Xplora buys back 500,000 shares to fulfil staff and management incentive schemes
GLOBAL 11:19

Xplora buys back 500,000 shares to fulfil staff and management incentive schemes

Xplora Technologies said it has completed a scheme to buy back up to 500,000 of its own shares for a maximum of NOK 25 million to support its staff share and management incentive programmes. Following the completion, Xplora holds 539,401 of its own shares. On 16 September, there were 47.85 million Xplora shares, according to its website. The buyback had been announced on 08 September this year.

Oura expands Menopause Impact Scale and appoints independent directors
GLOBAL 11:02

Oura expands Menopause Impact Scale and appoints independent directors

'Smart' ring maker Oura has announced the expansion of its proprietary Menopause Impact Scale (MIS) and its appointment of a number of independent directors. It says its MIS is now integrated with Alloy Health, Oova, Xella, Pomelo, Wisp, Maven, Mira, Hertility, Gennev and Tia. Extending the MIS beyond the Oura App into clinical and health workflows aims to give women and their medical practitioners a more consistent way to track menopause effects and make more informed treatment decisions.

NTT Docomo Business to launch GPU as a Service
JAPAN 10:50

NTT Docomo Business to launch GPU as a Service

NTT Docomo Business announced the launch of 'GPU as a Service', giving customers access to flexible GPU compute capacity for their AI projects from as little as one GPU. Available from 30 September in Japan, it's designed to provide easy access to compute resources for businesses looking to experiment with AI or run ad hoc projects, without having to face the high costs of investing in their own equipment or the constraints and delays faced with long-term contracts.

Openreach says Liverpool leading major UK cities for digital migration
UNITED KINGDOM 10:47

Openreach says Liverpool leading major UK cities for digital migration

New data from Openreach show that Liverpool is leading major UK cities in the move to digital phone services, with only 6.35 percent of legacy lines left to migrate before the copper PSTN network is switched off at end-January 2027. It is followed in the top five cities by Manchester (7.35%), Sheffield (7.55%), Cardiff (8.35%) and Leeds (8.62%). 

KT starts 5G secure network rental offer for off-site workers
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 10:39

KT starts 5G secure network rental offer for off-site workers

KT is launching a new 5G network solution for businesses to provide remote workers secure access to corporate networks when outside the office. The '5G Business Network Rental Egg' is a 5G router with managed service, available under a rental contract to eliminate the need for upfront device purchases or internal IT support at businesses. It comes with full activation, management and fault response services.

Hernandez to head Orange Cyberdefense in Spain
SPAIN 10:30

Hernandez to head Orange Cyberdefense in Spain

Orange Cyberdefense, the cybersecurity arm of France's Orange group, has announced the appointment of Victor Manuel Hernández Gómez as Country Manager of its recently-launched subsidiary in Spain. Hernández has been tasked with overseeing the overall performance and development of Orange Cyberdefense's activities in Spain, in close collaboration with the Orange Cyberdefense Management Board and local operator MasOrange.

KT implements 400G link for national research network to US
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 10:26

KT implements 400G link for national research network to US

KT announced that it has opened South Korea's first single 400Gbps international dedicated line between Korea and the US, built in collaboration with the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI). This line serves as the international backbone of the National Science and Technology Network operated by KISTI, connecting the headquarters in Daejeon with Chicago in the US, where North American and European research networks are concentrated. The new line increases the available bandwidth on

Telia Norway brings out Trygg family cybersecurity service with F-Secure
NORWAY 10:18

Telia Norway brings out Trygg family cybersecurity service with F-Secure

Telia Norway has announced the launch of a cybersecurity service called Telia Trygg Familie, which provides extra protection, alerts and insurance for up to eight people. After a three-month free trial period, Telia Trygg Familie costs NOK 249 per month. Protection is provided in conjunction with F-Secure, while Tryg Forsikring provides insurance cover and assistance if anything does go wrong.

Sweden's new Digitisation Authority gets logo
SWEDEN 09:58

Sweden's new Digitisation Authority gets logo

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has presented the logo for the new, joint watchdog that starts up on 01 January 2027 when PTS merges with the Digital Governance Agency (Digg) to form the Digitisation Authority (Digitaliseringsmyndigheten). The logo includes a heraldic coat of arms developed with the State Heraldry at the National Archives. It depicts a crown and a shield shaped like the letter 'D' in 'digitisation'. The top left corner of the shield has a pattern of pixels symbolising the digital technology

EU presents plans for online age checks in new Kids Act legislation
EUROPE 09:49

EU presents plans for online age checks in new Kids Act legislation

The European Commission has published the details of the proposed EU Kids Act that would introduce age checks for social media along with new safety requirements for the platforms to protect minors. While the law requires approval from both the European Parliament and all the EU states in the European Council before it can take effect, the Commission is promising faster enforcement once the rules apply, with violations investigated within 90 days. 

ZICTA cancels Beeline Telecoms' operating licences in Zambia
ZAMBIA 09:34

ZICTA cancels Beeline Telecoms' operating licences in Zambia

The Zambia Information and Communications Technology Authority (ZICTA) has cancelled the network licence and service licence held by Beeline Telecoms, trading as Zedmobile, for consistently failing to meet key regulatory, operational and financial milestones. ZICTA board chairperson Mundia Muya said the revocation of the licences took effect on 15 September after an assessment of the company's 10 September representations and a technical operational review.

