Cassava Technologies earns Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro designation for Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg
SOUTH AFRICA 12:17

Cassava Technologies earns Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro designation for Africa Data Centres in Johannesburg

Cassava Technologies said its subsidiary Africa Data Centres' Johannesburg facility has been designated as a Microsoft Azure ExpressRoute Metro peering location. Liquid C2, Cassava's cloud and cybersecurity division, will offer Secure CloudConnect, offering a direct and secure pathway to Microsoft Azure. As Africa's first ExpressRoute Metro site, Johannesburg joins an "elite" group of global technology hubs delivering elevated cloud resilience and security. Africa Data Centres' JHB1 facility serves as the s

IOCO acquires 100% of cloud ERP specialist Astraia
SOUTH AFRICA 12:08

IOCO acquires 100% of cloud ERP specialist Astraia

South African ICT services provider iOCO said it has entered a binding agreement to acquire 100 percent of Astraia, a founder-led South African company specialising in cloud ERP implementations, financial software integration and business process optimisation. While iOCO did not disclose the purchase price, oy noted that the transaction falls below the threshold required by the bourse listings framework. Consequently, the announcement was issued on a voluntary basis.

UK moves ahead with AFC-driven upper 6 GHz Wi-Fi
UNITED KINGDOM 11:51

UK moves ahead with AFC-driven upper 6 GHz Wi-Fi

Ofcom has given the go-ahead for UK Wi-Fi devices to access upper 6 GHz frequencies (6,585-7125 MHz) on a non-priority basis, leveraging automated frequency coordination (AFC) to ensure bands are reserved for 6G cellular transmitters when needed. In addition, Ofcom has set aside an extra 160 MHz share in the upper 6 GHz range (6,425 - 6,585 MHz) for low-power Wi-Fi devices on a priority basis. Clearance from an AFC system will still be required before higher-powered Wi-Fi signals can access these frequencie

Airtel Uganda CEO meets new ICT minister
UGANDA 11:50

Airtel Uganda CEO meets new ICT minister

Airtel Uganda has reaffirmed its commitment to the country's digital modernisation after managing director and CEO Soumendra Sahu met newly appointed minister of ICT and national guidance Justine Kasule Lumumba. They discussed expanding digital inclusion by lowering barriers to smartphone ownership, recognising that they have become essential tools for modern education, mobile financial services, entrepreneurship and participation in the broader digital economy.

Ghanaian minister swears in new NCA board members
GHANA 11:43

Ghanaian minister swears in new NCA board members

Two new board members have been sworn in at the National Communications Authority (NCA) by Ghanaian ICT minister Samuel Nartey George after the deaths of Augustina Odame and Seth Mahama Sayibu. One of the appointees is Alhaji Abdul Rauf Ibrahim Tanko, who currently serves as the chairman of the National Hajj Board and is a businessman with interests in road and building construction, as well as commercial rice and livestock farming. The other is Agyapomaa Gyeke-Dako, an academic who earned her foundational

Orange Spain renews 'all the football' offer for new season
SPAIN 11:42

Orange Spain renews 'all the football' offer for new season

Orange Spain has renewed its "all the football" offer ahead of the start of the new season, bundling broadband and mobile services with access to all the major Spanish and international football leagues. The headline offer starts at EUR 109 per month for fibre internet, a mobile line with unlimited data, Orange TV with more than 90 channels, SkyShowtime and a choice of Netflix, Amazon Prime, Disney+ or HBO Max. That includes access to LaLiga first and second divisions, as well as the Uefa Champions, Confere

Jordanian TRC holds meeting to discuss setting up CSIRT for telecoms sector
JORDAN 11:36

Jordanian TRC holds meeting to discuss setting up CSIRT for telecoms sector

The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC) said it has held an ad hoc meeting to discuss establishing a Cybersecurity Incident Response Centre (CSIRT) for the Jordanian telecommunications sector. It  brought together the head of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), strategic partners from the International Telecommunication Union (ITU), representatives of telecom operators and sector stakeholders. The TRC said the centre will help to strengthen the resilience of the telecoms sector and support

Iren signs USD 2.8 bn in AI cloud contracts
AUSTRALIA 11:33

Iren signs USD 2.8 bn in AI cloud contracts

Australian AI infrastructure company Iren has raised its year-end 2026 AI cloud annualised run-rate revenue (ARR) target from USD 3.7 billion to more than USD 4 billion after signing new multi-year cloud services contracts with AI developers valued at a total of USD 2.8 billion. The company said approximately 85 percent of its revised ARR target is now under contract. The new agreements cover both bare metal and managed cloud services.

