F&W Networks provides High Wycombe library with full-fibre connection
UNITED KINGDOM 16:25

F&W Networks provides High Wycombe library with full-fibre connection

F&W Networks, UK full-fibre infrastructure provider, has upgraded Hazlemere Library, in the Buckinghamshire market town of High Wycombe, with a new full-fibre connection. The library previously suffered from connectivity issues which impacted negatively on staff operations, services for the public and access to digital resources. The contract supports a wider strategy by the company to expand beyond providing household connectivity into working with public sector customers such as schools, councils and libr

UK-wide gigabit connectivity could deliver GBP 8.6 bln economic boost - FarrPoint
UNITED KINGDOM 15:59

UK-wide gigabit connectivity could deliver GBP 8.6 bln economic boost - FarrPoint

New research from Edinburgh-based consultancy FarrPoint shows that the UK economy could get a boost of over GBP 8.6 billion if gigabit-capable broadband connectivity was made available to all premises currently without access. The report shows that widespread gigabit connectivity availability across the UK could support more than 13,000 businesses, and help to create/support over 156,000 jobs. The largest single benefit would be a GBP 4.8 billion increase in land values, reflecting the impact of digital inf

Rostelecom upgrades telecom infrastructure at Evraz plant in Yekaterinburg
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 15:35

Rostelecom upgrades telecom infrastructure at Evraz plant in Yekaterinburg

Russian national operator Rostelecom has completed the second stage of the upgrade of the telecommunications infrastructure at the Kachkanar mining and processing plant in the Yekaterinburg region belonging to metallurgy holding company Evraz. A single digital environment is expected to accelerate automation of industrial and other business processes there. The operator deployed a private LTE network covering the plant, with nine base stations in the first stage followed by additional towers and indoor infr

CA probes interference risk of Airtel Kenya plans for Starlink Direct-to-Cell partnership
KENYA 14:23

CA probes interference risk of Airtel Kenya plans for Starlink Direct-to-Cell partnership

The Communications Authority of Kenya (CAK) said it has begun a technical review of Airtel's application to use Starlink's 'Direct-to-Cell' technology, Business Daily reported. The regulator is evaluating whether satellite mobile coverage can operate within terrestrial spectrum rules without degrading existing 3G, 4G and 5G networks. The review focuses on signal power levels, spectrum use, and compatibility with Kenya's existing telecommunications framework. The CA is expected to conclude its technical audi

De-Cix Mexico tops 200 Gbps peak traffic, nears 30 connected networks
MEXICO 14:15

De-Cix Mexico tops 200 Gbps peak traffic, nears 30 connected networks

De-Cix Mexico said it has become the country's second-largest internet exchange around a year after its official launch, reaching nearly 200 Gbps of peak traffic and connecting close to 30 networks. The exchange, operating across five data centres in Mexico City and Queretaro, has seen a 260 percent increase in traffic during the first months of 2026, driven by strong market demand.

Telefonica Tech wins Deoleo digital transformation deal
SPAIN 13:05

Telefonica Tech wins Deoleo digital transformation deal

Telefonica's digital business unit Telefonica Tech has signed a global agreement with olive oil producer Deoleo to accelerate the group's digital transformation and improve efficiency across its international operations. The partnership focuses on expanding Deoleo's use of blockchain technology, enhancing maintenance systems in its factories and developing AI tools to guarantee product quality.

Antevia, Benetel deliver validated outdoor private 5G solution
EUROPE 12:32

Antevia, Benetel deliver validated outdoor private 5G solution

Antevia Networks, UK-based provider of in-building wireless communications solutions, has partnered with Irish radio maker Benetel to provide a jointly-validated outdoor private 5G solution. The partners have completed integration testing between Antevia's 5G Shift private network platform and Benetel's outdoor, carrier-grade O-RAN radio units. The joint solution will help accelerate deployment and simplify procurement of outdoor private 5G networks.

