Fraunhofer Institute launches dedicated unit to assist sovereign IT projects
GLOBAL 13:25

Fraunhofer Institute launches dedicated unit to assist sovereign IT projects

The Fraunhofer Institute for Open Communication Systems has formed a dedicated business unit to aid engineering projects targeting sovereign IT platforms. The Sovereign Platform and Innovation Engineering (SPIN) subsidiary will assist projects commissioned by public sector bodies, profit-making companies and operators of critical infrastructure. The business model will mainly focus on R&D provision and validation services as well as tech transfer projects such as intellectual property-based spinouts. 

Egypt's NTRA and General Federation of Social Agencies to promote telecom user rights and online child safety
EGYPT 13:17

Egypt's NTRA and General Federation of Social Agencies to promote telecom user rights and online child safety

Egypt's National Telecom Regulatory Authority (NTRA) and the General Federation of Social Agencies have signed a cooperation protocol to protect telecom users' rights and enhance children's online safety. They aim to raise awareness of digital risks while equipping children and adolescents with tools to navigate the internet safely. They will focus on public education and provision for underserved communities.

Egypt targets up to 7 mega data centres in 5-year technology push
EGYPT 13:09

Egypt targets up to 7 mega data centres in 5-year technology push

Egypt plans to build between five and seven mega data centres over the next four to five years under its digital and economic blueprint up to 2030, Arab Finance reports citing ICT minister Raafat Hendy. At a digital forum, he revealed that several of the data centres will be operational and serving international markets by 2030, with construction on the remaining facilities continuing alongside. The ministry also aims to train a national workforce in advanced technologies and quantum computing.

Optima Mobile reactivates sub-EUR 5 plan with 150GB for Halloween
SPAIN 13:02

Optima Mobile reactivates sub-EUR 5 plan with 150GB for Halloween

Italian MVNO Optima Mobile, operating on the Fastweb + Vodafone 4G and 5G network, has relaunched a special plan with 150GB of data for under EUR 5 a month. The Halloween-themed offer, dubbed Super Mobile 150 Special Edition, comes with unlimited calls, 200 SMS and the 150GB data bundle at 4G speeds for EUR 4.95 a month.

Zain KSA nine-month revenue rises 1%
SAUDI ARABIA 13:00

Zain KSA nine-month revenue rises 1%

Zain KSA has reported a 1 percent year-on-year increase in revenues to SAR 8.14 billion for the first nine months of 2026, up from SAR 8.09 billion in the same period of 2025. Net profit rose to SAR 538 million from SAR 373 million. Excluding non-recurring gains from the Universal Service Fund (USF) project, net profit grew by 11 percent, while EBITDA reached approximately SAR 2.51 billion.

Movandi begins sampling 60 MHz silicon transceiver for FWA, physical AI connectivity
GLOBAL 12:54

Movandi begins sampling 60 MHz silicon transceiver for FWA, physical AI connectivity

Movandi has announced early distribution of an RF silicon transceiver built for the 60 GHz mmWave band. Currently available to select clients for sampling, the MV6055 transceiver achieves peak data transmission of over 5 Gbps at distances of about 1 kilometre in line-of-sight. A modular circuit architecture supports incremental expansion, including application-targeted antenna and cost configurations.

HPE introduces Mist, Aruba Central support in SD-WAN platform EdgeConnect
GLOBAL 12:49

HPE introduces Mist, Aruba Central support in SD-WAN platform EdgeConnect

Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has unveiled a new integration in its software-defined WAN and zero-trust access suite EdgeConnect. The integration enables full feature access into the cloud-managed networking and AI assistance suite Mist, as well as in Aruba Networking Central, HPE's centralised network orchestration and monitoring dashboard. HPE will roll out the Mist integration before the end of this year, followed by Aruba Central support in H1 2027.

T-Systems inks agentic AI deal with Spain's Banco Sabadell
SPAIN 12:32

T-Systems inks agentic AI deal with Spain's Banco Sabadell

T-Systems, the digital services arm of Deutsche Telekom, announced a contract to expand Banco Sabadell's use of agentic AI systems. The Spanish banking group, which serves around seven million customers, has plans to harness AI to improve operational efficiency and customer experience.

F-Secure lifts FY forecast as Q3 revenue rises 12% driven by Embedded Security growth
GLOBAL 12:19

F-Secure lifts FY forecast as Q3 revenue rises 12% driven by Embedded Security growth

F-Secure has reported a 12.2 percent year-on-year rise in third quarter revenue to EUR 40.5 million, driven by growth in the Embedded Security division. In the Partner Channel, reported revenue increased by 15.6 percent to EUR 34.1 million. In the Direct Channel, reported revenue decreased by 2.9 percent to EUR 6.4 million. The F-Secure is raising its FY 2026 outlook as it sees the potential to outpace the market, focusing on the Partner Channel, Embedded Security and Scam Protection.

Calix launches telecoms AI language model Calix Gems
GLOBAL 12:10

Calix launches telecoms AI language model Calix Gems

Calix has debuted a telecoms-grade language model to support AI applications in its intelligent broadband service suite Calix One. Dubbed Calix Gems, the model is available from the open-source software repository Hugging Face. Initially, Calix aims to serve selected use cases, such as real-time threat detection and mitigation, subscriber experience, and dynamic network troubleshooting that operate across multiple layers.

