MTN appoints new leaders for group operations and regulatory affairs from September
AFRICA 12:44

MTN appoints new leaders for group operations and regulatory affairs from September

MTN Group has announced two internal executive appointments from September to support the execution of its Ambition 2030 strategy. Ashutosh Tiwary becomes operations executive for Francophone markets. Ikenna Ikeme has been appointed executive for group regulatory affairs.

Amazon acquires Amsterdam-based DuckLabs
NETHERLANDS 12:32

Amazon acquires Amsterdam-based DuckLabs

Amazon has signed an agreement to acquire Amsterdam-based DuckLabs, creator of the DuckDB open-source analytical database. The deal is expected to close shortly, subject to customary closing conditions. DuckLabs co-founders Mark Raasveldt and Hannes Mühleisen will continue leading the team and the technical direction DuckDB as part of Amazon Web Services (AWS). 

Vistance Networks announces USD 150 mln supplement to equity repurchase authorisation
GLOBAL 12:32

Vistance Networks announces USD 150 mln supplement to equity repurchase authorisation

Vistance Networks' board of directors has sanctioned a USD 150 million increase in the authorisation for its share repurchasing programme. The expanded allocation allows Vistance to repurchase equity on the open market, through privately negotiated transactions and through block trades as needed. Chuck Treadway, Vistance's CEO and president, said the move would promote disciplined capital allocation policies at the company while providing risk-adjusted returns for its shareholders.

Salt reports 5% rises in Q2 revenues and EBITDAaL
SWITZERLAND 12:26

Salt reports 5% rises in Q2 revenues and EBITDAaL

Swiss operator Salt said total revenues increased by 5.3 percent year-on-year in Q2 2026 to CHF 300.8 million. Operating went up by 4.3 percent year-on-year in the second quarter to CHF 262 million. Equipment revenues jumped by 12.7 percent during the period to CHF 30.8 million. EBITDAaL progressed by 5.3 percent to CHF 131.6 million and the EBITDAaL margin remained strong at 43.7 percent, consistent with the prior-year period. Total cash capex for Q2 2026 amounted to CHF 62.1 million in Q2 this year, compa

MTN names Gulf Data Hub founder as new data centre partner
AFRICA 12:25

MTN names Gulf Data Hub founder as new data centre partner

MTN has named Tarek Al Ashram as the new partner for its data centre venture. The African operator announced in its recent interim report the creation of the new company Africa Data Hub Holding to support its ambitions for expansion in the data centre market, naming the co-investor only as a UAE-based backer. The company has now issued a statement to say this is Al Ashram, who has already a similar venture in the Middle East under the name Gulf Data Hub.

Italy to auction low 26 GHz spectrum for 5G and FWA in November
ITALY 12:15

Italy to auction low 26 GHz spectrum for 5G and FWA in November

The Italian Ministry of Business and Made in Italy (Mimit) has published the tender notice and specifications for assigning usage rights in the low 26 GHz (24.25–26.5 GHz) band to support ultra-broadband wireless and 5G services across national and local markets. The auction, which will include five national lots of 200 MHz each and 42 territorial lots across 21 areas, with two 200 MHz lots per area, is expected to draw bids from MNOs (Fastweb + Vodafone, TIM, WindTre and Iliad), FWA operators (Eolo and OpN

Amazon Ring brings Video Description feature to additional territories
GLOBAL 12:09

Amazon Ring brings Video Description feature to additional territories

Amazon Ring has announced the launch of a feature that adds AI-provided context summaries to camera footage in more markets, following the US and Canadian market release in June 2025. The Video Descriptions feature automatically describes the main factor responsible for triggering a motion alert in a Ring smart camera or doorbell. It then sends a notification to the end user's smartphone, allowing them to discern how serious it is.

