Treccani Accademia joins Iliad Italia graduate training scheme
ITALY 12:05

Treccani Accademia joins Iliad Italia graduate training scheme

Iliad Italia said Treccani Accademia, the management school of the Treccani Italian Encyclopedia Institute, has officially joined its 'Iliadship' training scheme for university students specialising in STEM, Social Sciences and Arts & Literature subjects. Treccani Accademia will support the "Social Sciences" category by promoting access to its postgraduate programme and will also join the Iliadship Reunion scheduled for 13-14 July that brings together the community of 30 students, 20 company mentors and mem

Uganda launches five-year strategy to raise e-govt take-up to 40%
UGANDA 11:59

Uganda launches five-year strategy to raise e-govt take-up to 40%

The National Information Technology Authority-Uganda (NITA-U) launched its Strategic Plan, mapping out a five-year roadmap to modernize public service delivery for the digital age. The plan sets a goal to grow the proportion of Ugandans actively using e-government services from a baseline of 9.2 percent to 40 percent by FY 2029/30. This will be delivered through six strategic objectives spanning ICT infrastructure expansion, smart e-government access, cybersecurity and data protection, BPO and IT-enabled se

Ucom acts as technology partner of Street Ball Armenia Cup
ARMENIA 11:55

Ucom acts as technology partner of Street Ball Armenia Cup

Armenian operator Ucom acts as the Technology Partner of the Street Ball Armenia Cup 2026 initiative, supporting the development of sports, active lifestyles, and youth communities in Armenia. The NGO Street Ball Armenia aims to develop the culture of street sports in Armenia, making it accessible to children and young people from different communities. This year, the Street Ball Armenia Cup 2026 brings together hundreds of children, teenagers, and young people from 11 cities across Armenia around six sport

Turkmenistan seeks cooperation with Japan on AI
JAPAN 11:54

Turkmenistan seeks cooperation with Japan on AI

Turkmenistan has expressed its willingness to cooperate with Japan in the field of artificial intelligence. This was reflected in a press release published by the Embassy of Turkmenistan in Japan following a meeting between Turkmen Ambassador to Japan Atadurdy Bayramov and Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike. The meeting also discussed issues of AI and digital transformation, the embassy said, and the sides exchanged views on expanding cooperation in economic, industrial, and technological sectors.

Telia names new HR head in Norway
NORWAY 11:53

Telia names new HR head in Norway

Telia has named Jannike Gruner its new Head of People and Culture in Norway and a member of the management team there. She has worked 24 years at Telia, mainly in Sweden but also with stints in Denmark and Oslo before as VP and head of transformation. Most recently she was VP and head of global transformation at Telia Company for three years, while she has served as acting HR head in Norway since April. She is now confirmed in a permanent position. 

Vodafone Spain targets defence sector with integrated 5G, cyber and cloud offering
SPAIN 11:47

Vodafone Spain targets defence sector with integrated 5G, cyber and cloud offering

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has launched a portfolio of technology services aimed at the defence and security sector spanning connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and sovereign cloud infrastructure. The offering, unveiled by the operator's enterprise unit Vodafone Empresas, is designed for high-demand operational environments and comes as Spain and Europe increase investment in defence capabilities.

DNA wins city of Oulu internet contract
FINLAND 11:42

DNA wins city of Oulu internet contract

Finnish operator DNA announced a new contract to provide network and internet services for the city of Oulu. DNA will implement a telecommunications network for the city administration, including around 300 business connections and data centre and internet connections. The services are expected to support operational reliability and flexible capacity management according to the city's needs, with options for separate or extra connections for specific events or special applications.

Telia Finland transfers IT support business to CGI
FINLAND 11:36

Telia Finland transfers IT support business to CGI

Telia Finland announced a new contract with IT services provider CGI. Under the agreement, Telia will provide infrastructure and network services for CGI and its customers, while CGI takes over part of Telia Cygate's data centre services and end-user IT support for Telia Finland business customers. As part of the deal, almost 250 Telia employees will transfer to CGI.

