Axis Communications names new LatAm account managers
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 09:48

Axis Communications names new LatAm account managers

Sweden-based communications equipment provider Axis Communications has announced the appointment of two new executives to strengthen its operations in Latin America, naming Alexandre Santos as Key Account Manager for Brazil and Nicolás Steck for the Southern Cone. The move is part of Axis's strategy to expand its advisory role in priority markets and reinforce its position as a long-term technology partner in security and intelligence services.

Zimbabwe partners with Liquid Intelligent to boost digital skills
ZIMBABWE 09:45

Zimbabwe partners with Liquid Intelligent to boost digital skills

Zimbabwe has partnered with Liquid Intelligent Technologies to accelerate digital skills development. Skills audit and development minister Jenfan Muswere signed the agreement with Liquid. The joint initiative will deliver specialized education and training in artificial intelligence (AI), cloud computing, and digital analytics. Muswere said the initiative is critical to ensuring Zimbabwe becomes a creator and innovator in the global digital ecosystem, not just a consumer of technology. 

Ooma overshoots Q1 revenue forecast as FluentStream and Phone.com deals bear fruit
UNITED STATES 09:29

Ooma overshoots Q1 revenue forecast as FluentStream and Phone.com deals bear fruit

Ooma overshot the top end of its revenue forecast range in the first quarter ended 30 April, as its December 2025 acquisitions of FluentStream and Phone.com bedded in. Revenue in Q1 of fiscal 2027 rose 25 percent year on year to USD 81.1 million, exceeding its USD 79.6 million to USD 80.4 million prediction. Subscription and services revenue increased 24 percent to USD 74.6 million from USD 60.3 million and made up 92 percent of all revenue. This was driven by the growth of Ooma Business, including contribu

HoT increases EU roaming data
SLOVENIA 09:27

HoT increases EU roaming data

Slovenian MVNO HoT (Hofter Telekom) is celebrating its ninth birthday by enhancing its mobile plans with more data for EU roaming and including MMS messages, all without raising prices. HoT is increasing the EU data allowance for users on its Mini, Maxi, Mega, Extra, and Giga Mini packages. For example, the Mini package (EUR 6.99) now offers 5 GB of EU data, while Maxi (EUR 9.99) includes 10 GB, and Extra (EUR 13.99) provides 15 GB, alongside domestic allowances and unlimited calls/SMS/MMS on most plans.

LINX Kenya peak traffic surges to over 330 Gbps
KENYA 09:26

LINX Kenya peak traffic surges to over 330 Gbps

The London Internet Exchange (LINX) said traffic across its Nairobi and Mombasa platforms has grown to a combined peak of over 330 Gbps. The announcement follows the inaugural LINX Connect Kenya member network event held recently in Nairobi, designed to reach out to local data centres and stakeholders in the Kenyan digital ecosystem. 

United Group minority shareholders move to block sale of media assets
EASTERN EUROPE 09:22

United Group minority shareholders move to block sale of media assets

Dragan Solak and Viktorija Boklag have initiated legal proceedings in London to halt BC Partners' sale of United Group's media business, N1 reported. They claim this sale violates a shareholders' agreement, which requires their consent for any major changes to United Group's operations.

NTRA signs pact with Alexandria Governorate to improve telecom infrastructure
EGYPT 09:20

NTRA signs pact with Alexandria Governorate to improve telecom infrastructure

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) has signed a cooperation protocol with Alexandria Governorate to develop the telecommunication infrastructure and improve the quality of mobile services across the governorate. This step supports government efforts to expand infrastructure and upgrade telecom networks, improving citizen services while advancing digital transformation and sustainable development. Under the agreement, both sides will leverage Alexandria Governorate facilities to expand fixe

Amazon's Alexa+ GenAI service arrives in France
FRANCE 09:18

Amazon's Alexa+ GenAI service arrives in France

Amazon announced further progress in the international roll‑out of Alexa+, its generative AI‑based assistant. The service is now available in France, joining a growing footprint that already includes the US, Canada, Mexico, Italy, Spain, Germany, Austria and the UK. French customers will be able to access Alexa+ free of charge during an "early access" period. Once this ends, the standard monthly subscription will be priced EUR 22.99, Amazon Prime subscribers get Alexa+ free.

Web3 Foundation paper puts hard figure on internet user's personal data
UNITED STATES 09:17

Web3 Foundation paper puts hard figure on internet user's personal data

A white paper from the Web3 Foundation has estimated that personal data collected by major tech and AI firms over the course of an end user's digital lifespan has an average value of about USD 162,500. The estimate considers business models that rely on user data collected from internet users as they browse the web and tap digital services, providing a realistic insight into customer behaviours and preferences. The figure is adjusted for inflation as would likely occur over the course of a 60-year digital l

MTC supports national ICT summit
NAMIBIA 09:13

MTC supports national ICT summit

Namibian operator MTC Namibia has pledged NAD 110,000 to support the ninth annual National ICT Summit, reaffirming the company's commitment to driving technological innovation and digital transformation across the country. The summit serves as Namibia's premier platform for industry leaders, policymakers, innovators, entrepreneurs, and technology enthusiasts to engage on critical issues shaping the future of information and communication technology in the country.

Plus offers promo of Honor, Realme smartphones
POLAND 09:11

Plus offers promo of Honor, Realme smartphones

Polish operator Polkomtel, trading under the Plus brand, has a promotion on smartphones from Honor and Realme in its shops. The devices are offered with discounts up to PLN 700. The Honor 600 Lite 5G 8/256GB is offered for PLN 1,199, down from a standard PLN 1,899 rate, and the Honor Magic8 Lite 5G 8/512 GB sells for PLN 1,499, down from PLN 1,699. The Realme 16 Pro+ 5G costs PLN 1,799, down from PLN 2,299, and the Realme 16 Pro 5G 8/256GB is reduced to PLN 1,299 from PLN 1,699.

