Motorola previews Signature 27 flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip
GLOBAL 07:22

Motorola previews Signature 27 flagship with Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chip

Motorola has taken advantage of its appearance at the Snapdragon Summit to offer a preview of the forthcoming Signature 27 handset, a flagship device powered by Qualcomm's newly-unveiled Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 Mobile Platform. The chipset offers on-device AI processing, enhanced camera experiences, low-latency gaming and faster download speeds, with a six-antenna array working together to enable faster cloud AI apps and data transfers.

Vodafone opens remodelled flagship stores in London with 3 UK products
UNITED KINGDOM 07:18

Vodafone opens remodelled flagship stores in London with 3 UK products

Vodafone UK has opened new flagship stores in London, in Oxford Street and White City. These are the first of seven flagship stores to be refurbished by the end of 2027, incorporating the Three brand and its range of products. They also come with more phones and devices on display for customers to see and touch, along with accompanying displays presenting VodafoneThree services and Fix&Go services for device repairs. The next outlets to get the remodel will be flagship stores in Manchester, Edinburgh, Birmi

HPE upgrades networks for Aethos Shoreditch hotel
UNITED KINGDOM 07:12

HPE upgrades networks for Aethos Shoreditch hotel

HPE announced a contract with the hotel Aethos London Shoreditch to deliver secure wired and wireless connectivity as well as network management tools. The deployment includes HPE Aruba access points in every guest room and HPE Networking CX6200 and CX6300 switches. Mobile-enabled tools such as digital menus, mobile POS systems and inventory tracking for waiting staff and housekeeping streamline daily workflows and improve responsiveness, while integrated building management systems unify lighting and envir

DataBank appoints Ben Lowe as CFO ahead of leadership transition
UNITED STATES 07:05

DataBank appoints Ben Lowe as CFO ahead of leadership transition

US data centre operator DataBank has appointed Ben Lowe as chief financial officer, as the company prepares for a leadership transition and further expansion to meet demand from enterprise, cloud and AI infrastructure customers. Lowe will oversee DataBank's finance, accounting, treasury and capital markets functions, reporting to president and current CFO Kevin Ooley. Ooley is scheduled to become CEO on 1 January 2027, when current CEO Raul Martynek will move to the role of executive chairman.

Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 8 chips for flagship phones
GLOBAL 07:01

Qualcomm launches new Snapdragon 8 chips for flagship phones

Qualcomm unveiled its newest flagship smartphone processors at its annual Snapdragon Summit. The Snapdragon 8 Elite comes in two versions this year, the Elite Extreme Gen 6 and Elite Gen 6, and is designed to power the latest AI agents on Android phones as well as new advances in gaming, imaging and connectivity. The Motorola Signature 27 was the first phone announced to use the new SoC, and other customers include Honor, iQoo, OnePlus, Oppo, RedMagic, Vivo and Xiaomi, Qualcomm said. The first phones will b

Digital Realty plans Los Angeles cable landing station
UNITED STATES 07:01

Digital Realty plans Los Angeles cable landing station

Digital Realty plans to develop a new cable landing station at its LAX12 data centre in Los Angeles in partnership with subsea infrastructure specialist Assured Communications, with the facility expected to begin supporting cables in 2028. The landing station is intended to connect subsea cable systems with Digital Realty's terrestrial networks, providing cable operators with infrastructure to land and power their systems and access networks, cloud providers and carriers across the company's Los Angeles cam

Kena reactivates 200GB plan for under EUR 6, gifts 100GB with automatic top-ups
ITALY 06:57

Kena reactivates 200GB plan for under EUR 6, gifts 100GB with automatic top-ups

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena is once again offering a plan with 200GB of data for under EUR 6 a month and also gifting added data for automatic top-ups. The prepay plan, dubbed Kena 5.99 200GB Limited Edition 5G, includes the 200 GB data bundle (or 300GB with automatic top-ups) plus unlimited calls and 200 SMS for EUR 5.99 a month, with no activation fee.