Orange Spain debuts automated fibre system that cuts setup time by 80%
SPAIN 12:30

Orange Spain debuts automated fibre system that cuts setup time by 80%

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has introduced what it describes as Europe's first system capable of remotely setting up and activating fibre-optic data transmission services using Wavelength Division Multiplexing (WDM) technology. The new system, designed for large companies and public administrations, enables automatic detection and configuration of WDM equipment once connected to the network, significantly reducing the need for manual intervention.

OCP launches base Ethernet specification for scale-up AI data centres
GLOBAL 11:50

OCP launches base Ethernet specification for scale-up AI data centres

The Open Compute Project (OCP) has marked the first major release of its operator base specification for Ethernet in scale-up AI data centres. OCP Ethernet for Scale-Up Networking (ESUN) aims to accelerate lossless, low latency connectivity via Ethernet, supporting scale-up delivery of AI workloads including distributed inference and agentic AI. Key components include an ESUN-defined header to replace the typical IP/UDP headset stack. This provides an alternative to the comparatively large IP/UDP header, of

Atos join forces with AI start-up Poolside to boost Agentic Studios
GLOBAL 11:49

Atos join forces with AI start-up Poolside to boost Agentic Studios

ICT group Atos has shared more details on the implementation of its recently unveiled AI-first operating model, which is in the process of being executed through a network of Sovereign Agentic Studios, dubbed Atos SAS. One of the main initiatives supporting this strategy is the launch of a new cohort of start-ups specialising in AI applications within Atos' Scaler accelerator programme. Among them, Poolside has been selected by Atos to help clients embed AI agents into mission‑critical environments. Poolsid

Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services
SPAIN 10:46

Orange Spain tests 5G priority network for emergency services

Orange Spain (MasOrange) and Madrid city council have successfully tested 5G Standalone (SA) network prioritisation for emergency services during a large public event. The test, carried out as part of the EU-funded Emer5gencias project, marks the first real-world trial in Spain of 5G prioritisation for mission‑critical communications.

ST Engineering iDirect offers 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity with Q-Kon
AFRICA 10:38

ST Engineering iDirect offers 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity with Q-Kon

ST Engineering iDirect has announced a partnership with satellite communication service provider Q-Kon to launch 'Intuition Unbound' across Africa. Q-Kon will provide satellite capacity and teleport facilities in South Africa, while ST Engineering iDirect will deliver 'Intuition Unbound' satellite ground connectivity. Intuition Unbound uses scalable infrastructure, advanced Virtual Network Operator (VNO) capabilities and global bandwidth management technologies to supply connectivity on an As-a-Service mode

GLOBAL 10:25

Netskope FY sales rise 32%

Netskope has announced USD 709 million in group revenues for its 2026 fiscal year to 31 January, an increase of around 32 percent year-on-year. The cybersecurity vendor expects further sales expansion in FY27 on the back of an expanded product line-up that includes AI-specific security tools, as well as key partnerships including a deal with Telefonica Tech in the UK and Ireland. In FY 27, Netskope anticipates revenue growth of 22.7 - 23.6 percent based on an USD 870 - 876 million annual turnover. It envisa

ZAMBIA 10:22

MoMo Zambia expands Kongola Marketplace with Konza Loans

MTN Mobile Money Zambia has announced the addition of Konza Loans to its Kongola marketplace, allowing customers to access short-term credit using their MoMo wallet.

AFRICA 09:59

Liquid C2 distributes CyberCoach security training in Africa

Cassava Technologies company Liquid C2 has announced a partnership with artificial intelligence and cyber security training company CyberCoach to offer an AI-powered security education platform to help organisations reduce human risk. CyberCoach trains employees using material based on their specific job functions. Liquid C2 and its Cloudmania channel will distribute CyberCoach training across Africa to reach enterprises, SMEs, public sector institutions and partners.

