Onecom Partners launches new cybersecurity offering
UNITED KINGDOM 11 SEP

Onecom Partners launches new cybersecurity offering

Onecom Partners, channel-led aggregator unit of UK business communications provider Onecom Group, has launched the new CyberProtect external attack monitoring platform, and PenX channel-only penetration testing service. The combined cybersecurity offering will provide resellers with a direct route into cybersecurity assessments for customers, without having to build their own specialist security capabilities. 

WOW! launches Online Profile Sync for business internet customers
UNITED STATES 11 SEP

WOW! launches Online Profile Sync for business internet customers

WideOpenWest (WOW!), US fibre broadband and connectivity services provider, has launched a new solution for business internet customers called 'Online Profile Sync'. This gives businesses an easy way to manage and upgrade their online presence across over 80 online platforms simultaneously, from a single WOW!-branded portal. Online Profile Sync is powered by TransUnion Digital Business Profile. 

ITV makes subtitles mandatory on all TV ads
UNITED KINGDOM 11 SEP

ITV makes subtitles mandatory on all TV ads

UK broadcaster ITV will make closed-caption subtitles mandatory on all ads across all of its channels and the ITVX streaming service by January 2027. ITV has around 200 advertiser partners, and the new obligations will apply to all ads, including those made by SMEs. ITV has created a new low-cost service for new-to-TV SME advertisers to help them add subtitles to their TV ads. 

Infobip introduces mobile operator platform for launching business RCS
GLOBAL 11 SEP

Infobip introduces mobile operator platform for launching business RCS

Cloud communications platform Infobip has introduced RCS BusinessOS, a turnkey operational solution designed to help mobile operators deploy, govern and monetise RCS (Rich Communication Services) for business customers. The platform enables carriers to build a scalable revenue stream without constructing an in-house commercial infrastructure. Built on a modular framework, RCS BusinessOS covers the full lifecycle through four integrated layers: technical enablement and device provisioning, network traffic go

Syniverse adds US distribution deal tailored to public sector IPX deployments
UNITED STATES 11 SEP

Syniverse adds US distribution deal tailored to public sector IPX deployments

Syniverse has clinched a distribution deal with Carahsoft Technology to generate US sales of its IPX platform to government and public sector clients. Virginia-headquartered Carahsoft will serve as Syniverse's appointed public sector distributor, with a remit to deliver its IPX Network and other connectivity solutions through resellers and its government procurement tenders, including contracts under the fifth tranche of Nasa's Solutions for Enterprise-Wide Procurement tender, the second tranche of the US A

E& UAE and Ankabut partner to power advanced research with AI-ready connectivity
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 11 SEP

E& UAE and Ankabut partner to power advanced research with AI-ready connectivity

E& UAE and Ankabut, the UAE's national research and education network, have renewed their strategic partnership to modernize the nation's academic digital infrastructure. The next phase expands network capacity to support ultra-high-performance computing, advanced AI workloads, cloud connectivity, and seamless integration with global research networks. By building a secure, high-resilience digital foundation, the initiative addresses the rapidly scaling data demands of universities and research institutions

Bending Spoons to buy Miro for USD 1.355 bln
GLOBAL 11 SEP

Bending Spoons to buy Miro for USD 1.355 bln

Italian technology company Bending Spoons has agreed to buy visual collaboration platform Miro for an enterprise value of USD 1.355 billion, its second major transaction since listing on the Nasdaq in July. Including Miro's net cash, the deal implies an equity value of around USD 1.79 billion, with some Miro shareholders committing to reinvest USD 295 million of their proceeds into newly-issued Bending Spoons shares.

Deutsche Telekom integrates cloud platform Codesphere into T-Cloud ecosystem
GERMANY 11 SEP

Deutsche Telekom integrates cloud platform Codesphere into T-Cloud ecosystem

Deutsche Telekom has integrated cloud platform Codesphere into the T-Cloud ecosystem. Codesphere will run on T-Cloud and connect infrastructure with existing hyperscaler and on-premises environments. This means that applications can be developed and operated across different infrastructures without requiring an overhaul of the existing IT landscape. The company intends to strengthen the partnership with Codesphere going forward, to implement projects for customers. The partners will identify applications a

Global server spend up 52% to record USD 166 bln in Q2
GLOBAL 11 SEP

Global server spend up 52% to record USD 166 bln in Q2

Worldwide server market revenue reached a record USD 166.3 billion in the second quarter of 2026, up 52.0 percent year on year, according to the latest data from IDC. The surge reflects sustained investment in AI infrastructure by hyperscalers and large cloud providers, with growth now driven by both higher shipment volumes and elevated average selling prices across accelerated and non-accelerated systems.

Comcast Business opens last-mile network to Equinix
GLOBAL 11 SEP

Comcast Business opens last-mile network to Equinix

Comcast Business is opening its last-mile network to platform partners, beginning with Equinix. This new partnership will allow enterprise customers to order Comcast Business last-mile connectivity through standards-based APIs directly in the Equinix Fabric interconnection service. Equinix Fabric is available in over 240 data centres across 66 markets, with the Comcast partnership extending the Fabric experience to the last mile.

SES announces new content orchestration, hybrid delivery platform
GLOBAL 11 SEP

SES announces new content orchestration, hybrid delivery platform

SES has announced a new content orchestration and hybrid delivery platform called SES Core. This will allow broadcasters and media customers to monitor, manage and transmit content via satellite, IP and fibre through a single interface. The platform brings multiple distribution technologies into a unified orchestration layer, allowing customers to choose the most suitable content delivery path - ensuring service reliability and consistent delivery of content to partners worldwide.