Visa and Safaricom publicise M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card through 'Game Iko On' campaign
KENYA 11:27

Visa and Safaricom publicise M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card through 'Game Iko On' campaign

Visa and Safaricom M-Pesa has invited customers, strategic partners and football enthusiasts to the 'Game Iko On' FIFA World Cup Semi-Final Watch Party, celebrating their initiative to deliver international digital payments via the M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card. Over the past few weeks, the Game Iko On campaign has engaged thousands of consumers in major retail malls in Nairobi by demonstrating the benefits, rapid activation and ease of use of the M-Pesa GlobalPay Virtual Visa Card. The service blends

JD Power study reveals fewer US cellular faults affecting end users
GLOBAL 11:09

JD Power study reveals fewer US cellular faults affecting end users

New research shows that the number of network faults experienced by US cellular end users has reduced since the latter part of last year. Problems reported per 100 users (PP100) in JD Power's study reduced to eight from nine last time. JD Power's US Wireless Network Quality Performance Study logs how often an end-user device encounters an issue while connected to US cellular networks. The study looks at the three biggest usage scenarios: calling, messaging and data connections. 

UCC hosts digital piracy forum
UGANDA 11:00

UCC hosts digital piracy forum

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has announced an alliance with key media and telecom operators through a national stakeholder engagement on measures to combat digital piracy at a forum on 14 July. It brought together state officials, law enforcement agencies and private sector executives to establish robust mechanisms for enhanced inter-agency coordination and regulatory enforcement. The UCC has warned that illegal content distribution networks, unlicensed streaming platforms and systemic copyrig

Bechtle partners Dell and Nvidia to open Dell AI Factory in Nuremberg
GERMANY 10:41

Bechtle partners Dell and Nvidia to open Dell AI Factory in Nuremberg

German IT services provider Bechtle said it is partnering with Dell Technologies and Nvidia to open a Dell AI Factory in Nuremberg, offering a demonstration and proof-of-concept environment, and competence centre for consulting and workshops for companies. The opening of the Dell AI Factory comes as Bechtle receives the new 'Nvidia AI Factory Specialization' partner status. This partner status expands Bechtle's collaboration with Nvidia to strengthen its position as a provider of AI infrastructure in Europe

GERMANY 10:36

M-net builds new data centre in Munich

German regional operator M-net has announced that it is building a new data centre in Munich with approximately 1,500 square meters of colocation space. M-net will connect the facility to its fibre-optic network and enable customers to benefit from high-performance, multi-redundant connectivity with bandwidths of up to 800 GbE. M-net is already inviting interested companies to secure capacity at an early stage of the construction phase. Following a testing phase in 2027, the facility is scheduled to go into

DENMARK 10:33

3 Denmark reports spike in network traffic during FIFA World Cup men's final match

Mobile operator 3 Denmark said the men's FIFA World Cup tournament final match on 19 July caused a surge in data usage. Peak use during the game between the Spanish and Argentinian national football teams was at 21:34 hrs, when the 3 Denmark network handled approximately 859 Gbps. This was above the 720 Gbps spike during the most recent Danish general election.

