PwC forecasts annual AI data centre investment to grow to USD 1.8 trln in 2050
GLOBAL 08:02

PwC forecasts annual AI data centre investment to grow to USD 1.8 trln in 2050

Global investment in AI infrastructure is forecast to grow to USD 31.6 trillion through 2050, according to baseline projections in PwC's latest Global Data Centre Outlook. On an annual basis, data centre capital expenditure is expected to increase from around USD 800 billion per year in 2026 to USD 1.8 trillion in 2050. Almost half the spending will occur in the US, at an estimated USD 15.1 trillion, followed by a cumulative USD 8.2 trillion in Asia Pacfific, including China and India. 

Swiss telecoms regulator announces auction for several frequency bands in Q2 2027
SWITZERLAND 08:00

Swiss telecoms regulator announces auction for several frequency bands in Q2 2027

The Swiss Federal Communications Commission (ComCom) has launched an auction to award frequencies in the 800 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 2100 MHz and 2600 MHz bands. Companies can apply to participate in the process until 03 December, according to the document outlining the details of the tender. ComCom will award the frequencies in the second quarter of 2027 in a two-stages, including a multi-round auction and a single assignment round. The auction ensures that network operators won't hold a large share of fre

Samsung launches new 14-in Galaxy Book6 model in UK
UNITED KINGDOM 07:57

Samsung launches new 14-in Galaxy Book6 model in UK

Samsung is expanding the Galaxy Book6 range in the UK with the launch of a new 14-in Galaxy Book6, costing from GBP 799. The new Galaxy Book6 model offers up to 25 hours of video playback on a single charge, Galaxy AI-enabled features and the latest Intel Core Series 5 processor. It is 15.7mm thin and weights 1.35kg, and is available in classic Grey or the new Violet Silver colours. It is offered with 8GB or 16GB of memory, and 256GB or 512GB of storage. 

Gabon launches public Wi-Fi and digital driving licences in Makokou expansion
GABON 07:53

Gabon launches public Wi-Fi and digital driving licences in Makokou expansion

Gabon is expanding public digital services and internet infrastructure in Makokou to improve local connectivity and modernise government administrative procedures, TechAfricaNews reported. Through the National Agency for Digital Infrastructure and Frequencies (ANINF), the ministry of digital economy has installed two public Wi-Fi zones at Place de l'Independance and Alexandre Sambat Stadium to help bridge the regional digital divide. Additionally, Makokou has launched a registration centre for Gabon's new d

HPE upgrades stadium operations for Tottenham Hotspur
UNITED KINGDOM 07:51

HPE upgrades stadium operations for Tottenham Hotspur

HPE has extended a long-term partnership with Tottenham Hotspur Football Club (Spurs) to enhance the digital fan experience with upgraded networking and hybrid cloud capabilities. HPE becomes the English Premier League club's Official Hybrid Cloud and IT Enterprise Networking Partner and will upgrade the technology powering the club's London stadium. The upgrade will support cashless payments, ticketless entry, mobile applications, digital wayfinding and high-density connectivity. 

Transtelco and 4 Tech Plus launch bids for Mexico's Axtel
MEXICO 07:47

Transtelco and 4 Tech Plus launch bids for Mexico's Axtel

US digital infrastructure firm Flō Networks, operating as Transtelco Holding, has announced plans to launch a public takeover bid for 100 percent of Mexican operator and ICT services provider Axtel, the second purchase offer for Axtel in less than a week. The earlier bid was made by 4 Tech Plus, a special purpose vehicle represented by Tomás Milmo Santos, co-chairman of the board of directors of Axtel.

Cybastion to invest USD 75 mln in AI data centre and power infrastructure in Cameroon
CAMEROON 07:44

Cybastion to invest USD 75 mln in AI data centre and power infrastructure in Cameroon

Cybersecurity firm Cybastion plans to invest USD 75 million to construct an AI-powered sovereign data centre and dedicated power plant in Cameroon. The project was announced by the US Embassy in Cameroon during the inaugural US-Cameroon bilateral economic and commercial dialogue in Douala. It is part of a broader USD 7 billion package of US trade and investment commitments in the country. 

