Redcentric reduces net debt burden after sale of data centre business
UNITED KINGDOM 14:27

Redcentric reduces net debt burden after sale of data centre business

Redcentric, UK managed IT  services provider, has reported revenue of GBP 132 million for the 12 months to 31 March 2026 (FY26), down 2.3 percent from GBP 135.1 million in FY25; with adjusted EBITDA down 7.4 percent to GBP 17.4 million, from GBP 18.8 million, and the adjusted EBITDA margin down to 13.2 percent, from 13.9 percent a year earlier. Reported operating profit fell 3.9 percent to GBP 8.1 million, from GBP 8.4 million; with annual recurring revenue (AAR) reaching GBP 116.2 million, compared to GBP

BBC seeks voluntary redundancies from TV, streaming unit
UNITED KINGDOM 14:16

BBC seeks voluntary redundancies from TV, streaming unit

The BBC has fired the starting gun on a redundancy programme for its TV and streaming unit, reports The Guardian. The Director of the BBC iPlayer and Channels unit, Dan McGolpin, has sent an e-mail to staff seeking expressions of interest in voluntary redundancy to avoid compulsory redundancies. The e-mail, seen by The Guardian, also said the BBC was looking at possible job-sharing, relocation and a reduction in hours for the division's staff.

Virgin TV customers get free children's channels during October
UNITED KINGDOM 14:03

Virgin TV customers get free children's channels during October

Virgin Media O2 is offering TV customers free access to children's channels and on-demand content during October. Eligible TV customers can get free access to popular children's channels (usually worth GBP 5 per month) from 01-31 October - including Cartoon Network, Sky Kids, Boomerang, Cartoonito, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Nick Jr Too, Nicktoons and Baby TV.

Cable One in talks with investors, lenders about new financing
UNITED STATES 13:57

Cable One in talks with investors, lenders about new financing

US broadband provider Cable One is in advanced talks with private equity company GTCR, some of its existing lenders and a consortium of private lending institutions about financing deals to support its upcoming capital needs. The company is looking to improve its capital structure to help boost shareholder value. It has also agreed an extension with GTRC to a deadline for completing the purchase of a 55 percent stake it does not already control in Mega Broadband Investment to 09 October 2026. 

MobileX appoints new Chief Financial Officer
UNITED STATES 13:48

MobileX appoints new Chief Financial Officer

US MVNO MobileX has appointed Raju Datla as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to support its next stage of growth. Has over 25 years of industry experience, most recently as CFO of RedCloud Holdings. At MobileX, he will worth with CEO and founder Peter Adderton to drive the growth plan, lead partnerships and funding, and ensure that the group's financial strategy supports its long-term growth plans. 

NetApp announces plans to acquire AI software start-up Peak:AIO
UNITED KINGDOM 13:42

NetApp announces plans to acquire AI software start-up Peak:AIO

NetApp, intelligent data infrastructure company, has signed a deal to acquire Manchester, UK-based AI storage start-up Peak:AIO, from venture capital company Pembroke VCT. This will strengthen NetApp's position in the AI infrastructure by combing Peak:AIO's specialised metadata services and parallel namespace innovation with  Ontap platform. The deal is subject to customary regulatory approvals and closing conditions. 

Tecnotree proposes dividend for FY 2025 to EGM
FINLAND 13:01

Tecnotree proposes dividend for FY 2025 to EGM

Tecnotree's board of directors has proposed a dividend of EUR 0.02 per share for the 2025 fiscal year. The dividend will be submitted for approval at an EGM meeting on 23 October. If approved, the payment would be distributed on 10 December to shareholders on record as of 03 December.

