Iren AI Cloud revenue nearly triples to USD 200 mln in first quarter
AUSTRALIA 05:25

Iren AI Cloud revenue nearly triples to USD 200 mln in first quarter

Australian AI infrastructure company Iren's AI Cloud revenue nearly tripled sequentially to USD 200 million in the first quarter of FY27, as the company expanded its data centre capacity and increased contracted demand for GPU infrastructure. Total revenue for the three months ended 30 September 2026 rose 66 percent from the previous quarter to USD 228 million. AI Cloud revenue increased from USD 71 million to USD 200 million, while Bitcoin mining revenue fell from USD 67 million to USD 28 million. 

Future Secure AI raises USD 82 mln to expand enterprise AI Co-Worker business
AUSTRALIA 05:23

Future Secure AI raises USD 82 mln to expand enterprise AI Co-Worker business

Australian-founded Future Secure AI (FSAI) has raised USD 82 million from new and existing investors to accelerate its international expansion and extend deployment of its AI Co-Workers across large enterprises. The funding round includes new investment from Square Peg, Yarra Capital Management and Firetrail, alongside existing investor Macquarie Asset Management.

Keppel DC REIT appoints Manjot Singh Mann to board
SINGAPORE 05:15

Keppel DC REIT appoints Manjot Singh Mann to board

Keppel DC REIT Management has appointed Keppel's CEO of Connectivity, Manjot Singh Mann, as a non-independent non-executive director and member of its environmental, social and governance committee, effective 6 November 2026. Mann, 61, is also CEO of M1 and chief digital officer of Keppel. He took on the connectivity role in June 2024, having served as M1 CEO since December 2018 and as a director on its board since June 2019.

ACMA calls for more consistent reporting under Australian disinformation code
AUSTRALIA 05:13

ACMA calls for more consistent reporting under Australian disinformation code

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has called for more consistent reporting by digital platforms under Australia's voluntary disinformation and misinformation code, citing continuing gaps in standardised metrics and the comparability of Australian-specific data. In its fifth annual report to government on the Australian Code of Practice on Disinformation and Misinformation, the regulator said most of the seven signatories had provided a substantial proportion of Australian-specific dat

TBS and NTT Docomo develop cross-device targeted advertising for TVer
JAPAN 05:11

TBS and NTT Docomo develop cross-device targeted advertising for TVer

TBS Television and NTT Docomo have developed a data-driven video advertising solution for streaming platform TVer, combining Docomo's customer data with TBS's reserved advertising inventory to enable audience targeting across devices and measurement of campaign effectiveness through to post-advertising consumer behaviour. The solution, launched by TBS on 5 November, was developed in collaboration with advertising technology companies Carta Zero and Voxx. 

KDDI adds IVRy conversational AI platform to Business Port offering
JAPAN 05:09

KDDI adds IVRy conversational AI platform to Business Port offering

KDDI has added IVRy's conversational AI platform to its Business Port programme, making the service available to corporate customers through its online platform and nationwide sales network. The offering, developed by Japanese technology company IVRy, will enable KDDI and KDDI Biz Edge customers to access AI-powered telephone handling alongside their existing communications and digital transformation services. Online applications through Business Port began on 29 September, while KDDI and KDDI Biz Edge sale

NTT Data trials video-enabled emergency response platform in Tokyo
JAPAN 05:06

NTT Data trials video-enabled emergency response platform in Tokyo

NTT Data, Tokyu Security and Japanese cloud video platform provider Safie have conducted a trial in Tokyo using the RapidSOS emergency response platform to share live camera footage with fire service control centres during emergency calls. The trial, conducted around Sakuragaokacho in Tokyo's Shibuya district with the cooperation of the Tokyo Fire Department, tested a system that combines a caller's smartphone location data with nearby Safie cloud camera feeds. The footage was made available to the fire ser

