Redington agrees AWS sales collaboration in META region
MIDDLE EAST 14:54

Redington agrees AWS sales collaboration in META region

Redington Gulf signed an agreement to work with Amazon Web Services (AWS) on accelerating enterprise AI adoption across the Middle East, Turkey, and Africa (META) region. Under the agreement, Redington will assist regional enterprises in adopting and scaling cloud and artificial intelligence products from AWS. The initiative aims to reduce technical complexity by helping organizations identify tailored solutions, expedite deployment, and ensure seamless scalability. 

CRA and Bull sign cooperation memo on AI factory
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:51

CRA and Bull sign cooperation memo on AI factory

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) and the French IT company Bull signed a strategic memorandum of intent to collaborate on the development of the Czech AI Gigafactory (AIGF CZ). The objective is to combine CRA's infrastructure capabilities with Bull's hardware and software, thereby supporting the development of artificial intelligence capacity for the Czech Republic and the Central and Eastern European region.

Cassava Technologies named authorized Claude reseller on Amazon Bedrock
GLOBAL 14:50

Cassava Technologies named authorized Claude reseller on Amazon Bedrock

Cassava Technologies has been authorised to resell access to Anthropic's Claude models via Amazon Bedrock. Through this agreement, Cassava provides its customers across Africa with a streamlined pathway to adopt enterprise-grade artificial intelligence and accelerate their digital transformation. Amazon Bedrock enables organisations to ntegrate Anthropic's Claude models into their custom applications and services.

MTN Rwanda partners with National Cyber Security Authority to train cybersecurity talent
RWANDA 14:48

MTN Rwanda partners with National Cyber Security Authority to train cybersecurity talent

MTN Rwanda and the National Cyber Security Authority (NCSA) signed a memorandum of understanding to strengthen cybersecurity capacity building across the country. Under the agreement, both organizations will collaborate to design and develop cybersecurity programmes tailored to real-world industry needs, working with CyberHub graduates so they acquire the practical skills and competencies required by top employers. 

Vodafone Germany lifts upload speeds on business broadband plans to 100 Mbps
GERMANY 14:47

Vodafone Germany lifts upload speeds on business broadband plans to 100 Mbps

Vodafone Germany is increasing upload speeds on its Red Business Internet & Phone Cable plans to up to 100 Mbps for business customers. The plans provided up to 75 Mbps upload speeds previously. The company offers the plans for EUR 19.90 monthly for new customers during a promotional period of six or nine months, depending on the tariff. The promotional price applies to new contracts signed by 27 January 2027. Business customers also receive a Fritz!Box Premium Business router in combination with the Intern

Open Fiber expands 10 Gbps FTTH to over 19,000 premises in Molise
ITALY 14:46

Open Fiber expands 10 Gbps FTTH to over 19,000 premises in Molise

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has finalised the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in 15 new localities in the southern Molise region. A total of 19,000 homes, commercial premises and offices across the municipalities have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 10 Gbps via operator partners.

MultiChoice Kenya launches new packages and pricing for DStv and GOtv
KENYA 14:45

MultiChoice Kenya launches new packages and pricing for DStv and GOtv

MultiChoice Kenya, a Canal Plus company, announced a comprehensive overhaul of its pay-TV packages and pricing structure starting 5 November. Positioned as the group's most significant product update in years, the new line-up introduces four restructured DStv packages: DStv Starter at KES 750, DStv Select at KES 1,500, DStv Sports at KES 3,000, and DStv Ultimate at KES 7,300 per month. According to the company, the refreshed portfolio is tailored to modern viewing habits, lowering the entry barrier for prem

T-Mobile Czechia to support 30 community projects
CZECH REPUBLIC 14:43

T-Mobile Czechia to support 30 community projects

T-Mobile Czech Republic said that, in collaboration with the Via Foundation, it has selected 30 community projects to receive support under the grant initiative "30 Places Where People Connect." A total of nearly CZK 1.5 million will be distributed among them. Projects in smaller municipalities across the country will help create new gathering spaces, fostering connections and strengthening relationships between generations and neighbours. This grant initiative is part of the celebrations marking T-Mobile's

Deutsche Telekom invests in Swedish medical start-up Tandem Health
EUROPE 14:42

Deutsche Telekom invests in Swedish medical start-up Tandem Health

Deutsche Telekom has invested in Swedish medical start-up Tandem Health through its strategic investment arm T.Capital. The investment was part of a EUR 100 million Series B funding round for the start-up led by the EU Commission-backed Scaleup Europe Fund. The fund, managed by EQT, is targeting EUR 5 billion to support Europe's most promising technology companies from Series B through to pre-IPO.

Chile orders ISPs to block nearly 2,000 pirate streaming sites
CHILE 14:15

Chile orders ISPs to block nearly 2,000 pirate streaming sites

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has ordered internet providers to block access to 1,954 web addresses linked to unauthorised television and streaming services in an effort to curb digital piracy and protect users' personal data. The measure, announced by the watchdog in coordination with the Alliance Against Audiovisual Piracy (Alianza), covers illegal IPTV platforms and their mirror sites.