Safaricom Ethiopia opens 3 new customer service outlets in Debre Markos
ETHIOPIA 09:28

Safaricom Ethiopia opens 3 new customer service outlets in Debre Markos

Safaricom Ethiopia has inaugurated three new customer service shops in Debre Markos as part of its network enhancement  in the North-West region. They are located near King Tekle Haymanot Square, Debre Markos Hospital, and Abema Mariam. The expansion has directly generated employment for over 250 local residents. Following the opening ceremony, Safaricom Ethiopia representatives visited surrounding market centres and commercial hubs to gather direct feedback from business owners and community members on ser

MEXICO 09:23

GSMA welcomes Mexican proposal to cut spectrum fees

GSMA Latin America has welcomed a proposal from the Mexican government to reduce spectrum usage and exploitation fees in Mexico by 12 percent starting next year, calling it a positive step for the country's digital policy. The proposal included in the 2027 Economic Package submitted by the Executive Branch to Congress will serve to boost investment, connectivity, inclusion and innovation, said the industry body.

GLOBAL 09:22

Cisco introduces on-premises Splunk AI built on Secure AI Factory architecture

Cisco is bringing features from its Splunk AI cybersecurity and visibility suite to on-premises customers through the Secure AI Factory with Nvidia initiative. In an expanded partnership with Nvidia, Cisco has launched a Splunk AI deployment playbook called Cisco AI Pod for Splunk, building on the modular AI Pod templates used in the Secure AI Factory reference architecture. This approach is intended to attract Splunk Enterprise customers with constraints around hosting sensitive data in the cloud.

NIGERIA 09:17

NigComSat picks Hughes' Jupiter System to deploy 2A and 2B satellites

Nigerian Communications Satellite (NigComSat) has awarded EchoStar company Hughes Network Systems a contract to deploy its Jupiter gateway technology for the upcoming NigComSat-2A and 2B satellites. Hughes will supply a scalable Jupiter gateway system able to deploy capacity across NigComSat's new satellite fleet. The platform supports operations on the Ka, Ku and C bands, delivering high-speed broadband, enterprise services and government connectivity in Nigeria and neighbouring markets.

NETHERLANDS 09:08

NPO shifts 2027 budget towards online, on-demand services

Dutch public broadcaster NPO has proposed a shift in spending next year to on-demand and online output, with less for its traditional linear channels. According to the 2027 budget proposal, it also expects more income from its subscription streaming service, thanks to more subscribers and a price increase. 

NIGERIA 09:03

Nigerian government aims to deploy 200 new telecom sites by December

The Nigerian government plans to activate 200 new telecom sites by December under a nationwide effort to deliver connectivity to over 20 million unserved citizens, The Punch reported. ICT minister Bosun Tijani said the government plans to deploy 3,700 telecom towers across the country. Each tower is designed to connect between 5,000 and 10,000 residents.

NIGERIA 08:56

NCC brings in Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System in October

The Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) will launch its Telecommunications Identity Risk Management System (TIRMS) in October to curb mobile-linked financial fraud and identity theft, The Nation reported. The centralised platform has three core capabilities, namely monitoring mobile phone numbers across networks, flagging high-risk SIMs including swapped, recycled, abandoned or barred lines, and providing banks and service providers with up-to-date phone identity information for instant verification.

ITALY 08:55

TIM offering 200GB, unlimited calls for under EUR 8

Telecom Italia (TIM) has relaunched its range of plans aimed at new customers porting their number to the operator. They start at EUR 7.99 a month for the TIM Power Supreme Orange with 200GB of data at up to 5G speeds plus unlimited calls and 200 SMS for current customers porting their number from WindTre and Very Mobile.

NETHERLANDS 08:51

Lebara NL celebrates 700,000 postpaid subscribers for 25th anniversary

Lebara Netherlands announced the milestone of 700,000 postpaid subscribers. In a post on LinkedIn the company congratulated customers and staff, and said the progress was marked at a 25th anniversary celebration with its entire team. 

AFRICA 08:44

US invests USD 155 mln in WIOCC alongside Vision Invest and Africa Finance Corporation

The US International Development Finance Corporation (DFC) announced an equity investment of up to USD 155 million in WIOCC Group to expand connectivity across Africa. It will be provided by DFC in partnership with Vision Invest and the Africa Finance Corporation. The investment will help WIOCC to expand its platform by upgrading subsea and terrestrial networks, adding nearly 25 MW of data centre capacity, and scaling its fibre subscriber base 100-fold by 2031. These initiatives should widen broadband acces

NETHERLANDS 08:33

Talpa reorganises with new divisions and branding

Dutch media group Talpa announced a reorganisation, bringing together its broadcast business Talpa Network with production unit Talpa Studios under a single brand with a new internally developed house style. At the same time Talpa Network will be divided into three business units: Talpa Video, Talpa Audio and Talpa Media. Talpa Studios will continue to operate as an international, independent producer within the group. Expertise in areas such as AI, innovation, data and technology will be combined at group

CANADA 08:27

TV makers expand deal to cut US-Canada power use and bills

The Consumer Technology Association (CTA) announced that major television manufacturers, operating system vendors and energy-efficiency groups have expanded a voluntary agreement to cut electricity use and household bills across the US and Canada. The programme is expected to save consumers around USD 1.8 billion a year once fully implemented.

UNITED STATES 08:25

Asus wins exemption to US foreign router ban

Asus has won a conditional approval from the US FCC to import its entire consumer router portfolio for domestic sale. The approval means Asus is exempt from the Covered List prohibition introduced for all consumer routers manufactured abroad. The Taiwanese vendor claims the decision will support its commercialisation of next-generation wireless routers powered by the Wi-Fi 8 standard, while providing assurances to retail around stock and long-term software updates.

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