X2M appoints board director and data centre chief
AUSTRALIA 05:39

X2M appoints board director and data centre chief

Australian technology company X2M Connect has appointed Kate O'Sullivan as a non-executive director and Dr Sajjad Ahmed as general manager for data centres and smart cities as the company seeks to expand its Australian activities across smart communities, AI infrastructure and data centres. O'Sullivan joins the board from 1 July, bringing more than three decades of executive and board experience, including more than 15 years at Tabcorp Holdings, where she held senior management roles. 

BBIX and Ishikawa add Hakusan data centre to OCF cloud network
JAPAN 05:37

BBIX and Ishikawa add Hakusan data centre to OCF cloud network

SoftBank's IX subsidiary BBIX and Ishikawa Computer Center (ICC) have added ICC's Hakusan Data Center as a connection point for OCX Compute Fabric (OCF), with the service becoming available at the facility in June. OCF is a regionally distributed cloud infrastructure service provided jointly by BBIX and IDC Frontier. The service uses BBIX and BBSakura Networks' Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX) cloud-based networking platform to distribute cloud infrastructure across multiple data centres in different region

InternetNZ appoints two new board members
NEW ZEALAND 05:34

InternetNZ appoints two new board members

InternetNZ has appointed Darryn Russell and Keri Milne-Ihimaera as appointed members of its board, with both due to take up their roles on 13 August 2026 following the organisation's annual general meeting. The appointments follow a board recruitment process conducted with the Institute of Directors in accordance with InternetNZ's constitution. The organisation said the recruitment attracted strong interest and that the selected candidates were chosen following a comprehensive selection process.

Japan to back Rakuten-led LEO satellite network with JPY 150 bln subsidy
JAPAN 05:33

Japan to back Rakuten-led LEO satellite network with JPY 150 bln subsidy

The Japanese government is expected to provide JPY 150 billion (USD 926 million) in subsidies to a Rakuten Group-led consortium to develop a domestic low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite communications network, according to Nikkei, citing industry sources. Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications is expected to formally approve the funding, which would be distributed over three years. The subsidies would support equipment procurement and the construction of ground infrastructure needed to launch,

SK Telecom and KAIST AI video synthesis research accepted for ECCV 2026
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:30

SK Telecom and KAIST AI video synthesis research accepted for ECCV 2026

SK Telecom (SKT) said a research paper on an AI-based video synthesis technology developed jointly with the Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) has been accepted for presentation at the European Conference on Computer Vision (ECCV) 2026, which will be held in Malmo, Sweden, from 8 to 12 September.

University of Tokyo, NTT and IBM Japan evaluate medical data archive platform
JAPAN 05:28

University of Tokyo, NTT and IBM Japan evaluate medical data archive platform

University of Tokyo Graduate School of Medicine, NTT East and IBM Japan will begin a proof of concept in late July 2026 to evaluate a long-term, high-capacity data storage platform for digital pathology images and other medical research data. The project forms part of the organisations' Remote Bio DX Project, which has been underway since 2023. It will combine pathology data and expertise from the University of Tokyo, a private network and data platform developed by NTT East, and IBM Japan's IBM Storage Dee

Firmus signs 600 MW energy supply agreement for AI infrastructure
AUSTRALIA 05:26

Firmus signs 600 MW energy supply agreement for AI infrastructure

Australian neocloud provider Firmus Technologies has signed a 12-year wholesale electricity supply agreement with Gunvor Group to secure 600 MW of firm power for planned AI infrastructure developments in South Australia. The agreement will support the next phase of the company's Project Southgate programme. The arrangement includes support for the development of 1.2 GW of new renewable generation and 1.5G Wh of battery storage by 2032 to supply its planned AI facilities.

GameNow, Finz strike mobile gaming partnership deal
PAKISTAN 03:12

GameNow, Finz strike mobile gaming partnership deal

JazzWorld's gaming platform GameNow has signed a partnership agreement with Finz, a Pakistani mobile gaming studio and publisher. The partnership covers game publishing, developer enablement, and content distribution across local and international markets.

JazzWorld launches Ziyarat roaming offer for pilgrims traveling to Iraq, Iran
PAKISTAN 29 JUN

JazzWorld launches Ziyarat roaming offer for pilgrims traveling to Iraq, Iran

Pakistani operator JazzWorld has launched the Ziyarat Offer, a dedicated international roaming package designed to support customers travelling to Iraq and Iran for religious pilgrimage during Muharram. The Ziyarat Offer provides 5GB of roaming data, valid for 30 days across Iraq and Iran for PKR 5,500 (tax included) for both prepaid and postpaid customers.

JazzWorld, Malala Fund to support girls' education in Pakistan
PAKISTAN 29 JUN

JazzWorld, Malala Fund to support girls' education in Pakistan

JazzWorld has partnered with Malala Fund to support girls' education across underserved communities in Pakistan. JazzWorld and Malala Fund plan to jointly promote girls' education through Tamasha-led advocacy and awareness initiatives, and engagement around key international observances, including the International Day of the Girl Child, with educational content developed by Malala Fund Pakistan amplified to reach communities and audiences across the country.

LepsiaTV upgrades internet platform for lower latency
SLOVAKIA 29 JUN

LepsiaTV upgrades internet platform for lower latency

Slovak online TV service Lepsia TV said that it has upgraded its online TV platform so latency is reduced for numerous TV channels. The latency is as much as one minute less than previously. The current broadcast delay is supposed to be approximately 25 seconds.