Nebula boosts channel team with new partner acquisition appointment
UNITED KINGDOM 11 SEP

Nebula boosts channel team with new partner acquisition appointment

UK-based Nebula, SaaS provider of workplace communications software, has announced the appointment of Jack Bell as Strategic Partner Acquisition Manager. He joins the company from Gamma Communications, where he worked in partner acquisition for around four years, most recently as Senior Partner Acquisition Executive.

SAUDI ARABIA 11 SEP

Zain KSA, Saudi Irrigation sign MoU for digital dam management system

Zain KSA and the Saudi Irrigation Organization (SIO) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to develop an integrated dam management platform. The partnership focuses on deploying advanced technologies, including AI, digital twins, IoT, video analytics, and real-time data monitoring, to improve operational efficiency and strengthen water security. Designed to bolster emergency readiness during severe weather events, the system will enhance structural safety across the Kingdom's dam infrastructure.

SPAIN 11 SEP

Telefonica expands alliance with hotel chain Melia

Telefonica and Melia Hotels International have renewed their strategic alliance to accelerate the hotel group's global technology transformation, building on a decade-long partnership. The updated agreement centres on cloud infrastructure, AI and cybersecurity as core pillars to support a homogeneous, secure and scalable digital services model across more than 250 hotels in 40 countries.

SAUDI ARABIA 11 SEP

Zain KSA and National Center for Meteorology partner to digitise climate services

Zain KSA and the National Center for Meteorology (NCM) have signed a Memorandum of Cooperation to develop advanced digital solutions for national weather services. The partnership combines NCM's meteorological data and Numerical Weather Prediction (NWP) models with Zain KSA's digital infrastructure and computing capabilities. By deploying artificial intelligence, high-performance computing, and real-time nowcasting tools, the two organisations aim to accelerate data processing, improve forecast precision, a

LATVIA 11 SEP

Tet develops AI solutions for healthcare

Latvian operator Tet has started a cooperation with Latvian medical institutions on developing new artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for healthcare needs. As part of the new direction, Tet is already implementing several practical projects that will help medical institutions modernise daily processes, reduce administrative burden, improve patient experience and protect their data.

JAPAN 11 SEP

Japan ransomware attacks hit record in first half of 2026

Japan's National Police Agency (NPA) recorded 123 ransomware incidents in the first half of 2026, the highest number for a six-month period since comparable statistics began, as cyber threats and online fraud continued to rise. The NPA also reported that losses from internet-enabled fraud reached approximately JPY 175.5 billion, an increase of 45 percent year on year. The figure includes fraud conducted using internet services and represents one of the major areas of financial loss identified in the agency'

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 11 SEP

KT and Seoul Asan Medical Center to develop AI healthcare services

Korea Telecom (KT) and Seoul Asan Medical Center have signed an agreement to collaborate on the development and deployment of AI-based healthcare services, including the creation of an AI-enabled hospital. The two organisations will identify and apply AI-driven models across hospital operations, including next-generation hospital information systems and clinical decision support. They also plan to develop AI services for clinical use and progressively deploy those that demonstrate clinical effectiveness.

GLOBAL 10 SEP

Alianza debuts Crux intelligence plug-in for voice communication infrastructures

Alianza announced the launch of Alianza Crux, an expansion of its existing orchestration control plane intended to close the intelligence gap in telecom voice services. The cloud-hosted platform brings together visibility and control of network infrastructure, AIs, applications, identities, and consent into a common communications session interface. Alianza is pitching it as an indispensable tool to implement cognitive backbone infrastructure in voice networks, and is also marketing a single, secure API to

SAUDI ARABIA 10 SEP

Zain KSA supports digital mosque management network

Zain KSA and the ministry of Islamic affairs have launched the Electronic Mosque Affairs System for mosque management, marking a new step in the ministry's digital transformation and mosque management automation across Saudi Arabia. The new system supports the management of 85,980 mosques across the country and connects more than 96,000 personnel through a comprehensive suite of digital services spanning asset management, Friday sermons, personnel management, field inspections and maintenance, as well as sm

UNITED KINGDOM 10 SEP

Arqiva announces refreshed brand identity

Arqiva, UK-based global broadcasting and communications infrastructure services group, has announced a brand refresh to reflect its evolution into a wider technology and critical infrastructure provider. The new identity reflects the simple idea of 'Built for what's critical' - reflecting its expansion from a broadband and communications infrastructure provider to a provider of managed media services, cloud and IP-based services, smart data services, connectivity and critical national infrastructure service

POLAND 10 SEP

Andra wins tender to upgrade city of Elblag's Avaya system

The Municipality of Elblag in Poland has concluded a tender for the modernisation of its telecommunications system, which is based on the Avaya Aura 10.01 platform. The only bid was submitted by the company Andra, which was selected for the project. The contract is valued at PLN 2.96 million. The order entails upgrading the telecommunications environment to the latest version available during the contract's execution, as well as providing technical support and warranty services. The contract term is set at

FRANCE 10 SEP

Former SFR executive Pugliesi joins Celeste as managing director

Emmanuel Pugliesi has joined French B2B operator Celeste as managing director, responsible for the company's operations across France and Switzerland. He will work alongside Celeste's founder and president, Nicolas Aube, who remains in charge of strategy and development. The creation of this new managing director role marks the arrival of private equity firm CVC DIF as majority shareholder of the company, replacing InfraVia Capital Partners.

EUROPE 10 SEP

BT International extends European aviation network contract

BT International has extended a contract with Eurocontrol to continue delivering the NewPENS secure pan-European network through to 2033. NewPENS supports 42 Eurcontrol air traffic management members and Europe's wider aviation industry. The contract extension was confirmed in a LinkedIn post by Joris van Oers, Managing Director at BT International. 

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