Zerra DC behind proposed AUD 14.5 bn Queensland data centre campus
AUSTRALIA 06:11

Zerra DC behind proposed AUD 14.5 bn Queensland data centre campus

Singapore-based developer Zerra DC is behind a proposed AUD 14.5 billion data centre campus in Queensland's Western Downs region in Australia, which has been lodged with Western Downs Regional Council. The core proposal, known as the Western Downs Digital Park, describes four 360MW data centre buildings delivered in stages, for a total capacity of 1.44GW. Beyond the four data centre buildings, comprising some 195,000 square metres of floorspace, the application covers power infrastructure, internal roads, p

LG Uplus expands subscription offering with new AI and lifestyle benefits
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:57

LG Uplus expands subscription offering with new AI and lifestyle benefits

LG Uplus has expanded the range of benefits available through its Yudok Pick subscription service, adding lifestyle offers from CGV, Baemin and Kakao Emoticon Plus alongside eight specialised AI subscription products. Yudok Pick combines a main service such as YouTube Premium, Disney+ or Google AI Pro with additional benefits selected by customers. Customers can change their selected lifestyle or AI benefit each month.

NTT Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate to develop 5G smart city in Marunouchi
JAPAN 05:55

NTT Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate to develop 5G smart city in Marunouchi

NTT Docomo and Mitsubishi Estate have agreed to jointly develop a next-generation smart city in Tokyo's Otemachi, Marunouchi and Yurakucho area, with a focus on expanding "high-quality" 5G infrastructure including millimetre-wave services. The companies will develop network infrastructure clusters across the area by combining Docomo's 5G technology and base station equipment with Mitsubishi Estate's property assets and urban infrastructure.

Japan considers USD 630 mln support for undersea cable-laying vessels - report
JAPAN 05:53

Japan considers USD 630 mln support for undersea cable-laying vessels - report

Japan will propose allocating around JPY 100 billion (USD 628 million) to help domestic companies procure ships for laying undersea cables, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. The ministry of internal affairs and communications is expected to include the funding in its FY2027 budget request, with the proposed programme covering roughly half of vessel procurement costs. Cable-laying ships can cost more than JPY 40 billion each, with costs rising due to the weaker yen and higher material prices.

KT expands IT modernisation under 'Next IT' strategy
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:50

KT expands IT modernisation under 'Next IT' strategy

Korea Telecom (KT) is expanding its IT modernisation programme across platforms, infrastructure and working practices as part of a strategy to build an AI-native IT environment and support its broader AI transformation (AX) Platform Company strategy. The operator said its 'Next IT' strategy will focus on three areas: Next IT Platform, Next IT Infra and Next IT Works. The programme will combine modernisation of core business systems, upgrades to IT infrastructure and wider use of AI and automation across dev

New Zealand introduces legislation to restrict social media access for under-16s
NEW ZEALAND 05:48

New Zealand introduces legislation to restrict social media access for under-16s

New Zealand's government has introduced legislation that would prevent children under 16 from accessing social media platforms and place new obligations on technology companies to protect children online. The Online Safety Bill would require platforms to take reasonable steps to prevent under-16s from holding accounts, including through age-assurance measures. It would also require platforms to assess and mitigate risks to children associated with their services.

NTT Docomo, Dazn and Carta Zero launch targeted advertising solution using member data
JAPAN 05:46

NTT Docomo, Dazn and Carta Zero launch targeted advertising solution using member data

NTT Docomo, Dazn Japan Investment and Carta Zero have launched a marketing solution that uses data from more than 100 million d Point Club members to target advertising to Dazn viewers. The solution uses detailed demographic and location data held by NTT Docomo to identify target audiences for advertising on Dazn. It also provides post-campaign analysis of changes in viewer behaviour, including visits to specified facilities and purchases of specified products.