JTower deploys shared 5G infrastructure at Sendai subway station
JAPAN 05:05

JTower deploys shared 5G infrastructure at Sendai subway station

Japanese infrastructure-sharing provider JTower has completed a 5G network deployment at Sendai Station on the Sendai City Subway, using shared telecommunications infrastructure to improve mobile connectivity for passengers. The project was carried out as a trial under a cooperative infrastructure-sharing programme promoted by the Japan Mobile Communications Infrastructure Association (JMCIA), with JTower responsible for building the 5G equipment. The deployment is intended to provide more stable 5G coverag

BBIX adds D2D communication and SIM routing to OCX Mobile Access
JAPAN 05:03

BBIX adds D2D communication and SIM routing to OCX Mobile Access

SoftBank's IX-subsidiary BBIX has added two features to its OCX Mobile Access service, enabling direct communication between SIM-equipped devices and access to local networks connected behind SIM-enabled routers. The features have been introduced to the service's Virtual Mobile Gateway (VMG), jointly developed by BBIX and BBSakura Networks as part of the Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX) platform.

FiRa Consortium establishes Japan committee to support UWB adoption
JAPAN 05:00

FiRa Consortium establishes Japan committee to support UWB adoption

The FiRa Consortium has established a permanent Japan Committee to promote the adoption of Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology in Japan and ensure local market requirements are reflected in the organisation's use cases and technical specifications. The committee will provide FiRa members and other stakeholders with a forum to exchange information, identify barriers to adoption and provide feedback to the consortium's Working Groups. It will also develop Japanese-language materials and communications to improve

NTT Data agrees 900 MW Bloom Energy fuel cell deployment for global data centres
GLOBAL 04:58

NTT Data agrees 900 MW Bloom Energy fuel cell deployment for global data centres

NTT Data has agreed to deploy 900 MW of onsite power generation using Bloom Energy fuel cell technology across multiple data centre projects globally, as it looks to bring new capacity online more quickly in markets where grid power is constrained. Under the agreement, NTT Global Data Centers will use Bloom's fuel cells as a primary power source to support expanding data centre capacity and growing demand from AI infrastructure. Initial shipments are scheduled to begin in 2027.

LY Corporation raises forecast as first-half revenue and adjusted EBITDA grow
JAPAN 04:56

LY Corporation raises forecast as first-half revenue and adjusted EBITDA grow

Japanese internet and technology group LY Corporation has raised its full-year revenue and earnings forecasts after reporting double-digit growth in revenue and adjusted EBITDA for the six months to 30 September 2026, supported by expansion in its commerce and financial services businesses. Revenue for the first half of FY2026 increased 12.3 percent YoY to JPY 1.12 trillion (USD 7.3 bln), while adjusted EBITDA rose 22 percent to JPY 306.6 bln. Both figures were records for the company's first-half performan

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:54

KT and Seoul Uni to establish cybersecurity master's programme

Korea Telecom (KT) has signed an agreement with Seoul National University to establish a postgraduate programme specialising in integrated cybersecurity, with the first intake scheduled for March 2027. The programme will target security professionals working within KT and its group companies, combining academic study with practical training to address security challenges arising from the adoption of AI, cloud services and next-generation communications technologies. The curriculum is expected to cover AI se

SINGAPORE 04:52

Tencent Cloud expands enterprise AI capabilities in Singapore

Tencent Cloud has announced new enterprise AI capabilities, partnerships and talent development initiatives in Singapore, as it seeks to expand the adoption of AI across Southeast Asia. The announcements, made at Tencent Cloud Day Singapore on 4 November, include new tools for marketing, media processing and private cloud AI deployment, alongside collaborations with technology providers and cybersecurity companies.

UNITED STATES 5 NOV

AT&T Business offers Netgear Nighthawk 5G M8 Pro mobile hotspot

AT&T is now offering the Netgear Nighthawk 5G M8 Pro Wi-Fi 7 mobile hotspot to business customers across North America. Combined with the AT&T 5G network, this will support businesses needing reliable connectivity at work sites, as well as remote workers needing high-speed connectivity on-the-go. The device can connect up to 64 devices simultaneously, with all-day battery life and touchscreen controls. AT&T will also make the device available to retail customers with an eligible data plan in early-2027. 