Orange Egypt provides communication services to Wadi Degla's Neo project at Mostakbal City Development
EGYPT 12:58

Orange Egypt provides communication services to Wadi Degla's Neo project at Mostakbal City Development

Orange Egypt has formed partnership with Wadi Degla Developments to supply "smart" connectivity and triple play services (internet, TV and landline) at the Neo development project in Mostakbal City. By combining Orange Egypt's telecoms infrastructure with Wadi Degla's residential expertise, they aim to provide Neo residents with high-speed, seamless connectivity to support smart home technology and modern digital lifestyles. The development will be backed by digital infrastructure including 5G connectivity,

G+D to participate in Chips JU consortium tackling edge compute resiliency
EUROPE 12:45

G+D to participate in Chips JU consortium tackling edge compute resiliency

Giesecke + Deverient (G+D) said it is participating in a research and innovation project under the EU's Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU). Critical Infrastructure Resilience through Edge Computing Systems (CIRES) aims to catalyse end-to-end technology and security protocols enabling resiliency in computing workloads operating at the periphery, the so-called edge, of networks. The three-year project is funded to the tune of EUR 12.81 million and runs until end-August 2029, with the EU contributing EUR 4.15

Telefonica and Reina Sofía School to stage interactive AI concert
SPAIN 12:41

Telefonica and Reina Sofía School to stage interactive AI concert

Telefonica and the Reina Sofía School of Music have announced a classical music concert in Madrid blending AI, live connectivity and symphonic performance. On 03 October, the Teatro Monumental will host an audience-driven experience alongside a rendition of Brahms' Symphony No. 4, performed by an orchestra of around 60 musicians from the school and conducted by Josep Pons.

German ministry launches tender for the new Data Spaces Hub
GERMANY 12:19

German ministry launches tender for the new Data Spaces Hub

The German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and Government Modernisation (BMDS) has launched a tender for the new Data Spaces Hub. The Hub serves as a central point of contact for data spaces in Germany. It aims to provide information to companies, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as public administration bodies and other stakeholders, to facilitate networking among them, and to support them in the practical design and use of data spaces.

Vodafone Spain lands Livelink IoT motorbike safety deal
SPAIN 12:11

Vodafone Spain lands Livelink IoT motorbike safety deal

Vodafone Spain said it has partnered with Seville-based Livelink Motor to improve motorcyclist safety via its Internet of Things network. Under the deal, Vodafone's connectivity has been integrated into Komobi, Livelink's monitoring device for motorcycles, allowing it to detect a crash and automatically alert Spain's emergency services on 112.

EUROPE 12:09

SNS-JU to host 6G-Cloud webinar on 13 October

The EU's flagship 6G research initiative will host a dedicated webinar on potential cloud topologies in next-generation mobile networks on 13 October. The SNS-JU's 6G-Cloud Uncovered webinar will highlight two proofs of concept advancing through its 6G-Cloud project scope. Funded by the SNS-JU through Horizon Europe, the consortium features several academic research partners as well as French RAN vendor BubbleRAN, Orange Polska, Eviden, Lenovo Germany, Thales, FourDotInfinity and Ubiwhere.

GERMANY 12:05

1&1 offers Fritz! Wi-Fi 7 router exclusively for 6 months

1&1 has started to market the 1&1 HomeServer Pro Fritz! router, based on the Fritz!Box DSL/Fiber 7-90, and said it will be the exclusive German distributor of the Fritz! flagship product for at least six months. Customers can choose the 1&1 HomeServer Pro free in combination with selected DSL and fibre-optic plans, or receive EUR 100 credit. The Wi-Fi 7 router supports the 2.4, 5 and 6 GHz bands and is available in black or white.

SRI LANKA 11:57

Dialog Axiata enables QR payments at Dinemore restaurants across Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has expanded its Dialog Pay merchant network through a partnership with restaurant chain Dinemore. The agreement enables customers to make LankaQR payments at Dinemore's 12 restaurants, with eligible transactions also providing complimentary Dialog mobile data.