TfW Fibre connects Gower College campuses
UNITED KINGDOM 14:13

TfW Fibre connects Gower College campuses

Transport for Wales (TfW) ffeibr announced it has connected four Gower College campuses through a development of a new dark fibre network loop. In partnership with ARO Technologies, the new network connects four of the College's key sites, Gorseinon, Tycoch, Sketty Hall Business School and Llwyn-y-Bryn. The upgrade provides a digital backbone for 10,000 students and 850 staff members, protecting approximately 100 servers housing everything from student records to digital learning sites, while the multi netw

Exponential-e's Vysiion wins WAN contract at South East Water
UNITED KINGDOM 14:09

Exponential-e's Vysiion wins WAN contract at South East Water

UK-based OT and IT infrastructure specialist Vysiion, an Exponential-e Group company, announced it has been awarded the South East Water Wide Area Network (WAN) Infrastructure and Support Services contract. The initial five-year contract, with the option to extend for up to a further five years, will see Vysiion replace South East Water's existing network and provide a fully managed hybrid SD-WAN. The new mission-critical network will span over 300 locations, including offices, depots, water treatment works

KENYA 14:06

Safaricom launches Fuliza Ya Pochi overdraft service for small businesses

Kenyan operator Safaricom has extended its Fuliza overdraft service to Pochi La Biashara merchants, opening access to short-term working capital for over 1 million eligible micro-businesses. New service Fuliza Ya Pochi enables qualifying business owners to complete transactions even when their digital wallets lack sufficient funds, offering liquidity for daily cash-flow management.

UNITED STATES 13:59

Mediacom hands Goldsmith new SVP procurement role

Mediacom Communications announced the appointment of Glenn Goldsmith, currently senior VP for Programming, to the new role of Senior Vice President of Procurement and Supply Chain. Goldsmith will report directly to CEO Giuseppe B. Commisso, serve as a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team, and lead an enterprise-wide approach to procurement, supplier relationships and supply chain optimization. Goldsmith first joined Mediacom in 1998 and will use his close knowledge of the company to help drive

GLOBAL 13:50

Sisvel launches Sisvel Ventures to take position on patent innovations

Sisvel is setting up a strategic venture capital unit to support patent-driven businesses outside of its existing licensing remit. Sisvel Ventures is led by Stavros Kyris, a former C-level executive at Nokia Technologies. Kyris was chief strategy officer, financial officer and operating officer from 2019 until recently, having joined Nokia in 2004 as a senior manager for global marketing strategy.

NORWAY 13:45

Clavister says Norwegian defence project passes critical design review

Clavister said it has successfully completed the critical design review (CDR) for its Tactical Core Network System (TCNS) project for the Norwegian Armed Forces via the Norwegian Defence Materiel Authority. The customer approved the milestone at the end of the third quarter of 2026. Since then, Clavister has received a payment of approximately SEK 65 million, corresponding to 25 percent of the value of the development contract.

UNITED KINGDOM 13:45

Virgin Media launches 2 Gbps broadband over cable network

UK operator Virgin Media is launching a new top speed of 2 Gbps on its cable network, following the latest Docsis upgrade. Around 3 million homes in 18 locations can receive the new top speed, with more to follow in 2027, reaching the majority of the cable network.

SPAIN 13:38

Telefonica provides remote meter management for Madrid gas distributor

Madrid-based gas company Madrileña Red de Gas, Spain's third-largest natural gas distributor, has upgraded its technology architecture with Telefonica to improve communications with its industrial meters and prepare for imminent rule changes requiring automatic, remote and accurate reading of residential consumption data.

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:30

CRA expands AI infrastructure services on Nvidia platform

Czezh operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) is expanding its own AI infrastructure, built on the Nvidia accelerated computing platform. The company offers this to businesses, ranging from start-ups to large corporations, as a GPU-as-a-Service solution. CRA said it operates over twenty Nvidia HGX B300 and Nvidia DGX B300 systems featuring Nvidia Blackwell Ultra-generation GPUs, with more on the way; the portfolio spans from Nvidia H100 units to the latest liquid-cooled systems.

GLOBAL 13:29

American Tower Q3 tenant billings rise 2% amid consistent leasing demand throughout portfolio

American Tower has lifted its outlook for the 2026 financial year after third quarter revenue rose by 2.5 percent year on year to USD 2.79 billion. CEO Steve Vondran said the Q3 results were supported by consistent leasing demand throughout its global tower portfolio and continued outperformance from CoreSite. Third quarter property turnover increased by 4.5 percent to USD 2.73 billion, driven by a 1.1 percent rise in organic tenant billings and 16.3 percent cash revenue growth in data centres. Total tenant

PORTUGAL 13:28

Portuguese daily social media use surges to average 105 minutes

Daily social media consumption in Portugal reached an average 105 minutes per person in 2026, a 21-minute increase from 2025, with usage climbing to 2.5 hours daily among youth aged 15 to 24, according to Marktest's latest study. Smartphone access peaks during evening hours (20:00 to 22:00), with 98.1 percent of respondents logging in daily.

BRAZIL 13:27

EAF gets interim president

The Entidade Administradora da Faixa (EAF) announced the departure of Gina Marques from her role as President. Administrative-Financial Director Marcelo Amaral Palladino has stepped in to serve as interim President while the organisation selects a permanent replacement.

CZECH REPUBLIC 13:25

Vodafone Czechia works with Vantage Towers to cover 5G gaps

Vodafone Czech Republic announced that in cooperation with Vantage Towers the operator has covered with 5G the Prague–Ceska Trebova–Ostrava railway corridor, including the branch to Brno and other nearby areas without 5G access. Working together, Vantage Towers and Vodafone are completing projects that will deliver modern mobile services to areas that previously lacked a reliable signal or sufficient network capacity. These projects were funded through the National Recovery Plan and are designed to accommod

SPAIN 13:05

Catalan state TV service 3Cat added to Titan OS

Barcelona-based Titan OS reached an agreement to add 3Cat, the digital streaming service from the Catalan public broadcaster, to smart TVs powered by its operating system across Europe and Latin America. Owners of Philips, JVC and Sharp smart TVs now have access to 3Cat's entertainment, culture and live content at the apps page.

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