Liberty Global picks Sierra AI platform for customer contact
EUROPE 15:08

Liberty Global picks Sierra AI platform for customer contact

Liberty Global announced it's adopting the Sierra conversational AI platform for its companies across Europe. The three-year contract will see Sierra used for customer interactions across operators such as Ziggo, Telenet and Virgin Media. The software is already rolling out, with the timing and use cases to depend on the individual market requirements, Liberty Global said.

Semtech brings Palo Alto next-gen firewalls to AirLink routing line-up
GLOBAL 14:55

Semtech brings Palo Alto next-gen firewalls to AirLink routing line-up

Semtech is launching an integration into Palo Alto Networks' next-generation firewalls (NGFWs) for its AirLink portfolio of secure edge 5G/LTE routers. AirLink customers will be able to deploy Palo Alto's NFGW feature set, including machine learning safeguards, zero-touch public key infrastructure (ZTPKI) and next-generation trust tools (NGTS). Semtech said the tie-up would support its clients in scaling up network infrastructure while boosting resilience against evolving cyber threats.

Firebird raises investment estimate for 2nd phase of Armenia AI project to USD 7-8 bln
ARMENIA 14:54

Firebird raises investment estimate for 2nd phase of Armenia AI project to USD 7-8 bln

Firebird has raised its investment estimate for the second phase of its AI infrastructure project in Armenia to USD 7-8 billion, according to Alexander Yesayan, a co-founder and CEO of Firebird AI, reports Arka. Previously, the company had announced plans to scale the project to approximately 50,000 GPUs with total investments of around USD 4 billion. The company claims that, as part of the first phase, it deployed 6,144 Nvidia B200 GPUs. The second phase involves 45,000 GPUs, and a third phase, adding anot

Eutelsat and Meo bring advanced LEO satellite backup to Portugal
PORTUGAL 14:45

Eutelsat and Meo bring advanced LEO satellite backup to Portugal

Satellite operator Eutelsat has teamed up with Portuguese telecom provider Meo to roll out Eutelsat's OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite internet services throughout Portugal. Meo will blend Eutelsat's LEO satellite technology with its existing 5G and fibre networks, creating a robust, multi-layered communication system. The service is designed to deliver high-reliability backup connectivity for businesses, government agencies, local municipalities, and critical infrastructure networks.

Uztelecom to offer Amazon Leo satellite internet in Uzbekistan
UZBEKISTAN 14:44

Uztelecom to offer Amazon Leo satellite internet in Uzbekistan

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom and Amazon Leo announced a partnership on providing satellite internet services in Uzbekistan. UZ-SAT, a subsidiary of Uztelecom, will serve as an authorised distributor of Amazon Leo. UZ-SAT will use Amazon Leo to create and deliver new connectivity solutions to its customers, bringing satellite internet to communities and businesses in areas where traditional networks are difficult to deploy.

Uztelecom adds Bukhara, Kokand to national data centre network
UZBEKISTAN 14:35

Uztelecom adds Bukhara, Kokand to national data centre network

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom commissioned two new data centres in Bukhara and Kokand on 22 September, reports Trend from a statement by the Ministry of Digital Technologies. The new data centres operate as part of the unified national cloud platform, UzCloud, providing infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS), software-as-a-service (SaaS), object storage and backup services.The facilities also offer AI cloud and GPU-as-a-Service resources, with dedicated GPU servers for tra

VK places bonds worth RUB 5 bln
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:33

VK places bonds worth RUB 5 bln

Russian internet company VK announced the placement of a new series of RUB 5 billion in exchange-traded bonds with a floating coupon by its subsidiary Mail.Ru Finance. The bonds have a maturity of three years, with coupon payments scheduled every 30 days. The arranging banks were Gazprombank, Alfa-Bank, VTB Capital Trading, Sber CIB, and Sovcombank.

