Heddian installs hybrid private wireless network for Avista
UNITED STATES 10:02

Heddian installs hybrid private wireless network for Avista

Heddian has been selected by US regional energy company Avista to deploy a hybrid private wireless network as part of a wider field network upgrade. The deployment will include Heddian UtiliSIM connectivity, supported by SGP.32-based SIM technology from Giesecke+Devrient (G+D); a utility-grade private core from Druid Software; and network security and device management technology from OneLayer. Heddian will also provide specialised 24/7 network monitoring and operational support. The company specialises in

Bouygues Telecom offers 4 months fibre free in areas losing DSL service
FRANCE 10:01

Bouygues Telecom offers 4 months fibre free in areas losing DSL service

Bouygues Telecom has restarted an offer of four months free fibre broadband for new customers in areas where ADSL services are ending. The offer is available in the 2,145 municipalities where DSL services will shut off at the end of January 2027. Bouygues ran a similar offer earlier this year for affected towns, and the new promotion is valid until the end of November. Customers receive a refund of four months subscription fees on a 12-month contract, and may also have the installation fees waived. They mus

Telenor Norway restores mobile network traffic after fault on 08 October
NORWAY 09:58

Telenor Norway restores mobile network traffic after fault on 08 October

Telenor Norway said it has been monitoring its mobile network overnight since problems arose on the afternoon of 08 October. Traffic has been running as normal since 17:25 hrs that day, and the operator believes there was a technical fault rather than any cyber attack. Telenor will provide a thorough report in due course to regulator Nkom, which said it is investigating the matter and that some callers had difficulty in reaching the emergency services.

DE-CIX announces connectivity partnership with Towardex in Boston
UNITED STATES 09:53

DE-CIX announces connectivity partnership with Towardex in Boston

DE-CIX has announced a partnership with Boston-based internet infrastructure provider Towardex to interconnect the DE-CIX Internet Exchange in New York with the Hub Express System (HEX). This carrier turnkey connectivity partnership will allow network operators, broadband providers, colocation facilities and transatlantic cable operators located in the Boston area to directly access the DE-CIX peering fabric.

Orange France introduces 5G+ priority pass for EUR 5 per day
FRANCE 09:37

Orange France introduces 5G+ priority pass for EUR 5 per day

Orange France is introducing a dedicated 5G slice for mobile customers to access faster speeds for a day. The 'Fast Pass 5G+' costs EUR 5 for 24 hours and is available to customers with an existing 5G subscription and in areas with 5G+ network coverage.

GBM launches UAE's first AI laboratory with Cisco and Nvidia
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:34

GBM launches UAE's first AI laboratory with Cisco and Nvidia

Gulf Business Machines (GBM) has announced the launch of the UAE's first artificial intelligence laboratory, based on Cisco Secure AI Factory powered by Nvidia. It is designed to provide organisations in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region with the secure, full-stack infrastructure required to transition AI initiatives from experimentation to production. The lab enables enterprises to cut deployment timelines from months to weeks.

Mastercard and STC Pay Bahrain partner to boost digital payments for SMEs
BAHRAIN 09:29

Mastercard and STC Pay Bahrain partner to boost digital payments for SMEs

Mastercard has strengthened its collaboration with STC Pay Bahrain to support digital payment growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will expand a portfolio featuring a Business prepaid service that lets SMEs securely manage expenses and gain greater visibility and control over cash flow. Under an expanded agreement, Mastercard will help to shape STC Pay Bahrain's future product roadmap by exploring advanced advisory, processing and security services tailored to SME growth, alongside poten

Samsung starts new foldables ad campaign with Thierry Henry
EUROPE 09:20

Samsung starts new foldables ad campaign with Thierry Henry

Samsung Electronics announced a new campaign with French footballer Thierry Henry to promote its Galaxy Z range of foldable smartphones. Samsung said sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra in Europe are already 50 percent higher than the previous generation of the foldable range in the same period since their launch. The new campaign 'Welcome to Foldables' will run across Europe with a series of videos highlighting how each model can support different lifestyles and daily needs. 

Moldova fixed broadband connections rise nearly 6% as mobile data traffic jumps 17% in Q2
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 09:18

Moldova fixed broadband connections rise nearly 6% as mobile data traffic jumps 17% in Q2

Moldova's electronic communications market recorded increased internet usage in the second quarter of 2026, with growth in mobile data traffic, fixed broadband connections and machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connectivity, according to a report from telecoms regulator Anrceti. The report also shows that the number of active SIM cards used for mobile internet access on the local market increased by 1 percent year-on-year to 2.96 million.

Global PC shipments slump 21% in Q3 - Omdia
GLOBAL 09:16

Global PC shipments slump 21% in Q3 - Omdia

Worldwide shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations fell 21.2 percent year on year to 58.1 million units in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia. Desktop shipments, including workstations, declined 23.5 percent to 11.7 million units, with notebook shipments, including mobile workstations, falling 20.6 percent to 46.4 million units.

Ekinops delivers SSE for French retailer Jules
FRANCE 09:13

Ekinops delivers SSE for French retailer Jules

Ekinops announced a new SSE contract with the French menswear retailer Jules. With over 350 stores across France, the company is relying on Ekinops products to improve visibility on internet usage, simplify security policy management and secure web access for its headquarters and stores.

