NTT Data expands Litron AI platform for enterprise-wide agents
JAPAN 06:05

NTT Data expands Litron AI platform for enterprise-wide agents

NTT Data has expanded its Litron integrated AI platform with three new services designed to support the development, sharing and operation of AI agents across enterprise business processes. Litron Builder allows business and IT users to build AI agents using natural language, a graphical interface or programme code. Litron Library provides a platform for sharing and reusing agents developed by NTT Data, customers and partners, while Litron Buddy uses information including schedules, meeting data and work hi

Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at Samsong data centre
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:02

Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at Samsong data centre

LG CNS is working with Naver Cloud to deploy direct-to-chip liquid cooling at its Samsong data centre in South Korea, targeting higher-density AI computing and GPU workloads. The cooling infrastructure is being developed to support Naver Cloud's operation of Nvidia's next-generation Vera Rubin GPUs. LG CNS said the Samsong facility has a total power capacity of 80 MW and is intended to support AI infrastructure and services.

LG Uplus develops global framework for fixed access network automation
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:00

LG Uplus develops global framework for fixed access network automation

LG Uplus has led the development of an assessment framework for measuring the level of autonomous network capability in fixed access network fault management, providing a common basis for operators to evaluate their automation capabilities. The assessment framework was developed through TM Forum and has been formally approved through the organisation's procedures. LG Uplus said it is expected to be used as a basis for autonomous network level certification in fixed access networks.

KDDI launches 5G standalone service for Povo customers
JAPAN 05:58

KDDI launches 5G standalone service for Povo customers

KDDI, Okinawa Cellular Telephone and KDDI Digital Life have launched 5G standalone (5G SA) services for customers on the Voice + Data plan of KDDI's online-only povo2.0 brand, extending 5G SA availability across KDDI's au, UQ mobile and povo brands. The service uses 5G-specific core network facilities and base stations and is designed to provide high-speed, high-capacity connectivity without being affected by congestion on the 4G LTE network. KDDI said its 5G SA service covers more than 90 percent of its su

BBIX and OEC add Oita data centre to OCX Compute Fabric
JAPAN 05:57

BBIX and OEC add Oita data centre to OCX Compute Fabric

SoftBank's internet exchange subsidiary BBIX and OEC have added an OCF (OCX Compute Fabric) connection point at OEC's Oita Data Center, extending the regionally distributed cloud service to Oita Prefecture. OCF is jointly provided by BBIX and IDC Frontier, using BBIX and BBSakura Networks' OCX (Open Connectivity eXchange) cloud-based network service to distribute cloud infrastructure across regional data centres.

NTT West and FSAS offer on-premises platform for tsuzumi 2 LLM
JAPAN 05:55

NTT West and FSAS offer on-premises platform for tsuzumi 2 LLM

NTT West and FSAS Technologies have completed testing of an on-premises generative AI platform combining FSAS Technologies' Private AI Platform on Primergy with NTT's Japanese-developed large language model tsuzumi 2. The companies said the solution is designed for organisations including government agencies, research institutions, financial institutions and manufacturers that require strict control over sensitive information. It allows data, the AI model and the underlying AI infrastructure to be managed a

Spark expands Mushroom Group partnership for live music access
NEW ZEALAND 05:51

Spark expands Mushroom Group partnership for live music access

New Zealand operator Spark has entered a new long-term partnership with Mushroom Group to provide customers with access to exclusive live music experiences and concert pre-sales in New Zealand. Under the partnership, Spark customers will have access to selected presale ticket opportunities and experiences including artist meet-and-greets, VIP hospitality, front-row access and backstage opportunities. Spark said recent presale opportunities have included priority access to tickets for the Foo Fighters' upcom

Optus switches on 5G in Port Macquarie as regional rollout continues
AUSTRALIA 05:50

Optus switches on 5G in Port Macquarie as regional rollout continues

Optus has switched on 5G services in Port Macquarie, New South Wales, as part of a wider programme of network upgrades across regional Australia. The operator said Port Macquarie was among more than 100 sites upgraded across regional NSW during the past 12 months. A further 100 sites are planned by the end of 2027, although Optus said the list of planned upgrades may be amended.

New Zealand regulator investment test for major Chorus fibre expansion
NEW ZEALAND 05:48

New Zealand regulator investment test for major Chorus fibre expansion

New Zealand's Commerce Commission has introduced a new investment test for network expansion capex by Chorus as part of its final decision on the first tranche of its Fibre Input Methodologies Review. The test will apply to network expansion projects above specified thresholds. The final decision sets the threshold at NZD 15 million for an individual capex proposal, while a NZD 5 million threshold applies where network expansion expenditure is included within other capex proposals.

Superloop opens digital learning lab at girls' school in Colombo
SRI LANKA 05:45

Superloop opens digital learning lab at girls' school in Colombo

Australian operator Superloop has opened a digital learning laboratory at Anuruddha Balika Vidyalaya, a girls' school in Colombo, Sri Lanka, as part of an initiative focused on digital literacy and STEM education. The Superloop Future Minds Lab has upgraded the school's existing computer room with laptops, improved infrastructure, new furniture and air conditioning. The facility is intended to support practical learning in digital literacy, IT, mathematics and STEM for students from Grade 1 to Grade 13.

StarHub to hold expanded 5G Wellness Festival in Singapore
SINGAPORE 05:44

StarHub to hold expanded 5G Wellness Festival in Singapore

StarHub will hold the second edition of its 5G Wellness Festival in Singapore from 12 to 13 September, with the event expanded to two days at New Bahru. The festival is part of StarHub's "The Power of Pause" digital wellbeing initiative and will feature workshops, movement activities, music and other experiences intended to encourage time away from screens.