Notre Dame selects Cisco to modernise campus-wide network
UNITED STATES 06:37

Notre Dame selects Cisco to modernise campus-wide network

The University of Notre Dame has selected Cisco to modernise its campus-wide network under a multi-year partnership focused on improving connectivity, resilience and operational efficiency. The deployment will include nearly 1,000 new switches across the university's South Bend campus, standardised on Cisco's Catalyst 9300X platform and managed through Cisco Catalyst Center.

Globalstar completes expansion of ground station in Greece
GREECE 06:33

Globalstar completes expansion of ground station in Greece

Globalstar has completed the physical expansion of its ground station in Nemea, Greece, doubling the facility's capacity by adding three 6-meter tracking antennas and related infrastructure to the site's existing three antennas. Operational commissioning of the site is currently underway.

Australian data centre operators raise AUD 35 bn as debt funding surges
AUSTRALIA 06:32

Australian data centre operators raise AUD 35 bn as debt funding surges

Australian data centre operators have raised at least AUD 35 billion in funding so far in 2026, with debt accounting for 85 percent of new capital, according to a Reserve Bank of Australia staff analysis. The figure compares with AUD 24 billion raised in 2025 and an annual average of AUD 4.6 billion between 2020 and 2024. Data centre operators accounted for 16 percent of funding raised by Australian non-financial corporations across the markets covered by the analysis.

HTHK's 3Education launches Aerospace x AI Technology, smart robotic dog educational tools
HONG KONG 06:28

HTHK's 3Education launches Aerospace x AI Technology, smart robotic dog educational tools

Hutchison Telecommunications Hong Kong (HTHK), through its dedicated education arm 3Education, has launched a new suite of technology-integrated educational programmes, specifically highlighting an Aerospace x AI Technology initiative, a Smart Robotic Dog course, and a Humanoid Robot classroom tool.

Tencent Cloud, Boost partner on AI, cloud infra upgrade, app development in Malaysia and Indonesia
INDONESIA 06:17

Tencent Cloud, Boost partner on AI, cloud infra upgrade, app development in Malaysia and Indonesia

Fintech company and digital bank Boost has selected Tencent Cloud to support its digital transformation and expansion across Malaysia and Indonesia. The partnership combines cloud infrastructure, AI development, and super-app technology into a single unified financial ecosystem.

AUSTRALIA 06:14

US raises concerns over Australia's proposed digital duty of care laws

The US government has urged Australia to reconsider elements of its proposed Digital Duty of Care framework, warning that broad obligations on online platforms could affect freedom of expression, platform design and the global operations of US technology companies. In a submission to Australia's consultation on the Online Safety Amendment (Digital Duty of Care) Bill 2026, published by the US Embassy in Canberra, the US government questioned how Australian authorities would define "foreseeable harm" and dete

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:59

South Korea's privacy regulator to meet telecom CEOs over data protection

South Korea's Personal Information Protection Commission (PIPC) is set to hold its first meeting with the chief executives of SK Telecom (SKT), Korea Telecom (KT) and LG Uplus on 28 September, according to Newsis, citing industry sources. PIPC Chairperson Song Kyung-hee is expected to discuss measures to strengthen personal information protection in the telecommunications sector, including compliance with revised provisions of the Personal Information Protection Act.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:58

Tving rebuilds security infrastructure around Zero Trust following data breach

South Korean streaming platform Tving is rebuilding its security infrastructure around Zero Trust principles, introducing stricter access controls, real-time cloud monitoring and AI-based threat detection following a major data breach. The company said it is applying four core security principles across its service and cloud environments: comprehensive access verification, least privilege, assumed compromise and continuous verification.

JAPAN 05:56

DataSection signs USD 876 mln AI infrastructure contract

Japanese neocloud provider DataSection has signed a five-year contract worth JPY 139.923 billion (approximately USD 876 million) to provide GPU clusters and related AI computing services to a major US-based AI infrastructure platform provider. The customer's identity has not been disclosed because of confidentiality obligations under a non-disclosure agreement. The contract was signed by a wholly owned subsidiary of DataSection and is scheduled to begin in October 2026.

