Dialog Axiata, IIT Madras partner on applied research, technology development in Sri Lanka
SRI LANKA 05:28

Dialog Axiata, IIT Madras partner on applied research, technology development in Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan operator Dialog Axiata has signed an agreement with IITM Pravartak Technologies Foundation, part of the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (IIT Madras), to collaborate on applied research and technology development in Sri Lanka. Under the terms of the deal, Dialog will serve as the collaboration anchor and technology enabler, connecting IITM Pravartak's research networks with Sri Lankan industry stakeholders.

Six Japanese companies to develop quantum computing and AI materials platform
JAPAN 05:21

Six Japanese companies to develop quantum computing and AI materials platform

Six Japanese companies, including SoftBank, have formed a research and development partnership to build a materials development platform combining quantum computing with artificial intelligence, following the project's selection by Japan's New Energy and Industrial Technology Development Organization (NEDO). The project will run from fiscal 2026 to fiscal 2028 and aims to improve the accuracy and efficiency of materials discovery by combining quantum-computing calculations with AI techniques, including mach

Romania tops 15.5 million ported numbers
ROMANIA 05:20

Romania tops 15.5 million ported numbers

Romania reached more than 15.5 million mobile and fixed-line number ports since the number portability system was introduced in October 2008, according to a report from telecoms regulator Ancom. Mobile numbers accounted for 14.2 million of the total, while 1.28 million were fixed-line numbers.

NTT Data expands AI factory network across four regions
GLOBAL 05:18

NTT Data expands AI factory network across four regions

NTT Data has expanded its AI Factory network with new facilities in Paris and Singapore, adding to existing sites in Plano, Texas, Riyadh and Munich as it seeks to help businesses move AI projects from pilot stages into production. The facilities provide environments where organisations can test AI use cases against operational requirements, including infrastructure design, performance, security, governance, workload placement and cost, before committing to wider deployment.

Palau deploys fraud prevention system to protect voice networks
PALAU 05:16

Palau deploys fraud prevention system to protect voice networks

Palau National Communications Corporation (PNCC) has deployed a telecoms fraud prevention system from German software provider Oculeus to detect and block fraudulent traffic targeting its voice networks. The Oculeus Anti-Fraud System uses AI, machine learning and anomaly detection to analyse telecommunications activity and identify potentially fraudulent or abusive traffic in near-real time. PNCC is using the system's automation capabilities to strengthen protection while relying on its existing team.

KT partners Idemia on post-quantum security for Korean defence comms
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:14

KT partners Idemia on post-quantum security for Korean defence comms

Korea Telecom (KT) is working with Idemia Secure Transactions to test post-quantum cryptography (PQC) for defence communications, implementing international and South Korean cryptographic algorithms on a quantum-resistant SIM platform. The collaboration forms part of South Korea's 2026 Post-Quantum Cryptography Pilot Conversion Project, organised by the ministry of science and ICT and the Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA). KT is leading a wider pilot for the ministry of national defense and the army i

Binge launches as Prime Video add-on subscription in Australia
AUSTRALIA 05:11

Binge launches as Prime Video add-on subscription in Australia

Australian streaming service Binge is now available as an add-on subscription through Amazon's Prime Video platform, allowing customers to access its entertainment, live sport and news content within the Prime Video app. The service offers two plans: Standard at AUD 19 per month and Premium at AUD 22 per month. Subscriptions can be cancelled at any time, with billing managed through Prime Video and no additional app required.

Synopsys joins Singapore AI data centre testbed to develop cooling tech
SINGAPORE 05:08

Synopsys joins Singapore AI data centre testbed to develop cooling tech

Synopsys has joined the National University of Singapore's Sustainable Tropical Data Center Testbed Phase 2.0 (STDCT 2.0) consortium to develop and validate technologies for improving the energy efficiency and thermal management of data centres in tropical climates. The collaboration will combine Synopsys's engineering simulation and digital modelling tools with research expertise from NUS and physical testing at the facility. The work will focus on advanced liquid cooling, computational fluid dynamics, mul

KT launches AI platform integrating more than 500 models
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:06

KT launches AI platform integrating more than 500 models

Korea Telecom (KT) has unveiled an AI platform that brings together access to more than 500 domestic and international AI models, usage monitoring, billing and security controls, targeting businesses seeking to manage multiple models and their associated costs. Called KT Token Factory, the platform is scheduled to launch on 30 October, initially targeting enterprise customers that use multiple AI models and want to manage expenditure more efficiently.

