Baroness Lane-Fox to lead London AI and Jobs Taskforce
UNITED KINGDOM 15:38

Baroness Lane-Fox to lead London AI and Jobs Taskforce

Technology businesswomen Baroness Martha Lane-Fox has been appointed by London Mayor Sadiq Khan as Chair of the new London AI and Jobs Taskforce. The taskforce will include experts from business, government, trade unions, the AI industry and the skills sector to review the impact of AI on jobs in London; identify risks and opportunities for employers and Londoners; and provide recommendations and advice on boosting AI skills. 

Atos signs new cybersecurity, infrastructure services contract with CNA
UNITED STATES 15:25

Atos signs new cybersecurity, infrastructure services contract with CNA

Atos has signed a new multi-year cybersecurity and infrastructure services agreement with US commercial property and casualty insurance group CNA. This has a total value of up to around USD 500 million over the duration of the core contract, including potential contract extensions and extra services. 

Telus reports Q1 results, announces retirement of CFO
CANADA 15:17

Telus reports Q1 results, announces retirement of CFO

Telus has reported consolidated operating revenues and other income of CAD 5 billion for Q1 2026, compared to CAD 5.01 billion a year earlier; with consolidated service revenue growth of 1 percent offset by lower mobile equipment and other revenue. The service revenue growth was driven by Telus Health; customer growth across mobile, consumer broadband, TV, security and automation; and higher residential broadband revenue per customer. 

TDS proposes full takeover of Array Digital Infrastructure
UNITED STATES 14:57

TDS proposes full takeover of Array Digital Infrastructure

Telephone & Data Systems (TDS) has announced a proposal to acquire all the outstanding public shares it does not already own in Array Digital Infrastructure, by way of a merger. The all-stock deal proposes exchanging each Array common share not owned by TDS for 0.86 of TDS common share. The proposed transaction is designed to streamline corporate structure and boost capital flexibility to support long-term growth for TDS.

Lumen announces USD 1 billion senior notes offering
UNITED STATES 14:25

Lumen announces USD 1 billion senior notes offering

Lumen Technologies has announced plans for a USD 1 billion senior notes offering due 2037, issued through wholly-owned subsidiary Level 3 Financing. Some of the net proceeds will be used to buy Existing Group Tender Notes and cover related fees and expenses. The 7.500% Senior Notes were priced to investors at 100 percent of their aggregate principal amount and will mature on 15 February 2037. 

Telefonica Germany starts operating 5G site in Pouch ahead of Sputnik Spring Break festival
GERMANY 13:18

Telefonica Germany starts operating 5G site in Pouch ahead of Sputnik Spring Break festival

The 50 meter mast increases capacity for comprehensive and stable 5G and 4G coverage around the Mulde Reservoir recreation area, including the festival grounds on the Pouch peninsula. The Sputnik Spring Break festival attracts tens of thousands of visitors each year, and the new mast arrives just in time for this year's event from 22 to 25 May.

Bechtle records 8% revenue increase in Q1 on back of rising business volume
GERMANY 13:07

Bechtle records 8% revenue increase in Q1 on back of rising business volume

German IT services provider Bechtle said revenues increases by 7.6 percent year-on-year in the first quarter of 2026 to EUR 1.60 billion, on the back of rising business volume. Business volume climbed by 13.2 percent to EUR 2.2 billion. The increase in business volume was particularly strong in Europe, at 29.3 percent, while the other segments showed double-digit or high single-digit growth rates. EBIT jumped by 14 percent during the period to EUR 65.2 million. The operating cash flow in the first quarter o

Adara Technologies promotes Canadian sales VP to chief revenue officer
UNITED STATES 13:02

Adara Technologies promotes Canadian sales VP to chief revenue officer

Alesio Cicchelli, vice president for Canadian sales and global operations at wholesale IPTV technology vendor Adara Technologies, has accepted a C-suite promotion to become chief revenue officer and vice president. Cicchelli has been in his current role since mid-2017 and has also served as Adara's senior director of operations previously.

Teleste boosts Q1 profitability thanks to higher margins and broader product line-up
GLOBAL 12:58

Teleste boosts Q1 profitability thanks to higher margins and broader product line-up

Teleste reported higher earnings in the three months to March, having benefited from efforts to shore up gross margins, streamline costs and diversify its product mix. Adjusted EBITDA measure lifted 12.8 percent year-on-year to EUR 3.1 million on margins of 9.5 percent. In the Networks unit, adjusted EBITDA margins rose 5 pp to 15.3 percent. Operating profit went up by 20.4 percent to EUR 1.8 million while net profit more than doubled to EUR 1.4 million. Teleste is sticking to its 2026 fiscal year targets,

Norway considers bolstering back-up power requirements for mobile networks
NORWAY 12:52

Norway considers bolstering back-up power requirements for mobile networks

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said the Ministry of Digitisation and Public Administration has commissioned it to look into introducing more stringent back-up power requirements for the mobile network. It expects to publish a final report on the matter in March 2027.

TIM's Kena brand gives away 70GB in Mother's Day promo
ITALY 12:43

TIM's Kena brand gives away 70GB in Mother's Day promo

Telecom Italia's low-cost brand Kena is marking Mother's Day on 10 May by offering customers a free 70GB data bundle at 5G speeds of up to 250 Mbps. Under the promo, customers have until 11 April to activate the bundle at no extra cost to be used up over a period of 72 hours via the My Kena application and customer area.

