Qatari ICT ministry and Oracle sign pact to expand dedicated cloud regions
QATAR 6 FEB

Qatari ICT ministry and Oracle sign pact to expand dedicated cloud regions

The ICT ministry and Oracle have signed an agreement to renew the technical support contract for Oracle licences across government bodies in the State of Qatar for three more years until 2028, alongside establishing a new Oracle dedicated cloud region for the government sector. They aim to enhance the continuity of government digital services through the provision of an integrated back-up data centre, strengthening government cloud computing capabilities in Qatar. This builds on their existing cooperation,

Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman sign MoU concerning autonomous networks
LIBYA 6 FEB

Comarch, Hatif Libya and Makman sign MoU concerning autonomous networks

Libyan Post, Telecommunications and Information Technology Holding Company (LPTIC) subsidiary Hatif Libya has signed an MoU with Comarch and Makman Technology Consulting concerning autonomous networks. It builds on validation of Comarch products in Hatif's operational environment, following cooperation on Zero-Touch and network automation. The Comarch platform was able to deliver tangible operational benefits and operate effectively within the specific network and business context of the operator.

5GAA hails live demo of next-gen V2X tolls, NTN voice calls and safety products on US roads
UNITED STATES 6 FEB

5GAA hails live demo of next-gen V2X tolls, NTN voice calls and safety products on US roads

The 5G Automotive Association has provided feedback from a recent set of live trials showcasing connected technology on US roads, boosting safety outcomes while expanding service availability through NTN satellite connections. The demos took place in Sacramento, California and addressed several promising areas for the industry, including real-time road hazard alerts, satellite-enabled voice calls, and V2X-enabled tollbooths, bringing together expertise from leading automakers, telecom operators and technolo

Claro Brasil launches flexible AI compute service for businesses
BRAZIL 6 FEB

Claro Brasil launches flexible AI compute service for businesses

Claro Brasil is now offering "fractional" artificial intelligence (AI) services to businesses, aiming to capture market share among both small and large companies. The strategy involves selling flexible access to GPUs essential for AI, allowing clients to choose the number of chips and usage hours. Claro CEO Rodrigo Marques explained that this allows startups or even large companies testing small projects to access AI resources without a major upfront investment.

Telkom launches AI skills accelerator for small businesses
SOUTH AFRICA 6 FEB

Telkom launches AI skills accelerator for small businesses

South Africa's Telkom FutureMakers, in partnership with Disraptor and the UK-South Africa Tech Hub, has launched an AI Growth Catalyst programme. The programme is a fully funded six-month accelerator designed to help South African, Black-owned ICT SMMEs adopt and effectively scale with AI through skills training, tools and networks. 

Myriota confirms appointment of Chief Operating Officer
GLOBAL 6 FEB

Myriota confirms appointment of Chief Operating Officer

Myriota, global satellite IoT connectivity provider, has announced the appointment of George Kanuck as Chief Operating Officer. He will be based in Austin, Texas, and has over 20 years of C-suite leadership experience, most recently as Chief Revenue Officer at US software company Monetate. 

Post Luxembourg's B2B arm launches digital programme for SMEs
LUXEMBOURG 6 FEB

Post Luxembourg's B2B arm launches digital programme for SMEs

Deep, the B2B arm of Post Luxembourg, has launched a new initiative in collaboration with sister companies Ainos (digital transformation consulting) and Editus (digital marketing). Named the Deep One Digital programme, this joint collaboration offers local micro-businesses and SMEs expert advice to improve systems and operations in areas including telecom, data management, cloud, cybersecurity and online visibility. Members will benefit from services offered at preferential rates, and will be able to take a

Easybell partners fonio.ai to introduce voice AI solution for cloud telephony
AUSTRIA 6 FEB

Easybell partners fonio.ai to introduce voice AI solution for cloud telephony

The Berlin-based provider of VoIP telephony and business broadband services, Easybell, and Vienna-based fonio.ai, a provider of AI-powered telephone assistants, are partnering to introduce the integrated voice AI for cloud telephony. Fonio.ai and Easybell operate the solution using servers in Germany, and say this means 300–500 milliseconds lower latency compared with US-based solutions.

Acronis extends partnership with Manchester City FC
UNITED KINGDOM 6 FEB

Acronis extends partnership with Manchester City FC

Global cybersecurity company Acronis has renewed a long-term partnership with English Premier League football club Manchester City. This extends its role as trusted technology partner, with Acronis continuing to provide data backup solutions. Manchester City FC will continue using the Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud platform to protect data across its IT systems in the UK. The partnership was first agreed in 2018, with the club using the Acronis platform for data protection and backup across virtual, physical a

Ooredoo Qatar signs new partnerships at Web Summit to advance digital transformation
QATAR 6 FEB

Ooredoo Qatar signs new partnerships at Web Summit to advance digital transformation

Ooredoo Qatar signed a series of strategic MoUs during Web Summit Qatar 2026. A collaboration agreement with Dell Technologies will see the companies develop AI-as-a-Service offerings through Ooredoo's Sovereign AI Cloud. Powered by Dell, the planned platform will enable organisations to access secure and scalable AI capabilities within a locally governed cloud infrastructure. In addition, Ooredoo entered into a strategic partnership with Splunk, the Cisco subsidiary, to enhance managed security services fo

HKT, YuShu to deliver one-stop physical AI services for Hong Kong enterprises
HONG KONG 6 FEB

HKT, YuShu to deliver one-stop physical AI services for Hong Kong enterprises

HKT has teamed up with Chinese Mainland robotics company YuShu Technology to promote the adoption of physical AI and related technologies among local and global enterprises. The two partners plan to deliver one-stop physical AI services, covering installation, training, technical support and maintenance, for Hong Kong enterprises.

