, technological independence and organisational capabilities across key business and administrative processes. The software analyses IT components and application services, and is underpinned by AI‑supported data aggregation. Bechtl

Comviva debuts 'NGage for Enterprises' customer outreach platform
GLOBAL 09:10

Comviva debuts 'NGage for Enterprises' customer outreach platform

Comviva has formally introduced an evolved communications platform as a service (CPaaS) targeted at enterprise customer experience across multiple digital communications channels. Comviva's NGage for Enterprises empowers organisations to orchestrate customer journeys across digital touchpoints, including SMS, WhatsApp, Email and RCS, while embedding trust, identity and fraud protection through network-based phone number verification and SIM checks embedded directly into the engagement layer.

Netskope debuts AI security suite
GLOBAL 08:44

Netskope debuts AI security suite

Californian cybersecurity firm Netskope has launched Netskope One AI Security, a product suite designed to safeguard enterprise AI applications. The new products build on the Netskope One unified security and SASE brand that has been around since early 2024.

SoftBank tests multi-AI agent platform to automate network operations
JAPAN 06:18

SoftBank tests multi-AI agent platform to automate network operations

SoftBank has developed a multi-AI agent platform as part of its Large Telecom Model (LTM), a generative AI foundation model designed for telecommunications, and has begun verification of the system in network operations. The platform enables multiple specialised AI agents to work together to carry out operational processes ranging from analysis and decision-making to execution. SoftBank said the development is intended to support the gradual transition towards AI-driven autonomous network operations.

JAPAN 06:13

NEC develops physical AI to predict human movement near robots

NEC Corporation has developed a physical AI system designed to enable robots to anticipate human movement and psychological states in order to support safer collaboration between people and machines. The technology uses a proprietary "world model" developed by NEC to predict how people will move based on their position and posture relative to a robot. It also estimates a person's stress level in real time, allowing robots to adjust their movement paths and speeds to reduce psychological stress.

SINGAPORE 06:10

Singtel partners Cohesity on sovereign AI data security service

Singtel Digital InfraCo's sovereign AI cloud platform RE:AI has partnered with data security company Cohesity to launch a service designed to enable enterprises to analyse historical backup data using AI while keeping data within Singapore. The service combines RE:AI's infrastructure with Cohesity's data security and indexing technology to allow organisations to catalogue and organise archived enterprise data, including documents, emails, reports and system records stored in backup systems. 

JAPAN 06:08

NEC develops AI prototype to assist emergency call triage in Japan

NEC has developed a prototype system that uses generative AI to assist emergency call operators in assessing the urgency of 119 emergency calls in Japan. The system analyses conversations between callers and dispatch operators to extract information about a patient's condition and symptoms, automatically populating fields used to determine the severity of the case. NEC said the prototype was tested in collaboration with the Yokohama City Fire Bureau to evaluate its effectiveness in supporting emergency call

GLOBAL 06:06

IIJ Global launches AI security consulting service for enterprise deployments

IIJ Global Solutions has launched a consulting service designed to help enterprises manage security and governance risks associated with the use of AI. The new offering, called AI Security Consulting, provides support across the lifecycle of enterprise AI adoption, including pre-deployment risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, governance frameworks and operational security management. The company said the service is intended to address risks such as data leakage, misuse of AI tools and privilege escalat

GLOBAL 06:04

NTT Data launches Nvidia-based AI factory platform for enterprises

NTT Data has announced an initiative to develop enterprise "AI factories" based on technology from Nvidia, aimed at supporting organisations deploying artificial intelligence across cloud, data centre and edge environments. The operator said the AI factory model combines infrastructure, data platforms, workflows and governance frameworks to provide what it described as a repeatable operating model for enterprise AI deployments. The platform integrates Nvidia GPU-based computing systems and networking infras

NETHERLANDS 05:58

Nvidia to invest USD 2 bln in Nebius and partners on AI infrastructure

Nvidia has agreed to invest USD 2 billion in Dutch-based Nebius Group as part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding hyperscale cloud infrastructure designed for AI workloads. The investment forms part of a broader collaboration between the companies to develop and deploy what they describe as a full-stack AI cloud platform intended for both AI-native companies and enterprise users. Nebius said the funding will support the development of its AI cloud platform and the construction of new data centres.

AUSTRALIA 05:54

Anthropic opens Sydney office as demand for AI services grows in region

Anthropic has opened an office in Sydney as part of an expansion into Australia and New Zealand, citing growing regional demand for its Claude artificial intelligence models and signalling potential future investment in AI compute infrastructure. The company said the Sydney site will become its fourth location in the Asia-Pacific region, joining existing offices in Tokyo, Bengaluru and Seoul. Anthropic said organisations in Australia and New Zealand rank among the most active global users of its Claude plat

GLOBAL 05:52

Equinix launches Distributed AI Hub to support enterprise AI

Equinix has launched a platform called the Distributed AI Hub, aimed at helping enterprises manage and secure distributed AI workloads across multiple environments. The service provider said the platform, powered by Equinix Fabric Intelligence, provides a framework for connecting AI infrastructure providers, including model developers, GPU cloud providers, data platforms and network and security services. The service is available across Equinix's global footprint of 280 data centres and is designed to enabl

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:45

LG CNS partners Palantir to expand enterprise AI platform business

South Korea's LG CNS has signed a strategic partnership agreement with US-based AI software company Palantir Technologies aimed at expanding enterprise AI platform deployments in South Korea. The agreement was signed ahead of Palantir's AIPCon event in the United States on 11 March, with LG CNS chief executive Hyun Shin-kyun and Palantir founder and chief executive Alex Karp among those attending.

GLOBAL 11 MAR

Canal Plus taps Google Cloud and OpenAI to improve content discovery

Pay-TV operator Canal Plus announced two collaborations to bring AI capabilities to the Canal+ app across its global footprint. Starting in June, the app will roll out a smarter search engine described as a "world-first" innovation in the entertainment industry. This deployment will be powered by OpenAI's frontier models, introducing a more personalised way to find content compared with traditional keyword-based queries. Alongside OpenAI, Canal Plus' existing partner Google Cloud has secured a new multi-yea

GLOBAL 11 MAR

Google completes Wiz acquisition

Google said it has completed its acquisition of cloud and artificial intelligence security platform Wiz for USD 32 billion, announced nearly a year ago. Wiz will join Google Cloud and maintain its brand and commitment to securing customers across all cloud environments. Wiz products remain available on major clouds including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud, and will be offered through an array of partner security products.

CHINA 11 MAR

ZTE intros 5G telecoms service agent

ZTE has unveiled a service AI agent tailored to personalised customer experiences in 5G networks. The platform integrates with AI-capable 5G core networks using ZTE's system architecture and a Model Context Protocol server, and is then able to implement OSS scenarios in real time for service assurance purposes, orchestrating 5G and 5G-A network resources in response to instructions issued in human language. ZTE said the product would underpin an "Experience as a Service" business model to help 5G operators

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