Gaispi approves BRL 1.7 bln for TV 3.0 converters and AI data centre
BRAZIL 12:06

Gaispi approves BRL 1.7 bln for TV 3.0 converters and AI data centre

Gaispi has approved the proposal by EAF to allocate roughly BRL 1.7 billion in leftover 5G auction funds toward two major infrastructure initiatives, pending final approval from Anatel's Board of Directors. The primary project allocates BRL 1.28 billion to distribute TV 3.0 set-top boxes over 24 months to 910,000 low-income Bolsa Familia households across Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and the Federal District.

Telphin and HelpDeskEddy integrate services to enhance customer service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:04

Telphin and HelpDeskEddy integrate services to enhance customer service

Russian communication service provider Telphin, in collaboration with Eddie Service, has completed the integration of its Telphin.Office PBX service with the Russian platform HelpDeskEddy. Support agents and staff can now manage calls and inquiries from a single interface, eliminating the risk of data loss and the need to toggle between multiple windows. 

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:03

TTK reports 66% jump in Wi-Fi sessions at train stations in year to date

Russian operator TTK said that visitors to train stations and terminals downloaded 5,400 TB of data via its public Wi-Fi networks during the first three quarters of 2026, more than 1.5 times more than in the same period last year. The wireless service is operated by TTK.

GLOBAL 12:01

ATX Networks debuts in-room display for hotels and care settings

ATX Networks announced Visium View, a managed in-room display and smart TV experience geared to hotel rooms, hospital beds, and senior living communities. According to the company, Visium View aims to deliver a highly personalised experience to guests and patients, moving beyond existing in-room video solutions that generally take a one-size-fits-all approach. The display will be exhibited for the first time at the EquipHotel 2026 event in Paris, before launching commercially in mid-2027. Visium View operat

BRAZIL 12:00

WDC Networks to bring Qualcomm edge AI products to Brazil

Brazilian telecom and IT solutions provider WDC Networks announced a partnership with Qualcomm to bring its Qualcomm Dragonwing AI On-Prem Appliance line, powered by the energy-efficient Qualcomm Cloud AI 100 platform, to the Brazilian market. Operating under an OEM model, WDC will leverage its established channel network to distribute the products tailored for real-time local data processing in key sectors including manufacturing, retail, security, and telecommunications. By processing data at the edge, th

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 11:59

Yandex restores access to over 90% of customer cloud data after attacks

Russian internet company Yandex said that, following attacks on Yandex data centres by the Ukrainian military, Yandex Cloud engineers have restored access to 90.47 percent of the data stored on the platform. Some data and associated services have been migrated to a new location, which became operational on 23 October, with access to be rolled out in stages over the coming days. Yandex Cloud will notify customers via email once access has been restored.

GLOBAL 11:58

Sony intros Lytia 720 sensor ahead of commercial production next month

Sony Semiconductor has unveiled a new image sensor for mobile devices. The upcoming Lytia 720 sensor captures at an effective 50-megapixel resolution and supports 4K HDR video at 60 frames per second. Mass production of the sensor is planned in November.

UNITED KINGDOM 11:57

Ofcom approves new fixed network regulations for Hull region

UK regulator Ofcom has approved new regulations for the fixed network market in the Hull area, where Kcom has the historic monopoly. Following market consultations earlier this year, Ofcom has published its decisions for regulation over the five-year period starting in November 2026. Ofcom said these are designed "to encourage and promote competition and investment for the benefit of consumers and businesses".

NORWAY 11:41

Norwegian security authority raises national cyber risk level to 'high'

The Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has raised the national cyber risk level from moderate to high. NSM director Arne Christian Haugstoeyl said this is the first time that the authority has publicly issued this type of assessment before, adding that it is "absolutely necessary" that Norwegian businesses strengthen both their resilience and their ability to handle cyber operations.

NETHERLANDS 11:28

Odido promotes CCO Van Lammeren to CEO as Abildgaard steps down

Dutch operator Odido has promoted its chief commercial officer Tisha van Lammeren to CEO, with immediate effect. She replaces Soren Abildgaard, who has led the company for nearly ten years, through its transition from T-Mobile to new private equity owners. The change in CEO comes shortly after Apax Partners took full control of Odido. 

SWEDEN 11:24

PTS seeks comments on conditions for 2028 auction of 1500 MHz frequencies

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS is seeking comments by 26 November on the proposed conditions and rules for the second part of the general invitation to bid for national block licences in the 1500 MHz band. The actual consultation itself will take place in May/June 2027 but the watchdog is now asking for feedback on the overall direction for the invitation. The auction is expected to take place in the first quarter of 2028.

FINLAND 11:06

DNA gains 36,000 mobile and 1,000 broadband customers in Q3 as business improves in competitive market

Telenor says its Finnish arm DNA gained 36,000 mobile customers and 1,000 broadband subscribers in the third quarter from the second. DNA Jussi Tolvanen said business showed signs of improvement in Q3 in a challenging environment as telecoms market competition remains intense, especially in the consumer sector.

CHILE 10:57

Claro Chile and VTR to bundle YouTube Premium with fibre plans

Chilean operator ClaroVTR (America Movil) has confirmed that customers of its Claro and VTR brands will have access to YouTube Premium at no extra cost with the company's new internet and pay-TV plans. The service offers ad-free video and music, background playback, offline downloads and access to YouTube Music's catalogue of more than 100 million songs.

DENMARK 10:39

Telenor Denmark loses mobile and fixed subscribers in Q3 amid promotional market activity

Telenor said its Danish operation shed 11,000 mobile and 4,000 fixed broadband subscriptions in the third quarter, reflecting strong competition and aggressive promotional activity during the summer, which affected commercial performance. reported revenue declined by 3.1 percent to NOK 1.51 million but organic revenue was up by 4.7 percent.

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