PLDT, TikTok launch Go Live! studio packages
PHILIPPINES 6 FEB

PLDT, TikTok launch Go Live! studio packages

Philippines operator PLDT Enterprise and TikTok have jointly launched TikTok Go Live! Studio Packages for creators and businesses. This partnership aims to provide creators, Multi-Channel Networks (MCNs), and SMEs with enterprise-grade infrastructure and digital services to support livestreaming and content creation. TikTok Go Live! Studio Packages leverage TikTok's content, creator, and live streaming ecosystem, and PLDT Enterprise's connectivity and managed services.

JAPAN 6 FEB

SoftBank adopts OpenAI's Frontier platform to target enterprise AI rollouts

SoftBank and SB OAI Japan, the joint venture between the operator and OpenAI, have begun using OpenAI's new enterprise AI platform, Frontier, as part of efforts to accelerate the development and deployment of its enterprise AI solution known as Cristal intelligence for Japanese companies. The two companies said Frontier is currently being validated internally within SoftBank, with the aim of speeding up the commercial rollout of Cristal intelligence to enterprises in Japan during 2026. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 6 FEB

LG CNS partners FuriosaAI to deploy NPU-based infrastructure in Korea

LG CNS has signed an agreement with South Korean AI chipmaker FuriosaAI to introduce neural processing units (NPU) into its agentic AI infrastructure, as the companies target opportunities in the public sector AI transformation market. Under the expanded partnership, LG CNS will apply FuriosaAI's second-generation NPU, known as RNGD, to its enterprise agentic AI platform and related infrastructure. 

JAPAN 6 FEB

Genesys partners Fujitsu to transform Aeon's contact centre

Genesys Cloud Services and Fujitsu have completed a contact centre transformation programme at Aeon Financial Service in Japan – one of the largest of its kind in Japan's financial sector with 2,500 seats. Aeon deployed Genesys Cloud, the unified experience orchestration platform while Fujitsu implemented customisations to meet its unique business requirements, including reporting management and system integrations, and will continue to support maintenance and operations.

PHILIPPINES 6 FEB

PLDT Enterprise, Lin Man to deploy smart electricity meters across Philippines

PLDT Enterprise has partnered with Lin Man Power Technology to deploy smart electricity meters throughout the Philippines. This collaboration aims to modernize the country's utility sector by replacing traditional meters with IoT-enabled devices.

UNITED KINGDOM 5 FEB

Openreach warns over 500,000 businesses still relying on PSTN network

Openreach is warning that that over 500,000 UK businesses have still not migrated to digital IP services, less than 12 months before the PSTN network is switched-off permanently by end-January 2027. With Openreach set to double prices for legacy phone services by October 2026, it is calling on businesses to test and migrate services now, or risk failing equipment and loss of service.

QATAR 5 FEB

Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Development Bank sign MoU to support start-ups and SMEs

Vodafone Qatar and Qatar Development Bank (QDB) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to support start-ups and small & medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) by offering business services, market development and innovation. The partnership will include co-hosted events, workshops and market education sessions. The MoU also establishes a commercial framework for bundled enterprise offerings that combine connectivity and digital products to address the evolving needs of businesses. These will enable start-

NIGERIA 5 FEB

MTN Nigeria's MoMo PSB partners with SME development agency

MoMo Payment Service Bank (MoMo PSB), the financial subsidiary of MTN Nigeria, has announced an agreement with the Small and Medium Enterprises Development Agency of Nigeria (SMEDAN). MoMo PSB will offer companies registered with access to digital services such as apps, POS, USSD, partner portals and other tailored platforms. These enable business owners to accept payments easily, pay staff salaries, manage tills and multiple shops, and oversee key business operations from a single, integrated platform.

GLOBAL 5 FEB

BICS and Anapaya partner to deploy SCION in global backbone infrastructure

BICS, a Promixus Global business specialising in international wholesale and enterprise capacity for data roaming, IoT and other telecoms services, has announced a tie-up with Switzerland-based Anapaya, provider of secure connectivity platforms for critical networks based on the emerging SCION internet protocol. The partners will introduce SCION networking capabilities to BICS' global backbone infrastructure, heralding an advance for security outcomes in international connectivity links.

URUGUAY 5 FEB

Antel installs 4G network at Uruguay's Antarctic base

Uruguayan state-owned telecom operator Antel has deployed new telecommunications infrastructure at the Artigas Antarctic Scientific Base (BCAA), boosting connectivity for the country's main research hub in Antarctica. The project, which began in 2025, included the installation of a mobile base station that became operational this month.

CANADA 5 FEB

Telus provides L-Spark start-ups with access to Sovereign AI Factory

Canadian operator Telus has announced a partnership with L-Spark, Canadian software accelerator, to provide small businesses and start-ups with access to the Telus Sovereign AI Factory. This will provide Canadian start-ups with access to high-performance compute infrastructure to develop AI solutions without having to use foreign platforms or relocate.

GLOBAL 5 FEB

Netgear reports flat Q4 sales in line with expectations

Netgear reported fourth-quarter revenues essentially unchanged year-on-year at USD 182.5 million, finishing above the midpoint of its USD 170-185 million guidance. Revenues in the consumer products segment were 8.4 percent lower at USD 93.1 million, impacted by a 30 percent slump in the service provider channel, while core consumer sales grew 1.6 percent year-on-year.

ITALY 5 FEB

Arelion connects Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino airports

Arelion has installed new high-performance IP transit services in Rome's Fiumicino and Ciampino airports, operated by Aeroporti di Roma (ADR). The deployment will deliver secure, low-latency connectivity designed to meet the digital demands of airport operations, staff and travellers, backed by guaranteed service-level performance, said the company.

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