Snom adds over 500 channel partners in six months
GLOBAL 08:03

Snom adds over 500 channel partners in six months

German IP-telephony maker Snom said it has added more than 500 partners to its international network over the past six months, expanding its presence across key markets in EMEA and APAC. Executives discussed growth priorities, product plans and commercial opportunities with Platinum and Gold distributors at a two-day VIP Distribution Event in Rome held on 14 and 15 October.

Space42, Viasat and Terrestar partner to build interoperable D2D satellite network
CANADA 08:01

Space42, Viasat and Terrestar partner to build interoperable D2D satellite network

Space42, Viasat and Canada's Terrestar Solutions have signed a memorandum of understanding to develop an open interoperability framework connecting satellite constellations for global direct-to-device (D2D) and mobile-satellite services (MSS). The partnership aims to link Terrestar's planned low-Earth orbit (LEO) network, CaStar, with Equatys, a shared infrastructure platform planned by Space42 and ViaSat to advance next-generation satellite communications. The framework will enable both satellite systems a

Guinea appoints Diaby as Areeba CEO
GUINEA 07:55

Guinea appoints Diaby as Areeba CEO

Guinean President Mamadi Doumbouya has appointed Mamy Diaby as CEO of state-owned telecom operator Areeba Guinea, Ecofin reported. Diaby will lead the company alongside Deputy CEO Mohamed Diallo as it competes in an Orange-dominated market. While the decree did not outline specific strategic priorities, the leadership shakeup is part of a broader government restructuring following an EY audit that warned Areeba was nearing insolvency. The turnaround effort aims to rescue the operator and safeguard local job

Indosat AI Cloud revenue jumps to USD 50 million in 9 months, targets USD 100 million in 2026
INDONESIA 07:51

Indosat AI Cloud revenue jumps to USD 50 million in 9 months, targets USD 100 million in 2026

Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) reported revenue growth of 11 percent year-on-year to IDR 45.8 trillion in the first nine months of 2026. EBITDA also increased to IDR 21.1 trillion. Net profit jumped 37.2 percent year-on-year to IDR 4.9 trillion. 

Microsoft quarterly revenues up 19% as soaring Azure sales offset PC slowdown
GLOBAL 07:40

Microsoft quarterly revenues up 19% as soaring Azure sales offset PC slowdown

Microsoft reported revenues for its fiscal first quarter to September up 19 percent year-on-year to USD 92.3 billion, as growth in its cloud and AI services helped offset the slowdown in the PC market. Operating profit increased 21 percent to USD 45.9 billion, and net profit jumped 32 percent to USD 36.6 billion. 

Indra wins ESA contracts to build new Galileo ground stations
SPAIN 07:36

Indra wins ESA contracts to build new Galileo ground stations

Spain's Indra Group has been awarded two European Space Agency contracts to develop the next generation of ground stations for the EU's Galileo satellite navigation system. The projects cover new Galileo Sensor Stations and Uplink Stations, designed to give the system greater operational flexibility and stronger resistance to interference.

HKT opens AI Exchange and Innovation Centre at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation Park
HONG KONG 07:17

HKT opens AI Exchange and Innovation Centre at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation Park

HKT has opened an Innovation & Technology Centre and AI Exchange at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP), part of the Hetao Shenzhen-Hong Kong Science and Technology Innovation Co-operation Zone. The facilities will support AI computing, research and data connectivity in Hong Kong's Northern Metropolis and the wider Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA).

Google net profit falls in Q3 as AI costs mount
GLOBAL 07:08

Google net profit falls in Q3 as AI costs mount

Google's owner Alphabet maintained strong revenue growth in the third quarter, with sales up 25 percent year-on-year to USD 127.6 billion. The growth was led by a doubling in turnover at Google Cloud. The company's operating profit rose 30 percent over the same period to USD 40.6 billion, improving the margin to 32 percent, while net profit declined to USD 26.2 billion from USD 35.0 billion a year ago due to higher costs for AI investment and valuation losses on investments.

