Smart Dunning: dunning that reduces churn
EUROPE 14:50

Smart Dunning: dunning that reduces churn

Do you automatically send overdue payments to debt collection? Failing to consider a customer's previous payment behavior—or the impact of debt collection on customer experience—can become a costly mistake in the long run. Learn how your business can benefit from Smart Dunning: a flexible and personalized dunning strategy based on data-driven insights and machine learning.

Deutsche Telekom showcases enterprise networking platform T Secure Fabric at Digital X event
EUROPE 13:02

Deutsche Telekom showcases enterprise networking platform T Secure Fabric at Digital X event

Deutsche Telekom will showcase the platform to secure companies networks, T Secure Fabric, at the Digital X event taking place on 08 September in Cologne. The platform combines DeutscheTelekom's infrastructure with selected partner networks, providers, backbones and technologies. The combination enables the seamless integration of new regions, plants, branches, but also technologies, services or data centres into the existing network architecture. Through T Secure Fabric, companies can manage private, Multi

EU phone repairability scores queried in Right to Repair Europe's investigation
EUROPE 10:22

EU phone repairability scores queried in Right to Repair Europe's investigation

Right to Repair Europe, a policy advocacy coalition focused on making it easier to repair consumer devices, has published an analysis of an EU labelling policy that requires mobile handset OEMs to rate the repairability of their devices. Smartphones and tablets on sale in the EU have included a mandatory repairability score since June 2025, Right to Repair said, with OEMs required to publish information such as pricing for replacement parts to get higher grades. The score uses an A to E scale and should be

Devoteam announces senior appointments in Cloud Platforms division
EUROPE 10:19

Devoteam announces senior appointments in Cloud Platforms division

IT services and tech consulting group Devoteam has made a number of changes within its Cloud Platforms division, led by Valon Rexhepi. Constantinos Raptis has been promoted to a new role in the Google Cloud business unit after being appointed group managing director of Google Cloud. This expands his previous responsibilities, which covered the Google Cloud ecosystem in the Benelux region. Michelle Cauwels succeeds Raptis in the role he leaves vacant.

Sopra Steria integrates VMRay's malware analysis into SOC operations across France and Norway
EUROPE 08:59

Sopra Steria integrates VMRay's malware analysis into SOC operations across France and Norway

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria has shared details of its alliance with German software vendor VMRay, a specialist in malware and phishing analysis. VMRay's platform complements Sopra Steria's cybersecurity services in France and Norway, where it processes nearly 1,000 suspicious files every month within the group's security operations centres. The first clients to take advantage of this integration include a major French industrial group.

Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom mull joint bid for 2 GHz satellite spectrum - report
EUROPE 06:40

Orange, Vodafone, Deutsche Telekom mull joint bid for 2 GHz satellite spectrum - report

A group of Europe's biggest mobile operators are in early talks to create a consortium to bid on satellite spectrum and offer direct-to-mobile service, Bloomberg reported. People familiar with the matter said the talks include Deutsche Telekom, Orange, Vodafone Group and Telefonica. They could bid together for the 2 GHz band spectrum the EU wants to reserve for a local provider of mobile satellite services. 

Net Insight wins SEK 5 mln Zyntai order from Western European defence network
EUROPE 7 SEP

Net Insight wins SEK 5 mln Zyntai order from Western European defence network

Net Insight said it has received an order for its Zyntai timing service for deployment in a Western European defence network, after the successful completion of an extensive proof-of-concept phase. The order of approximately SEK 5 million is expected to be delivered during the third quarter of 2026.

