Singtel's AI cloud platform supports research expansion at NTU Singapore
SINGAPORE 06:15

Singtel's AI cloud platform supports research expansion at NTU Singapore

Singtel's Digital InfraCo unit is providing AI cloud services to Nanyang Technological University (NTU) through the RE:AI platform to support high-performance computing workloads across scientific research projects. According to the operator, 19 research teams at NTU Singapore are currently using the platform in a pilot programme covering areas including healthcare, urban sustainability, robotics and seismology.

Dish Home migrates Nepal Premier League to Ateme Titan Live platform on Akamai Cloud
NEPAL 06:10

Dish Home migrates Nepal Premier League to Ateme Titan Live platform on Akamai Cloud

Ateme has announced the successful migration of Dish Home Nepal's Nepal Premier League (NPL) to Ateme's Titan Live platform deployed on Akamai Cloud. The project was delivered in collaboration with Akamai. Dish Home migrated its infrastructure to Ateme's Titan Live video compression service, which is deployed directly onto Akamai Cloud.

StarHub to deploy Open RAN through NEC-NTT Docomo venture in Singapore - report
SINGAPORE 06:03

StarHub to deploy Open RAN through NEC-NTT Docomo venture in Singapore - report

Singapore operator StarHub is set to deploy an Open RAN-based telecommunications network through a Japanese joint venture between NTT Docomo and NEC, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The report said the venture, Orex Sai, is expected to sign a contract with StarHub valued initially at around JPY 3 billion (USD 18.8 million), with the project potentially expanding to around JPY 10 billion over time.

Orange Cyberdefense joins 'Cosmos' international initiative against cyber crime
GLOBAL 06:03

Orange Cyberdefense joins 'Cosmos' international initiative against cyber crime

Orange Cyberdefense, which groups Orange's cybersecurity activities, has joined forces with the World Economic Forum to take a leading role in a new open‑source global initiative aimed at unmasking cyber criminals. Dubbed Cosmos, the collaboration is a knowledge system developed by the World Economic Forum‑hosted Cybercrime Atlas community. It integrates expert input and open‑source research to build insights into the cyber crime ecosystem, with the goal of disrupting hackers and mitigating the impact of th

BBIX and HISS launch OCF connectivity at Toyama data centre
JAPAN 06:01

BBIX and HISS launch OCF connectivity at Toyama data centre

SoftBank's IX subsidiary BBIX and Hokuden Information System Service (HISS) have opened an OCX Compute Fabric connection point at the HISS FIT-iDC Toyama Data Center in Japan's Toyama Prefecture and launched a related cloud deployment support service for regional customers. The companies said the connection point became operational on 12 May at the HISS FIT-iDC Toyama Data Center (PIT), enabling access to OCX Compute Fabric, a distributed cloud infrastructure service developed by BBIX and IDC Frontier.

NTT Docomo develops targeted TV advertising solution using d Point and viewing data
JAPAN 05:59

NTT Docomo develops targeted TV advertising solution using d Point and viewing data

NTT Docomo has developed a marketing solution that combines its d Point Club membership data with programme viewing data from TV Tokyo to support targeted advertising across television streaming platforms. The solution, developed in collaboration with TV Tokyo, TV Tokyo Communications and D2C, is scheduled to launch on 1 July. It will support advertising planning and performance analysis for TV Tokyo catch-up programming distributed through platforms including TVer, Lemino and Net mo Teleto.

Telstra increases prices on selected home and small business internet plans
AUSTRALIA 05:57

Telstra increases prices on selected home and small business internet plans

Telstra will increase prices on selected home and small business internet plans from 1 July 2026, citing rising data demand, ongoing network investment requirements and higher wholesale charges from the National Broadband Network (NBN). Under the changes, some NBN home and small business plans will rise by between AUD 4 and AUD 5 per month. Telstra's Premium 5G internet plan will increase by AUD 10 per month, marking the first price rise for the service since its launch more than five years ago. The operato

Sky Perfect Jsat partners Astroscale on satellite servicing technologies
JAPAN 05:56

Sky Perfect Jsat partners Astroscale on satellite servicing technologies

Japan's Sky Perfect Jsat and Astroscale have entered into a capital and business partnership focused on developing on-orbit satellite servicing capabilities and expanding commercial space infrastructure services. The companies said the partnership will centre on "on-orbit services", including satellite inspection, repair and life-extension technologies led by Astroscale, alongside joint development of new space-related businesses.

