France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap
FRANCE 14:53

France's Covage acquires 450 km fibre network from regional operator Trinap

Covage, the wholesale arm of French telecom infrastructure group Altitude, has strengthened its presence in eastern France by acquiring a 450-km fibre network located across the territories of Alsace and Franche-Comte. Local operator Trinaps decided to sell this infrastructure to focus entirely on service provision, ensuring continuity for clients by becoming a wholesale client of Covage.

Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel for campus connectivity in South Africa
SOUTH AFRICA 14:52

Africa Data Centres partners with Oni-Tel for campus connectivity in South Africa

Africa Data Centres has partnered with fibre infrastructure provider Oni-Tel Fibre Networks to strengthen connectivity across its Gauteng facilities. Under the agreement, Oni-Tel will deliver high-speed, low-latency connectivity to Africa Data Centres' Midrand and Samrand campuses through its Infinity fibre interconnection platform. Purpose-built for data centre interconnectivity on a resilient network with direct access to Gauteng's key data centre hubs, this provides customers with fast, high-capacity ban

Beltelecom offers business Wi-Fi packages
BELARUS 14:22

Beltelecom offers business Wi-Fi packages

Belarusian national operator Beltelecom has introduced a tariff line for Wi-Fi services at business customers. The service allows customers to deploy their own branded Wi-Fi network under a unique name (SSID). Beltelecom will provide customers with the technical support, starting from deployment of the equipment. The line includes three tariffs with different access, authentication and use options. A broadband speed of up to 7 Mbps per hotspot is available under all three plans. 

Archangel Lightworks collects GBP 10 million to commercialise optical ground station
UNITED KINGDOM 13:30

Archangel Lightworks collects GBP 10 million to commercialise optical ground station

UK-based Archangel Lightworks raised more than GBP 10 million in series A funding to commercialise optical links between satellites and ground-based data infrastructure. The funding paves the way for pre-market activity in support of Archangel's Terra-M terminal, a miniature ground station that relies on laser signals as opposed to traditional RF frequencies. The series A round was led by Santander Alternative Investments, a specialised asset management arm of Santander, with participation by Blackfinch Ven

Digital ID specialist Prove expands operations in Dublin
IRELAND 11:37

Digital ID specialist Prove expands operations in Dublin

Prove, global digital ID verification platform provider, has announced an over USD 5 million investment to expand its operations in Dublin, creating 50 new jobs. Prove established a presence in Dublin in 2022, with the local workforce growing by 50 percent in the last six months. The expansion will reinforce Ireland's role as a central hub for product development, and help Prove provide businesses and consumers worldwide with an enhanced digital ID experience.

IXPN expands peering network with new PoP at Digtial Realty's Lekki data centre
NIGERIA 10:48

IXPN expands peering network with new PoP at Digtial Realty's Lekki data centre

Digital Realty announced the activation of a new PoP for the Internet Exchange Point of Nigeria (IXPN) at its newly commissioned data centre in Ibeju-Lekki, Lagos. This development is expected to strengthen Nigeria's digital infrastructure, building on IXPN's existing PoP at Digital Realty's other campus in the Lagos area, at Victoria Island. In total IXPN offers access from 12 data centres across Nigeria. 

Accenture, Google Cloud open sovereign AI innovation hub in Brussels
BELGIUM 10:21

Accenture, Google Cloud open sovereign AI innovation hub in Brussels

Accenture and Google Cloud have opened a Sovereign Cloud & AI Innovation Center in Brussels. The new site will work with public sector customers on AI applications, focusing on data control, security and compliance issues. They aim to respond to the growing concerns over digital sovereignty in critical sectors such as finance, health and defense, where AI has multiple applications but requires greater oversight of sensitive data. The centre will help customers find the right balance of innovation and contro

Cisco moves to acquire Galileo Technologies to expand Splunk AI monitoring suite
GLOBAL 09:28

Cisco moves to acquire Galileo Technologies to expand Splunk AI monitoring suite

Cisco has lined up a deal to acquire Galileo Technologies with the aim of expanding agentic AI oversight in its AI observability suite Splunk. The deal is slated for completion prior to the end of Cisco's 2026 fiscal year on 25 July. Galileo's AI observability technology will augment the existing AI Agent Monitoring tool in Cisco's Splunk Observability Cloud, used to monitor AI agent performance, quality and token usage. The integration is expected to achieve deeper visibility and safeguards to circumvent r

T-Mobile for Business offers new Inseego MiFi Pro M4 mobile router
UNITED STATES 08:34

T-Mobile for Business offers new Inseego MiFi Pro M4 mobile router

T-Mobile for Business is now offering the new MiFi Pro M4 enterprise-grade mobile router from Inseego to US customers. This will allow people and businesses to provide secure and reliable wireless access for mobile workers. The MiFi Pro M4 is offered as part of a managed business solution and offers capabilities such as VPN passthrough for secure access to corporate networks; remote speed test; remote troubleshooting; zero-touch provisioning; Ethernet portal for wired connectivity for devices; and optional

Over 6,000 Kildare premises connected to NBI network
IRELAND 08:17

Over 6,000 Kildare premises connected to NBI network

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) confirmed that over 6,000 homes, farms and businesses in County Kildare have now connected to the NBI network. This gives it a fibre broadband take-up rate of 44 percent in the county, compared to an average of 37 percent nationwide. The NBI network is currently available to more than 14,000 premises across County Kildare.

Rogers signs new telecoms partnership with Toronto Pearson airport
CANADA 07:59

Rogers signs new telecoms partnership with Toronto Pearson airport

Rogers Communications has signed a new multi-year agreement with Toronto Pearson airport to become its exclusive telecoms partner. The partnership will deliver new connectivity, technology and experiences to the airport, which handles over 47 million passengers a year; and will roll out in phases starting later in 2026. 

