Mastercard and STC Pay Bahrain partner to boost digital payments for SMEs
BAHRAIN 09:29

Mastercard and STC Pay Bahrain partner to boost digital payments for SMEs

Mastercard has strengthened its collaboration with STC Pay Bahrain to support digital payment growth for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). It will expand a portfolio featuring a Business prepaid service that lets SMEs securely manage expenses and gain greater visibility and control over cash flow. Under an expanded agreement, Mastercard will help to shape STC Pay Bahrain's future product roadmap by exploring advanced advisory, processing and security services tailored to SME growth, alongside poten

Samsung starts new foldables ad campaign with Thierry Henry
EUROPE 09:20

Samsung starts new foldables ad campaign with Thierry Henry

Samsung Electronics announced a new campaign with French footballer Thierry Henry to promote its Galaxy Z range of foldable smartphones. Samsung said sales of the Galaxy Z Fold8 and Z Fold8 Ultra in Europe are already 50 percent higher than the previous generation of the foldable range in the same period since their launch. The new campaign 'Welcome to Foldables' will run across Europe with a series of videos highlighting how each model can support different lifestyles and daily needs. 

Moldova fixed broadband connections rise nearly 6% as mobile data traffic jumps 17% in Q2
MOLDOVA, REPUBLIC OF 09:18

Moldova fixed broadband connections rise nearly 6% as mobile data traffic jumps 17% in Q2

Moldova's electronic communications market recorded increased internet usage in the second quarter of 2026, with growth in mobile data traffic, fixed broadband connections and machine-to-machine (M2M) and IoT connectivity, according to a report from telecoms regulator Anrceti. The report also shows that the number of active SIM cards used for mobile internet access on the local market increased by 1 percent year-on-year to 2.96 million.

Global PC shipments slump 21% in Q3 - Omdia
GLOBAL 09:16

Global PC shipments slump 21% in Q3 - Omdia

Worldwide shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations fell 21.2 percent year on year to 58.1 million units in the third quarter of 2026, according to the latest data from Omdia. Desktop shipments, including workstations, declined 23.5 percent to 11.7 million units, with notebook shipments, including mobile workstations, falling 20.6 percent to 46.4 million units.

Ekinops delivers SSE for French retailer Jules
FRANCE 09:13

Ekinops delivers SSE for French retailer Jules

Ekinops announced a new SSE contract with the French menswear retailer Jules. With over 350 stores across France, the company is relying on Ekinops products to improve visibility on internet usage, simplify security policy management and secure web access for its headquarters and stores.

Google Maps in UK now includes near real-time fuel price data
UNITED KINGDOM 09:12

Google Maps in UK now includes near real-time fuel price data

The UK government has announced availability of 'Fuel Finder' data on Google Maps from 08 October. Drivers can now open Google Maps to search for a local petrol station, with near real-time prices for diesel/petrol displayed on the app, helping millions more drivers access cheaper fuel. The Fuel Finder scheme was established following recommendations from the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA). Since February 2026, UK petrol stations have been obligated to report fuel prices within 30 minutes of it chang

Cogent launches agentic path analysis with 'Mythos-class' model to counter AI security risk
GLOBAL 09:09

Cogent launches agentic path analysis with 'Mythos-class' model to counter AI security risk

Agentic security specialist Cogent has launched attack path analysis software powered by its frontier AI models. Cogent Attack Path Analysis aims to identify vulnerable network pathways that AI or human attackers could exploit. The agents are based on Cogent's latest AI models, including the VR-1 technology, which is described as a Mythos-class cyber reasoning model built specifically for cyber security. 

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Roscommon
IRELAND 09:05

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Roscommon

National Broadband Ireland has completed the main infrastructure build of the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural fibre network in County Roscommon. This the 12th county where NBI has completed the main network build, with the nationwide roll-out due to be completed by end-2026. Around 20,000 Roscommon premises are included the NBP Intervention Area. 

Bitdefender selects GIA as consumer cybersecurity distributor in Indonesia
INDONESIA 09:03

Bitdefender selects GIA as consumer cybersecurity distributor in Indonesia

Cybersecurity company Bitdefender has signed an exclusive distribution agreement with Indonesian distributor Gema Informatika Abadi (GIA) to make its consumer home cybersecurity products available nationwide through GIA's reseller network. GIA will carry the full Bitdefender consumer portfolio, spanning computer and mobile device security, identity protection, privacy, anti-scam tools, and deepfake detection technology.

Beeline teams up with Axenix on corporate IT solutions
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 09:03

Beeline teams up with Axenix on corporate IT solutions

Russian operator Beeline and the technology consulting company Axenix signed a cooperation agreement. They plan to combine their resources to develop and deploy next-generation digital solutions for the corporate sector. The agreement was signed at the BeeTechno conference, held in Moscow as part of the Digital Solutions forum. By pooling their expertise in IT consulting, systems integration, artificial intelligence, and telecommunications and cloud infrastructure, the partners will create industry-specific

BT rivals express dismay at deal to acquire TalkTalk
UNITED KINGDOM 08:58

BT rivals express dismay at deal to acquire TalkTalk

BT rivals have written to Lisa Nandy MP, Secretary of State for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport, to express their concern about BT's acquisition of broadband provider TalkTalk, reports The Telegraph. Opus Broadband chairman Mike Ellwood said in a letter that BT's directors will be rewarded for increasing UK retail broadband market share from this year, adding that BT's share of the broadband market will increase from 30.8 to around 36 percent as a result of the deal. He said the deal will deliver this mar

Zattoo adds 22 new channels in Switzerland
SWITZERLAND 08:55

Zattoo adds 22 new channels in Switzerland

TV streaming provider Zattoo says it has added 22 new linear free-to-air channels to its offering in Switzerland. They include Greek channel ERT World, Duna of Hungary, 2M Monde from Morocco and French channel LCP. The FAST channels cover cookery, technology, wildlife and classic serials, among other things. Zattoo added that 31 existing free TV channels will be broadcast in HD in future.