JAPAN 05:54

Sharp targets Starlink dominance with universal satellite antenna - report

Japan's Sharp is developing a compact antenna capable of connecting to multiple satellite communications networks, allowing customers to switch between providers rather than relying on dedicated terminals, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. Sharp plans to introduce terminals using the technology in 2030, targeting applications including defence, remote operation of construction equipment and autonomous driving. The development comes as governments and businesses explore alternatives to individual

UNITED STATES 05:52

Megaport expands presence across nine additional 365 Data Centers facilities

Australian-based global network-as-a-service provider Megaport has expanded its partnership with 365 Data Centers, adding new points of presence (PoPs) at nine facilities across the United States to extend on-demand cloud and network connectivity for enterprise customers. The new deployments cover facilities in Fort Lauderdale, Detroit, Chicago, Commack, Philadelphia, Rancho Cordova, Richardson, Smyrna and Herndon. The expansion brings Megaport's presence across 365 Data Centers' platform to 15 facilities i

GLOBAL 05:50

LG and Microsoft explore AI data centre infrastructure partnership

LG Group and Microsoft have agreed to explore cooperation on AI data centre infrastructure, including cooling, power and information technology systems, as Microsoft expands its global data centre operations. The agreement was reached during a strategic partnership meeting at Microsoft's headquarters in Redmond, Washington. LG said the initial focus would be on supplying high-capacity cooling solutions for Microsoft's AI data centre projects at key strategic locations.

AUSTRALIA 05:48

Optus switches on 5G in Moree as part of regional NSW upgrades

Optus has switched on its 5G network in Moree, north-west New South Wales, following a network upgrade aimed at increasing mobile connectivity in the regional centre. The upgrade is part of more than 100 network upgrades completed by Optus across regional NSW over the past 12 months. The operator plans to complete a further 100 upgrades in NSW by the end of 2027, although it said the list of planned 5G tower upgrades may be amended.

NEW ZEALAND 05:47

2degrees returns to pre-tax profit as revenue grows 5.5%

New Zealand operator 2degrees has reported a 5.5p percent increase in revenue to NZD 1.46 billion for the year ended 30 June 2026, returning to pre-tax profitability following the completion of its multi-year integration programme after merging with Vocus. Trading EBITDA increased 6.5 percent to NZD 421.1 million, with growth across the company's consumer, business and wholesale operations.

SINGAPORE 05:46

Tuas reports subscriber growth as M1 acquisition fails to complete

Singapore telecom group Tuas has reported continued growth in mobile and fixed broadband customers, alongside network investment and plans for new products, in its first annual results since its proposed acquisition of M1 failed to secure regulatory approval. Tuas-owned Simba increased its active mobile services from 1.25 million to 1.46 million during the financial year ended 31 July 2026. Its fibre broadband business also expanded to approximately 62,000 active subscriptions.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:43

LG and SK Enmove to jointly develop AI data centre cooling

LG Electronics and SK Enmove have signed an MoU to jointly develop next-generation thermal management technologies, including refrigerants, refrigeration oils and immersion cooling for AI data centres and other industries. The agreement covers the joint development of new refrigerants for residential, commercial and industrial applications. The companies said they will develop and test refrigerants with a global warming potential (GWP) below 150 and without per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), in res

GLOBAL 05:40

Global Marine selects Orange Marine ROV for new sub cable vessel

Global Marine has selected a next-generation Alpha remotely operated vehicle (ROV) from Orange Marine for a new cable maintenance vessel currently under construction in Sri Lanka. The Alpha ROV is designed and manufactured by Orange Marine in France for operations involving telecommunications and power subsea cables. The vehicle has 450 kW of installed power, including 300 kW dedicated to jetting, and can operate at depths of up to 3,000 metres and bury cables to depths of up to 3 metres, depending on seabe

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