Bulgaria's Information Services taps Google Cloud to launch AI-based national Cybershield
BULGARIA 08:13

Bulgaria's Information Services taps Google Cloud to launch AI-based national Cybershield

Bulgaria's Information Services, the national system integrator of Bulgaria, has partnered with Google Cloud to boost the country's national cyber defense capabilities. The project will see the implementation of Google Cloud's Cybershield. Bulgaria's National Cyber Defense Strategy establishes a federated Security Operations Center (SOC) to protect government ministries and agencies.

Vodafone Spain expands second-home gigabit fibre to entire footprint, cuts price to EUR 15/mth
SPAIN 08:13

Vodafone Spain expands second-home gigabit fibre to entire footprint, cuts price to EUR 15/mth

Vodafone Spain said it now offers 1Gbps broadband to second homes across its entire fibre-optic network, allowing customers to continue enjoying a high-speed connection at the beach, in the mountains or other rural locations. To promote the move, customers can now sign up to 'Plan Segunda Residencia' fibre at gigabit speeds at the special rate of EUR 15 a month compared to the usual cost of EUR 20.

Fortnite returns to Apple App Store
UNITED STATES 08:13

Fortnite returns to Apple App Store

The Fortnite game has returned to the Apple App Store worldwide, following its maker Epic Games' long-running legal battle to reduce the fees charged by app stores. Epic confirmed its game is available on the App Store worldwide, apart from Australia where it is still working on enforcing new terms from Apple.

US operators launch knowledge-sharing alliance to bolster telecom cybersecurity
UNITED STATES 08:09

US operators launch knowledge-sharing alliance to bolster telecom cybersecurity

The Communications Cybersecurity Information Sharing and Analysis Center, known as C2 ISAC, has been established by US telecom and data infrastructure operators to identify viable safeguards for communications infrastructure, particularly in light of evolving AI-driven cyber threats. C2 ISAC is a non-profit organisation based on existing telecom ties with the US National Coordinating Center for Communications, also known as the Communications ISAC or COMM-ISAC.

ESET sets up French, Dutch and Indian branches as it announces EUR 40 mln AI investment
FRANCE 07:57

ESET sets up French, Dutch and Indian branches as it announces EUR 40 mln AI investment

Cybersecurity company ESET has announced plans to invest EUR 40 million artificial intelligence capabilities as well as the opening of branches in France, the Netherlands and India to expand its local presence and market opportunities in those locations. ESET has agreed to acquire its current partners Cyber Defense Group in the Netherlands and Athena Global Services in France and will take on all their staff and customers. The formation of ESET Software India will enable an increase in the scale of local ma

TIM finalises savings share conversion
ITALY 07:45

TIM finalises savings share conversion

Telecom Italia (TIM) said it has completed the subscription period for the voluntary conversion of savings shares into ordinary stock. At the end of window, some 5.63 billion savings shares, equivalent to 93.5 percent of the total shares in that class, were converted voluntarily. The share conversion – a longstanding aim of CEO Pietro Labriola – is designed to simplify the group's capital structure, reduce governance costs and enhance liquidity.

Samsung launches enterprise edition of Galaxy Book6 laptops
GLOBAL 07:41

Samsung launches enterprise edition of Galaxy Book6 laptops

Samsung Electronics has introduced the Galaxy Book6 Enterprise Edition, its first Galaxy Book laptop line designed specifically for enterprise IT environments, targeting corporate deployment, security and device management use cases. The new laptops are powered by Intel Core Ultra Series 3 processors, with select 14-inch models supporting Intel vPro, and are aimed at simplifying large-scale enterprise rollouts through features such as custom OS imaging, BIOS configuration, asset tagging and Windows Autopilo

InterDigital signs IoT patent licence agreement with fintech company
GLOBAL 07:33

InterDigital signs IoT patent licence agreement with fintech company

InterDigital has signed a new IoT patent licensing agreement with an unnamed fintech company operating in the payments sector. According to the company, the agreement covers point-of-sale devices under InterDigital's patent portfolio relating to 3G, 4G, Wi-Fi 5 and Wi-Fi 6 technologies. The company did not disclose financial terms or identify the licensee.

Vi posts record quarterly profit following AGR dues reduction, customer base stabilizes
INDIA 07:32

Vi posts record quarterly profit following AGR dues reduction, customer base stabilizes

Indian operator Vodafone Idea (Vi) posted improvements in all its financial and operational metrics for its fourth quarter of fiscal year 2026, alongside a stabilization of its subscriber base. The company's balance sheet position also improved, following the resolution of its Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) liabilities and a USD 500 million equity commitment from the Aditya Birla Group.