Bouygues Telecom targets families with 'no hassle' ad campaign
FRANCE 29 JUN

Bouygues Telecom targets families with 'no hassle' ad campaign

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced the launch of a new multi-channel advertising campaign developed by its agency partner BETC. The key brand message is that Bouygues provides a "no hassle" experience in customers' daily lives, with the communication targeted particularly at parents with children. As part of the campaign's media coverage, three commercials will promote the operator's Kids Watch bundle and recently launched parental control service, as well as the advantages of the B.iG multi-play in

BRAZIL 29 JUN

Brazil expands safe phones plan with messaging campaign

The Brazilian Federal Government has launched a new phase of its 'Celular Seguro' (Safe Mobile Phone) programme, targeting areas with high rates of mobile phone theft and robbery. People in these regions have started receiving messages advising them to register trusted contacts for emergencies and to check a phone's IMEI before purchase to ensure it's not stolen. The messages also inform users about reporting stolen or lost phones to the National Bank of Mobile Phones with Restriction (BNCR).

SLOVAKIA 29 JUN

Satro offers 3 channels free in July

Slovak pay-TV platform Satro offers three TV channels in an open window in July. The list includes FilmBox+ Emotion, National Geographic Wild, as well as the cooking channel TV Paprika.

NETHERLANDS 29 JUN

Dutch Consumer Multiplay Market 2026-Q1

The report provides a comprehensive overview and insight into the Dutch consumer multi-play market in the first quarter of 2026, and compares the findings with results from previous quarters. We analyse the Dutch telecoms markets from a bundling perspective. We report on the number of 1P, 2P, 3P and 4P subscribers, based on both company reports and our own calculations and estimates.

SPAIN 29 JUN

Vodafone Spain to boost 5G coverage for vacation season

Vodafone Spain announced plans to reinforce its 5G network ahead of the summer vacation season. The company said data coverage will be increased at 700 inland sites and 3,200 coastal locations, serving more than 1,500 beaches.

POLAND 29 JUN

Polish data centre investment reaches PLN 5 bln in 2019 to 2025

Investments in data centres totaled around PLN 5 billion in Poland in 2019 to 2025, according to a study from the company PMR.  The current data centre market is powered by AI-ready projects. A typical time for construction of a data centre varies from 18 months to three years in the country, the study found. 

BRAZIL 29 JUN

Brazil works with online marketplaces to stop unapproved mini phones

Brazil's telecommunications agency Anatel and major marketplaces like Amazon, Shopee and Mercado Livre have agreed to a "zero tolerance" policy against the sale of unapproved "mini" cell phones. These devices are often used to bypass prison surveillance and pose safety risks due to uncertified radiation levels and hazardous batteries. Anatel also plans to introduce a compliance ranking for marketplaces, starting with mobile phones, to inform consumers and encourage safer purchasing.

SLOVAKIA 29 JUN

Orange Poland offers summer data promo on Flex

Orange Poland introduced a promotion to Orange Flex customers, proving the mobile internet service UNLMTD free for two months. The service provides unlimited data at maximum speed within the country. Customers porting a number to the Flex services get any tariff from Orange Flex free for three months, as well as a 10GB data traffic bundle when roaming in the EU.

GLOBAL 29 JUN

Aira details Moonshot Catalyst project on agentic conflict management

Aira Technologies revealed it served as the technical lead on a TM Forum Moonshot Catalyst project aimed at catalysing conflict management in intent-driven telecoms workloads. The second-phase project is also supported by partners Amazon Web Services, Ericsson, and Red Hat, and proponents Axiata, Etisalat, LG U+, Rogers, STC, T-Mobile, Telenor, Telstra and Vodafone. The partnership secured the Attendees' Choice nomination for its ability to drive progress towards Level 4 autonomous networks.

UZBEKISTAN 29 JUN

Mobiuz launches fibre broadband test in Andijan

Uzbekistan operator Mobiuz is testing fixed broadband services over a fibre network in the city of Andijan. Customers will be able to access services at no extra cost during the testing period, which runs until year-end. They just need to pay a monthly subscription to the Orzu 150 tariff, totaling UZS 150,000. 

NETHERLANDS 29 JUN

NPO ends kids app Zapp

Dutch public broadcaster NPO is withdrawing its NPO Zapp app designed for children aged 6-12. Instead there is a child profile option available on its main NPO Start platform, where viewers can find suitable programmes for kids. It's also adding its first vertical videos to the app, starting with highlights from the World Cup in 'Zappsport Live'. This is expected to help it reach more viewers on mobile devices and social media channels. 

SPAIN 29 JUN

R demonstrates rural connectivity options across Galicia region

Spanish regional operator R (MasOrange) announced the completion of a promotional campaign across the northwestern Spanish region of Galicia aimed at raising awareness of rural connectivity options. The company's Technology Caravan demonstrated possibilities for improving coverage, including fixed wireless over 5G and femtocells.

KAZAKHSTAN 29 JUN

Astel to work with Advantech on IIoT initiatives in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan operator Astel, a subsidiary of Freedom Cloud Holding, and Advantech have signed a strategic Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) to advance Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) initiatives in Kazakhstan. The memorandum was signed in Taipei during the Advantech World Partner Conference and the Computex 2026 technology exhibition. The partnership is aimed at deploying solutions in IIoT, industrial automation, edge analytics, and embedded computing systems across Kazakhstan's key economic sectors, inclu

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