Kenya and Intel partner to expand AI literacy across public libraries
KENYA 14:32

Kenya and Intel partner to expand AI literacy across public libraries

Kenya has partnered with Intel to expand artificial intelligence (AI) literacy across the country's public library network under the AI for Citizens initiative. Formalized on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly in New York, the agreement will be implemented through the Kenya National Library Service (KNLS) in collaboration with the Mandela AI Hub Foundation.

CGE to build major data centre in Konin
POLAND 14:31

CGE to build major data centre in Konin

Polish energy group Centralna Grupa Energetyczna (CGE) plan to build a data centre, set to be Poland's largest facility dedicated to artificial intelligence, in Konin. The company Energa Obrot, the City of Konin, and CGE signed letter of intent regarding the supply of electricity to the data centre. Data Centrer Konin is a large-scale investment worth nearly EUR 3 billion, located on sites prepared by the local government in Konin to support the delivery of AI-based solutions. Initial construction work is s

Tadaam drops unlimited mobile offer, introduces 'on the go' broadband
BELGIUM 14:17

Tadaam drops unlimited mobile offer, introduces 'on the go' broadband

Telenet has stopped offering mobile services under its Tadaam brand. Existing customers can keep the unlimited mobile plan launched last year for EUR 25 per month, but the offer is no longer available to new subscribers. The Belgian operator told news site HLN.be that it wants Tadaam to focus on its original offer of fixed internet over the 4G/5G network. It's also offering a new 'on the go' internet plan, so the modem can be taken outside the home. 

Egypt adopts measures to protect children from social media risks
EGYPT 14:08

Egypt adopts measures to protect children from social media risks

Egypt's Supreme Council for Media Regulation (SCMR) and National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) have issued a joint resolution requiring social media platforms to enhance child safety controls. The measure aims to protect the mental and social well-being of children and follows a directive from President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi urging state institutions to safeguard young people from digital risks. Rather than isolating minors from technological progress, the regulations ensure age-appropriate, safe and r

Belgian CIOs name AI governance biggest priority
BELGIUM 14:03

Belgian CIOs name AI governance biggest priority

AI governance is the biggest priority for CIOs and IT managers in Belgium, according to a new survey by the industry group Beltug. The three most-mentioned priorities all involve AI: making AI ethical, compliant and explainable; integrating AI into organisations; and managing AI security risks. Over 300 IT decision-makers in the public and private sectors participated in the survey.

UNITED STATES 13:58

Verizon launches USD 70 mln AI upskilling drive

Verizon has announced a USD 70 million investment in Verizon AI Skills for America, an initiative aimed at equipping job seekers, early-career professionals, displaced workers, educators and SMEs with artificial intelligence skills. The programme above all aims to boost workforce readiness for the AI era and support the country's economic growth.

POLAND 13:55

Inea fined for imposing unauthorised security charges

Polish competition regulator UOKiK imposed a fine of PLN 1,882,000 on the operator Inea and ordered the company to refund unduly collected fees to consumers. The watchdog also required the company to re-examine and favourably resolve complaints regarding the activation of the Inea Safe service and to refund the fees charged for this service without proper customer consent.

SOUTH AFRICA 13:53

Telkom and BCX provide public service connectivity in Limpopo pilot

Telkom and BCX have handed over a ZAR 3 million digital connectivity pilot to Limpopo Provisional Government. The twelve-month scheme uses fibre-based SD-WAN to connect George Masebe Hospital, Mosesetjane Clinic and Machepelele Secondary School. The resilient network foundation should modernise public infrastructure, streamline administration and improve access to essential healthcare and education for local people,

POLAND 13:51

Orange Poland extends Safe Internet app to Nju customers

Orange Poland said that its customers using fixed broadand and postpaid mobile services under the Nju brand have been offered an opportunity to use the Safe Internet app, which protects smartphones and computers during everyday online activity. It runs in the background and warns against common threats. The app was launched earlier this year under the Orange brand and developed in collaboration with F-Secure. The app's key functions include malware detection, phishing protection, secure shopping and banking