Deutsche Telekom tops Ookla consistency ranking for H1 cellular data service in Europe
EUROPE 7 SEP

Deutsche Telekom tops Ookla consistency ranking for H1 cellular data service in Europe

Ookla has published an assessment of user speed consistency in European mobile networks in the first half of this year.  According to the study, Deutsche Telekom's domestic unit ranked as the most consistent mobile network, with 73.3 percent of its samples meeting the required 50 Mbps/10 Mbps threshold in H1. Fewer than 5 percentage points separated the five leading operators, with DT's Slovak Telekom unit in second place with a 71.8 percent score, followed by Yettel Bulgaria (70.7 percent), Telia Denmark (

Isar Aerospace hails launch services watershed with second flight from Norway facility
EUROPE 7 SEP

Isar Aerospace hails launch services watershed with second flight from Norway facility

Germany-based Isar Aerospace has dispatched a payload containing five small satellites into orbit, marking a key milestone for its bid to provide commercial launch services domiciled in Europe. Isar's satellite payload departed Norway's Andoya Space Station on 05 September. The mission represents Isar's second spaceflight since its inception eight or so years ago. 

ETSI introduces data quality metrics framework to build trust in AI and data ecosystems
EUROPE 4 SEP

ETSI introduces data quality metrics framework to build trust in AI and data ecosystems

ETSI has published a proposed framework for objective data quality assessments in digital and AI ecosystems. The specification builds on an open proof of concept (PoC) Data Quality Validation System developed for ETSI by stakeholders including South Korea's Sejong and Daejeon universities, the national South Korean Telecommunications Technology Association, Italian non-profit research consortium CNIT, and the French ICT firm EGM.

SES orders MEO satellites from OHB for Europe's Iris2 constellation
EUROPE 4 SEP

SES orders MEO satellites from OHB for Europe's Iris2 constellation

Aerospace group OHB secured a new order worth nearly EUR 1 billion for the development and production of eighteen satellite platforms, which will be delivered to SES to support the medium Earth orbit (MEO) component of Europe's Iris2 programme. Both SES and OHB are part of the SpaceRISE consortium, which secured the concession contract for the Iris2 network at the end of 2024. Based on the Iris2 roadmap, the first satellites are scheduled for launch in 2029, with initial services expected to become availabl

Advania appoints head of cyber resilience strategy from Telenor Cyberdefence
EUROPE 3 SEP

Advania appoints head of cyber resilience strategy from Telenor Cyberdefence

Advania said it has appointed Mattias Roestad Joerum to lead its cyber resilience efforts. He joins the consultancy from the role of director of consulting at Telenor Cyberdefence. Joerum will strengthen collaboration across Advania's seven markets and making its combined security expertise more accessible to customers.

EUROPE 3 SEP

Waystream brings out 7700 series of 2.5G switches made in Sweden

Waystream has announced the launch of its 7700 series of 2.5G switches, which are manufactured in Sweden. They enable operators and metro networks to offer multi-gigabit broadband speeds in apartment buildings without replacing existing network cabling. By using infrastructure already in place, customers can upgrade their networks more quickly, at a lower cost and with significantly less environmental impact than with a traditional cable renovation.

EUROPE 3 SEP

Opera loses appeal against EU gateway decision for Microsoft Edge

Opera, the company behind the eponymous browser, has lost an appeal at the EU General Court against the decision to not name Microsoft's Edge browser a "gatekeeper" service under EU competition law. While Edge is installed on Windows computers by Microsoft and promoted throughout its software network, the court found this was not enough to drive significant adoption of the browser and consider it a gateway to other Microsoft services. Furthermore Microsoft's control over Edge is limited by its reliance on t

EUROPE 2 SEP

InterDigital wins new video patent injunction against Disney in Europe

InterDigital announced that it has been awarded another injunction against Disney by a court in Europe. The local division of the European Unified Patent Court in Duesseldorf, Germany ruled that InterDigital is entitled to an injunction over Disney's infringement of an InterDigital patent covering technology for seamless viewing of video content across devices. The court also confirmed the validity of this patent, according to Interdigital. The injunction against Disney covers Germany and the Netherlands, p

EUROPE 2 SEP

Deutsche Telekom reshuffles top management with new CFO, product officers

Deutsche Telekom is reshuffling its top management, appointing Dhananjay Mirchandani to succeed Christian Illek as CFO from 01 May 2027. Illek is leaving on the grounds of age. Mirchandani has previously been head of group controlling at Deutsche Telekom, responsible for the group's financial planning, performance management, cash flow management and risk management. In addition, Jan Hofmeyr is appointed the new board member for product and technology from 01 November 2026.