NetOne introduces Weekend-Only unlimited data bundle
ZIMBABWE 07:36

NetOne introduces Weekend-Only unlimited data bundle

Zimbabwean operator NetOne,has introduced the No-Cap Weekends bundle, offering uninterrupted, unlimited mobile internet access every Saturday and Sunday. The bundle is priced at USD 5 and is active for a full 48-hour period from 00:00 hrs on Saturday morning until 23:59 hrs on Sunday night. Customers can activate the No-Cap Weekends offer by dialing star 379 hash or star 111 hash directly on their mobile devices.

Latvian caretaker govt delays sale of LMT and Tet shares
LATVIA 07:31

Latvian caretaker govt delays sale of LMT and Tet shares

The deal to buy out the shares in Latvian operators LMT and Tet from Telia will not be completed during this government's term of office, minister of the economy Viktors Valainis said in an interview with Latvian Television (LTV) on 31 August, reports Db.lv. Valainis said the current government, which is made up of technocrats, cannot make such a responsible decision. He added that the main task of this government is to prepare the relevant deal.

Palo Alto Networks beats FY outlook with revenues up 25%
GLOBAL 07:26

Palo Alto Networks beats FY outlook with revenues up 25%

Palo Alto Networks reported better than expected revenue growth for its fiscal year to July, with sales up 24.5 percent to USD 11.48 billion. The company said AI advances are making cybersecurity all the more important for its customers, helping the group add over USD 1 billion of annual NGS recurring revenue in Q4 alone. At the same time the company's annual operating costs increased by a third, leading to a lower net profit of USD 307 million for the year compared to USD 1.134 billion last year. 

Ribbon expands critical infrastructure line-up with utility-grade access routers
GLOBAL 07:24

Ribbon expands critical infrastructure line-up with utility-grade access routers

Ribbon Communications has unveiled two IP access routers catering to network modernisations in utilities and other critical infrastructure settings. Ribbon's new NPT1022M and NPT2140 routers are designed to help utilities capitalise on leading-edge networking capabilities while achieving essential performance, reliability and security goals. Both models leverage Ribbon's IP rNOS routing software and optical networking hardware, along with its multilayer automation platform Muse, to facilitate converged IT a

Cato debuts SMB FlexPool enabling redistribution of MSP customer licences
GLOBAL 07:19

Cato debuts SMB FlexPool enabling redistribution of MSP customer licences

Cato Networks is rolling out a partner programme that allows affiliates to pool customer licences for its products with the aim of gradually serving more small and medium-sized businesses as operations scale. The cloud SASE vendor's SMB FlexPool targets partner managed service providers (MSPs) looking to deliver its offering to SMEs. Cato promises immediate provisioning of SASE resources through the partner pool along with flexible licensing terms and an accelerated go-to-market model. Licence portability m

ITALY 07:10

Tiscali revamps mobile plans, offers 400GB for under EUR 10/mth

Italian operator Tiscali, a brand currently licenced to energy group Canarbino, has refreshed its mobile plans ahead of the back-to-school season, offering more data and discounted rates for the first six months. The Mobile 200GB plan comes with unlimited calls, 100 SMS and 200GB of data at 5G speeds of up to 250 Mbps for EUR 5.99 a month, reduced to EUR 4.99 for the first six months.

GLOBAL 07:06

Microsoft and AWS launch multicloud connectivity service

Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) said they are collaborating to simplify private connectivity between Azure and AWS, allowing customers to provision dedicated, high-speed links between the two cloud platforms through a cloud-native experience. The service combines Microsoft's Azure Multicloud Interconnect with AWS Interconnect – multicloud, using an open API specification developed by AWS for network interoperability. Customers can provision connectivity through the AWS Management Console or Azure po

GLOBAL 07:00

Huawei profits fall in H1 on revenues up 10%

Huawei Technologies reported a net profit of CNY 23.81 billion for the first half of 2026, down 36 percent from a year earlier, according to figures seen by Reuters. The rise in input costs, a changing product mix and higher ‌spending on research and development outweighed a 9.6 percent increase in revenues for the six months to CNY 467.82 billion. 

