Zain KSA upgrades National Water Company infrastructure
SAUDI ARABIA 08:45

Zain KSA upgrades National Water Company infrastructure

Zain KSA has partnered with the National Water Company (NWC) to upgrade the utility's operational communications infrastructure through a dedicated cloud-based platform. The cloud-native system incorporates call management protocols, call masking, encrypted audio recording and real-time analytics dashboards. The aim is to enhance data privacy, improve system reliability, accelerate emergency response times and elevate overall service quality for customers.

Dutch TV ads market shows first H1 growth in four years
NETHERLANDS 08:42

Dutch TV ads market shows first H1 growth in four years

The TV ads market in the Netherlands realised a small increase in turnover in the first half of 2026 to EUR 400 million, up 2.5 percent from the same period a year earlier. This is the first growth in the first half in the past four years according to figures from industry association Screenforce. Total video spend on broadcast linear channels and streaming platforms increased 3.7 percent to EUR 365 million.

Moody's upgrades Omantel outlook to positive as it affirms Ba1 credit rating
OMAN 08:36

Moody's upgrades Omantel outlook to positive as it affirms Ba1 credit rating

Moody's Ratings has affirmed Omantel's Ba1 long-term corporate family rating, Ba1-PD probability of default rating and ba2 baseline credit assessment, while revising the outlook from stable to positive. The ratings for the backed senior unsecured trust certificates issued by Otel Sukuk and the backed senior unsecured notes issued by Oztel Holdings were affirmed at Ba1, with their outlooks similarly shifted to positive.

Digital health vendor BeeHealthy taps Nokia's number verification API to check patient IDs
GLOBAL 08:29

Digital health vendor BeeHealthy taps Nokia's number verification API to check patient IDs

Nokia has struck a commercial deal with digital healthcare vendor BeeHealthy to implement API-driven network verification of end users, replacing one-time passcodes (OTPs) used by patients. The deal implements Nokia's Network-as-Code in consumer-facing digital healthcare portals and apps employed by care providers and insurers. Nokia's API should be able to validate patients in less than a second with no manual effort on their part, in contrast to SMS OTPs that typically require them to have their phone to

Deutsche Telekom competitors slow fibre investments in 2025 as costs rise
GERMANY 08:26

Deutsche Telekom competitors slow fibre investments in 2025 as costs rise

Rising costs of materials, construction and financing are causing a decline in investments in expanding fibre-optic networks by competitors of Deutsche Telekom in Germany for the first time in years. According to the annual report of industry group Breko, investments declined by EUR 400 million year-on-year in 2025 to EUR 9.8 billion. Deutsche Telekom's rivals have however shouldered the bulk of fibre-optic expansion to date, accounting for 72 percent of buildings and housing units connected to fibre, a 2 p

Dutch Mobile Operators 2026-Q2
NETHERLANDS 08:16

Dutch Mobile Operators 2026-Q2

This latest report from Telecompaper's continued research into developments in the Dutch communication services market looks at the leading Dutch mobile network operators: KPN, Vodafone, Odido and the MVNO market. It analyses second quarter 2026 results, both revenue and subscriber base, and compares the findings with results in the previous quarters and year.

Digital firms 'falling short' on emissions cuts as AI energy demand surges - ITU
GLOBAL 08:12

Digital firms 'falling short' on emissions cuts as AI energy demand surges - ITU

Digital companies are "falling short" in their commitments to cut greenhouse gas emissions fast enough to meet global climate goals due to the surging energy demands of the AI boom, according to a new report by the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the World Benchmarking Alliance (WBA). The fifth edition of Greening Digital Companies study assesses 200 firms using 2024 data and found operational emissions rose 1.2 percent year on year, with value-chain emissions dominating footprints.

HPE raises growth outlook after 34% rise in sales in Q3
GLOBAL 08:10

HPE raises growth outlook after 34% rise in sales in Q3

HPE has increased its forecasts for this fiscal year and next thanks to strong demand for its networking products. Revenues for its fiscal third quarter to July rose 34 percent year-on-year to USD 12.2 billion, better than the company's guidance, and HPE now expects growth over the full year to reach 34-37 percent. In FY27, revenue growth is estimated at 13-17 percent, up from a previous forecast of 8-12 percent.

OVHcloud integrates Plakar's back-up service into public cloud offers
GLOBAL 08:09

OVHcloud integrates Plakar's back-up service into public cloud offers

OVHcloud announced the integration of a new backup service into its public cloud portfolio. This follows a partnership with Plakar, a French open-source software company specialising in data capture, storage and recovery. The integration makes backup available to customers as a service in its own right, with access facilitated by a control plane managed directly from the OVHcloud environment. Every backup remains portable, allowing data to be restored outside OVHcloud infrastructure, and enabling customers

Vodafone Qatar launches Infinity Signal Services subsidiary to manage towers and passive infrastructure
QATAR 07:57

Vodafone Qatar launches Infinity Signal Services subsidiary to manage towers and passive infrastructure

Vodafone Qatar has established Infinity Signal Services, a wholly owned subsidiary to manage, operate and develop the company's telecom tower assets and passive infrastructure. This move aligns with Vodafone Qatar's broader strategy to strengthen its infrastructure capabilities, support network growth, boost operational efficiency, and maximise asset value to deliver long-term value for shareholders. The operator is coordinating with regulatory and governmental authorities to ensure its activities align wit

Reliance-Disney JV expands global footprint as JioHotstar goes live in UK, Canada, Singapore
INDIA 07:54

Reliance-Disney JV expands global footprint as JioHotstar goes live in UK, Canada, Singapore

India's JioHotstar has announced its international launch across the UK, Canada and Singapore. JioStar is the media joint venture between Reliance Industries and The Walt Disney Company. This launch marks the platform's first major international expansion.

