T-Systems International, SVA System Vertrieb to develop AI platform for German public administration
GERMANY 08:04

T-Systems International, SVA System Vertrieb to develop AI platform for German public administration

The German Federal Ministry for Digital Transformation and State Modernisation (BMDS) said it has awarded a contract of just under EUR 250 million to T-Systems International and SVA System Vertrieb Alexander to develop a sovereign AI platform for public administration. The platform provides a backbone for the development, operation and use of artificial intelligence applications. One of the first applications is KIPITZ, which will test how AI applications can operate in a sovereign, secure and scalable mann

Oura plans IPO as smart ring's paid subscribers near 5 mln
GLOBAL 07:47

Oura plans IPO as smart ring's paid subscribers near 5 mln

'Smart' ring vendor Oura said it has submitted a draft registration statement to the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) concerning a proposed initial public offering (IPO) of its common stock. The number of shares to be offered and the price range have not yet been determined, and the IPO would follow an SEC review, subject to market and other conditions. Earlier this month, Oura said it was last valued at approximately USD 11 billion, adding that this made it "the world's most valuable standalone

MTN Group to transform African tower network into AI grid
AFRICA 07:46

MTN Group to transform African tower network into AI grid

MTN Group has announced plans to transform its African mobile tower infrastructure into a distributed edge-AI compute network, by installing open GPU infrastructure directly at base stations, TechCentral reported. The company will enable a single hardware layer to run both core mobile network services and real-time AI inferencing. Speaking at an event hosted by law firm Bowmans in South Africa, MTN Group chief technology and information officer Charles Molapisi revealed the group's strategy to become the fo

Telefonica sells historic Madrid HQ for EUR 200 mln - report
SPAIN 07:39

Telefonica sells historic Madrid HQ for EUR 200 mln - report

Telefonica has sold its historic HQ on Madrid's Gran Via in a transaction valued at over EUR 200 million, according to unnamed sources consulted by El Economista. The 32,000 square metre former HQ located at 28 Gran Via at the heart of the Spanish capital has Level 1 protected status and was the tallest skyscraper in Europe when inaugurated back in 1929.

Zoom revenue growth accelerates to 5.5% in Q1
GLOBAL 07:36

Zoom revenue growth accelerates to 5.5% in Q1

Zoom Communications has increased its full-year guidance after reporting better-than-expected results for its fiscal first quarter. For the three months to April, revenues rose 5.5 percent year-on-year to USD 1.239 billion, accelerating from 4.4 percent annual growth last year. This was led by a strong increase in the Enterprise segment, where sales grew 7.2 percent to USD 756 million, while Online revenue rose a slower 2.8 percent to USD 483 million. 

Singtel expands AI deployment across workforce and enterprise operations
SINGAPORE 07:31

Singtel expands AI deployment across workforce and enterprise operations

Singtel said it is expanding the use of AI across its enterprise operations and workforce, with AI tools being integrated into software development, customer operations and business decision-making processes. The operator said it has deployed ChatGPT Enterprise through a collaboration with OpenAI to more than 3,000 employees in Singapore. According to Singtel, more than 80 percent of those users are active monthly users of the platform.

Middle East smartphone market forecast to decline 22% in 2026
MIDDLE EAST 07:21

Middle East smartphone market forecast to decline 22% in 2026

The Middle East smartphone market (excluding Turkey) is projected to decline by 22 percent in 2026 following a weak first quarter, according to the latest research by Omdia. The report says the first-quarter shipments dropped 6 percent year-over-year to 11 million units. This slump comes despite heavy product frontloading by brands leading up to Ramadan.

TIM gifts 200GB of 5G data in Telepass promo
ITALY 07:18

TIM gifts 200GB of 5G data in Telepass promo

Telecom Italia (TIM) has launched a new promotion as part of its agreement with electronic toll provider Telepass to give TIM customers 200GB of free data at Ultra 5G speeds for six months when they activate the 200 Giga Telepass Edition option. The offer is available until at least 03 June to new and existing mobile customers who activate Telepass services with the operator.

Kyivstar to switch off 3G network in 3 additional regions in August
UKRAINE 07:06

Kyivstar to switch off 3G network in 3 additional regions in August

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar announced that it plans to disconnect its 3G network in certain sites in the Dnipro, Ivano-Frankivsk and Khmelnitskiy regions on 18 August. The released radio frequencies will be allocated to LTE services. The list of sites includes the city of Krivy Rih, as well as numerous others.

Honor launches 600 and 600 Pro smartphones in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 07:04

Honor launches 600 and 600 Pro smartphones in South Africa

Honor has launched its latest mid-range smartphones, the Honor 600 and 600 Pro, in South Africa at major retailers and mobile networks. The Honor 600 Pro is available in Golden White and Orange for ZAR 19,999, or starting from ZAR 799 per month over 36 months on contract. The Honor 600 will be available in Orange and Black for ZAR 14,999 or from ZAR 549 per month over 36 months.

XLSmart's normalized profit jumps 63% in 2025 amid post-merger synergies
INDONESIA 07:02

XLSmart's normalized profit jumps 63% in 2025 amid post-merger synergies

Indonesian operator XLSmart posted revenues of IDR 42.49 trillion for 2025, which represents a growth of 23 percent year-on-year. EBITDA climbed 13 percent to IDR 20.14 trillion, while normalized net profit reached IDR 3 trillion, up 63 percent year-on-year. This growth was driven by post-merger synergies that have begun delivering positive impacts on operational efficiency and network optimization, XLSmart said.