INDIA 08:52

Samsung India starts promotion with up to 60% discounts across its product range

Samsung India has launched Samsung Week 2026, a promotional campaign offering discounts and financing benefits across its smartphones, tablets, laptops, wearables, TV and monitors. The campaign is available through the Samsung website, the Samsung Shop app and Samsung exclusive stores.

KENYA 08:48

Safaricom backs 2026 Safari 7s with KES 2 mln M-Pesa sponsorship

Kenyan operator Safaricom is providing KES 2 million via M-Pesa to sponsor the 2026 'Safari Sevens' rugby union tournament in Nairobi from 09-11 October. Beyond the financial backing, Safaricom will enhance stadium connectivity, bringing its digital, payment and customer services to spectators and vendors. It will boost network capacity at the venue  and enable dedicated high-speed connectivity to support the official live broadcast of the event.

SPAIN 08:46

Movistar Prosegur tops 650,000 alarm connections, launches Smart Lock device

Telefonica said its Movistar Prosegur Alarmas joint venture with Prosegur surpassed 650,000 connections in October, boosting its presence in the Spanish market since launching in March 2020. The company has expanded its customer base by 30 percent over the past two years thanks to a strategy centred on technological innovation.

GERMANY 08:43

Techone expands to Germany with takeover of Datagroup Go

The Dutch IT services group Techone has acquired German IT provider Datagroup Go, its first expansion outside the Netherlands. Datagroup Go provides work station management, IT security and ERP software for SMEs. Datagroup announced the sale, saying it wants to focus more on the mid to large enterprise segment and more complex IT environments, including its Corbox portfolio for managed IT services. 

GERMANY 08:35

1&1 Versatel appoints new CEO

1&1 Versatel said it has appointed Christoph Kull as its new chief executive officer, effective on 01 October. Kull succeeds Frank Rosenberger, who is leaving the company at the end of the year at his own request. Kull joins 1&1 Versatel from the role of president of business applications at the Proalpha Group, and has previously held leadership positions at Adobe, Workday and SAP.

NETHERLANDS 08:32

Netherlands regulatory agencies agrees division of duties under new cybersecurity law

The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), digital infrastructure agency RDI and three other regulatory bodies in the Netherlands have agreed their responsibilities for enforcing the new Cybersecurity Act. This law in effect since August implements the latest EU cybersecurity legislation, including the NIS2 directive on security obligations for critical service providers. The NCSC will manage the register of critical entities, and they must report incidents to the NCSC or their respective sector CSIRT. 

INDONESIA 08:30

Indosat, F5 launch enterprise AI platform with access to 300 models

Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) and application security company F5 have launched the Indosat Intelligence Suite, a platform designed to provide businesses with access to more than 300 open and closed AI models through a single interface. The service is designed to help organizations deploy AI workloads while managing costs, performance, security and governance.

KUWAIT 08:27

Zain Kuwait offers agentic AI training to managers in partnership with Etlaq

Zain Kuwait has announced a partnership with Etlaq to bring 'The Agentic AI Experience' to Kuwait. The programme has been created by Etlaq to support business owners, executives and enterprise leaders to build and deploy specialist teams of AI agents tailored to their operational needs. The masterclass component will take place at Gulf University of Science and Technology (GUST) from 02 November to 02 December with sessions held Monday to Wednesday. Applications are now open.

GLOBAL 08:14

Adtran launches collaborative Mosaic One agents suite

Adtran has announced the launch of a new AI suite, Mosaic One Agents, that delivers versatile, pre-built agents specialising in broadband service management, customer care and business operations. Mosaic One refers to Adtran's SaaS cloud for broadband access insights based on data from underlying management and orchestration platforms, as well as access hardware and consumer premises equipment.

CHILE 08:13

Chile frees 60 MHz in 2.3 GHz band for private 5G and industrial use

Chile's telecommunications regulator Subtel has updated technical rules to free up 60 MHz of spectrum in the 2.3 GHz band for private and industrial networks. The change expands the usable range from 2,300 MHz to 2,360 MHz, creating dedicated capacity for energy efficient technologies and laying the groundwork for 5G, 5.5G and future 6G deployments in confined industrial settings, said the watchdog.

BRAZIL 08:10

Brazilian providers warn limited national roaming hampers IoT

About 70 percent of connected devices in Brazil rely on national roaming to maintain coverage where individual operator networks do not reach, according to a study by Pezco Economics prepared for Anatel by the Brazilian Association of Competitive Telecommunications Service Providers (TelComp). This lack of seamless connectivity across federal highways poses a major hurdle for the rollout of IoT applications, asset trackers, and future autonomous vehicles, which require uninterrupted signals along transit ro

BRAZIL 08:02

Evos expands fibre network in Rio Grande do Norte

Brazilian telecommunications company Evos is expanding its fibre-optic infrastructure in Rio Grande do Norte to meet the surging demand for connectivity driven by data centres and AI. The expansion adds 655 kilometres of new routes, including 410 km of underground fibre and a dedicated connection to Fortaleza, pushing the company's total network in the state past 2,100 km. Evos's upgraded network is designed with multiple carrier interconnections to eliminate single points of failure.

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