EUROPE 10:01

Telia sells ACE contact centre platform to LeadDesk for SEK 25 mln plus potential SEK 30 mln earnout

Telia Company said its Swedish arm has agreed to divest its ACE leading Contact Centre-as-a-Service (CCaaS) platform to European customer contact specialist LeadDesk. ACE has over 100,000 public and private sector users in the Nordic region. LeadDesk said the debt-free purchase price is SEK 25 million, payable in cash at closing, and the arrangement includes a revenue-based additional purchase price of up to SEK 30 million, which would be paid in 2029.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:52

Wessex Internet reaches 40% milestone for South Wiltshire contract

Wiltshire Council has commended UK fibre altnet Wessex Internet for surpassing 40 percent of its connectivity target for deploying full-fibre broadband across South Wiltshire. The company has achieved this milestone in less than two years of a 5-year contract - with over 7,500 homes and businesses now able to access to gigabit-capable broadband. 

QATAR 09:48

Ooredoo Qatar expands distribution deal with Samsung

Ooredoo Qatar agreed with Samsung Gulf to expand the availability of Samsung's latest devices across its sales network. The collaboration broadens access to Samsung's latest Galaxy lineup across Ooredoo's entire retail network, opening doors for integrated bundles that pair premium hardware with network capabilities. By teaming up with Ooredoo, Samsung aims to put its latest innovations directly into the hands of more people nationwide, leveraging a trusted, established retail and service network.

GLOBAL 09:44

Prysmian and Molex sign data centre cabling contract worth up to EUR 5.5 billion

Cabling manufacturer Prysmian Group announced a long-term agreement to supply fibre-optic cables to Molex, an electronics firm owned by Koch Group. The ten-year contract allows Molex to procure optical cabling for data centre links. Prysmian said the deal is valued at up to EUR 5.5 billion, of which EUR 550 million is to be paid immediately. 

UNITED KINGDOM 09:43

Grain Connect revenue up 48% to GBP 13.3 million in FY26

UK fibre altnet Grain Connect has reported revenue of GBP 13.3 million for the 12 months to 31 March 2026, up 48 percent from GBP 9 million a year earlier; with a gross margin of 77.2 percent, up from 67.4 percent. Revenue growth was driven by an increase in customers across live regions, and growth in the size of its fibre network.

NAMIBIA 09:30

CRAN launches 2026-2030 Integrated Strategic Business Plan

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has launched its Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for 2026 to 2030 to build a secure, inclusive and resilient communications sector. CRAN said is entering a new strategic cycle from a position of strength, having concluded its 2023-2026 framework in March with an 83 percent completion rate. The 2026-2030 plan establishes modern oversight mechanisms for artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, cybersecurity and Public Key Infrastructure

UNITED KINGDOM 09:29

Virgin Media O2 monitors TV service quality with new AI robots

Virgin Media O2 has announced the launch of new AI robots to monitor TV service quality in real-time. They will continuously check over 220 IPTV channels for service degradation, including problems with video and audio quality, to ensure that customers are connected with reliable and high-quality TV services. The most popular channels will be checked every six minutes. When an issued is detected, alerts will be sent automatically to human teams for investigation and resolution. 

UNITED KINGDOM 09:19

EE unveils pop-up Netflix sensory booth to promote TV service

BT Group-owned EE has partnered with Netflix to launch an immersive sensory booth at its flagship EE Studio in London's Westfield, White City. This pop-up experience has been created to celebrate the wide range of TV and film genres available to watch on Netflix through EE TV - with visitors able to choose from sport, comedy or thriller for their experience. The pop-up sensory booth will then move onto the West Midlands at EE Experience Stores in Birmingham Bull Ring and Merryfield. 

BRAZIL 09:17

G6 Internet partners with iez! to launch mobile service in Minas Gerais

Brazilian regional fibre broadband provider G6 Internet announced a partnership with iez! telecom to begin offering 4G and 5G mobile connectivity. This collaboration will allow G6 Internet to offer bundled services to its existing customer base in 17 municipalities in the state of Minas Gerais. The covered region encompasses a population of over 450,000 inhabitants.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:13

Nebula appoints new Partner Acquisition Manager

Nebula, UK-based SaaS provider of workplace communications software, has announced the appointment of Robert Kittler as Partner Acquisition Manager, to support the next stage of its channel expansion strategy. He will be responsible for expanding Nebula's reseller and MSP partners across the UK. 

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Airtel Uganda CEO meets new ICT minister

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