Qatar's CRA organises training in IPv6 and internet routing security
QATAR 15:36

Qatar's CRA organises training in IPv6 and internet routing security

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA), in collaboration with the RIPE NCC, is delivering a six-week training programme aimed at strengthening national technical capabilities in IPv6 deployment and internet routing security. The programme brings together 45 members of the Qatar IPv6 Taskforce, supporting the CRA's ongoing efforts to develop specialised skills and enhance the security and resilience of the country's internet infrastructure.

Anduril and Qualcomm prepare to launch US-made BlueChip laptop for critical use cases
UNITED STATES 15:34

Anduril and Qualcomm prepare to launch US-made BlueChip laptop for critical use cases

Qualcomm is teaming with US military tech supplier Anduril Industries to launch a laptop built for critical public and private sector uses. A joint product line under the BlueChip brand will incorporate laptops and other computing hardware. The products will be designed and assembled domestically, while leveraging silicon processors from Qualcomm's Snapdragon X line-up to achieve general-purpose processing, graphics, and on-device AI. The partnership brings Snapdragon X to a number of public sector and ente

MTN Group CEO reaffirms commitment to Ghana in official visit
GHANA 15:32

MTN Group CEO reaffirms commitment to Ghana in official visit

MTN Group president and CEO Ralph Mupita has reaffirmed the company's commitment to strengthening Ghana's digital infrastructure and digital sovereignty during a working visit. The visit coincides with MTN Ghana celebrating 30 years of operations in the country. During the visit, Mupita held a series of high-level engagements with Ghanaian leadership to discuss expanding connectivity, financial inclusion, and critical digital infrastructure.

Gole Cloud launches on South African market
SOUTH AFRICA 15:25

Gole Cloud launches on South African market

Gole Cloud announced its launch on the South African market this October, offering cloud and IT services designed to help businesses manage their digital environments. Its portfolio includes cloud infrastructure, virtual private servers (VPS), web hosting and domains, cybersecurity, backup and disaster recovery, and business productivity applications. With infrastructure hosted locally in South Africa and services billed in South African rands (ZAR), Gole Cloud caters to organizations seeking domestic hosti

North Macedonia mobile market grows in Q2
NORTH MACEDONIA 15:23

North Macedonia mobile market grows in Q2

North Macedonia's active mobile connections grew to 1.98 million in Q2 2026, up from 1.97 million in the previous quarter, according to regulatory agency AEK. The mobile user base comprised approximately 1.04 million residential postpaid, 690,494 residential prepaid, and 248,462 corporate postpaid lines, alongside 1.67 million mobile broadband users and nearly 357,203 M2M SIMs. Competition in the mobile sector remains highly concentrated, with market leader A1 Makedonija (46.95%) holding a slim edge over Ma

Sievert leaves T-Mobile US after year as vice chair
UNITED STATES 15:05

Sievert leaves T-Mobile US after year as vice chair

Mike Sievert is leaving T-Mobile US, just over a year after he stepped down as CEO. When Srini Gopalan became CEO a year ago, Sievert took on the new role of vice chairman. According to a SEC filing, he has now decided to step down from the board and leave the company. T-Mobile said his departure was "not the result of any disagreement with the company on any matter relating to its operations, policies or practices".

Iraq and China discuss strategic cooperation in 5G, AI and cybersecurity
IRAQ 15:04

Iraq and China discuss strategic cooperation in 5G, AI and cybersecurity

Iraq's minister for communications, Mustafa Sanad, met with Chinese minister of industry and information technology Li Licheng during an official visit to China and discussed key issues in the telecommunications sector, with a focus on 5G technologies, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence, Iraqi News Agency (INA) reported.

Vodafone's top lobbyist named head of European Roundtable for Industry
EUROPE 14:58

Vodafone's top lobbyist named head of European Roundtable for Industry

Vodafone Group announced that Joakim Reiter, its chief external and corporate affairs officer, is leaving the company at the end of the year to become Secretary General of the European Roundtable for Industry. He spent nine years at the telecom group, working on relations with governments and regulatory bodies across Europe and Africa. CEO Margherita Della Valle said she expects to continue work with him in his new role, where he represents industries from across Europe.