Liberty LatAm announces USD 500 mln preference share dividend
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 06:53

Liberty LatAm announces USD 500 mln preference share dividend

Liberty Latin America said it will issue a special dividend in the form of Series A preference shares with an aggregate liquidation value of around USD 500 million, following approval by an authorised committee of its board. Shareholders will receive one newly-issued 9.0 percent fixed-rate cumulative perpetual redeemable Series A preference share for every 10 common shares held, equivalent to USD 2.50 in liquidation preference per common share.

GLOBAL 06:52

Lenovo increases dividend after 20% growth in annual sales

Lenovo has proposed a 10 percent increase in its dividend after reporting record turnover for its fiscal year to March 2026. Annual revenues rose 20 percent to USD 83.1 billion, and its net profit increased 38 percent to USD 1.9 billion thanks to steady growth in PCs and smartphones and improved profitability at its server business. The final dividend, to be paid in August, rises to HKD 0.337 per share from HKD 0.305 a year ago.

JAPAN 06:45

KDDI launches LTE Asus Chromebook

KDDI and Okinawa Cellular Telephone have launched the LTE version of the Asus Chromebook CM32 Detachable (CM3206) in Japan through the operators' au +1 collection accessory range. The operators said the device became available through the au Online Shop and selected consumer electronics retailers on 22 May, with wider availability through KDDI-operated retail stores, au Style and au Shop outlets from 29 May.

MALAYSIA 06:45

CelcomDigi to power KL Headline Season 2026 live concerts in Kuala Lumpur

Malaysian operator CelcomDigi has partnered with Live Nation Malaysia and Tourism Malaysia to launch KL Headline Season 2026, a series of major live concerts that will be organized in Kuala Lumpur. This collaboration aims to provide CelcomDigi users with access to high-profile events featuring international stars such as Post Malone, The Weeknd, and Laufey, as well as Asian groups such as Treasure.

SINGAPORE 06:31

Digital Edge secures USD 575 mln financing facility for Asia-Pacific expansion

Singapore-based data centre developer and operator Digital Edge has completed its first holding company financing facility valued at USD 575 million, with the company saying the funding will support expansion across key markets in Asia-Pacific. The company said proceeds from the financing will be used to expand its data centre campus footprint in existing markets including South Korea, Japan, India and Southeast Asia.

SINGAPORE 05:57

StarHub launches annual Premier League package as streaming model expands

Singapore operator StarHub has introduced a new annual package for English Premier League content as it expands integration between traditional television services and direct-to-consumer streaming offerings, according to the Straits Times, citing company sources. The new StarHub Premier+ Annual pass will launch on 1 June and is priced at SGD 238 for existing subscribers and SGD 380 for new customers, providing 12 months of access to Premier League content.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

TTA launches AI security standardisation group in South Korea

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has launched a new project group focused on AI security standardisation, aimed at developing domestic standards and supporting broader technology development in the sector. TTA said the inaugural meeting and public seminar for the Artificial Intelligence Security Project Group (PG507) brought together around 70 participants from industry, academia and research organisations.

AUSTRALIA 05:54

X Corp fined AUD 650,000 over Australian transparency notice non-compliance

X Corp has been ordered by consent to pay a civil penalty of AUD 650,000 after failing to fully comply with a transparency notice issued by Australia's online safety regulator seeking information on measures taken to combat child sexual exploitation and abuse material. The decision by the Federal Court concludes a three-year legal process relating to reporting obligations for technology companies providing services in Australia.

JAPAN 05:50

KDDI completes trial of 10 simultaneous drone flights with one remote pilot

KDDI and KDDI SmartDrone said they successfully completed a trial where a single remote pilot simultaneously operated 10 drones across multiple locations in Japan, testing an operational monitoring approach that does not rely on continuous observation of drone camera feeds. The trial was conducted between 23 March and 27 April as part of KDDI's participation in the Next Generation Air Mobility Realisation Project (ReAMo), commissioned by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization.

JAPAN 05:48

NTT and Media Links complete media transmission trial over IWAN network

NTT SmartConnect and Media Links have completed interoperability testing for media transmission over the operator's IWAN optical network platform, a managed, bandwidth-assured wide-area Ethernet VPN service designed to provide secure, high-capacity connectivity between sites, as the companies target remote production and broadcast applications. The trial was conducted under a business partnership established between the two companies and used the IWAN high-capacity optical network service to test low-latenc

SINGAPORE 05:46

Tuas terminates agreement to acquire M1 after regulatory review suspension

Tuas has terminated the agreement for its Singapore subsidiary Simba Telecom to acquire shares in M1 after conditions tied to the transaction were not met before the long-stop date of 21 May. The company said the sale and purchase agreement, originally announced in August 2025 between Simba and Keppel Konnect alongside Konnectivity, ceased to have effect after several conditions precedent remained outstanding by the deadline.

GLOBAL 05:44

NTT Data restructures global data centre sales operations

NTT Data has announced changes to the sales and client services structure of its global data centre business. The carrier said the revised operating model is intended to support customers deploying AI and cloud platforms globally while addressing regional requirements including data sovereignty, regulation and energy availability. As part of the restructuring, Konstantin Hartmann has been appointed senior vice president of global sales and client services for NTT Global Data Centers (NTT GDC). He will overs

UNITED STATES 05:42

EdgeCore creates enterprise security division and appoints former Vantage CISO

EdgeCore Digital Infrastructure has established a new enterprise security function and appointed Greg Thompson as senior vice president of enterprise security, as the data centre operator expands its cybersecurity and physical security capabilities. The company said Thompson will oversee all aspects of its physical and cybersecurity programmes, including protection of facilities, information technology and operational technology systems.

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