DNA replaces locally famous rooftop antennas in Helsinki
FINLAND 12:02

DNA replaces locally famous rooftop antennas in Helsinki

Finnish operator DNA said it has renewed its satellite antennas on the roof of a property on Asemapaallikonkatu in Helsinki. The old satellite dishes had dominated the streetscape of the city's East Pasila district for almost 50 years and become a recognisable landmark in the area. Many residents have noticed the change and the replacement has sparked a discussion, DNA said.

Samsung launches STEM learning project for students in Tamil Nadu
INDIA 11:36

Samsung launches STEM learning project for students in Tamil Nadu

Samsung has introduced its DigiArivu programme to expand access to STEM education in Tamil Nadu. The project is expected to reach 3,000 students across 10 government schools in Kancheepuram and Ranipet. Implemented in partnership with the UN Global Compact Network India (UNGCNI), the programme includes 10 STEM labs, hands-on educational equipment, Building as Learning Aid (BaLA), improvements to school infrastructure and teacher development.

Amazon marks 15 years in Spain with September promos
SPAIN 11:36

Amazon marks 15 years in Spain with September promos

Amazon is marking its 15th anniversary in Spain with a series of customer-focused promotions throughout September, beginning with a three-day event from 01 September featuring discounts on products from brands including Samsung, HP, Oral-B, Gillette and Cecotec. Shoppers can also save EUR 15 on eligible orders over EUR 75 by applying thousands of available coupons during the event.

Ooma reports record adjusted EBITDA in Q2 as revenue rises 25%
UNITED STATES 11:22

Ooma reports record adjusted EBITDA in Q2 as revenue rises 25%

Ooma has reported a 25 percent year-on-year rise in second quarter revenue to USD 83.2 million, close to the top end of its USD 81.6 million to USD 82.3 million forecast range. Adjusted EBITDA surged by 72 percent to a record USD 12.4 million from USD 7.2 million in the second quarter of fiscal 2026. CEO Eric Stang said Ooma "executed well" in the period and delivered "strong" results.

SK spins off data centres in new company with investment from KKR, Stonebridge, IMM
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 10:53

SK spins off data centres in new company with investment from KKR, Stonebridge, IMM

SK Telecom announced plans to spin off its data centre business in a new company called SK Horizon. The company has agreed investment of KRW 3.08 trillion (USD 2.2 billion) in the new company from KKR and the Korean investor consortium IMM Investment-Stonebridge, giving them respective stakes of 29 percent and 20 percent. SK Telecom will keep 51 percent in the new company, as well as 100 percent ownership of the earlier created company SK Hyper for its hyperscale data centres. 

UNITED KINGDOM 10:49

Boldyn private 5G supports livestock building monitoring in West Sussex

Boldyn Networks is working with West Sussex County Council in England and agritech company Pneumonitor on the Growing Sussex programme. By connecting Pneumonitor's in-pen environmental monitoring device to a Boldyn 5G private network, farmers are provided with near real-time insight on livestock building conditions. This will allow farmers to respond quickly to any environmental conditions impacting animal welfare.

GLOBAL 10:48

AWS and Nvidia strike deal to deploy another 2 million GPUs by end-2028

Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Nvidia have entered an expanded partnership that sees an additional 2 million GPUs deployed across Amazon's global data infrastructure in 2027 and 2028. Amazon's order builds on earlier deployments of Nvidia's compute hardware on AWS, aimed at addressing soaring demand for AI-targeted cloud server capacity. In addition, the partners plan to build out co-development and integration activities, including efforts to bring Nvidia's Vera CPU processors to AWS, innovations based on N

ANGOLA 10:32

Africell prepares to launch mobile services in Cabinda

Angolan mobile operator Africell is set to launch its network in Angola's Cabinda province, aiming to serve up to 990,000 customers, reported Jornal de Angola. Following a meeting with local officials, company representative Hugo Augusto confirmed that technical preparations are complete, including the installation of roughly 20 telecommunications towers and fibre-optic integration.