UNITED KINGDOM 13:44

UK wants Google to add AI assistants to Android, Chrome search choice screen

The competition watchdog has updated its proposed remedies for Google's dominance in the online search market. In addition to offering Android and Chrome customers a choice of search engines, it wants AI assistants added to the list of options Google must present. The Competition and Markets Authority said the new proposal reflects "rapid developments" in how people are searching for information online, including the growing use of new services like ChatGPT and Perplexity in place of search engines. The pla

GERMANY 13:19

Deutsche Telekom adds HBO Max to MagentaTV offering

Deutsche Telekom has added HBO Max to its MagentaTV offering, following the launch of the streaming service in Germany in Janaury. Telekom is offering a total of six options to subscribe to HBO Max. Customers can choose between flexible plans of one month as well as twelve-month options. Those who opt for the twelve-month plan also benefit from a price advantage compared to the monthly subscription.

BRAZIL 13:17

TIM and EPR Litoral Pioneiro test real-time traffic safety system on Brazil highway

Brazilian highway concessionaire EPR Litoral Pioneiro, in partnership with TIM Brasil, has launched a pilot project featuring an intelligent light-signalling system designed to enhance safety along the Serra do Mar stretch of the BR-277 in Morretes, Parana. The initiative uses smart LED devices connected via TIM's 4G network to transmit real-time traffic and hazard warnings directly to drivers. Managed 24/7 by EPR's Operational Control Centre, the system changes lighting colours and flash patterns depending

GLOBAL 13:16

ProLabs unfurls optical transceiver line-up ahead of SCTE Tech Expo

Data centre vendor ProLabs is showcasing its latest optical transceiver innovations at the coming SCTE Tech Expo in Atlanta, Georgia. The products cover a range of data infrastructure requirements, from 1G narrowband options to 25G/100G QSFP28 modules for single-fibre regional/metro links and 800G transceivers designed for intensive core data centre interconnects.

GLOBAL 13:16

Kigen's new automotive eSIMS gain GSMA eUICC security certification

Kigen said it has achieved GSMA eUICC Security Assurance (eSA) certification for its new Automotive eSIMs. The certification combines Kigen's eSIM OS with Infineon's Tegrion SLI22 automotive security controller, giving connected vehicle OEMs and Tier 1 companies a platform that meets current standards and supports fleets that must stay secure for a decade or more. Kigen said these are the first embedded SIM cards certified by the eSA that support SGP.32 v1.3, which is the GSMA's latest IoT eSIM (eUICC) spec

BAHRAIN 13:15

STC Bahrain partners with government hospitals to digitize patient records

STC Bahrain has partnered with Government Hospitals in Bahrain to advance healthcare digitization through the conversion and archiving of patient medical records. The initiative will transform traditional, paper-based patient files into secure, accessible, and searchable electronic records, ensuring faster, more efficient data access across the country's healthcare network.

OMAN 13:13

Oman's Otech becomes Kaspersky managed services partner

Otech, the technology arm of Omantel, has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Kaspersky to bolster threat defense infrastructure across Oman. The agreement designates Otech as an authorized Kaspersky Managed Security Service Provider (MSSP) partner in Oman. The alliance integrates Kaspersky's cybersecurity products with Otech's local data centre infrastructure, specialized security operations centre (SOC) expertise, and nationwide support network.

AUSTRIA 13:12

Austrian Federal Office for Cybersecurity to start operations 01 October

Austria's new Federal Office for Cybersecurity (BCS) will officially begin operations on 01 October, following the entry into force of the Network and Information System Security Act, transposing the latest EU cybersecurity ryles. The BCS will work to boost cybersecurity protection for public administration and other organisations and commpanies of particular importance to the functioning of the state and society. The NISG regulation covers these essential, critical entities, including those in the energy,

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