Uniti Wholesale expands 100G and 400G connectivity to nine US data centres
UNITED STATES 05:05

Uniti Wholesale expands 100G and 400G connectivity to nine US data centres

US operator Uniti Wholesale has expanded its connectivity to nine data centre locations across six states, extending access to 100G and 400G wavelength services. The expansion covers facilities operated by Equinix, H5 Data Centers, VTX, Fifteenfortyseven, Flexential, Digital Realty, QTS and CyrusOne. Locations include El Segundo, California; Chandler and San Antonio, Texas; Laredo and McAllen, Texas; Franklin, Tennessee; Clifton and Piscataway, New Jersey; and Sterling, Virginia.

SK Hynix posts record operating profit on AI demand
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:03

SK Hynix posts record operating profit on AI demand

South Korean semiconductor manufacturer SK Hynix reported record quarterly revenue of KRW 104.6 trillion and operating profit of KRW 83.3 trillion in the third quarter of 2026, as demand for AI memory drove higher prices and sales of high-value products. Revenue rose 328 percent year on year, while operating profit increased 632 percent year on year. Net profit was KRW 39.8 trillion, down 58 percent from the second quarter but up 216 percent year on year. The figures are preliminary, based on consolidated K

GSMA secures USD 1.2 mln for mobile emergency alerts in nine Pacific nations
OCEANIA 05:01

GSMA secures USD 1.2 mln for mobile emergency alerts in nine Pacific nations

The GSMA has secured USD 1.2 million in funding from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to support the deployment of cell broadcast emergency alert systems in nine Pacific Island countries. The funding will support implementation in the Cook Islands, Fiji, Kiribati, Nauru, Niue, Samoa, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu and Vanuatu, helping authorities deliver warnings to people in areas at risk from natural hazards.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 27 OKT

Du to deploy OSS data foundation for agentic operations with Comarch

UAE operator Du and telecoms vendor Comarch have agreed a contract to upgrade the carrier's operations support systems (OSS). The upgrade will incorporate a new data foundation serving Comarch's OSS suite to create a unified, vendor-agnostic truth source for autonomous applications. Comarch said the data platform would ensure Du's network topology and resource mappings are continuously updated, facilitating AI agents aligned with its business objectives. OSS agents would be able to interpret network conditi

SOUTH AFRICA 27 OKT

MTN South Africa validates Huawei CCIC microwave technology in commercial deployment

MTN South Africa, in partnership with Huawei, has executed a commercial network validation of Co-Channel Interference Cancellation (CCIC) microwave technology. The solution improves existing licensed spectrum efficiency, enabling MTN to scale capacity in restricted areas and accelerate the expansion of 5G services. 

SOUTH AFRICA 27 OKT

Icasa mourns passing of former chairperson Mashile

The Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (Icasa) issued a statement expressing "deep sadness" following the passing of former chairperson and complaints and compliance committee member Paris Mashile. Icasa said Mashile made significant contributions to the development of the telecommunications sector both locally and internationally. He served as Icasa Chairperson from July 2005 to June 2010. Following his earlier tenure on the authority's council, he returned as a councillor in April 2016 a

UGANDA 27 OKT

MTN Uganda opens digital resource centre for teachers

The MTN Foundation, the corporate social responsibility arm of MTN Uganda, has launched the MTN teachers' resource centre to help build digital skills among educators and enhance classroom learning. The initiative marks an expansion of the company's education investments beyond hardware provision and basic internet connectivity. Developed in partnership with Burn Radio under the Bridging the Digital Divide Programme, the platform offers both online and offline resources. The centre is designed to help teach

QATAR 27 OKT

CRA opens final public consultation on market definition and dominance designation

Qatar's Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) has launched a public consultation on the final two phases of its Market Definition and Dominance Designation (MDDD) review. Part of the broader 2024–2026 ICT Competition Framework review and update project, this initiative invites stakeholders to share their feedback on the proposed regulatory approach.