SK Telecom launches Galaxy Quantum7 exclusive handset
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

SK Telecom launches Galaxy Quantum7 exclusive handset

SK Telecom (SKT) has launched the Galaxy Quantum7, an operator-exclusive smartphone featuring a 6.9mm-thick design, a weight of 179g and a retail price of KRW 717,200. The handset supports 45W fast charging and includes AI features like Voice Transcript Assist, which converts voice recordings into text and provides translation. It also includes Google's Circle to Search, Best Face and AI Eraser functions.

SK telink and Inmarsat Maritime agree to expand NexusWave in South Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:42

SK telink and Inmarsat Maritime agree to expand NexusWave in South Korea

SK telink and Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, have signed an agreement to expand deployment of Inmarsat Maritime's NexusWave connectivity service among South Korean shipping companies. The agreement covers NexusWave implementation across car carriers, container ships, very large crude carriers and other vessel types operated by South Korean companies, including HMM and Sinokor. The companies have worked together since 2007.

3verest uses Equinix Fabric Geo Zones for sovereign healthcare AI
GLOBAL 05:40

3verest uses Equinix Fabric Geo Zones for sovereign healthcare AI

Sovereign healthcare cloud provider 3verest is using Equinix Fabric Geo Zones to provide AI infrastructure designed to keep sensitive healthcare data, AI prompts, inference and network traffic within defined national or regional boundaries. 3verest provides sovereign cloud services to hospitals, medical imaging providers, healthcare technology vendors and government health organisations across Australia, the UK, Germany, the US, Canada and the European Union. Its use of Fabric Geo Zones extends sovereignty

NEC CVC fund invests in US humanoid robot and Physical AI startup
UNITED STATES 05:38

NEC CVC fund invests in US humanoid robot and Physical AI startup

NEC's corporate venture capital fund, NEC Orchestrating Future Fund (NOFF), has invested in US-based startup Dexmate, which develops the AI-controlled humanoid robot VEGA and a Physical AI development platform. NEC said the investment is intended to support exploration of potential business collaboration between the two companies, with a focus on the practical deployment of Physical AI in real-world environments.

KT expands graduate recruitment to strengthen network and customer-facing roles
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:36

KT expands graduate recruitment to strengthen network and customer-facing roles

Korea Telecom (KT) is expanding its graduate recruitment programme, with applications open from 25 August to 7 September for roles in network infrastructure operations, B2B consulting and sales, and B2C marketing and sales. The operator said it has increased the number of graduate positions in the three areas to strengthen its workforce in operational and customer-facing functions. The roles cover network infrastructure operations and the provision of services to business and consumer customers.

UZBEKISTAN 24 AUG

Veon considers investment in Perfectum Mobile

Veon plans to invest USD 200 million to buy a share in the Uzbek mobile operator Perfectum Mobile, reports Gazeta.uz. Uzbek businessman Farkhod Mamajonov controls Perfectum Mobile and has asked the Uzbekistan president for help in getting clearance for the deal from the Competition Committee. An application on the sale was submitted to the Competition Committee on 24 July, with a 30-day deadline to take a decision expired on 23 August. The size of the stake to be purchased by Veon was not disclosed. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

Yandex tests shopping on smart TVs

Russian internet company Yandex is testing shoppable advertising on smart TVs. Currently, purchases are made via a QR code and a smartphone, but in the future, this will be possible directly from the TV screen, making the process completely autonomous, Kommersant reports.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

Rostelecom joins industry group for robotics

Russian national operator Rostelecom has joined the national industry group of of robotics market players NAURR. NAURR unites entities promoting the production, implementation, and use of robotics in Russian industry. Joining the industry group is in line with Rostelecom's strategy to develop as a diversified digital company with a unique combination of digital infrastructure, IT assets, technologies, and industry expertise.