ACMA proceeds with AUD 7.32 bln spectrum renewal pricing despite operator objections
AUSTRALIA 05:54

ACMA proceeds with AUD 7.32 bln spectrum renewal pricing despite operator objections

The Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA) has confirmed pricing for major spectrum licence renewals despite sustained objections from mobile operators, setting the total market value of the licences at AUD 7.32 billion. The regulator said the licences, which support fixed wireless broadband services and more than 30 million mobile connections across Australia, are held by Telstra, Optus, TPG Telecom and NBN Co.

Datasection signs funding arrangement for AI infrastructure across Japan, Australia and Thailand
JAPAN 05:51

Datasection signs funding arrangement for AI infrastructure across Japan, Australia and Thailand

Japanese neocloud provider Datasection said it has entered into an exclusive arrangement agreement with a global investment company managing USD 100 billion in assets to support financing for GPU server acquisitions linked to its AI infrastructure expansion plans. The name of the investment firm has not been disclosed, citing confidentiality obligations.

Naver invests in AI startup developing user behaviour prediction models
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:48

Naver invests in AI startup developing user behaviour prediction models

South Korean internet giant Naver's venture investment arm Naver D2SF has invested in Clone Labs, a startup developing AI technology designed to predict user intent and automate interactions with AI agents. Clone Labs is building what it describes as a "User Model", which records and analyses users' computer and AI agent usage patterns in real time to predict and execute subsequent actions. According to the company, the technology is intended to reduce the level of user intervention required when working wi

LG Uplus signs brand ambassador partnership with BoyNextDoor
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:46

LG Uplus signs brand ambassador partnership with BoyNextDoor

LG Uplus has signed a brand ambassador partnership with K-pop group BoyNextDoor as part of a new marketing campaign linked to the group's latest music release. The campaign coincides with the release of BoyNextDoor's pre-release track "Knock Knock Knock" from its first full-length album. LG Uplus said the campaign will use album intellectual property and music video assets across digital advertising, outdoor media, retail stores, the U+one application and social media platforms.

SINGAPORE 05:45

ATxSummit 2026 opens with focus on AI collaboration across ASEAN

ATxSummit 2026 opened in Singapore with a focus on regional collaboration around AI, digital inclusion and healthcare innovation, bringing together government representatives, international organisations and technology executives from Asia, the Middle East and the United States. The event at Gardens by the Bay was opened by Singapore President Tharman Shanmugaratnam and included participants from organisations such as the World Bank, OECD and ITU, alongside companies including OpenAI, Amazon and Nvidia.

HONG KONG 05:42

HGC partners Shush on mobile intelligence API platform expansion

Hong Kong operator HGC Global Communications has formed a strategic partnership with Shush to expand deployment of mobile intelligence and digital identity services for mobile network operators across Asia and Africa. Under the agreement, Shush's Sherlock platform will provide the technology foundation for HGC's Mobile Intelligence API Platform, which supports deployment and management of network authentication and digital identity APIs aligned with the GSMA Open Gateway initiative and CAMARA standards.

UNITED STATES 05:40

Fujikura plans major US fibre expansion on back of AI data centre demand

Japan's Fujikura plans to invest up to JPY 260 billion (USD 1.63 billion) to expand fibre optic cable production in the United States as part of a broader growth strategy focused on AI infrastructure, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The company disclosed the regional breakdown of a previously announced JPY 300 billion investment programme in its new medium-term business plan, allocating up to JPY 260 billion to US operations and JPY 40 billion to Japan. The investments are aimed at expanding pr

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

KT launches student AI volunteer programme focused on ethics

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched the fourth intake of its university student AI volunteer programme, KIT (KT University IT Supporters), as the operator expands AI ethics education initiatives for young people in underserved regions. The programme, introduced in 2024, provides AI and information technology education for students in rural and marginalised communities across South Korea. 

