Ateme partners Zixi on satellite to IP media transitions
GLOBAL 13:00

Ateme partners Zixi on satellite to IP media transitions

Media software vendors Zixi and Ateme are announcing an extended partnership to serve broadcast and content delivery migrations from satellite to IP or cloud-based infrastructures. They intend to market co-developed products in this category with a focus on transmission of premium live events, pairing Zixi's software-defined video transport platform with Ateme's expertise in video processing and delivery. Rather than forcing disruptive rip-and-replace processes, the joint platform will allow broadcasters to

International Student Identity Card switches Slovak provider from Orange to O2
SLOVAKIA 12:53

International Student Identity Card switches Slovak provider from Orange to O2

The operator of the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) is ending its long-standing partnership with Orange Slovakia, reports Zive. O2 Slovakia is to become its new partner.

T-Mobile Czechia's loyalty programme Magenta Moments reports 2 mln user base
CZECH REPUBLIC 12:50

T-Mobile Czechia's loyalty programme Magenta Moments reports 2 mln user base

T-Mobile Czech Republic said that its loyalty programme Magenta Moments has reached 2 million users. The scheme was launched in September 2023. Ccelebrations associated with the operator's 30th anniversary will offer new competitions, games, rewards and benefits.

MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme welcomes inaugural cohort to strengthen journalism
AFRICA 12:48

MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme welcomes inaugural cohort to strengthen journalism

MTN Group, the University of Johannesburg and The African Editors' Forum have welcomed the inaugural cohort of 42 journalists, editors and media practitioners to the MTN Pan-African Media Innovation Programme. The six-week scheme aims to strengthen journalism and build resilient media institutions in the digital age. It brings together participants from print, broadcast, digital and independent newsrooms in twelve African countries, namely Nigeria, Ghana, South Africa, Uganda, Rwanda, Eswatini, Cote d'Ivoir

Digi Spain ports 1.17 mln lines in year to date
SPAIN 12:44

Digi Spain ports 1.17 mln lines in year to date

Digi Spain has added a record 1.17 million new lines through number porting in the year to the end of August 2026, up 14.7 percent year on year. In total, the operator recorded more than 1,179,600 ported numbers in the first eight months of the year, including over 111,000 mobile lines and 18,700 fixed ones in August alone, the 24th straight month with more than 100,000 line changes, dating back to September 2024.

Azercell and ADA University complete AI training programme for students
AZERBAIJAN 12:40

Azercell and ADA University complete AI training programme for students

Azerbaijan operator Azercell has announced the conclusion of the AI4Real Bootcamp organised by ADA University with the support of Azercell. It gave university students the opportunity to develop practical artificial intelligence skills and explore real-world applications of technology. Following a competitive selection process, 26 students from fourteen universities in Azerbaijan and abroad took part in the programme.

Pasqal and KACST partner on quantum research
SAUDI ARABIA 12:38

Pasqal and KACST partner on quantum research

The King Abdulaziz City for Science and Technology (KACST), through its National Centre for Quantum Technologies (NCQT), has signed a research collaboration agreement with neutral-atom quantum computing leader Pasqal. They aim toadvance quantum R&D and strengthen quantum cryptography readiness in Saudi Arabia. The deal was announced during World Quantum Day at the King Salman Science Oasis in Riyadh.

Videoland adds HBO Max bundles to Dutch streaming offer
NETHERLANDS 12:37

Videoland adds HBO Max bundles to Dutch streaming offer

Dutch streaming platform Videoland is expanding its subscription offering with three bundles combining its services with HBO Max. Available directly from Videoland since 1 September, the bundles link each Videoland package to a specific HBO Max tier. Discounts reach up to EUR 7.99 compared with purchasing the services separately.

Safaricom Foundation provides KES 100 mln for Ndoto Zetu community projects
KENYA 12:32

Safaricom Foundation provides KES 100 mln for Ndoto Zetu community projects

Safaricom Foundation has launched Phase 8 of its Ndoto Zetu initiative, committing KES 100 million to empower sustainable, community-led projects in all 47 counties. This year, the foundation will reconsider previously unfunded proposals, targeting past submissions with high potential for significant, lasting community impact. Safaricom Foundation chairman Joseph Ogutu noted that Ndoto Zetu is inspired by ordinary Kenyans seeking to transform their communities.

Humain and Compal partner to expand cloud-to-edge AI
SAUDI ARABIA 12:30

Humain and Compal partner to expand cloud-to-edge AI

Humain has selected Compal Electronics (Compal) as its long-term strategic ODM partner to support the development and manufacturing of its next-generation AI infrastructure and intelligent computing platforms. The partnership is featured at LEAP 2026, where both companies are demonstrating their end-to-end AI capabilities. Compal will leverage its scalable ODM capabilities to support successive generations of AI servers and infrastructure platforms as computing demands increase. The portfolio features AI se

Entega Medianet starts to market dark fibre lines on Vitroconnect Carrier Hub
GERMANY 12:25

Entega Medianet starts to market dark fibre lines on Vitroconnect Carrier Hub

Entega Medianet, the German provider of internet and telephony services based in Southern Hesse, is starting to offer its dark fibre connections on Vitroconnect's Carrier Hub, thereby expanding the marketing of its fibre-optic infrastructure. Carriers, network operators and business customers can search for available routes across networks on the Carrier Hub, view their availability, and compare suitable connections in real time. The Carrier Hub creates digital access to dark fibre infrastructure and simpli

Portus Data Centers creates chief marketing officer role as it plans to expand
GERMANY 12:16

Portus Data Centers creates chief marketing officer role as it plans to expand

German data centre operator Portus Data Centers said it has appointed Stefanie Casall to the newly created position of chief marketing officer (CMO). The new role strategically expands Portus' management and marketing structure. In her new post, Casall will be responsible for developing the company's marketing and communications strategy by sharpening the brand's positioning, strengthening its market presence and providing strategic and communicative support for its growth.