GLOBAL 27 OKT

Verimatrix anti-piracy activities post 20% revenue rise in Q3

Anti-piracy and video protection specialist Verimatrix confirmed its full-year EBITDA guidance after returning to revenue growth in the third quarter. Excluding the XTD product line, which was deconsolidated in February, the company reported a like-for-like revenue increase of 20 percent based on USD 10.4 million generated by its core anti-piracy activities. Recurring revenue from subscriptions and maintenance services accounted for nearly 70 percent of the quarterly total.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 27 OKT

Hayo accelerates East African expansion with office in Tanzania

Digital infrastructure provider Hayo has expanded its footprint in East Africa by launching operations in Tanzania. Hayo's new office in Dar es Salaam brings its on-the-ground expertise closer to regional governments and operators, to support expansion in the region. Hayo's products include public sector and operator solutions such as National Mobile Registries (NMR), SMS and voice firewalls, network intelligence and related APIs. The Tanzania opening follows recent launches in Rwanda and Senegal in Q1 2026

GLOBAL 27 OKT

Fortinet intros new AI security cloud feature for FortiGate firewalls

Fortinet announced the new FortiGuard Inline AI Security Service. Inline AI Security is a cloud-delivered service that allows existing FortiGate firewalls to inspect AI data packets and set guardrails. The aim is to surface deeper insights into AI usage, ultimately producing better protection against risks in prompts and responses. Fortinet's product is the latest in a wave of security additions promising to offset AI vulnerabilities, including harmful API calls, data leaks and malign agent actions.

SOUTH AFRICA 27 OKT

Openserve and Huawei partner on fibre-ready housing in Empangeni

South African fibre operator Openserve, Huawei and government partners have launched a fibre pre-provisioning proof of concept in Empangeni. Being rolled out at the Phase 1A Empangeni IRDP Mega Housing development within uMhlathuze municipality, where 405 homes are under construction, the initiative embeds physical fibre infrastructure directly into the building phase, ensuring houses are broadband-ready from day one.

EGYPT 27 OKT

Egypt's NTRA works on support for disabled people online

Egypt's National Telecommunication Regulatory Authority (NTRA), in partnership with the National Council for Persons with Disabilities (NCPD), hosted a workshop focused on expanding the role of civil society in integrating persons with disabilities into the telecommunications sector. The session drew representatives from non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and disability advocacy groups nationwide. During the workshop, NTRA detailed its regulatory mandate and ongoing initiatives designed to improve teleco

EUROPE 27 OKT

Ceconomy records sales growth of 6.5% in September quarter

Ceconomy, the owner of European consumer electronics retail chains Saturn and MediaMarkt, said that, according to preliminary results, its sales increased by 5.3 percent in the fiscal year ended in September to EUR 24.0 billion. The increase was driven by the Western/Southern Europe and Eastern Europe regions. In the fourth quarter, all regions contributed to sales growth of 6.5 percent year-on-year, with a strong performance particularly for the product categories Domestic Appliances and IT & Mobile Devic

NETHERLANDS 27 OKT

KPN takes lead in advertising reach in September as Dutch telcos increase marketing

KPN achieved the highest marketing reach in the Dutch telecoms market in September at 40 percent, up from 28 percent for the incumbent in August. This was the highest score for any provider since the tracker was started. Odido came second at 35 percent, also a new high for the research. 50+ Mobiel fell from first place in August to 24 percent and fifth place in September. According to the Nielsen data, the telecom providers spent 30 percent more on advertising in September than in the same period a year ago

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