GLOBAL 11:54

Cloudflare confirms general release of data platform Cloudflare Basin

Cloudflare has announced general availability of a new data flow platform called Cloudflare Basin. The product is pitched to developers looking to translate raw data and models into production-grade workflows, including delivery of data-driven commercial products. Cloudflare Basin is an end-to-end data platform that ingests data from applications, infrastructure devices and Cloudflare services.

UNITED STATES 11:52

OIF to attend OCP Global Summit and Ethernet Alliance event

The Open Internetworking Forum (OIF) has confirmed its attendance at the upcoming OCP Global Summit and Ethernet Alliance's Technology Exploration Forum (TEF). TEF '26 presentations include insights on OIF's next generation signalling specification that enables 448 Gbps data lanes in common electrical input/output interfaces, targeting large-scale AI clusters and supercomputing infrastructure. Other key topics will include optical interconnects, coherent optics and testbed innovations.

ICELAND 11:47

Phones sold in Iceland to undergo 112 support testing

Icelandic telecoms regulator Fjarskiptastofa has announced consultation on a draft recommendation on testing the functionality of mobile phones by importers and retailers before they come to market in Iceland. The deadline for comments is 09 October. Since the shutdown of the 2G and 3G mobile phone networks, it has become apparent that some handsets cannot connect to the emergency number 112, even though they support general mobile phone services and meet CE marking regulations. The reason could be related

ITALY 11:39

Italian August retail sales climb 0.3% in value, online up 5.4%

Italy's retail sales rose 0.3 percent in value and 0.1 percent in volume in August compared to June, according to the latest preliminary data from national statistics office Istat. Shoes, leather goods and travel items fell 4.1 percent while the largest increases were recorded in computers and telecommunications equipment (+6.7%).

GLOBAL 11:19

Netmore's Abeeway tests LoRaWAN Relay in smart water meter system with Itron module

Netmore Group said its Abeeway subsidiary has tested the LoRaWAN Relay on a complete smart water metering stack with US-based company Itron. This proved the end-to-end interoperability of Itron's Cyble 5 RF module, the Abeeway LoRaWAN Relay, and Netmore's LoRaWAN network. Netmore said this addresses coverage problems in large-scale advanced metering infrastructure (AMI) deployments. 

GREECE 11:11

Vodafone Cu revamps Students Xclusive offers in Greece

Vodafone Cu, Vodafone's prepay mobile sub-brand in Greece, has renewed its Cu Students Xclusive Offers. These student packs combine mobile connectivity, fixed broadband, TV services and partner discounts. The portfolio includes the Students Xclusive Contract and Students Xclusive Prepaid Contract, with up to 100GB of data and unlimited voice calls, starting at EUR 7 per month.

GLOBAL 11:00

Vodafone secures Platinum sustainability rating from EcoVadis

Vodafone has secured a Platinum award from EcoVadis for the third year in a row, scoring 88 out of 100 points in its latest sustainability assessment. This puts Vodafone above average for telecoms operators worldwide, and in the top one percent of all companies assessed by EcoVadis. The assessment assesses companies' ESG performance, scoring across four areas: sustainable procurement, ethics, labour/human rights, and the environment. Vodafone's overall score has improved over four straight years, rising fro

GLOBAL 10:51

Boingo provides free WiFi connectivity for US Marines worldwide

Boingo Wireless is powering a new free high-speed Wi-Fi service for the US Marine Corps. The service is being rolled out for all junior enlisted Marines living in barracks worldwide, through Marine Corps Community Services (MCCS). Under the terms of the agreement with Boingo, the Wi-Fi service is being made available to marines for free.

GLOBAL 10:50

Xplora to appoint former Telenor chair Rygh as board chairman

Xplora Technologies said its nomination committee has recommended Tom Vidar Rygh as new chairman of its board of director. He succeeds Tore Engebretsen, who is stepping down after seven years in the role as he approaches the age of 75. Rygh has extensive experience in the telecom and tech sectors, having served as chair of Telenor and as a board member of NetCom and Telia Overseas.

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