MALAYSIA 03:19

EdgePoint to invest MYR 10 million to boost Sarawak digital connectivity infra with Demanlink

Sarawak-based telecoms infrastructure company Demanlink Connexion and EdgePoint have renewed their strategic partnership to expand digital connectivity across the state. As part of this commitment, EdgePoint announced a new investment of up to MYR 10 million to accelerate Demanlink's current projects. This funding aims to support Demanlink's deployment of connectivity infrastructure services in the region.

INDIA 03:01

Vi expands 5G services to Gwalior city

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) has expanded its 5G services to Gwalior city, in the state of Madhya Pradesh. Vi also reports that its 5G network expansion focuses on high-priority areas such as major industrial zones, regions with high data usage, and fast-growing urban centers. Gwalior is an important cultural and commercial hub, generating increased data consumption driven by a growing base of digital-first consumers, students, and businesses.

SRI LANKA 02:48

Dialog Axiata doubles net profit in Q1, revenue grows 9% year-on-year

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata reported revenue of LKR 47.3 billion for the quarter ended 31 March 2026, which represents an increase of 9 percent year-on-year. The figure is for Dialog Axiata and the Dialog Axiata Group. Revenue growth was boosted by the operator's expanding mobile, fixed and digital pay-TV businesses. On a quarter-on-quarter basis, revenue increased by 2 percent, supported by data services growth and advertising revenue generated by Dialog's TV business.

SRI LANKA 19 MEI

Dialog, Rime Labs launch Arcana Sinhala text-to-speech AI model for enterprises

Sri Lanka operator Dialog Axiata has introduced 'Arcana', an enterprise-ready Sinhala text-to-speech (TTS) model developed in collaboration with Rime Labs. Built for the Sri Lankan market, the Sinhala TTS model for local enterprises is now live and ready for deployment, Dialog added.

INDONESIA 19 MEI

Matrix, NAP Info deploy Ciena WL6e across Batam–Jakarta segment of Matrix Cable System

Matrix Networks and NAP Info Lintas Nusa have successfully upgraded the Batam–Jakarta segment of the Matrix Cable System (MCS) using Ciena's latest optical technology. By deploying WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e), the two partners report they have reached a significant milestone as one of the first regional operators to activate this technology on a live undersea cable. This upgrade allows the 1,055 km link to transmit data at speeds of 1 Tbps on a single wavelength channel.

CANADA 19 MEI

Telus announces new CAD 66 billion investment through 2030

Telus has announced an investment of more than CAD 66 billion over the next five years to to expand and upgrade its network infrastructure and operations across Canada. This builds on investment of CAD 294 billion since 2000. The new investment through 2030 includes building on a CAD 2 billion spend to boost availability of Telus PureFibre to regions of Quebec and Ontario not yet covered by the network expansion. 

UNITED KINGDOM 19 MEI

Indigo Telecom in talks to acquire Aqua Comms NOC in Newcastle

Indigo Telecom Group, global critical digital infrastructure provider, has signed a Heads of Terms (HoT) agreement with Exa Infrastructure subsidiary Aqua Comms to examine the takeover of its network operations centre (NOC) in Newcastle, UK. The terms of the agreement would see the Aqua Comms NOC team integrated with Indigo's worldwide NOC services. Indigo operates global NOCs in Denver (US) and Magor (Wales). 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 19 MEI

Megafon launches Yadro base station in Nizhny Novgorod

Russian operator Megafon has started commercial services on a base station from Russian producer Yadro in the city of Nizhny Novgorod. This is the first base station from the vendor deployed by the operator in a major city. Previously the equipment from Russian vendors was reserved for rural areas, covering mainly villages.

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