UNITED STATES 06:59

DigitalBridge to delist preferred stock from NYSE following SoftBank acquisition

DigitalBridge Group plans to voluntarily delist its three series of preferred stock from the New York Stock Exchange following the anticipated completion of its acquisition by an affiliate of SoftBank Group. The delisting will cover DigitalBridge's 7.125 percent Series H, 7.15 percent Series I and 7.125 percent Series J cumulative redeemable perpetual preferred stock. DigitalBridge said it is pursuing the delisting and de-registration under the terms of its merger agreement with SoftBank because, once the t

MALAYSIA 06:50

DayOne and TNB explore 1.5 GW on-site power supply for Malaysia data centre

Singapore-based data centre developer and operator DayOne Data Centers and Tenaga Nasional Berhad's (TNB) power generation subsidiary are exploring up to 1.5 GW of dedicated on-site power generation for DayOne's planned data centre development in Selangor. The companies formalised the collaboration through an MoU signed on 7 August, with TNB Power Generation (TNB GenCo) and DayOne assessing a dedicated generation solution that could be integrated with battery energy storage. 

SPAIN 06:43

Vodafone Spain gifts up to 3 streaming platforms in 'back to school' promo

Vodafone Spain has launched a back-to-school campaign that bundles up to three free streaming platforms with its convergent fibre and mobile packages. The offer applies to new customers who sign up for a plan including 600 Mbps fibre broadband, mobile data and Vodafone TV (with more than 100 channels). Rather than applying short-term price discounts, Vodafone said it will be gifting flexible entertainment subscriptions that adapt to each user's profile.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:25

SK Telecom uses AI to automate telecom infrastructure inspections

SK Telecom (SKT) has commercialised an AI-based solution that uses video captured by company vehicles to automate safety inspections of telecom infrastructure, detecting 11 types of abnormalities including defective construction sites and damaged facilities, according to Maeil Business, citing company sources. The solution, called Topda, analyses footage from AI cameras installed in business vehicles as they travel around the network, turning video already collected during routine operations such as fault r

JAPAN 05:53

SoftBank and Line Yahoo! launch online smartphone trade-in service

SoftBank and Line Yahoo! have launched an online smartphone trade-in service in Japan that is available to customers regardless of their mobile operator. Yahoo! Smartphone Purchase, launched on 2 September, allows customers to check the estimated value of a device, apply to sell it and receive payment online. Devices are sent using a dedicated shipping kit provided to customers.

JAPAN 05:50

NTT Docomo spins out AI venture targeting rebate management

NTT Docomo has spun out a new company to develop an AI-based application for automating the reconciliation of rebates between manufacturers, wholesalers and other supply chain businesses. Transmute Technologies began operations on 1 September following its development through NTT Docomo's internal new business programme, docomo STARTUP. The company is headed by Takaya Tamashiro, who has worked on AI product development and new business creation at NTT Docomo. NTT Docomo and New Commerce Ventures are investo

JAPAN 05:48

Samsung expands hands-on demonstrations as Japanese foldable sales rise

Samsung Electronics Japan is expanding opportunities for consumers in Japan to try its foldable smartphones in person, as it looks to convert growing interest in the form factor into sales. The company said at an event marking the domestic launch of its Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Fold8 and Flip8 that the number of opportunities for consumers to experience its products in person has increased 2.6-fold compared with the previous generation.

JAPAN 05:45

NEC develops AI to automate vulnerability assessment and virtual patching

NEC has developed an AI-based security technology that can analyse previously undisclosed software vulnerabilities, assess their potential impact and generate virtual patches, with the company planning to introduce it into its vulnerability management services from the end of September. The technology, called cotomi Security for Industry, is designed to address the additional workload created as AI systems become increasingly capable of identifying software vulnerabilities. NEC said its system can classify

AUSTRALIA 05:43

Telstra outage exposed years of weaknesses in network timing, audit finds

An external investigation into Telstra's 8 July nationwide outage has identified weaknesses in network architecture, ownership, technical expertise and operational processes dating back several years, after an incorrect date from a Melbourne timing server propagated through the operator's mobile core.

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