UNITED STATES 5 NOV

WOW! appoints new Director of Government Affairs

WideOpenWest (WOW!), US fibre broadband and connectivity services provider, has announced the appointment of Gregory M Casey as Director of Government Affairs. He will oversee the company's relationships with local, state and federal government officials, as well as community and civic leaders; working to promote WOW!'s public policy priorities - including regulations and legislation affecting deployment of broadband networks. He will also work with authorities on permitting, franchise agreements and right-

POLAND 5 NOV

T-Mobile Poland revenues up 10% in Q3

Revenues at T-Mobile Poland rose to PLN 2.044 billion in the third quarter of this year, up by 9.7 percent year-on-year. Service revenues increased thanks to a strong performance in both mobile and fixed services, as well as system solutions. Revenues from the sale of devices also saw growth. The adjusted EBITDA AL reached PLN 581 million, an 8.7 percent year-on-year increase, reflecting strong sales momentum and operational efficiency, the operator said.

UNITED STATES 5 NOV

Ribbon Communications supports IP network upgrade for Comm1

Comm1, US regional telecoms provider operating in Iowa, has selected Ribbon Communications to help upgrade and expand its network. It will deploy Ribbon optical network solutions including the NPT 2100 and 2300 platforms, which provide high-capacity IP routing and transport capabilities. The new contract extends a long-term partnership between the companies; and will create a new network architecture to support rising traffic, mobile backhaul and cloud connected services.

CZECH REPUBLIC 5 NOV

Poda offers documentary channel in open window

Czech pay-TV operator Poda said customers can watch the channel Spektrum in an open window until the end of November. The local documentary channel is focused on nature, science, history and modern technologies.

LATVIA 5 NOV

Tet Group increases EBITDA by a fifth in year to date on demand for security services

Latvia's Tet Group announced that its EBITDA soared 21 percent year-on-year to EUR 60.1 million in the first nine months of 2026. The cybersecurity business experienced the most rapid growth in Tet's history, with revenue soaring by 58 percent. This growth was driven by increasing demand from both Latvian and export clients. The most sought-after services include the Security Operations Center (SOC), penetration testing, cybersecurity audits, and managed services, which are becoming increasingly relevant fo

POLAND 5 NOV

Plus and Polsat Box offer 4 streaming services in single subscription

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, and the TV platform Polsat Box, both belonging to the Polsat Plus Group, have expanded their streaming offerings. A new package has been added, featuring Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Disney+, and SkyShowtime for PLN 55 per month. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 5 NOV

MTS Exolve claims lead in Russian telecom API market

Russian company MTS Exolve, a subsidiary of the operator MTS and provider of business communications services, led the ranking of telecom API providers by analysts at the news agency Cnews. The analysts compared solutions from Mango Office, Voximplant, Beeline, Megafon and other providers. MTS Exolve leads in the ranking for the third year in turn, it said.

NETHERLANDS 5 NOV

SVOD providers spend 29% less on marketing in Q3

Streaming video services spent less on marketing in the Netherlands in the third quarter. Gross figures from Nielsen estimate advertising spend at EUR 18 million, down 29 percent from the same period a year earlier. Amazon Prime Video showed a sharp decline in marketing, and NLziet and Disney+ also spent less on advertising. Videoland doubled its share of voice, as did Netflix. 

UNITED KINGDOM 5 NOV

MLL Telecom looks to boost presence in Scottish social housing sector

MLL Telecom has become as Associate Member of the Scottish Federation of Housing Associations (SFHA). This supports the company's plan to expand in the UK public sector housing market. Alison Grady, Business Manager for the SFHA, said MLL's network and connectivity services expertise would help Scottish housing associations and co-operatives to deploy new technology and digital connectivity to tenants. Kirste Johnston, Strategic Client Director for Scotland at MLL, said it would provide networking, IoT and

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