Deezer upgrades FY outlook as direct base drives revenue growth in Q3
FRANCE 14:57

Deezer upgrades FY outlook as direct base drives revenue growth in Q3

France-based music streaming company Deezer said its revenue increased for a second consecutive quarter in the three months to September, as the direct subscriber base maintained a positive growth trajectory. Full-year revenue is now expected to grow slightly, compared with earlier guidance pointing to stable performance. The profitability outlook has also improved from the previous expectation of positive adjusted EBITDA, with the company now targeting a result above the EUR 10 million mark.

Korek Telecom rejects Iraqi regulator's debt and tax claims
IRAQ 14:55

Korek Telecom rejects Iraqi regulator's debt and tax claims

The Iraqi Communications and Media Commission (CMC) has set two primary conditions to restore Korek Telecom's operating licence and grant approval for its 4G network, namely full federal tax clearance and an upfront payment of IQD 500 billion, 946media reported. Korek disputes the demands, accusing the CMC of blocking a mutually agreed resolution to their ongoing legal and financial standoff. CMC executive body head Baligh Abu Galal said the requested sum represents an initial instalment toward Korek's tota

Amazon updates smart speakers with 16-inch display model, Echo Dot with Wi-Fi extender
UNITED STATES 14:47

Amazon updates smart speakers with 16-inch display model, Echo Dot with Wi-Fi extender

Amazon.com has unveiled a new range of its Echo devices featuring the Alexa+ AI assistant. These include the Echo Show 16 smart display with integrated Fire TV software, an alarm clock called Echo Time and the Alexa Photo Frame, as well as upgrades for the Echo Dot and Echo Studio smart speakers. Most of the new products are available now or will launch in time for the year-end holidays.

Westcon-Comstor introduces Palo Alto Networks EMEA sales partner programme
GLOBAL 14:44

Westcon-Comstor introduces Palo Alto Networks EMEA sales partner programme

Westcon-Comstor has introduced the Partner Growth Circle in partnership with Palo Alto Networks to accelerate channel expansion for selected Westcon partners in Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA). It aims to help participants scale their Palo Alto Networks business through structured business planning, specialist enablement and targeted growth support. Partners will work with Westcon-Comstor to create joint business plans aligned with priority services, key target accounts and agreed pipeline goals.

GLOBAL 14:36

Extreme Networks beats fiscal Q1 estimates as SaaS sales rise 22%

Extreme Networks reported a better-than-expected turnover of USD 341.1 million for its first fiscal quarter to 30 September. Year-on-year sales growth of about 10 percent was roughly in line with Extreme's Q4 performance, and surpassed its USD 334-339 million guidance issued on 05 August. Extreme's revenue base benefited from 22 percent growth in annual recurring turnover from software-as-a-service products, including its unified network management, automation and security platform Extreme One. The Extreme

SAUDI ARABIA 14:28

STC Group's nine month revenue rises 4% as subsidiaries lift turnover 9%

STC Group has reported a 3.7 percent year-on-year increase in nine-month revenue to SAR 60.1 billion and said EBITDA grew by 3.5 percent to SAR 19.15 billion. Net profit climbed 2.6 percent to SAR 10.92 billion, adjusted for non-recurring items. The group's subsidiaries sustained strong momentum, with revenue growing 9.0 percent over the nine months and third-quarter growth accelerating to 18.5 percent. STC announced a Q3 2026 dividend of SAR 0.55 per share, aligning with the General Assembly policy, bringi

NIGERIA 14:16

MultiChoice Nigeria cuts entry subscriptions for DStv and GOtv

MultiChoice Nigeria is lowering its entry-level subscription for DStv and GOtv to NGN 6,000 per month and introducing a dedicated football tier featuring every Premier League and UEFA Champions League match. It aims to improve affordability and protect its subscriber base against growing competition from streaming platforms. From 05 November, a new structure reorganises DStv into four tiers, namely Starter, Select, Sports and Premium. GOtv will offer Easy, Starter, Select and Sports options.