ITALY 12:13

Italy's GDP confirmed at 0.2% in Q2, 1.0% YoY

Italy's gross domestic product rose by 0.2 percent in the second quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter and by 1.0 percent on an annual basis, according to data from state statistics agency Istat that confirmed an earlier estimate. The sequential growth was above all due to an increase of value added in services, offsetting a contraction in industry and agriculture.

SWITZERLAND 12:12

Swisscom deploys Oracle's Exadata Cloud@Customer for Finnova banking platform

Swisscom said it is deploying Oracle's Exadata Cloud@Customer cloud platform to support the banking platform provided by Finnova. Oracle's ​cloud platform will help ​Finnova to scale up its platform, merge existing database and streamline operations for efficient resource use. ​Oracle's RAC and Data Guard will strengthen business continuity processes and the resilience of business-critical applications in case of disruptions.

GLOBAL 12:09

Fritz marks 40th birthday with IFA 2026 product exhibition

Internet premises equipment vendor Fritz! revealed it will present new products at the IFA 2026 consumer electronics and appliances trade show in Berlin. Coming on the back of the 40th anniversary of Fritz!'s founding in July, the demonstration is an opportunity to unveil revamped designs and tech innovations to celebrate this milestone.

DENMARK 12:07

Greenland and Faroe Islands join in with Danish annual cyber resilience exercise

TDC Brands said that Greenland and the Faroe Islands are participating for the first time in this year's annual Danish contingency exercise, Hele Danmark Oever (The Whole of Denmark Exercises). For the third year in a row, public, industry and private organisations will train their ability to handle cyber attacks and respond if an attack hits. Last year, the Police (NSK) became part of the initiative, and this year the Cyber Division of the Ministry of Defence's Materiel and Procurement Agency is joining in

ITALY 11:53

Italy's jobless rate dips to 5.8% in July

Italy's official unemployment rate fell to 5.8 percent in July, down 0.1 percent compared with the previous month's upwardly revised figure, according to the latest provisional data from Istat. In July the number of employed people remained unchanged at 63.2 percent of the population, while the number of unemployed people fell by 17,000.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:50

Green Mountain signs up customer for 14 MW capacity at LON-East campus

Green Mountain said it has secured a major customer agreement for 14 MW of recently delivered capacity at its LON-East campus in Romford, East London LON-East is an established 37 MW data centre campus. The site combines available power, high-density cooling capability and "exceptional" network connectivity that Green Mountain says make it suitable for the requirements of AI, cloud and high-performance computing customers.

GLOBAL 11:37

Netmore adds Flashnet to Pulse partner programme

Massive IoT platform provider Netmore Group has welcomed intelligent street lighting products vendor Flashnet, part of the UK's Lucy Group, to Netmore's Pulse Partner Program. Together, they will pursue go-to-market initiatives focusing on customer education, regional business development and migration support for organisations modernising their street lamp infrastructure.

ITALY 11:36

Italian inflation rises sharply to 3.3% in August

Italy's main domestic inflation rate (NIC) climbed to a near three-year high of 3.3 percent on an annual basis in August, compared to 2.9 percent in July, according to preliminary data from statistics agency Istat. Inflation was 0.5 percent month-on-month in August, following a 0.2 percent rise in July. Istat said the annual hike was due to substantially higher energy and transport prices provoked by "international tensions". 

GLOBAL 11:11

Inmarsat Maritime launches safety data hub

Viasat has announced the launch of an interactive Maritime Safety Data Hub developed by its Inmarsat Maritime business unit. Maritime Safety Data Hub supports data insights and risk assessments tailored to maritime shipping vessels, drawing on three years' worth of data from global maritime distress and safety systems (GMDSS) in conjunction with 106,975 maritime safety broadcasts transmitted during 2025. By linking safety broadcasts to GMDSS distress calls, the study identified several instances where distr

PORTUGAL 10:57

Portugal consults on new transparency rules for telecom providers

Portugal's National Communications Authority (Anacom) has launched a public consultation on a draft regulation specifying the exact information that internet access and interpersonal communications providers must publish. Under the Electronic Communications Law, providers are required to publish details on their websites such as contact information and descriptions of services offered; pricing, after-sales care, maintenance, and customer support; standard terms and conditions, alongside dispute resolution m

GLOBAL 10:50

SAMENA Council highlights global cross-market knowledge exchange to drive digital growth

The SAMENA Telecommunications Council has called for stronger cross-border collaboration and knowledge sharing between mature and emerging digital markets. In a keynote address in Hangzhou, SAMENA Council CEO Bocar BA reflected on two decades of regional digital transformation and said expanding connectivity, industry evolution and government ICT strategies in the SA-ME-NA region have generated vast institutional expertise that artificial intelligence can now help to unlock.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 10:42

Russian govt allocates 5G frequencies

Russian operator MTS said that it welcomes the decision by the State Commission on Radio Frequencies (SCRF) to allocate frequencies in the 4.63-4.99 GHz range to the "Big Four" telecom operators for the construction of 5G networks, and to authorise the use of frequencies previously allocated for LTE for the new standard. The SCRF adopted this decision on 31 August.

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