ETHIOPIA 10:24

Safaricom Ethiopia progress undergoes review by GPE consortium

Members of the Global Partnership for Ethiopia (GPE) board met with Safaricom Ethiopia staff during an all-employee "town hall" session to reflect on key operational milestones and discuss strategic priorities for the coming years. The GPE consortium brings together Vodacom Group, Vodafone Group, Sumitomo Corporation and British International Investment. CEO Wim Vanhelleputte thanked the GPE board members for their ongoing oversight and contributions toward driving the telecommunications operator's growth.

SAUDI ARABIA 10:15

Tencent Cloud partners with logistics platform TruKKer in Saudi Arabia

Tencent Cloud has announced a partnership with TruKKer, the largest digital freight network in the MENA region. Under the agreement, TruKKer will migrate its regional platform to Tencent Cloud's Saudi Arabia infrastructure. The logistics firm will also adopt CodeBuddy, Tencent's AI-powered coding assistant.

UNITED STATES 10:12

Dazn announces acquisition of EverPass Media

Dazn has announced the acquisition of EverPass Media to further expand its US presence. The deal marks the full worldwide launch of Dazn for Business, a dedicated media platform serving hotels, restaurants, bars and other commercial venues - combining Dazn's premium sports content and commercial reach with EverPass Media's US streaming and technology expertise. EverPass was established in 2023 by Redbird Capital Partners and 32 Equity (investment arm of the NFL), who will become shareholders in Dazn along w

NETHERLANDS 10:09

Viaplay sports content to help Videoland towards goal of becoming largest streamer in Netherlands

Dutch streaming platform Videoland has applied to the competition regulator ACM for clearance to acquire Viaplay's activities in the Netherlands. The companies first announced the deal in early July, and if the sale is completed Videoland will see its content slate significantly strengthened. In terms of subscriber numbers it also comes closer to rival market leader Netflix, Telecompaper research shows.

GLOBAL 10:07

Zetrix AI Berhad joins SAMENA Council

Zetrix AI Berhad has joined the SAMENA Telecommunications Council to help regional operators create new revenue streams. By leveraging existing assets such as billing infrastructure, customer trust and distribution channels, telecom operators can offer a subscription for both open and commercial AI models under Zentrix' model. The company's Enterprise AI Token Management Platform lets operators centralise usage, permissions and security.

UNITED STATES 09:51

Tracfone unveils new 30th anniversary partnerships, deals

Tracfone Wireless, non-contract mobile operator on the Verizon network, is marking its 30th anniversary with new partnerships and deals. This includes partnering with Be My Eyes. This will make Tracfone Customer Assistance available through the Be My Eyes Service Directory, enabling low-vision and blind customers to connect via live video call with a trained Tracfone specialist 24/7. 

ITALY 09:51

FiberCop inks network R&D deal with Federico II University

Italy's wholesale fibre operator FiberCop has launched a research and training partnership with the University of Naples Federico II focused on next-generation telecommunications networks, including digital twins, 5G, 6G and artificial intelligence. The programme will be carried out with the university's Centre for Advanced Metrological and Technological Services, or CeSMA.

TANZANIA, UNITED REPUBLIC OF 09:48

Vodacom Tanzania renovates classrooms at 3 schools

Vodacom Tanzania has joined communities and education stakeholders to bring renovated classrooms to life in three schools in Vikindu, Morogoro and Ruvuma. Two classrooms have been renovated at each school, bringing the total to six classrooms. In addition, 90 desks have been provided with 30 desks allocated to each school. The programme has an initial reach of 4,838 pupils, including 117 pupils with special needs, as well as 52 teachers.

GLOBAL 09:44

GCT to supply connectivity modules for dual-use military-civilian technologies including UAVs

GCT Semiconductor has agreed to a strategic partnership with an unnamed utilities and IoT infrastructure firm. The aim of the commercial relationship is to catalyse frontier approaches for controlling aerial drones and other dual-use military-civilian technologies. Under this initiative, GCT is working up a project pipeline to expand its dual-use technology, supporting emerging defence applications and mission-critical scenarios including security and logistics.

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