Space42 boosts earth observation as three Foresight satellites go live
GLOBAL 12:06

Space42 boosts earth observation as three Foresight satellites go live

Space42 has announced that its Foresight-3, Foresight-4 and Foresight-5 satellites are now fully operational, expanding the Foresight Earth Observation (EO) constellation to five operational Synthetic Aperture Radar (SAR) satellites. The three satellites were manufactured in partnership with ICEYE in Finland. Critical integration and testing processes were done at Space42's Space Systems' assembly, integration and testing (AIT) facility in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

Ooredoo Kuwait launches premium numbers and exclusive plans
KUWAIT 12:01

Ooredoo Kuwait launches premium numbers and exclusive plans

Ooredoo Kuwait has launched a new range of high-value plans and has also announced the provision of premium telephone numbers. Its basic package at KWD 15 monthly offers 50 GB of 5G-Advanced data, unlimited YouTube and social media access, 500 local minutes, and unlimited Ooredoo-to-Ooredoo calls. Its mid-tier plan costs KWD 20 per month and supplies 100 GB of 5G-A data, unlimited local calls and unrestricted access to social media and entertainment. The top tier KWD 35 plan delivers 500 GB of 5G-A data, un

Zambian minister discusses technology cooperation with Chinese ambassador
ZAMBIA 11:54

Zambian minister discusses technology cooperation with Chinese ambassador

Zambian Minister of Technology and Science Felix Mutati and Chinese ambassador to Zambia Han Jing have agreed to explore opportunities for enhanced collaboration in technology, innovation, digital infrastructure and capacity building. They  held discussions concerning cooperation in areas including infrastructure development, ICT, emerging technologies, training research and innovation, and the use of technology to support national development priorities.

Ciena increases private note placement to USD 2.5 bln and announces zero-percent pricing
GLOBAL 11:44

Ciena increases private note placement to USD 2.5 bln and announces zero-percent pricing

Ciena has revealed the expansion of its planned USD 2 billion private placement of senior convertible guaranteed notes announced a few days ago. The aggregate principal has now been set at USD 2.5 billion and is priced at zero interest. The option allowing initial note purchasers to buy additional notes has also increased, to USD 375 million from USD 300 million previously. Ciena said that that stock repurchases to be funded with the net proceeds would buy back approximately 300,000 common shares in the com

Enghouse posts higher Q2 profits on disciplined operations spend
GLOBAL 11:43

Enghouse posts higher Q2 profits on disciplined operations spend

Enghouse Systems has reported net profits totalling CAD 16.3 million (USD 11.7 million) its fiscal second quarter to 30 April, an increase of 20.7 percent year-on-year. While sales were down 8.4 percent at CAD 114.3 million, Enghouse benefited from an ongoing focus on expenditures that produced a 13.5 percent opex improvement. Cost discipline was the biggest factor in Enghouse's positive earnings performance, and is expected to produce further gains as Enghouse nears the end of its fiscal year, when certain

Sparkle, Xebia to bring joint cloud offer to European research sector
EUROPE 11:38

Sparkle, Xebia to bring joint cloud offer to European research sector

Italian telecommunications services provider Sparkle and Dutch digital transformation and engineering firm Xebia have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating cloud adoption among research and education institutions across Europe, focusing on AWS-based services. The partners said they intend to bridge the gap between access and implementation by combining Sparkle's procurement and connectivity capabilities with Xebia's expertise in cloud architecture, AI, machine learning and managed services.

Telia provides connectivity for NATO Innovation Range tests in Finland
FINLAND 11:37

Telia provides connectivity for NATO Innovation Range tests in Finland

Telia Finland said it was the official connectivity provider for the NATO Innovation Range (NIR) Finnish testing activities from 01 to 10 June 2026 in Joensuu, Turku, Oulu and Riihimäki. The tests brought together Finnish defence and security technology companies, NATO and international allies. Finland joined the NIR initiative in the summer of 2025. The goal is to develop sustainable and secure next-generation communications connections.

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access to rival AI assistants pending anti-trust probe conclusion
EUROPE 11:25

EU orders Meta to restore WhatsApp access to rival AI assistants pending anti-trust probe conclusion

The European Commission has announced interim measures forcing Meta to restore free access to WhatsApp for rival artificial intelligence assistants until the end of its antitrust investigation. It said that at first sight, Meta's conduct infringes EU competition rules, so the interim measures are warranted "to prevent serious and irreparable damage".

Intel helps power wireless internet network in Bellflower
UNITED STATES 11:03

Intel helps power wireless internet network in Bellflower

The community of Bellflower, located 25 minutes from Los Angeles, is installing a new municipal network called Bellflower Connect to help bridge the digital divide and provide high-speed connectivity at low cost. This is a private wireless network of solar-powered micro-servers, powered by Intel Xeon processors, with AI cybersecurity at the edge. Organisers of the public-private partnership plan to expand to 50 additional US cities of over 150,000 people in the coming years.

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia
AFRICA 10:59

Truecaller Lite becomes available in more emerging markets in Africa, LatAm and Asia

Truecaller said the Truecaller Lite application announced last month for entry-level Android smartphones has now become available in Africa, Latin America and Asia. Truecaller said many of the markets undergoing the fastest growth in spam and fraud are those where entry-level Android devices remain the most common way for people to go online. Truecaller Lite uses just 10 MB and is aimed at smartphones with limited storage, memory and processing power,

FCC bars Chinese test lab from delivering US certification testing
UNITED STATES 10:28

FCC bars Chinese test lab from delivering US certification testing

The US Federal Communications Commission said it will withdraw regulatory authorisation from Chinese lab SLG-CPC Test Laboratory as part of a wider push to remove overseas providers in which it has no confidence. The decision means the FCC's Office of Engineering and Technology (OET) will commence proceedings to stop recognising validations of electronic devices conducted in SLG-CPC's test facility in Dongguan, China. It comes after OET investigators forced an admission that the firm had submitted several f

PTS suspects Telia and Telenor Sweden breach rules on contract cancellation notice period
SWEDEN 10:24

PTS suspects Telia and Telenor Sweden breach rules on contract cancellation notice period

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said it suspects that Telenor and Telia are not following rules about subscription cancellations and has given them until 03 July to respond. If a contract is automatically extended after the expiry of a tie-in period, the customer has the right to terminate it at any time after the automatic extension. The notice period must not exceed one month and the cancellation must not incur any costs. The aim is to make it easier for end-users to change operator. 