Vodacom Group expects jump in H1 earnings on Safaricom gain
AFRICA 06:46

Vodacom Group expects jump in H1 earnings on Safaricom gain

Vodacom Group said its headline earnings per share (HEPS) for the six months ended 30 September are expected to rise between 22 percent and 27 percent compared with  the ZAR 4.67 reported in the same period in 2025. The growth brings the interim HEPS forecast to between ZAR 5.70 and ZAR 5.93 per share. Vodacom said earnings per share (EPS) are projected to surge between 272 percent and 279 percent compared with the ZAR 4.72 reported in 2025. This pushes the expected EPS to between ZAR 17.56 and ZAR 17.89 pe

Kyivstar signs agreement to acquire GigaCloud
UKRAINE 06:44

Kyivstar signs agreement to acquire GigaCloud

Ukrainian operator Kyivstar, a subsidiary of Veon Group, announced the acquisition of GigaCloud, one of Ukraine's leading cloud infrastructure providers, in a transaction valued at up to USD 50 million. The investment expands Kyivstar's enterprise technology offering by combining connectivity, cloud infrastructure, and cybersecurity services to help businesses and public institutions accelerate their digital transformation. GigaCloud contributes a strong enterprise customer base, cloud expertise, and infras

Orange France to seek compensation from Nokia over recent network outage - report
FRANCE 06:43

Orange France to seek compensation from Nokia over recent network outage - report

French operator Orange intends to seek financial compensation from network partner Nokia in relation to the disruption that affected mobile services on 21 October, according to information gathered by L'Informe. A software anomaly in Nokia equipment was cited by Jerome Henique, CEO of Orange France, as the likely cause of the network outage. Henique shared details of the initial investigation into the incident with Le Figaro, revealing that a bug in the operator's core network caused an "exceptional success

Japan proposes guideline changes to support MVNO access to 5G standalone
JAPAN 05:57

Japan proposes guideline changes to support MVNO access to 5G standalone

Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) is seeking public comment on proposed changes to its guidelines governing mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), including provisions to promote access to 5G standalone (SA) network capabilities. The draft adds a 5G core-network interconnection function that would allow MVNOs to connect their core networks to those of mobile network operators (MNOs) through the standard Service-Based Interface (SBI), enabling them to provide 5G SA services usi

JAPAN 05:55

Internet Multifeed and Sakura Internet to test data exchange links in Hokkaido

Japanese internet exchange operator Internet Multifeed and operator Sakura Internet will begin technical trials in winter 2026 to connect the JPNAP Sapporo internet exchange with Sakura Internet's Ishikari data centre in Hokkaido. The trial will assess the feasibility of exchanging data traffic within Hokkaido, using an optical wavelength connection between the two facilities. The companies will also identify technical challenges involved in developing a regionally distributed network and examine the potent

JAPAN 05:53

KDDI to test low-latency technology for remote monitoring of autonomous vehicles

KDDI and eight partners will test a network technology designed to stabilise video transmission for remote monitoring of multiple autonomous vehicles, using buses operating in Shiojiri, Nagano Prefecture, from 2 November. The trial will combine network slicing with Low Latency, Low Loss and Scalable Throughput (L4S) technology to reduce video delays and interruptions when mobile network traffic becomes congested.

JAPAN 05:51

NTT East to test infrastructure monitoring using Japan Post delivery motorbikes

NTT East and subsidiary NTT-ME will take part in a trial using Japan Post delivery motorbikes to monitor infrastructure conditions, including telecommunications equipment, through dashcam footage and location data. The trial, conducted in collaboration with Japan Post and Japan Post Co, will run from 4 to 10 November 2026.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:48

South Korea launches investigations into breaches at financial firms

South Korea's Financial Services Commission (FSC) has launched investigations into cybersecurity incidents involving cryptocurrency exchange Bithumb and financial companies Mirae Asset and Daishin Securities, following an emergency review meeting on 28 October. The meeting was chaired by the FSC's director-general for digital finance policy and attended by the Financial Supervisory Service (FSS), the Financial Security Institute, the Digital Asset Exchange Alliance and Bithumb.