GERMANY 09:45

Bechtle introduces sovereignty check for public and private organisations

German IT services provider Bechtle is introducing the Index of Sovereignty (BIoS). The BIoS enables clients in the public and private sector to assess their level of digital sovereignty based on data, and to monitor how it evolves over time. The assessment examines data autonomy, technological independence and organisational capabilities across key business and administrative processes. The software analyses IT components and application services, and is underpinned by AI‑supported data aggregation. Bechtl

GLOBAL 09:10

Comviva debuts 'NGage for Enterprises' customer outreach platform

Comviva has formally introduced an evolved communications platform as a service (CPaaS) targeted at enterprise customer experience across multiple digital communications channels. Comviva's NGage for Enterprises empowers organisations to orchestrate customer journeys across digital touchpoints, including SMS, WhatsApp, Email and RCS, while embedding trust, identity and fraud protection through network-based phone number verification and SIM checks embedded directly into the engagement layer.

SPAIN 08:46

Telefonica acquires Spanish consultancy firm Altim for USD 30 mln

Telefonica has confirmed the acquisition of Altim, a Madrid-based consultancy Altim specialising in setting up SAP business management software, for around EUR 30 million. According to data seen by business daily El Economista, Altim posted revenues of EUR 14.3 million in 2024 and EUR 12.3 million in 2023. The deal is the first domestic acquisition since Marc Mutra took over as executive chairman a year ago and is above all designed to boost Telefonica Spain's B2B unit. 

GLOBAL 08:44

Netskope debuts AI security suite

Californian cybersecurity firm Netskope has launched Netskope One AI Security, a product suite designed to safeguard enterprise AI applications. The new products build on the Netskope One unified security and SASE brand that has been around since early 2024.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:16

LG Uplus partners Fortinet on cloud-optimised SASE security services

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with cybersecurity company Fortinet to cooperate on next-generation enterprise security services, including secure access service edge (SASE) offerings designed for cloud environments. Under the partnership, the companies plan to collaborate on security services that integrate networking and security capabilities, including SASE platforms designed to support cloud-based enterprise environments. SASE combines network connectivity with security functions to provide a unified securit

SINGAPORE 06:10

Singtel partners Cohesity on sovereign AI data security service

Singtel Digital InfraCo's sovereign AI cloud platform RE:AI has partnered with data security company Cohesity to launch a service designed to enable enterprises to analyse historical backup data using AI while keeping data within Singapore. The service combines RE:AI's infrastructure with Cohesity's data security and indexing technology to allow organisations to catalogue and organise archived enterprise data, including documents, emails, reports and system records stored in backup systems. 

GLOBAL 06:06

IIJ Global launches AI security consulting service for enterprise deployments

IIJ Global Solutions has launched a consulting service designed to help enterprises manage security and governance risks associated with the use of AI. The new offering, called AI Security Consulting, provides support across the lifecycle of enterprise AI adoption, including pre-deployment risk assessments, vulnerability analysis, governance frameworks and operational security management. The company said the service is intended to address risks such as data leakage, misuse of AI tools and privilege escalat

GLOBAL 06:04

NTT Data launches Nvidia-based AI factory platform for enterprises

NTT Data has announced an initiative to develop enterprise "AI factories" based on technology from Nvidia, aimed at supporting organisations deploying artificial intelligence across cloud, data centre and edge environments. The operator said the AI factory model combines infrastructure, data platforms, workflows and governance frameworks to provide what it described as a repeatable operating model for enterprise AI deployments. The platform integrates Nvidia GPU-based computing systems and networking infras

NETHERLANDS 05:58

Nvidia to invest USD 2 bln in Nebius and partners on AI infrastructure

Nvidia has agreed to invest USD 2 billion in Dutch-based Nebius Group as part of a strategic partnership aimed at expanding hyperscale cloud infrastructure designed for AI workloads. The investment forms part of a broader collaboration between the companies to develop and deploy what they describe as a full-stack AI cloud platform intended for both AI-native companies and enterprise users. Nebius said the funding will support the development of its AI cloud platform and the construction of new data centres.

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