Canal Plus appoints EVP for communications in Africa
AFRICA 07:52

Canal Plus appoints EVP for communications in Africa

Canal Plus Group said it has appointed Bertille Guitton-Broggi as executive vice president of communication for Africa, reporting directly to chief brand and communication officer Emilie Pietrini. In this role, Guitton-Broggi will oversee the group's communications strategy in its 40 operating markets on the continent, with a focus on driving strategic synergies following the integration with MultiChoice.

UGANDA 07:45

Starlink accepts equipment orders in Uganda

SpaceX has announced that Starlink's high-speed, low-latency internet is now live across Uganda. It has updated its coverage map and opened local orders on its portal.  A Standard kit is listed at UGX 1.74 million, but adding a UGX 437,036 regulatory fee comprising a USD 100 levy plus VAT and UGX 115,741 for shipping brings the total door-to-door cost to approximately UGX 2.3 million before paying for the first month of service. The alternative Mini kit offers a lower all-in cost of about UGX 1.86 million,

GLOBAL 07:43

Netskope tops Q2 outlook with revenues up 29%

Netskope reported better-than-forecast results for its fiscal second quarter to July, with revenues up 29 percent on an annual basis to USD 220.5 million. The company said organic demand for Netskope One remained robust, with good early traction on new AI security features it's been adding to the SASE platform. The company's gross margin improved to 74 percent from 72 percent a year ago, and the adjusted operating loss narrowed to USD 19.3 million from USD 34.0 million. The net result was a loss per share o

INDIA 07:42

Vivo launches T5 smartphone in India

Vivo has introduced the Vivo T5 smartphone in India. The device features a MediaTek Dimensity 7500 Turbo Processor with GenAI-ready NPU Engine3, a 7050 mAh battery, and a 6.83-inch curved AMOLED display. The handset also includes a 50-megapixel main camera with Sony IMX882 sensor, an 8-megapixel ultra-wide camera, and a 32-megapixel front camera.

ITALY 07:39

CoopVoce waives activation fee on all plans

The MVNO of Italian supermarket chain Coop has launched a new promotion to persuade users to sign up to the CoopVoce Smart 30 and Turbo prepay plans with 5G it debuted earlier this year. Under the offer, anyone porting their number to the operator by 30 September will have the usual EUR 10 activation fee waived when signing up online.

GLOBAL 07:36

Zoom appoints former Oracle CFO Jeff Epstein to board

Zoom has appointed former Oracle executive vice president and CFO Jeff Epstein to its board of directors, effective immediately, as the videoconferencing company continues to expand its focus on B2B software and vertical AI. Epstein is currently an operating partner at Bessemer Venture Partners and serves on the boards of Autodesk, AvePoint and Twilio. He previously held board positions at Okta, Couchbase, Poshmark and Shutterstock.

SOUTH AFRICA 07:35

EMedia replaces People's Planet channel with eXplore on Openview

South Africa's eMedia has announced the addition of eXplore to the Openview channel offering, effective 01 September, to replace a the People's Planet channel. The broadcaster said eXplore will air wildlife, survival, real-life mystery and true crime programming. The new channel offers mix of real-world stories based on the premise that our everyday world is stranger than we imagine. The channel position is 115.

GLOBAL 07:33

Tencent Cloud powers Simpaisa's fintech infrastructure upgrade

Tencent Cloud and fintech and digital payments company Simpaisa have entered into a strategic collaboration to assess a large-scale cloud transformation of Simpaisa's technology infrastructure. The initiative focuses on improving infrastructure efficiency while addressing the operational, security and regulatory requirements of financial services applications.

GERMANY 07:25

Tele Columbus appoints chief restructuring officer to oversee refinancing

German operator Tele Columbus said it has appointed Sebastian Rudow as a member of the management board and chief restructuring officer (CRO), effective 02 September. In his new role, Rudow will oversee ongoing refinancing and stakeholder processes as Tele Columbus strengthens accountability in these areas.

ITALY 07:21

Vodafone Italia offers two free months to new subs across entire mobile range

Vodafone Italia (Fastweb + Vodafone) has launched a back to school promo that offers new customers who port their number to the operator the first two months of all its mobile plans for free. The offer is available in-store until further notice.

GLOBAL 07:14

Broadcom triples Q3 net profit as AI chip sales accelerate

Broadcom more than tripled its net profit in the company's fiscal third quarter to July, to USD 13.1 billion from USD 4.1 billion a year ago. Revenue jumped 86 percent year-on-year to a record USD 29.6 billion on demand for its chips and networking products to fuel the boom in AI infrastructure and computing. Adjusted operating profit rose 92 percent to USD 20.1 billion, and the company's free cash flow was 95 percent higher than a year ago, at USD 13.7 billion. 

SPAIN 06:55

Telefonica closes sale of historic Madrid HQ for EUR 200 mln

Telefonica has finalised the sale of its historic HQ on Madrid's Gran Via for EUR 200 million, according to sources consulted by Cinco Dias that confirm earlier reports. The 32,000 square metre former HQ located at 28 Gran Via near the centre of the Spanish capital has Level 1 protected status and was the tallest skyscraper in Europe when inaugurated back in 1929. It was also the starting point of Madrid's first telephone cable.

INDIA 06:53

Jio opens JioPC cloud computing service to users on any internet connection

Indian operator Reliance Jio has expanded its JioPC cloud computing service, making it available as a standalone subscription for users with any internet connection. Launched in mid-2025, the service previously required a Jio broadband connection or set-top box.

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