PHILIPPINES 05:48

Globe Telecom adds GrabCar, KKday, Kultura discounts to Tourist SIM

Philippines operator Globe Telecom has expanded its Traveler SIM offering through partnerships with GrabCar, travel platform KKday and local retailer Kultura, adding transport, travel activity and retail discounts to its mobile connectivity service for inbound tourists. Globe says the offers cover transportation, tourism activities and retail purchases, extending the SIM's value proposition beyond mobile connectivity.

JAPAN 05:46

Caica Digital to launch 5G security service for remote workers

Japanese technology company Caica Digital plans to launch a security service for remote workers in January 2027, combining a 5G RedCap USB dongle with a cloud-based device management platform. The service, called 5G Direct Edge, is being developed jointly with subsidiary Nex. It will connect PCs directly to a 5G network through the USB dongle, which does not have a wireless LAN access point, with the aim of reducing potential entry points for cyberattacks on home networks.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:45

LG Uplus cuts AI processing time and battery use in smartphones

LG Uplus has developed AI optimisation technology that it says increases processing speed by around 4.5 times and reduces battery consumption by approximately 77 percent when running a small language model on a smartphone. Two research papers on the technology have been accepted for the On-Device Intelligence workshop at NeurIPS 2026, which will take place in Sydney from 6 to 12 December.

AUSTRALIA 05:42

coNEXA to invest AUD 250 mln in Sydney recycled water network to supply NextDC

Australian water infrastructure company coNEXA will invest AUD 250 million to expand its AquaNet recycled water network in Western Sydney, with NextDC's S4 Sydney data centre set to become its first customer. Construction is scheduled to begin next month, with water supply expected to start in late 2027. The expansion will supply up to 16 million litres of recycled water daily from coNEXA's Fairfield recycling plant to the data centre at Horsley Park. The project has received approval from the Independent P

JAPAN 05:40

NTT Docomo launches AI tool to estimate sleep quality from smartphone data

NTT Docomo has launched an AI tool that estimates sleep quality using smartphone usage data, including screen interactions and location information, without requiring a dedicated device. The sleep quality estimation AI became available through Docomo's HealthTech platform on 1 October. It has also been incorporated into Kenko Mileage, a healthcare service for local governments and businesses provided by NTT Docomo Business.

JAPAN 05:39

Blueleaf Energy signs two solar power purchase agreements with Microsoft

Blueleaf Energy, a portfolio company of Macquarie Asset Management, has signed two long-term power purchase agreements (PPAs) with Microsoft for solar projects under development in Japan. Microsoft will be the sole offtaker for both projects. The agreements were coordinated by Macquarie's Energy Markets and Customer Solutions team. The deals extend a relationship between Macquarie and Microsoft dating back to 2020. Existing projects in the UK, Spain and India represent a combined 540 MW of wind and solar ca

GLOBAL 05:37

SAP and NTT plan sovereign cloud and business AI collaboration

SAP and NTT have announced plans to collaborate on sovereign cloud services and business AI, targeting governments, critical infrastructure operators and other organisations with stringent data sovereignty, security and regulatory requirements. The proposed collaboration will combine SAP's enterprise applications, SAP Sovereign Cloud and Business AI capabilities with NTT's global infrastructure and managed operations. An initial focus will be integrating SAP Sovereign Cloud On-Site with NTT-managed infrastr

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

LG Uplus and Ecolab Korea to develop liquid cooling standards

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with Ecolab Korea to develop operating standards for liquid cooling systems in AI data centres, including fluid quality management and predictive maintenance. The companies plan to validate their approach at a large-scale liquid cooling test environment being developed at LG Uplus's Pyeongchon 2 data centre. The facility will be used to test AI infrastructure based on next-generation GPU architectures.

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