Italtel expands Rai network infrastructure deal
ITALY 07:28

Italtel expands Rai network infrastructure deal

Italian ICT firm Italtel said it has expanded its longstanding collaboration with public broadcaster Rai to include the management and maintenance of data and telephony infrastructure. Italtel is leading a temporary consortium to deliver the services, coordinating certified personnel from its own organisation and partner companies.

Telefonica places EUR 750 million bond
SPAIN 07:08

Telefonica places EUR 750 million bond

Telefonica said it has successfully issued a EUR 750 million senior bond maturing in November 2034, with an annual coupon of 4.3525 percent. The bond attracted orders exceeding EUR 2 billion euros, more than 2.5 times the expected size, enabling Telefonica to reduce the spread over the swap curve to 118 basis points from initial guidance of 145-150 basis points. International investors accounted for around 90 percent of demand.

SEA smartphone shipments drop 9% in Q1, average selling price hits record high of USD 349
SOUTH-EASTERN ASIA 07:06

SEA smartphone shipments drop 9% in Q1, average selling price hits record high of USD 349

Southeast Asia smartphone market shipments declined 9 percent in the first quarter of 2026, as vendors prioritize profitability over share, according to a report from Omdia. Southeast Asia's smartphone shipments totaled 21.6 million units in the first three months of this year. However, the report shows the standout metric was average selling price (ASP) rather than volume: the ASP reached a record high of USD 349 in the March quarter, which represents an increase of 19 percent year-on-year, as memory cost

GLOBAL 07:01

Google updates AI subscriptions with new billing method, Spark agent, email and creative tools

Google has updated its AI subscription plans with a new way of charging for AI prompts as well as a new tier at USD 100 per month. It's also adding new Gemini models and tools for creative applications and managing email to the AI subscriptions, plus access to YouTube Premium.

BOLIVIA 06:55

Sparkle, Entel Bolivia ink Peru-Brazil corridor MoU

Italian international services provider Sparkle and Bolivia's largest telco Entel Bolivia have signed a memorandum of understanding to jointly commercialise a new terrestrial route linking Peru and Brazil via Bolivia. The project is part of the South American Bi-Oceanic Corridor to meet regional data demand from sectors such as cloud gaming, streaming, financial services and AI applications via a low-latency alternative to existing submarine cables.

GLOBAL 06:45

Apple Sports expands to more than 170 markets ahead of World Cup

Apple has expanded availability of its Apple Sports application to more than 170 countries and regions, adding over 90 new markets ahead of the FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament. The free iPhone application provides live sports scores, statistics and match information, and now includes additional World Cup-focused features intended to support tournament coverage beginning in June.

UNITED STATES 06:40

DataBank names Kevin Ooley as chief executive officer successor

US data centre develop and operator DataBank has announced a leadership transition under which president and chief financial officer Kevin Ooley will become chief executive officer from 1 January 2027, succeeding Raul Martynek. The company said Martynek will transition to the role of executive chairman of the board while remaining chief executive officer until the end of 2026 to support the handover process. The succession plan was unanimously approved by the board following a search process. In his new rol

GLOBAL 06:37

Google preps launch of Android XR smart glasses this autumn

Google confirmed new smart glasses running its Android XR software are coming to market later this year. At its Google I/O developer conference, the company previewed audio glasses that offer spoken help, powered by its Gemini AI. This "intelligent eyewear" is expected to launch this autumn in select markets.

SINGAPORE 06:34

Google expands AI partnership with Singapore government

Google has expanded its partnership with the ministry of digital development and information under a new national AI initiative focused on healthcare, education, scientific research and AI safety. The partnership involves multiple Singapore government agencies and ministries and forms part of Singapore's National AI Strategy.

JAPAN 06:20

NTT and IBM Japan begin testing on-prem AI Infrastructure using Spyre

NTT Integration and IBM Japan have begun a joint technical verification project for an enterprise AI infrastructure platform based on IBM's Spyre Accelerator for Power technology, with commercial service launch targeted for October 2026. According to the companies, the project represents the first technical deployment in Japan of the IBM Spyre Accelerator for Power, an AI accelerator designed for enterprise AI inference workloads with lower power consumption than conventional GPU-based systems.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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