AI security market to reach USD 4.8 bn in 2027 - Gartner
GLOBAL 05:42

AI security market to reach USD 4.8 bn in 2027 - Gartner

The market for securing AI systems is forecast to reach USD 4.8 billion in 2027, up 68.7 percent from 2026, according to Gartner. The research firm expects the market to reach almost USD 7.7 billion by 2028. Gartner said the growth reflects increasing demand for security measures to address vulnerabilities in AI systems, including risks associated with third-party and open-source software used in AI projects.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 25 AUG

Nexign provides custom Interconnect solution for Rostelecom

Nexign has completed the development of a customised solution for Russian operator Rostelecom to automate its interconnections with other telecommunications operators on the Nexign Interconnect platform. This will allow Rostelecom to transition to new software developed in Russia that does not depend on foreign vendors. 

UKRAINE 25 AUG

Kyivstar launches eSIMs for data roaming

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar launched an eSIM offer for mobile internet when roaming. It works in 38 countries for mobile Internet without a regular subscription, with customers paying only for selected data packages. 

AZERBAIJAN 25 AUG

AzInTelecom joins FIRST

Azerbaijan operator AzInTelecom, a subsidiary of Azcon Holding, has become a member of FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security Teams), an international cybersecurity organisation. As a result, AzInTelecom has been recognised by FIRST as the sectoral Computer Incident Response Centre for Azerbaijan's transport sector and has been granted "Transport CERT" team status. As part of the membership process, the team's activities were assessed in accordance with the SIM3 model, and its compliance with intern

AZERBAIJAN 25 AUG

Azercell starts carrier billing for Steam credit

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has launched Steam Top-Ups, becoming the first mobile operator in the country to offer direct top-ups for the online gaming platform from a mobile balance. The service allows subscribers to add funds to their Steam balance without any additional fees or 18 percent VAT. No bank card or any other payment method is required, they can just enter their Steam account in the Azercell app and select the amount they want to add. The payment is then charged directly to their mobile accoun

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 25 AUG

MTS to accept digital rubles on payment service

Russian operator MTS announced that starting 01 September customers will be able to pay for goods and services with the digital ruble in the My MTS mobile app and the MTS online shop.  The digital ruble is a new form of national currency, equivalent to the regular ruble - the official Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). A digital ruble account is opened on the Bank of Russia platform, and customers can manage it through the app of a bank connected to the platform. The digital ruble is issued and secured b

AFRICA 25 AUG

MTN Group partners with UAE-backed group to expand data centre business in Africa

MTN Group has set up the company Africa Data Hub Holding to invest in data centres and related infrastructure in Africa. The new subsidiary was created following a strategic partnership with an unnamed UAE-backed data centre investment platform, according to a disclosure in MTN's interim report for the first half of 2026. No financial details of the new venture were disclosed, but MTN said it expects the company to build on its existing data centre footprint across the continent to expand its digital infras

NETHERLANDS 25 AUG

Firsty works on new financing round to support sponsored roaming service

The Dutch start-up Firsty has reached 1.2 million users for its eSim roaming service, with access to around 600 mobile networks in 170 countries. Revenues at the company started three years ago are growing ten-fold each year, the founders Vince Vissers and Gauthier Thierens said in an interview with the paper Algemeen Dagblad. The growth is supported by EUR 6.2 million in capital raised to date from private investors, including former managers from Mollie, Booking, Uber, Vodafone and Adyen, the Dutch Founde

POLAND 25 AUG

Over half Polish businesses use services from Orange

Some 55 percent of Polish businesses are connected to at least one service from Orange for enterprises, said the operator citing a study from the company PBS Sopot. That includes 51.3 percent of companies using Orange fixed telephony services (PSTN, ISDN and others), 47.2 percent with fixed internet services (fibre, xDSL) from Orange, and 34.6 percent of businesses using its mobile services, including voice, mobile internet and M2M services.

SAUDI ARABIA 25 AUG

Mistral AI and Humain partner to accelerate sovereign AI in Saudi Arabia

Mistral AI and Saudi technology firm Humain have signed a strategic agreement to build sovereign artificial intelligence infrastructure, develop localized frontier models, and deploy custom enterprise solutions across Saudi Arabia and the wider Middle East. Under the terms of the agreement, the two companies will co-develop advanced AI models tailored to local requirements, prioritizing applications in cybersecurity and voice processing. A core technical objective is the creation of frontier models optimize

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 25 AUG

Beeline Russia launches Premium mobile plans with priority network access

Russian operator Beeline is launching a premium mobile offer including three plans — Premium M, Premium L and Premium XL. The offer includes premium service, enhanced security, cheap roaming and digital services, and the ability to share privileges with family numbers. One of the key features is priority access to the Beeline network during peak periods, such as in the metro, arenas and other crowded areas.

POLAND 25 AUG

Toya Group's annual revenues increase 8%

Revenues of Polish operator Toya Group rose to PLN 373.6 million in 2025, up by 7.9 percent year-on-year, reports Telko.in from a corporate filing in the national register. Income from telecommunications services amounted to PLN 255.9 million, up by 4.1 percent, while operating costs grew by 3.8 percent to PLN 305.5 million. EBITDA at the group reached PLN 110.1 million, up by 16.1 percent, and the net profit rose 20.1 percent to PLN 74.7 million.

OMAN 25 AUG

Omantel's Otech teams up with Remedy on AI-driven workforce analytics

Otech, the technology arm of Omantel, has partnered with startup Remedy, an alumnus of Omantel Innovation Labs, to launch RISE Talent, an AI-powered enterprise platform for strategic planning and performance management. TBy deploying the platform internally, Otech will leverage its capabilities to align strategic Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) across organisational tiers while optimizing human capital through enhanced recruitment, competency frameworks, talent development, and career pathway management.

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