NTT and partners launch AI study to assess clinical trial patient identification
JAPAN 05:43

NTT and partners launch AI study to assess clinical trial patient identification

Kindai University Hospital, Chugai Pharmaceutical, NTT and NTT Data have begun a joint research project to evaluate the use of real-world data and large language models (LLMs) to improve the accuracy and efficiency of identifying potential participants for clinical trials. The study, which began in June 2026 and is scheduled to run until March 2027, will use electronic health record data held by Kindai University Hospital. 

Samsung opens entries for innovation competition in Singapore
SINGAPORE 05:41

Samsung opens entries for innovation competition in Singapore

Samsung Electronics Singapore has opened entries for the 2026 edition of its Solve for Tomorrow innovation competition, which invites secondary school students in Singapore to develop technology-based solutions to social challenges. The competition, now in its 10th edition, is open to full-time students aged 12 to 18 who are enrolled in eligible secondary and international schools in Singapore. Participants must enter in teams of two to four, with submissions closing on 18 September 2026.

Sony to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games
GLOBAL 05:40

Sony to end physical disc production for new PlayStation games

Sony Interactive Entertainment has announced that it will discontinue physical disc production for all new games released on PlayStation consoles from January 2028, citing changing consumer preferences and a wider industry shift towards digital distribution. The company said that, from January 2028, all new PlayStation game releases will be available in digital formats only through PlayStation Store and retail channels. It added that the change will not affect games that have already been released, or title

One NZ becomes Premium Partner of New Zealand team
NEW ZEALAND 05:38

One NZ becomes Premium Partner of New Zealand team

One NZ has become a Premium Partner of the New Zealand team under a new sponsorship agreement announced on 2 July 2026. The partnership was unveiled during One NZ's national Legends conference, where Olympic athletes Hamish Carter, Olympic gold medallist, Emma Twigg, Olympic gold medallist, Eric Murray, Olympic gold medallist, and Nigel Avery, Olympic weightlifter, attended the event.

SK Telecom showcases next-generation quantum security technologies
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:37

SK Telecom showcases next-generation quantum security technologies

SK Telecom (SKT) is presenting a range of next-generation quantum cryptography technologies and security solutions at Quantum Korea 2026, a quantum technology exhibition taking place in Seoul from 2 to 4 July. The operator said its exhibition focuses on security technologies for the AI and 6G era, including photonic integrated circuit (PIC)-based quantum key distribution (QKD), PIC-based quantum random number generation (QRNG), and wireless and satellite QKD technologies.

Viaplay exits Dutch market in sale to Videoland
NETHERLANDS 05:27

Viaplay exits Dutch market in sale to Videoland

Viaplay is exiting the Dutch market in a sale of its business there to Videoland, the streaming service owned by DPG Media. Viaplay said it will receive EUR 142 million (SEK 1.57 billion) for the assets, which will help improve its financial position, while leaving the group able to focus on its core market of the Nordics.

Route Mobile integrates Truecaller Business Messaging into cloud communications suite
INDIA 04:54

Route Mobile integrates Truecaller Business Messaging into cloud communications suite

Route Mobile, a provider of cloud communications and digital engagement services, has signed a partnership deal with global communications platform Truecaller, to integrate Truecaller Business Messaging into its global cloud communications suite. The collaboration aims to help enterprises connect with their customers through interactive and trusted messaging.

VMO2 combines commercial, operations functions into new Consumer unit
UNITED KINGDOM 1 JUL

VMO2 combines commercial, operations functions into new Consumer unit

Virgin Media O2 has announced plans to create a new Consumer unit by combining its Commercial and Data and Operations functions. The new Consumer unit will include retail, customer service, digital, propositions and trading - led by newly-appointed Consumer CEO Lyssa McGowan. She will join the group's Executive Committee on 08 July, reporting to CEO Lutz Schueler. She has extensive commercial and retail leadership experience, including more than 10 years at Sky, where she rose to Chief Consumer Officer. Mos

Polish data centre capacity to grow fivefold by 2030 - Audytel
POLAND 1 JUL

Polish data centre capacity to grow fivefold by 2030 - Audytel

The installed capacity of Polish data centres will grow fivefold by the end of 2030, according to a study by Audytel reported by Telko.in. The colocation surface is forecast to increase by more than 50,000 m2. 

Bite Lithuania offers faster 5G after Kaunas region upgrade
LITHUANIA 1 JUL

Bite Lithuania offers faster 5G after Kaunas region upgrade

Bite Lithuania has completed its network modernisation project in the Kaunas region, increasing mobile broadband speeds more than 25 percent in some locations on the 5G network there. The operator carries out the project gradually, and the network has already been modernised in areas including more than 75 percent of the population. The project should be completed this autumn. 

Digmatix acquires Microsoft specialists in Czechia and Romania
CZECH REPUBLIC 1 JUL

Digmatix acquires Microsoft specialists in Czechia and Romania

The Latvian technology company Digmatix, formerly known as Digital Mind, has acquired two Microsoft business application partners in Central Europe, the Czech CRM solution provider LLP CRM and the Romanian Microsoft Dynamics 365 partner Elian Solutions, reports Db.lv. Digmatix owns 100 percent of both companies. With these transactions, Digmatix enters the Czech and Romanian markets, while significantly expanding the group's competence in the field of Microsoft business applications in Central and Southern

Mega adds Amediateka, launches new plans
KYRGYZSTAN 1 JUL

Mega adds Amediateka, launches new plans

Kyrgyzstan operator Mega is adding to its mobile application MegaTV the Russian video service Amediteka. The monthly subscription costs KGS 599.