Google Maps in UK now includes near real-time fuel price data
UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

Google Maps in UK now includes near real-time fuel price data

The UK government has announced availability of 'Fuel Finder' data on Google Maps from 08 October. Drivers can now open Google Maps to search for a local petrol station, with near real-time prices for diesel/petrol displayed on the app, helping millions more drivers access cheaper fuel. The Fuel Finder scheme was established following recommendations from the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). Since February 2026, UK petrol stations have been obligated to report fuel prices within 30 minutes of it chang

GLOBAL 09:09

Cogent launches agentic path analysis with 'Mythos-class' model to counter AI security risk

Agentic security specialist Cogent has launched attack path analysis software powered by its frontier AI models. Cogent Attack Path Analysis aims to identify vulnerable network pathways that AI or human attackers could exploit. The agents are based on Cogent's latest AI models, including the VR-1 technology, which is described as a Mythos-class cyber reasoning model built specifically for cyber security. 

IRELAND 09:05

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Roscommon

National Broadband Ireland has completed the main infrastructure build of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural fibre network in County Roscommon. This the 12th county where NBI has completed the main network build, with the nationwide roll-out due to be completed by end-2026. Around 20,000 Roscommon premises are included the NBP Intervention Area. 

INDONESIA 09:03

Bitdefender selects GIA as consumer cybersecurity distributor in Indonesia

Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Indonesian distributor Gema Informatika Abadi (GIA) to make its consumer home cybersecurity products available nationwide through GIA's reseller network. GIA will carry the full Bitdefender consumer portfolio, spanning computer and mobile device security, identity protection, privacy, anti-scam tools, and deepfake detection technology.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:03

Beeline teams up with Axenix on corporate IT solutions

Russian operator Beeline and the technology consulting company Axenix signed a cooperation agreement. They plan to combine their resources to develop and deploy next-generation digital solutions for the corporate sector. The agreement was signed at the BeeTechno conference, held in Moscow as part of the Digital Solutions forum. By pooling their expertise in IT consulting, systems integration, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications and cloud infrastructure, the partners will create industry-specific

UNITED KINGDOM 08:58

BT rivals express dismay at deal to acquire TalkTalk

BT rivals have written to Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, to express their concern about BT's acquisition of broadband provider TalkTalk, reports The Telegraph. Opus Broadband chairman Mike Ellwood said in a letter that BT's directors will be rewarded for increasing UK retail broadband market share from this year, adding that BT's share of the broadband market will increase from 30.8 to around 36 percent as a result of the deal. He said the deal will deliver this mar

SWITZERLAND 08:55

Zattoo adds 22 new channels in Switzerland

TV streaming provider Zattoo says it has added 22 new linear free-to-air channels to its offering in Switzerland. They include Greek channel ERT World, Duna of Hungary, 2M Monde from Morocco and French channel LCP. The FAST channels cover cookery, technology, wildlife and classic serials, among other things. Zattoo added that 31 existing free TV channels will be broadcast in HD in future.

INDIA 08:52

Samsung India starts promotion with up to 60% discounts across its product range

Samsung India has launched Samsung Week 2026, a promotional campaign offering discounts and financing benefits across its smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, TV and monitors. The campaign is available through the Samsung website, the Samsung Shop app and Samsung exclusive stores.

KENYA 08:48

Safaricom backs 2026 Safari 7s with KES 2 mln M-Pesa sponsorship

Kenyan operator Safaricom is providing KES 2 million via M-Pesa to sponsor the 2026 'Safari Sevens' rugby union tournament in Nairobi from 09-11 October. Beyond the financial backing, Safaricom will enhance stadium connectivity, bringing its digital, payment and customer services to spectators and vendors. It will boost network capacity at the venue  and enable dedicated high-speed connectivity to support the official live broadcast of the event.

SPAIN 08:46

Movistar Prosegur tops 650,000 alarm connections, launches Smart Lock device

Telefonica said its Movistar Prosegur Alarmas joint venture with Prosegur surpassed 650,000 connections in October, boosting its presence in the Spanish market since launching in March 2020. The company has expanded its customer base by 30 percent over the past two years thanks to a strategy centred on technological innovation.

GERMANY 08:43

Techone expands to Germany with takeover of Datagroup Go

The Dutch IT services group Techone has acquired German IT provider Datagroup Go, its first expansion outside the Netherlands. Datagroup Go provides work station management, IT security and ERP software for SMEs. Datagroup announced the sale, saying it wants to focus more on the mid to large enterprise segment and more complex IT environments, including its Corbox portfolio for managed IT services. 

GERMANY 08:35

1&1 Versatel appoints new CEO

1&1 Versatel said it has appointed Christoph Kull as its new chief executive officer, effective on 01 October. Kull succeeds Frank Rosenberger, who is leaving the company at the end of the year at his own request. Kull joins 1&1 Versatel from the role of president of business applications at the Proalpha Group, and has previously held leadership positions at Adobe, Workday and SAP.

NETHERLANDS 08:32

Netherlands regulatory agencies agrees division of duties under new cybersecurity law

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), digital infrastructure agency RDI and three other regulatory bodies in the Netherlands have agreed their responsibilities for enforcing the new Cybersecurity Act. This law in effect since August implements the latest EU cybersecurity legislation, including the NIS2 directive on security obligations for critical service providers. The NCSC will manage the register of critical entities, and they must report incidents to the NCSC or their respective sector CSIRT. 

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