Maintel announces Board changes
UNITED KINGDOM 13:37

Maintel announces Board changes

Maintel Holdings, UK provider of cloud, network and security managed services, has announced changes to its Board following the completion of a refinancing and equity fundraising. Stephen Beynon, Non-Executive Chair, plans to step down and retire from the Board, remaining as Chair until a successor is in place. 

Currys opens 10 new in-store Business Hubs across UK
UNITED KINGDOM 13:31

Currys opens 10 new in-store Business Hubs across UK

UK tech retailer Currys has announced the launch of 10 new Business Hubs across the UK. This increases the total number of Business Hubs to 70, bringing expert technology advice closer to SMBs. The in-store hubs provide access to dedicated Business Customer Managers, tailored support and specialist business technology advice. Chris Williams, Director at Currys Business, said the expansion of its Business Hub network will place expert support/advice "closer to local communities". 

Motorola teams up with TD Synnex to target Benelux B2B market
BENELUX 13:28

Motorola teams up with TD Synnex to target Benelux B2B market

Motorola Mobility has added TD Synnex as a distribution partner for the business market in the Benelux region. The complete Motorola business range, including smartphones, enterprise solutions and services, will be available for TD Synnex partners in the region, expanding Motorola's reach with resellers, system integrators and managed service providers in the Benelux. Partners will have access to services such as Zero Touch registration, Moto Device Manager, Moto Safe and Premier Support for custom engineer

Switch Datacenters to connect to district heating network in Uithoorn
NETHERLANDS 13:24

Switch Datacenters to connect to district heating network in Uithoorn

A new Switch Datacenters site in Uithoorn, Netherlands plans to redistribute excess heat to greenhouses in the area. The district heating network for De Kwakel-Kudelstaart will benefit from the arrangement with the municipality, Greenport Aalsmeer and grid operator Liander. The consortium has received a subsidy from the national climate transition fund, according to the Dutch Data Center Association (DDA).

Sky, FACT target 10 illegal IPTV resellers in Ireland
IRELAND 13:14

Sky, FACT target 10 illegal IPTV resellers in Ireland

The Federation Against Copyright Theft (FACT) and Sky have targeted illegal IPTV resellers in Ireland as part of their ongoing content piracy campaign. They have sent cease-and-desist notices to 10 suspected illegal resellers in Limerick, Laois, Kildare, Galway, Dublin, Cork and Carlow counties. This comes after investigations by the anti-piracy group and Sky identified the 10 people and their addresses. 

Kontron to supply 150,000 5G NADs to European automaker
GLOBAL 13:10

Kontron to supply 150,000 5G NADs to European automaker

Kontron has announced a deal to supply automotive 5G network access devices (NADs) to an unnamed European car manufacturer. An initial contract valued in eight figures has been agreed to produce around 150,000 NAD devices from Kontron's manufacturing base in Duesseldorf, Germany.  Kontron believes there is scope to triple volumes from its initial production run, but says this will depend on the end client expanding implementation into additional automotive vehicles. The initial contract envisages NAD integr

South Sudanese cybercrime act takes effect ahead of December elections
SOUTH SUDAN 13:03

South Sudanese cybercrime act takes effect ahead of December elections

South Sudan has begun operationalising the Cybercrime and Computer Misuse Act, 2026. The presidency said the act will strengthen digital governance, enhance national security, protect citizens from cyber-enabled crimes and foster a safe, secure and responsible online environment as the country prepares for the December 2026 general elections.

DoJ takes down hundreds of illegal World Cup streaming sites
UNITED STATES 13:03

DoJ takes down hundreds of illegal World Cup streaming sites

The US Department of Justice (DoJ) announced that over 1,000 domains involved in the illegal streaming of FIFA 2026 World Cup matches were seized during three separate actions during the tournament. This includes around 400 sites seized by end-June 2026, following an investigation by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) and the National Intellectual Property Rights Coordination Center.

Saudi AI tool penetration reaches 45% in 2025
SAUDI ARABIA 12:58

Saudi AI tool penetration reaches 45% in 2025

The Communications, Space and Technology Commission (CST) has released the Saudi Internet Report 2025, which says 45.2 percent of internet users in Saudi Arabia now utilise AI tools. The report says average mobile data consumption reached 53 GB per person monthly, which is triple the global average. With a median mobile download speed of 216 Mbps, Saudi Arabia ranks among the top five G20 nations for mobile internet performance.

Ceragon extends contract with APAC mobile grid operator
ASIA 12:52

Ceragon extends contract with APAC mobile grid operator

Ceragon said it has agreed a five-year contract renewal worth around USD 70 million to supply an existing client with enhanced radio links targeting 4G and 5G mobile infrastructure. The client is described as a tier-1 mobile operator active in Asia Pacific. Under this expanded agreement, Ceragon will deploy its full range of updated products, including its E-band mmWave radios and microwave equivalents such as the dual-carrier IP-50CX and indoor backhaul-targeted IP-50GP.

Verizon network carries 500TB data across all World Cup stadiums
UNITED STATES 12:50

Verizon network carries 500TB data across all World Cup stadiums

Verizon said its network carried almost 500 TB of data across all stadiums hosting matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup. For the final, the Verizon network carried 29.2 TB of data, with an around 70 percent increase in uplink volume during the half-time show.