South African minister talks digital economy with US ambassador
SOUTH AFRICA 11:23

South African minister talks digital economy with US ambassador

South Africa's communications minister Solly Malatsi met with US Ambassador Leo Brent Bozell III to strengthen bilateral cooperation in the digital economy. The ministry said in a statement that the discussion centered on the high-growth potential of the ICT sector, focusing on digital infrastructure investments, innovation, connectivity, and technology-driven economic growth. The ministry said advancing South Africa's digital transformation requires strategic partnerships that attract investment, expand op

Angola's mobile market adds 2 mln subscribers in 2025
ANGOLA 11:21

Angola's mobile market adds 2 mln subscribers in 2025

Angola's mobile sector added over two million new subscribers in 2025, taking the country's total to 28.4 million active users, equal to a 75 percent penetration rate, according to data from regulator Inacom. While Unitel remains the dominant market leader with a 73.3 percent share, Africell has captured a 25.5 percent share, and Movicel holds 2 percent.

Genexis taps shareholders for long-term funding to deliver on growth roadmap
GLOBAL 11:19

Genexis taps shareholders for long-term funding to deliver on growth roadmap

Genexis has completed a recapitalisation with its existing shareholders to support its long-term product strategy and business growth. Genexis's institutional investors were represented in talks by Mark Hoffman, a portfolio manager at Robus Capital Management.  Hoffman said the agreement had provided financial headroom for strategic investments to help cement Genexis's market foothold. It follows an earlier negotiation with Genexis's bondholders. In its Q1 statements for the three months to 31 March, Genexi

Armenia, Azerbaijan telecom operators sign internet transit agreement
ARMENIA 11:18

Armenia, Azerbaijan telecom operators sign internet transit agreement

Armenian and Azerbaijan's national operators Telecom Armenia and AzerTelecom have signed a bilateral agreement on the commercial transit and delivery of internet traffic through the territories of Armenia and Azerbaijan. Under the agreement, Telecom Armenia, a transit operator, will expand the geography and number of countries receiving international internet traffic through its network infrastructure, providing transit services toward Azerbaijan. The companies said the agreement is aimed at enhancing the d

GLOBAL 11:16

Bluetooth SIG and Wi-Fi Alliance partner up to tackle signal conflicts, explore 6 GHz co-existence

Bluetooth's Special Interest Group (SIG) and the Wi-Fi Alliance have agreed to look at ways of enhancing RF co-existence between their respective technologies. This co-operation will initially focus on 6 GHz connections. The partners will jointly progress measures which address larger device fleets and wireless footprints, while meeting the technical demands of more advanced use cases. These efforts will focus on practical methodology and technical frameworks to evaluate co-existence in unlicensed bands, re

UZBEKISTAN 11:16

Uzbekistan explores tech partnership with Qatar's MBK Holding

Uzbekistan and Qatar's MBK Holding discussed opportunities to expand cooperation in digital investments, startup development, artificial intelligence, and other advanced technologies, reports Trend. This was reflected in the statement by the Uzbekistan Ministry of Digital Technologies, following the meeting between the minister Sherzod Shermatov and Sheikh Mansoor Bin Khalifa Al Thani, the founder and chairman of MBK Holding.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:17

Channel 4 agrees five new ad inventory partnerships

UK broadcaster Channel 4 has announced five new premium ad inventory partnerships. This will see its VoD ad inventory become available across the global platforms of Amazon Ads, Hawk (Azerion subsidiary), FreeWheel, PubMatic and Yahoo DSP. This will significantly boost programmatic opportunities for advertisers, and follows a recently expanded partnership with Google Display & Video 360 to overlay Google Audiences on Channel 4 inventory. 