EUROPE 1 SEP

Irish language PSB TG4 joins EIT Culture and Creativity organisation

Irish-language public service broadcaster (PSB) TG4 has become a Cooperation Partner of EIT Culture & Creativity. The latter is supported by the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) and works to driven innovation across Europe's cultural and creative sectors.

EUROPE 1 SEP

European Cybersecurity Competence Centre offers EUR 96 million for proposals to bolster security under DEP

The European Cybersecurity Competence Centre (ECCC) is inviting project funding proposals under the Digital Europe Programme (DEP) for a total budget of up to EUR 96 million with a 14 January 2027 deadline for applications. The aim is to strengthen Europe's cybersecurity technologies, capabilities and preparedness.

EUROPE 1 SEP

SEPA Direct Debit fraud: prevent risk without hurting the customer experience

For a telecom or broadband operator billing across Europe, SEPA Direct Debit is the natural way to collect a monthly subscription. It is cheap, it is automated, and in markets like the Netherlands, where automatische incasso is how most recurring bills are paid, it is simply what customers expect. But compared with a straightforward bank transfer, it carries a specific exposure: the payer can recall the money after it has been collected. That single feature sits behind most of what gets called direct debit fraud.

EUROPE 31 AUG

ChatGPT, Roblox, Reddit to face extra scrutiny under EU's Digital Services Act

The European Commission (EC) has designated ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine (VLOSE) under the Digital Services Act (DSA). It has also designated Roblox and Reddit as Very Large Online Platforms (VLOPs). They have reached the designation threshold after reaching at least 45 million average monthly users in the EU. The platforms now have until end-December 2026 to comply with additional obligations for VLOSEs and VLOPs. 

EUROPE 31 AUG

Ethio Telecom awards BYD electric vehicles as prizes to TelePlay promotion winners

Ethio Telecom has awarded three BYD electric vehicles to winners of its TelePlay gaming campaign during a public lottery draw at Meskel Square in Addis Ababa. Overseen by representatives from the Ethiopian Lottery Service, company executives and media partners, the draw marked the culmination of the year-long promotion.

EUROPE 27 AUG

Iliad posts 3% revenue growth in Q2, adjusts FY cash flow target

Iliad reported a 3.2 percent year-on-year increase in second-quarter revenues to EUR 2.63 billion across its operations in France (+1.8%), Italy (+9.3%) and Poland (+4.0%). The overall mobile customer base reached 42.2 million at the end of June, up from 41.9 million in the previous quarter and 41 million a year earlier. Fixed broadband connections remained stable at 10.3 million since March, while rising from 10 million in Q2 2025. In France, Iliad's core market, fixed and mobile subscribers rose by 1.2 pe

EUROPE 25 AUG

Finnish consortium awarded EUR 5 million grant for military-grade 5G and 6G research

The Finnish defence ministry has awarded EUR 4.8 million (USD 5.6 milion) to a consortium led by the University of Oulu to develop 5G and 6G technologies for military defence applications in the Arctic. The Arctic 6G Systems Testing and Development Programme is funded by the Ministry of Defence as part of a regional initiative focused on broader government spending in northern Finland. The University of Oulu will take part in the project together with Nokia Defense, Telia and VTT Technical Research Centre o

EUROPE 25 AUG

Sony introduces latest mid-range Xperia 10 Series handset at EUR 599

Sony has announced the European market release of its latest 10 Series smartphone, the Xperia 10 VIII, which boasts a display approximately 50 percent brighter than its predecessor. Available in Frosted Grey and Misty Lilac colour styles, the Xperia 10 VIII goes on sale for EUR 599/GBP 549, with launch offers expected in certain markets from mid-to-late September. It follows the launch of the Sony Xperia 10 VII in September 2025.  

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