STC Pay Bahrain expands services to Saudi nationals
BAHRAIN 12:33

STC Pay Bahrain expands services to Saudi nationals

STC Pay Bahrain has expanded its platform to allow Saudi nationals visiting Bahrain to register and use its services. This marks the first step in the company's planned regional expansion across the GCC. They can set up a STC Pay Bahrain account using a valid Saudi National ID, giving them immediate access to secure, convenient digital payments via a network of merchants and service providers in Bahrain. To ensure clarity for users, STC Pay Bahrain notes that it operates as an independent entity from Saudi

SOUTH AFRICA 12:28

Session Telecoms plans legal challenge to ZAR 6 mln Icasa fine

Session Telecoms has announced plans to legally challenge a recent decision by the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) to impose a ZAR 6 million administrative fine on the operator. The penalty and a series of other operational sanctions responded to alleged breaches of numbering plan regulations. The telecom provider said it has formally instructed its legal team to seek a judicial review of the ruling.

SWITZERLAND 12:15

Swisscom Ventures backs seed round for Swiss interceptor drones business

Swisscom Ventures said it led a seed financing round for the Swiss interceptor drone innovator CDDS through its investment vehicle Digital Transformation Fund II. The transaction value is undisclosed, but Swisscom Ventures confirmed CDDS had sought fresh capital to progress product development, validations and an initial scale-up phase. Founded in 2024, the startup has early engagements with Swiss defence and civil security stakeholders, and is a participant in unspecified testing programmes internationally

GLOBAL 11:58

Vodafone trials robotic antenna pivot at 4G/5G mobile mast

Vodafone has equipped one of its mobile masts with a robotic arm programmed to automatically alter antenna positioning to optimise coverage. The robotic system is powered by AI algorithms trained to assess coverage requirements based on live demand and local environmental conditions. For example, this approach could mean a signal is concentrated outdoors during good weather, but automatically switches to prioritise deep indoor penetration when it rains. 

GLOBAL 11:42

Tecnotree confirms Resilience bid is off the table

Tecnotree has confirmed that its proposed public takeover by Resilience Investment Holdings will not be going ahead as planned, after the bid failed to make the minimum acceptance criteria. The final count of shares and other instruments submitted in Tecnotree's public tender offer was identical to the preliminary figures disclosed late last week, when it revealed it had won round holders of 22.1 percent of shares and voting rights not owned by itself or the offeror. The EUR 5.70 per share offer needed to s

UNITED STATES 11:19

Apple Music and Apple One subscription prices go up

Apple has raised the prices of its Apple Music and Apple One entertainment bundle subscriptions, in the US and other countries around the world. Its website says the Apple Music Student Plan costs USD 6.99 monthly, which is a rise of USD 1.00. The individual monthly subscription has gone up by USD 1.00, too, to USD 11.99 per month, and the family plan costs USD 3.00 per month more at USD 19.99 per month. 

GLOBAL 10:48

Truecaller joins GSMA

Caller identification service provider Truecaller said it has become a member of the GSMA. Kari Krishnamurthy, Truecaller's chief commercial and strategy officer (CCSO), said joining the association is a natural next step for the company as it expands its role in the global mobile sector. Krishnamurthy said spam calls and fraud are a worldwide problem that no single company can solve alone, and Truecaller looks forward to working with operators, regulators and technology leaders to foster the standards and

SPAIN 10:47

Gigas sells MVNO Onmovil, Orange reported as buyer

MasOrange has agreed to buy the MVNO Onmovil from ICT group Gigas for EUR 15.5 million. Gigas announced the sale in a stock market filing without naming the buyer, but Cinco Dias reports that its sources have identified the buyer as Orange. MasOrange declined to comment on the report. 

UNITED KINGDOM 10:38

Freshwave installs indoor 4G system for Chelsea, Westminster Hospital

Freshwave, UK-based connectivity infrastructure-as-a-service provider, has installed a 4G distributed antenna system (DAS) at Chelsea and Westminster Hospital in London to enable all-operator mobile connectivity. The indoor multi-operator mobile system connects securely to the mobile operator networks, enabling mobile connectivity for staff, patients and visitors. 

KUWAIT 10:30

Ooredoo Kuwait offers enterprise customers AlooChat automation services

Ooredoo Kuwait has partnered with local conversational AI provider AlooChat to offer advanced automation tools to its enterprise clients. Ooredoo Business customers can integrate AlooChat's smart virtual assistants into their digital channels, helping them automate routine workflows, improve customer engagement and boost operational efficiency. Ali Al-Dabbous, head of digital transformation for government and enterprise at Ooredoo Kuwait, said that collaborating with AlooChat AI helps organisations to achie

UNITED KINGDOM 10:28

BT wins network, security services contract with Scottish Water

BT Business has won a multi-million pound network and security service contract from Scottish Water. Under the terms of the contract, BT will assume end-to-end responsibility for the group's connectivity and security environment, covering IT and operational technology systems. This will see BT manage around 7,000 network connections across internet, broadband, satellite and MPLS services; as well as an extensive operational technology network. This will help improve network resilience and accelerate respons

GLOBAL 10:25

Telefonica Tech to launch AI diagnostic support for lung cancer screening

Telefonica Tech has partnered with Harrison.ai to begin marketing an AI support for chest X-ray exams through its Spanish subsidiary, and says it is already working on potential sales to regional health providers. Australia-based Harrison.ai specialises in medical imaging-grade AI applied to chest radiology exams including X-rays and CT scans. It recently launched a next-generation foundational model that writes up professional reports based on medical scans and adds clinical context.

SENEGAL 10:16

Senegal launches GEOAGRI-SEN project to apply satellite data to farming

The Senegalese Agency for Space Studies (ASES) has held a three-day workshop concerning the deployment of space technologies, geospatial sciences and artificial intelligence for agricultural development, transhumance management and soil health monitoring, TechNews Africa reported. The event in the coastal hub of Saly Portudal centred on the newly unveiled EOAGRI-SEN project, which is funded by the West African Development Bank (BOAD). The project uses satellite data and digital infrastructure to supply poli

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