GHANA 14:09

Ghana's NCA tests website accessibility with disabled people

The Ghanaian National Communications Authority (NCA) has hosted a hands-on user testing session to evaluate its website's accessibility features and collect user feedback. It brought together representatives from the Ghana Federation of Disability Organisations (GFD) along with disabled people and their guides. The NCA aims to foster digital inclusion and improve access to information in accordance with Web Content Accessibility Guidelines (WCAG) 2.2 Level AA standards.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:04

MTS Exolve unveils revamped call centre platform

Russian company MTS Exolve, a subsidiary of the operator MTS, has debuted a completely revamped call centre solution. The MTS Exolve Contact Centre product was presented at Customer Contacts Week (CCWeek 2026), an annual event dedicated to the contact centre industry.Previously, MTS Exolve announced the acquisition of exclusive rights to the MightyCall Enterprise Russian Edition software. Now that MightyCall has become part of the MTS Exolve ecosystem, the company can offer businesses a unified package comb

BAHRAIN 14:00

Zain Bahrain and Kerne Youth run 'Women in Tech' initiative

Zain Bahrain has partnered with educational platform Kerne Youth to launch the "Women in Tech" initiative, which aims to increase female participation in the artificial intelligence and digital innovation sectors. They have signed a memorandum of understanding to expand Bahrain's digital talent and advance professional opportunities for women. The scheme will offer a hybrid schedule of online and in-person workshops concerning AI, innovation and core digital skills.

NETHERLANDS 13:57

Streaming services call for public interest test for NPO online services

The industry group Streamingdiensten Nederland has called for a clear framework on public-private cooperation in the upcoming Media Act. In a response to the public consultation on reforming the public broadcast system, the association for streaming providers said the public remit needs to be more clearly defined, including how the NPO works with commercial players, in order to support fair competition.

SWITZERLAND 13:53

TalkTalk partners Zattoo to offer combination of mobile and TV subscriptions

Mobilezone brand TalkTalk is partnering with TV streaming platform Zattoo to offer mobile subscriptions including access to television. Three new offerings, branded "TalkTalk Mobile'n Stream," combine a TalkTalk mobile subscription with a Zattoo subscription. The new offerings are part of TalkTalk's refreshed brand identity.

AUSTRIA 13:50

Drei Austria offers bandwidth prioritisation with ZTE 5G router

Hutchinson Drei Austria is integrating a new function into the ZTE G5TC 5G router, as part of its Boost! home internet offering. The function, called Drei Ruckelschutz, monitors the quality of the network and automatically detects bandwidth bottlenecks to prioritise time-sensitive applications, such as video calls, video streaming and online gaming. This means that users can rely on a more stable internet connection, especially when several people and devices are using it simultaneously.

EUROPE 13:46

DIDWW ties up with TechAISolutions for customer call analytics

DIDWW has announced a partnership to combine its voice services with software provider TechAISolutions' IdentityCall product for call analytics and quality management. IdentityCall gives managers a view of every submitted call and transcribes, summarises and categorises them, then extracts agreed actions and scores them against the company's own criteria. It uses artificial intelligence that looks beyond keywords to the content of each call, showing whether employees met customer needs and agreed standards.

GLOBAL 13:25

Fraunhofer Institute launches dedicated unit to assist sovereign IT projects

The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems has formed a dedicated business unit to aid engineering projects targeting sovereign IT platforms. The Sovereign Platform and Innovation Engineering (SPIN) subsidiary will assist projects commissioned by public sector bodies, profit-making companies and operators of critical infrastructure. The business model will mainly focus on R&D provision and validation services as well as tech transfer projects such as intellectual property-based spinouts. 

EGYPT 13:17

Egypt's NTRA and General Federation of Social Agencies to promote telecom user rights and online child safety

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the General Federation of Social Agencies have signed a cooperation protocol to protect telecom users' rights and enhance children's online safety. They aim to raise awareness of digital risks while equipping children and adolescents with tools to navigate the internet safely. They will focus on public education and provision for underserved communities.

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