MEXICO 10:01

Mexico launches consultation on 2.3 GHz spectrum tender for industrial use

Mexico's Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (CRT) has opened a public consultation on a proposed tender for spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band, aimed at supporting industrial use and digital transformation. The watchdog intends to grant 10-year commercial concessions for the use and operation of frequencies intended to boost technological infrastructure and competitiveness across productive sectors.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:00

CityFibre announces expansion of VodafoneThree partnership to mobile backhaul

CityFibre announced an expansion of its long-term partnership with VodafoneThree with a new mobile network transmission contract to support the latter's 5G standalone network roll-out. The expanded agreement sees CityFibre become a preferred supplier for network transmission to connect VodafoneThree mobile sites across the UK. CityFibre is already a preferred digital infrastructure supplier to VodafoneThree, supporting its retail broadband services.

UNITED STATES 09:55

Tampnet provides connectivity for US Gulf offshore projects

Tampnet, provider of high-speed, off-shore communications, has won a contract from a major international energy group to provide advanced connectivity solutions for two developments in the US Gulf. Tampnet will provide underwater optical fibre and 5G connectivity to both projects in Keathley Canyon in the Gulf of Mexico/America. This will support secure, real-time data transfer between offshore installations and operations centres onshore.

EUROPE 09:46

ESA's Galileo strengthens IoT connectivity with quasi-pilot signal technology

Europe's GNSS platform Galileo has been updated to enhance its performance in low-powered IoT and smart city devices. Pre-launch testing conducted by the European Space Agency (ESA) indicates signal acquisition times will be enhanced by a factor of three, with the number of operations required to establish a data call reduced by a factor of eight.

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 09:28

E& outlines path to autonomous network in TM Forum white paper

E& and TM Forum have launched a new white paper on the UAE operator's path to a fully autonomous network. The paper sets out E& UAE's vision to move from traditional automation towards AI-native, intent-driven and closed-loop operations. It provides a structured blueprint for how telecom operators can evolve network operations from manual and reactive models to intelligent, self-optimising and self-healing networks, while keeping human governance and policy controls at the centre, the company said.

EUROPE 09:28

Italtel, OctaiPipe using AI to cut data centre cooling costs

Italian ICT firm Italtel and deep-tech company OctaiPipe have partnered to deploy an AI system designed to help operators meet rising power demands and tighter European regulations by substantially reducing energy use in data centres. The technology, already deployed at a 2MW carrier-neutral facility owned by a major Italian group, has reduced cooling-related energy costs by up to 30 percent and improved overall site efficiency by more than 10 percent, said the partners.

KENYA 09:19

Kenyan mobile market grows subscriptions 7% in March quarter

Active mobile subscriptions in Kenya increased by 7.4 percent to 84.1 million during the third quarter ended March according to the Communications Authority of Kenya (CA). The surge was driven by aggressive telecom customer win-back campaigns and rising smartphone adoption, which pushed the national mobile penetration rate to 157.7 percent.

BRAZIL 09:15

Telefonica Brasil approves full merger of Fibrasil

The board of directors of Telefonica Brasil has approved the absolute merger of its wholly-owned subsidiary Fibrasil Infraestrutura e Fibra Otica, following the recent acquisition of 100 percent of shares in the fibre network operator. Following the transaction, Fibrasil will be dissolved, and Telefonica Brasil will assume full legal and operational succession to all its assets and liabilities, effective 01 August. An extraordinary shareholders meeting is scheduled for 31 July to ratify the decision. Fibras

OMAN 09:13

Oman amends regulations for radio frequency and device registration

Oman's Telecommunications Regulatory Authority (TRA) plans to amend the regulation organizing the registration, use and pricing of radio frequencies and devices, Muscat Daily reported. The draft amendment to the regulation aims to ensure the optimal utilisation of the frequency spectrum, encourage investment, and promote the deployment of telecommunications services. It also seeks to establish the necessary regulatory framework to enable the provision of new services and simplify the procedures for obtainin

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