Equinix opens AI-focused MD5 data centre in Madrid
SPAIN 09:09

Equinix opens AI-focused MD5 data centre in Madrid

Equinix has inaugurated the latest data centre in its Alcobendas campus in northern Madrid, a EUR 460 million investment that strengthens the region's position as a key digital and interconnection hub in southern Europe. The opening ceremony was attended by regional and local officials, including Madrid regional president Isabel Díaz Ayuso.

NETHERLANDS 09:07

Netherlands advertising market grows 6% in 2025

The advertising market in the Netherlands grew by 6.1 percent in 2025 to EUR 6.8 billion, the fifth consecutive year of growth, according to figures from Nielsen. Digital is the growth engine, growing 10 percent and accounting for almost 63 percent of the total ad market last year. Its share has increased significantly in the past decade, from just 39 percent in 2016.

PORTUGAL 08:55

DStelecom expands fibre network in Fronteira and Cabeco de Vide

Portuguese network operator DStelecom has significantly expanded its fibre-optic network in Cabeco de Vide, bringing high-speed internet to approximately 2,800 families across both Cabeco de Vide and Fronteira. This expansion means that residents in these areas can access telecommunications services with increased speed, greater bandwidth, improved coverage, and higher overall quality. The multi-operator network allows consumers to choose from several leading telecommunications providers.

SERBIA 08:54

Yettel crowned best network in Serbia, A1 leads in 5G

Yettel has been crowned 'Best Network' in Servia in the latest Opensignal report, analysing the mobile network experience in the first quarter of 2026. The operator demonstrated superior performance in several key areas, securing outright wins for Consistent Quality, Time on Network, and Coverage Experience. Yettel also shared the top spot for Download Speed and Reliability Experience, while for the first time, Yettel holds the sole lead in both Video Experience and Games Experience.

EUROPE 08:52

European smartphone shipments rise 2% in Q1 with Honor sales up 60%, bottleneck risks climb - Omdia

The European smartphone market excluding Russia grew by 2 percent to 33.0 million units in the first quarter of 2026, according to research by Omdia. Supply-side costs are rising and risks of availability bottlenecks are increasing, but healthy end-user demand and channel frontloading provided a boost. Samsung was Europe's largest Q1 vendor but sixth-place Honor was the fastest growing major vendor, with shipments up more than 60 percent year on year. The average selling price (ASP) of smartphones in Europe

GLOBAL 08:51

Capgemini counts on AI‑driven services in setting higher margin target, guides for lower FCF

IT services and consulting group Capgemini is presenting its 2026 and medium‑term financial targets at its Capital Markets Day on 27 May. The event showcases the group's ambition to grow its operating margin by supporting enterprise clients in their agentic AI transformation projects. For 2026, revenues are expected to increase by between 6.5 and 8.5 percent at constant exchange rates, with the inorganic contribution accounting for around 4.5-5 points. The medium‑term guidance includes a revenue CAGR target

ALBANIA 08:49

Vodafone Albania and Tirana Airport implement 5G communications system

Vodafone Albania and Tirana International Airport (TIA) announced that TIA is the first airport in the Western Balkans to implement Airbus' push-to-talk technology for airport communications and security. This investment leverages Vodafone Albania's 5G network as part of a global partnership with Vodafone Group for airport security.

SOUTH AFRICA 08:47

Sentech confirms Mnisi as chief operating officer

South Africa's state-owned signal distributor Sentech announced the appointment of Flenk Mnisi as chief operating officer (COO), effective 18 May. Mnisi was acting COO prior to his official appointment and has held several key leadership positions across the organisation.

AFRICA 08:45

Westcon-Comstor confirms Level 1 B-BBEE status in South Africa

Westcon-Comstor retained its Level 1 Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (B-BBEE) rating in South Africa. Westcon-Comstor said its strategy centres on empowering partners through enablement, skills development, market access, and business growth support. This framework aids both established partners and emerging, Black-owned ICT businesses scaling in a highly competitive market. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:43

MT Cloud deploys additional clusters at IXcellerate data centres

Russian cloud services provider MT Cloud from Movetel has increased its server capacity with additional clusters at Russian data centre services provider IXcellerate. The project is focused on increasing reliability of the platform. MT Cloud works with IXccelerate for several years already.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 08:38

Rostelecom upgrades network monitoring with RTK-Service

Russian integrator RTK-Service has completed a project on stabilisation of the DCN (Data Communication Network) at national operator Rostelecom, focused on management of the ECI (Ribbon) equipment. The integrator enabled the operator to react more pro-actively to potential equipment failures thanks to the new monitoring system. Engineers of RTK-Service can monitor all switches, telecommunications links and servers.  

KENYA 08:37

Zuku doubles broadband speeds

Wananchi Group's home fibre provider Zuku has doubled its internet speeds across all packages at no extra cost, TechCabal reported. The upgrade raises Zuku's entry-level package from 15 Mbps to 30 Mbps while maintaining the monthly price of KES 2,799.

SPAIN 08:36

Telefonica contributes EUR 45.4 bln to GDP, supports 652,000 jobs in core markets

Telefonica's activities supported around 652,000 jobs and contributed EUR 45.4 billion to gross domestic product across Spain, Brazil and Germany, said the Spanish operator in a report on its socio-economic impact in 2025. The company added that its total socio-economic impact in its core markets reached around EUR 78 billion in 2025, including EUR 38 billion in Spain, EUR 24 billion in Brazil and EUR 16 billion in Germany.

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