POLAND 1 JUL

Orange, T-Mobile venture Networks! gets new CEO

Maciej Zengel, the CEO of Polish company Networks!, a joint venture of Orange and T-Mobile Poland, has resigned. Patryk Borkowski, the CTO of the company, has replaced Zengel, and Robert Pelka has been appointed the new CTO. He was already the head of network development at Orange Poland.

UZBEKISTAN 1 JUL

Uzbekistan ICT investment grows to UZS 3.1 trln in Q1

Investment in Uzbekistan's ICT sector reached UZS 3.1 trillion (approximately USD 257 million) in the first quarter of of this year, reports Trend from a statement published by the National Statistics Committee, marking a new record for recent years. Some UZS 2.4 trillion (USD 199 million) came from foreign investment and loans, underscoring the sector's growing appeal to international investors.

CZECH REPUBLIC 1 JUL

CRA teams up with Multiverse Computing on Czech AI Gigafactory

Czech operator Ceske Radiokomunikace (CRA) and Spanish technology company Multiverse Computing have signed a strategic partnership memorandum, confirming their common interest in developing the Czech AI Gigafactory (AIGF CZ) and building sovereign artificial intelligence capacities for the Czech Republic and the Central and Eastern European region. Multiverse Computing is a developer of quantum software and artificial intelligence.

BOSNIA AND HERZEGOVINA 1 JUL

BH Telecom sees revenue and net profit growth in 2025

Bosnia and Herzegovina operator BH Telecom reported 2025 revenue of BAM 566.1 million, or BAM 10.4 million more than the year before. Net profit amounted to almost BAM 70 million, gross profit was BAM 76.3 million, and EBITDA reached BAM 168.8 million, with a margin of 30.4 percent. The strong financial result also enabled the payment of dividends to shareholders in the amount of BAM 39 million for the previous year.

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 1 JUL

Hrvatski Telekom expands Beyond Now BSS to support 'AI-first' strategy

Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom has expanded its collaboration with digital platform provider Beyond Now, as part of an "AI-first" strategy designed to streamline B2B customer experience, accelerate service rollouts, and introduce advanced features. The partnership will introduce AI-driven products and services such as personal assistants powered by Beyond Now's Wave AI to address customer needs.

SERBIA 1 JUL

Pay-TV only telecom service to grow in Serbia in Q1

Serbia's mobile market shrank to 7.89 million lines at the end of Q1 2026, down from 7.91 million at the end of 2025. The market consists of 5.44 million postpaid subscribers and 2.44 million prepaid users, according to the latest data from Ratel. Telekom Srbija maintains its market leadership with a 41.53 percent share, whilst Yettel holds 32.27 percent and A1 takes 26.20 percent. Meanwhile, mobile number porting picked up, with 39,639 switches recorded during the quarter.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 1 JUL

Rostelecom to pay RUB 9.5 bln in dividends

The general shareholders meeting of Russian national operator Rostelecom approved RUB 2.71 per share in dividends for both ordinary and preference shares from the financial result of 2025. The company will allocate RUB 9.46 billion in total for dividends, equal to 50.6 percent of the net profit in 2025.

MONTENEGRO 1 JUL

Crnogorski Telekom rolls out Libero mobile internet promo

Montenegro's Crnogorski Telekom has rolled out a summer promotion for its Libero mobile internet service, available until 30 September. Designed for flexible use via tablet, USB dongle, or a 5G Wi-Fi router, the new deals offer significant data and perks. Users of the Libero Plus M2 package will get a 1 TB summer bonus for the first three months, dropping to 600 GB (with a contract) or 200 GB (without a contract) after the promotional period. Additional benefits include data sharing with one postpaid number

UKRAINE 1 JUL

Kyivstar subsidiary Uklon adds Visa acceptance platform

Ukraine's Kyivstar Group announced a partnership with Visa enabling Uklon, the ride-hailing service in Kyivstar's digital ecosystem, to integrate the Visa Acceptance Platform into its application. The new platform will strengthen Uklon's payment infrastructure in Ukraine and deliver a faster, more seamless payment experience for millions of riders. The platform has already successfully launched in the Uklon app, enabling in-app transactions, instant refunds, and transaction cancellations.

SIERRA LEONE 1 JUL

Orange Foundation and ActionAid provide digital skills training to disabled people in Sierra Leone

Orange Foundation and ActionAid Sierra Leone have signed an agreement to launch a digital skills training programme for 150 people with disabilities.

SOUTH AFRICA 1 JUL

Telkom Foundation trains 150 young people in digital skills

Telkom Foundation said more than 150 young South Africans have graduated from its 'RT15 ICT Skills Learnership Programme'. They received training to prepare them for the growing digital economy, delivered in partnership with Telkom Consumer and part of a five-year Supplier Development and Localisation initiative with the National Treasury. Each year, the scheme recruits 210 unemployed youths from acrosa the country, equipping them with MICT SETA-certified NQF Level 4 and 5 qualifications in fields such as m

PORTUGAL 1 JUL

Portuguese telecom prices stabilise in May

Portugal's telecommunications service prices held steady month-on-month in May and showed a 2.5 percent decline compared to the previous year, according to Anacom data. Over the last 12 months, Portugal saw a 1.7 percent price reduction, contrasting with a 1.2 percent increase across the EU. This gave Portugal the third-largest price drop in the EU27. Whilst fixed-line prices remained static, bundled and mobile services in Portugal experienced steeper declines than the EU average. Digi continued to lead in

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