UNITED KINGDOM 10:23

G.Network Holdco seeks code powers for London FTTP network

UK regulator Ofcom is consulting on proposals to apply electronic communications code powers to G.Network Holdco. The consultation closes on 13 July 2026. G.Network Holdco is seeking powers to support operation and expansion of an FTTP network acquired in central London. It plans to continue providing retail (residential and business) and wholesale connectivity services on the network. 

NETHERLANDS 10:21

ING to bundle streaming services and eSIM into new tiered banking packages

Dutch bank ING is moving beyond traditional financial products with the launch of four new retail packages that also incorporate connectivity and digital lifestyle. The new tiers — ING Go, ING More, ING Extra and ING Max — are priced from EUR 4 to EUR 44.99 per month. Each package bundles banking services with additional features such as savings interest, credit cards, insurance coverage and partner services such as streaming services. 

SPAIN 10:18

MasOrange 5G coverage tops 93% of Spanish population

Spanish operator MasOrange has expanded its 5G network to cover 93.4 percent of the population, reaching a total of 5,247 municipalities. Over the past 18 months, the company has introduced 5G services in more than 1,500 new locations, aiming to extend high-speed connectivity nationwide.

SWEDEN 10:17

Swedish watchdog PTS says use of Global Title address protocol can pose security risks

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS has warned that the use of the Global Title address protocol is "often uncontrolled", which contributes to major security risks. The watchdog said it commissioned a report on the issue from consultancy AFRY and invites anyone interested in reading this report to contact PTS.

EUROPE 10:05

Netnod signs joint statement warning of risks in EU's proposed Digital Networks Act

Nordic critical digital infrastructure provider Netnod said it is one of a number of signatories of a joint statement warning against risks in the European Commission's proposed Digital Networks Act (DNA). They say the DNA threatens to weaken established EU net neutrality rules and disrupt Europe's highly competitive and well functioning IP interconnection ecosystem. By absorbing the Open Internet Regulation into a broader framework and introducing "potentially problematic" mechanisms for ecosystem cooperat

UNITED KINGDOM 10:04

Channel 4 announces latest B Corp TV ad airtime winners

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has awarded TV ad airtime to five more sustainable businesses as part of a B Corp competition run by Channel 4 Sales in partnership with B Lab UK. The five winners will share TV ad airtime worth GBP 600,000, starting with a special primetime linear ad-break takeover later in 2026. They will also get bespoke ad placement across Channel 4 Streaming.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:56

Claranet signs up to CREST AI Charter for cyber security services

Claranet, UK-based global managed services provider, has become a founding signatory of the CREST AI Charter. This is a public commitment organised by CREST, global cybersecurity industry standards organisations, to using AI responsibly across cybersecurity services. By signing the Charter, companies agree to support CREST's nine AI Principles. Over 1 in 10 CREST members signed up in the founding group, from Europe, the Asia-Pacific, Middle East and North America.

FINLAND 09:52

Fibernet reaches more than 150 apartment buildings using InCoax Fiber Access Extension

InCoax Networks has announced that Fibernet Finland has reached over 150 apartment buildings contracted with InCoax Fiber Access Extension technology, supporting Fibernet's deployment of high-speed broadband services to apartment buildings through a fast, cost-efficient and unintrusive installation model. Most of the installations use the InCoax D2501, which is well suited for smaller blocks of flats. By using the existing coaxial infrastructure inside the building, Fibernet extends its fibre access network

UNITED KINGDOM 09:47

UK managed services provider Redsquid acquires WTL

Redsquid, UK managed technology and cyber security services provider, has announced the acquisition of WTL, boosting its enterprise infrastructure and mission-critical support capabilities. WTL provides support for complex enterprise environments across Oracle, Linux and Solaris, and will help Redsquid support customers operating across cloud, hybrid and legacy environments.

GLOBAL 09:42

Vertiv launches Rack Extreme platform for AI workloads

Vertiv has announced the introduction of its Vertiv Rack Extreme platform to meet the intense demands of high-performance computing (HPC) and artificial intelligence (AI) workloads. The cabinet platform provides the necessary structural support for exceptionally deep and heavy IT equipment.

EUROPE 09:42

Telefonica reused and recycled 4 mln devices in 2025

Telefonica said it reused and recycled around 4 million devices in 2025 as a whole, accounting for 95 percent of the waste it generated. The company is pushing to implant circular economy practices into its climate strategy and improve resource efficiency with a view to reaching a "Zero Waste" target for 2030.

UNITED KINGDOM 09:38

Era4 announces AI infrastructure partnerships with Cosine, Civo

Era4, UK provider of low-carbon, high-performance infrastructure, and Cosine, AI frontier model developer, have signed an MoU to cooperate on the development of Lumen Sovereign, a UK sovereign LLM. Developed by UK-based Cosine, Lumen Sovereign has been designed to work with no dependence on foreign infrastructure - providing a secure and sovereign AI capability for regulated sectors such as financial services, healthcare and defence. It will initially use the Isambard-AI supercomputer. The MoU will see Era4

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