CZECH REPUBLIC 24 AUG

Czechia proposes better coverage, network resilience in mobile licence renewals

The Czech telecommunications regulator CTU announced that it will maintain the number of licences to use frequencies in the 800 MHz, 1,800 MHz and 2,600 MHz bands, with new block allocations for the existing mobile operators O2, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Conditions for the renewed licences should include further increasing the number of white spots covered, covering additional rail corridors and increasing the resilience of networks in crisis situations. A public consultation is now open on the proposal, and i

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

MTS launches air quality monitoring at industrial facilities

Russian operator MTS is launching a service for monitoring industrial gas concentrations to ensure employee safety. The system focuses on monitoring indoor air quality, with early detection of undesirable airborne contaminants using specialised sensors, preventing threats to the life and health of people in work areas. The system is based on a set of sensors for specific gas types, which are installed in areas where harmful substances may be present. The equipment automatically detects elevated concentratio

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

Selectel revenues up 14% in H1

Revenues of Russian data centre and cloud services provider Selectel totaled RUB 10.2 billion in the first half of this year after growing by 14 percent year-on-year. The adjusted EBITDA rose 3 percent to RUB 5.4 billion, and the adjusted EBITDA margin reached 53 percent, down by 6 percentage points. The net profit was RUB 1.9 billion, up by 0.4 percent.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

TTK names new deputy CEOs

Russian operator TTK appointed Ilya Vasketsov the new deputy CEO for integration and digital platforms. He will be responsible for the development and scaling of innovative services, as well as strategic management of the digital product portfolio. His key priorities will be adapting technological solutions to dynamically changing market demands, developing the competencies of the dedicated team, and operational coordination of the business segment. Prior to joining TTK, Vasketsov held senior positions at t

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

MWS Cloud appoints new director of strategy and M&A from Rostelecom

Russian cloud services provider MWS Cloud, a subsidiary of MTS Web Services, announced the appointment of Kirill Tinenin as the director of strategy and M&A at MWS Cloud. In his new role, Tinenin will be responsible for developing the company's long-term strategy, identifying new growth opportunities, implementing M&A transactions, developing strategic partnerships, and scaling key business areas. Prior to joining MWS, Kirill Tinenin led strategy and M&A in Rostelecom's B2B/B2G division. In this role, he wa

LATVIA 24 AUG

Latvian operators bring mobile coverage to Via Baltica highway

Tele2 Latvia said that it will become the first mobile communications operator to provide uninterrupted 5G communications when crossing the Latvian border with Estonia and Lithuania by the end of the first quarter of 2027. Tele2 Latvia's customers already have access to uninterrupted 4G and 5G communications when entering the territory of Latvia from Lithuania and Estonia.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

VK sues Apple over removal of apps from App Store

Russian internet company VK filed a lawsuit against Apple in the Moscow Arbitration Court, reports the news agency Interfax from court filings. The lawsuit was filed against Apple Inc, Apple Distribution International Ltd and the Russian legal entity Apple Rus LLC. No documents are attached to the case file. In the lawsuit, VK demands that Apple return the company's iOS apps to the App Store, restore users' ability to receive in-app notifications, and face fines if it fails to comply with the court's decisi

GLOBAL 24 AUG

HTC agrees US distribution deal for Vive Eagle smart glasses

Florida-based Innovative Eyewear has clinched a US distribution agreement with HTC to market the latter's Vive Eagle smart glasses. The deal comes ahead of the US release of the Vive Eagle planned in the coming weeks, following the Taiwanese launch in August 2025. US customers will be offered prescription lenses  by Innovative Eyewear, with prescriptions sold through its web storefront LucyD.co.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 24 AUG

Megafon revenues up 10% in H1 as subscriber base expands

Revenues of Russian operator Megafon totaled RUB 264.6 billion in the first half of this year, up by 9.7 percent year-on-year, reports Vedomosti citing a corporate statement. The increase was fostered by the growth in mobile services, more subscribers and increased sales of end-user equipment. Services revenues amounted to RUB 226.693 billion, up by 7.9 percent, and device sales jumped by 21.5 percent to RUB 37.9 billion. OIBDA totaled RUB 112.3 billion, up by 5.0 percent, and the net profit grew by 13.0 pe

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