Swedish regulator finds Telia compliant with emergency call relay rules
SWEDEN 12:27

Swedish regulator finds Telia compliant with emergency call relay rules

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it has found Telia Company to be compliant with the rules for transmitting emergency calls, following a review that started last year. The watchdog was concerned that the shutdowns of Sweden's 2G and 3G networks would prevent some mobile phones from being able to reach the emergency number 112, even though they were using 4G.

SPAIN 12:13

Canalink invests over EUR 1 mln in Fuerteventura subsea cable

Canalink announced a EUR 1.24 million investment to secure rights to use two-fibre optic links needed to deploy a new submarine cable branch connecting Costa Calma and Puerto del Rosario on the island of Fuerteventura. The Tenerife-based neutral operator said the branch will link the southern part of the island to its Base 4 cable system via a submarine bifurcation unit, with onward connectivity through Reintel's terrestrial fibre network.

FINLAND 12:11

Elisa takes part in Finnish Border Guard drone detection trial

Elisa said it is taking part in a pilot project with the Finnish Border Guard (Rajavartiolaitos) and Sensofusion for drone detection in southeast Finland.  Sensofusion is providing the drone detection system and Elisa is supplying the digital infrastructure. The three parties will each be responsible for their own costs. The trial period runs until 30 September this year but the scheme could be extended.

NETHERLANDS 11:47

AI Mills plans network of small modular data centres in Netherlands

The Dutch company AI Mills is seeking investors to support the construction of a distributed network of small AI data centres around the country. The company said the modular data centres offer a more flexible option for businesses and organisations looking for access to AI computing power and sovereign hosting in compliance with EU regulations.

SPAIN 11:45

Amper buys critical comms firm Teltronic for up to EUR 225 mln

Spain's Grupo Amper said it has signed a binding agreement with private equity fund manager Nazca to acquire Zaragoza-based critical communications specialist Teltronic for up to EUR 225 million. The purchase price consists of a fixed amount of EUR 155 million and a maximum earn-out of EUR 45 million, subject to the achievement of a series of targets. Amper has also agreed to assume EUR 25 million of Teltronic's debt.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 11:39

Vodacom Congo staff take part in emergency response volunteer training

Vodacom Congo employees have completed a three-day intensive emergency response training as part of the Vodafone Foundation's 'Instant Network Mission – DRC Hub' initiative, TechreviewAfrica reported. This programme equips local volunteers with the skills needed to deploy and manage vital connectivity during humanitarian crises. The training from 05-07 May brought together around 20 Vodacom employees.

CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 11:34

MainMoney introduces palm-based biometric identification for payments in DR Congo

MainMoney launched a palm-based biometric payment system in Kinshasa, Wearetech reported. It allows users to make payments without a bank card or mobile phone, using the palm of their hand as a unique identifier for biometric authentication. The system relies on "palm vein" technology, which analyzes the internal vein pattern of the hand to identify each user.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11:28

Du demonstrates industrial AI platform with Al Gharbia Pipe Company

Du has announced a partnership with Al Gharbia Pipe Company (AGPC), an Abu Dhabi-based producer of longitudinally submerged arc welded (LSAW) steel pipes, to deploy Industrial AI Vision at its manufacturing operations in the UAE. The co-developed Industrial AI Vision Platform enables more intelligent and automated manufacturing operations using artificial intelligence-based quality inspection, enhanced traceability, and optimised decision-making. They will hold an interactive offline demonstration using syn

EUROPE 11:16

ETSI publishes common test specification for next generation emergency networks

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has published a technical specification to facilitate interoperability testing in next generation emergency telecoms services. The TS 103 480 specification acts as a common test methodology to ensure compatibility of emergency systems from different suppliers and in different markets, with the aim of facilitating network-agnostic access to critical emergency networks in use across Europe and further afield. Key components include end-to-end interop

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 11:13

Airtel Tanzania's vocational skills service VSOMO becomes training authority's official platform

Airtel Tanzania has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Vocational Education and Training Authority (VETA) to scale the Airtel VSOMO digital education platform to improve more young Tanzanians' vocational skills and job prospects. Their enhanced agreement places Airtel VSOMO as VETA's official online vocational platform. Airtel Tanzania MD Charles Kamoto said the partnership reflects his company's commitment to inclusive digital transformation.

MOROCCO 11:05

Moroccan govt signs deal with Huawei to expand telemedicine infrastructure

Morocco's ministry of health has partnered with Huawei Morocco and Dott Medical to modernise primary healthcare through telemedicine, Wearetech reported. Their agreement signed at Gitex Future Health Africa focuses on deploying digital infrastructure, remote consultation platforms and upgrading medical equipment to improve rural access. Morocco is gradually expanding universal health coverage and efforts to reduce disparities in access to treatment. The country has about seven doctors per 10,000 inhabitants

JORDAN 11:00

Jordanian telecoms regulator orders blocks on pornography websites

Jordan's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission has announced that they had blocked all pornography websites from being accessible in the country to protect citizens from harmful content and exploitation, AFP reported.

ALGERIA 10:51

Algerian govt and telecoms regulator discuss ways to improve coverage on main road networks

Algerian authorities have ordered telecom operators to strengthen mobile coverage along strategic highways or face potential penalties, Ecofin reported. A meeting on 06 May chaired by ICT minister Sid Ali Zerrouki with the head of the Regulatory Authority for Posts and Electronic Communications (ARPCE) reviewed the state of telecommunication networks and service quality across the country. It focused particularly on coverage and service quality along the East-West Highway, after the expiry of deadlines prev

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