Snap and Qualcomm clinch deal to power future Specs products with Snapdragon XR chip
GLOBAL 07:48

Snap and Qualcomm clinch deal to power future Specs products with Snapdragon XR chip

Qualcomm said it will supply Snap's Specs subsidiary with its extended reality system-on-chip (SoC) to empower a future-generation smart glasses product that seamlessly blends digital experiences with the physical world using see-through lenses. The product, also called Specs, is scheduled to launch later in the year. It follows the incorporation of Snap's dedicated Specs business unit in January.

JAPAN 07:29

Avelacom opens low-latency route between Amsterdam and Tokyo

Avelacom announced it has launched a new hybrid fibre and microwave route between Amsterdam and Tokyo, delivering less than 127 milliseconds of round-trip latency. This sets a new latency benchmark for connectivity between Amsterdam and Asian markets, the operator claims. 

CANADA 10 APR

Motorola Solutions acquires HyperYou to expand agentic AI assistance in 911 call handling

Motorola Solutions announced that it has acquired HyperYou, a developer of agentic AI technology used to process non-urgent calls to emergency dispatch centres. The acquisition enables Motorola Solutions to expand agentic AI functionality in its emergency response control room suite, Command Center, while building on its existing Assist AI tool, which provides intelligence and administrative support for first responders and dispatchers.

UNITED KINGDOM 10 APR

Arqiva signs managed audio streaming contract with Nation Radio

Arqiva has signed a multi-year agreement with UK commercial radio group Nation Radio to become the launch partner for its new managed audio streaming platform. Arqiva will deliver the streaming service for Nation Radio through its 'Audio Streaming' single, cloud-native platform. 

SPAIN 10 APR

Telefonica cuts 19 mln tons of CO2e via digital services in 2025

Telefonica announced that its digital products and services helped prevent 19.2 million tonnes of carbon dioxide-equivalents (CO2e) emissions in 2025, a 10.3 percent increase from the previous year, via projects with clients in Spain, Brazil and Germany. The company highlighted the contribution of its Eco Smart and business connectivity offerings as part of its effort digital and sustainable transition efforts.

CANADA 10 APR

Rogers launches new integrated PoS, credit card programme for SMBs

Canada's Rogers Communications has launched a new integrated PoS and credit card programme for SMBs called Rogers Red Partner. The first-of-its-kind programme in Canada will allow SMBs to save thousands of dollars on transaction fees and reward customers with up to 3 percent cashback for Rogers Red credit cardholders.

POLAND 10 APR

Play introduces new mobile broadband offer for SMEs

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has introduced a new mobile internet offer for SMEs. The unlimited data plan includes a cybersecurity service, as well as a permanent IP address. New customers can subscribe for PLN 90 monthly, VAT excluded.

NETHERLANDS 10 APR

Odin's Previder acquires Duvak

Dutch ICT services provider Odin is expanding with another takeover, this time Duvak. Duvak was acquired by its unit Previder and will provide more coverage in the region around Gorinchem, Rotterdam, Nieuw-Vennep and Wognum. Duvak provides IT services such as consultancy, security, and cloud and work station management, fitting well with Previder's existing activities. Duvak's team will remain at its office in Nieuw-Vennep, and customers will benefit from a wider range of services thanks to the combination

ALGERIA 10 APR

Algerian regulator offers 2 licences to provide NGSO satellite internet

Algerian telecoms watchdog Autorite de Regulation de la Poste et des Communications Electroniques (ARPCE) is inviting bids in a competitive tender process for two satellite-based telecommunications licences, Tech News Africa reported. The two licences will utilise non-geostationary orbit (NGSO) satellite systems. Minister of Post and Telecommunication Sid Ali Zerrouki said the aim is to deliver high-speed internet access to remote and underserved areas and to support the deployment of Internet of Things (Io

SPAIN 10 APR

Telefonica launches 5G-backed remote drone piloting service

Telefonica has launched a 5G-powered service that allows professional operators to remotely pilot drones hundreds of kilometres away from its National Monitoring and Operations Centre in Aravaca, Madrid. The offering targets businesses and public administrations requiring aerial surveillance and inspection capabilities, with operations supported by the company's 5G network covering 95 percent of the population in more than 5,800 municipalities as well as its 17 proprietary edge computing nodes.

JAPAN 10 APR

NTT Docomo develops AI tool to analyse team dynamics from chat data

NTT Docomo and Nara Institute of Science and Technology have developed an AI-based technology that estimates team dynamics in real time by analysing workplace chat messages. The system is designed to infer a team's shared mental model (SMM), a measure of how well members share understanding of roles, workflows and responsibilities, using data from platforms such as Slack and Microsoft Teams. The companies said the technology enables continuous monitoring of team conditions without relying on surveys or manu

JAPAN 10 APR

Hoshizaki to deploy IFS Cloud ERP with NEC to modernise its systems

Hoshizaki Corporation will implement a new core enterprise system based on IFS Cloud under an agreement between IFS AB and NEC Corporation. The deployment will replace legacy ERP systems and support more than 700 users across two production sites. The companies said the move is intended to establish a standardised platform for managing operations and enable the use of AI in manufacturing processes.

ESTONIA 9 APR

Telia Estonia launches standalone 5G

Telia Estonia has launched the 5G Standalone (5G SA) technology on its network, also supporting VoNR (Voice over New Radio) calls on the 5G network. This follows successful tests in March of the services with customers at the World Biathlon Cup in Otepaa. 

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