UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry
UNITED KINGDOM 16:19

UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry

The UK government has announced new measures to help more women and girls enter the tech industry. This includes a new programme to support 300 tech roles for females across the UK, through paid 6-month work placements with tech SMEs. This is backed by a new GBP 4 million TechFirst Women's Programme. The scheme will also provide women with coaching and interview preparation support.

RadiusDC acquires Phoenix data centre from PhoenixNAP
UNITED STATES 15:16

RadiusDC acquires Phoenix data centre from PhoenixNAP

RadiusDC, data centre solutions provider, has signed an agreement to acquire phoenixNAP, data centre and colocation business located in Phoenix, Arizona. The deal will close in Q2 2026, subject to customary regulatory clearance and closing conditions. The agreement covers the existing colocation facility in Phoenix, interconnection infrastructure, and development rights for future sight expansion. This will establish the Phoenix 1 campus of RadiusDC, combining the operational data centre with a planned expa

TelCables opens 3 PoPs in Belo Horizonte
BRAZIL 15:00

TelCables opens 3 PoPs in Belo Horizonte

TelCables Brasil, a subsidiary of the Angola Cables group, has begun operating three Points of Presence (PoPs) in Belo Horizonte, Brazil. This expands the operator's interconnection options in Minas Gerais for its global IP transit network. Customers can connect from the Sonda, Century and Sempre Telecom data centres there, gaining access to increased capacity and redundancy. In addition, TelCables is evaluating further investment in infrastructure in the city, including a potential cloud node for compute a

AWS Director of Technology joins TM Forum's AI, Data Mission Board
GLOBAL 14:47

AWS Director of Technology joins TM Forum's AI, Data Mission Board

Kaniz Mahdi, Director of Technology at AWS, has been appointed to the TM Forum's AI and Data Mission Board. He said the Board is creating the foundations for communications service providers to unlock the full potential of their networks in the AI-era. Guy Lupo, EVP of AI and Data Mission for the TM Forum, said his appointment would help the group convert its AI-Native Blueprint into "real-world change". 

Domains.co.za launches Domain Protection
SOUTH AFRICA 13:15

Domains.co.za launches Domain Protection

Domains.co.za, South Africa's provider of domain name registrations and web hosting, has announced the launch of  an add-on product called 'Domain Protection' at the price of ZAR 69.00 per year. It protects against domain hijacking, cyber attacks and data scraping. Domain Protection adds an extra layer of control with two-factor authentication for sensitive changes, alongside a built-in domain transfer lock that ensures that no amendments or transfers can take place without the account holder's direct appro

Arista enters multi-source agreement for high-density 12.8 Tbps optics module based on XPO technology
GLOBAL 12:50

Arista enters multi-source agreement for high-density 12.8 Tbps optics module based on XPO technology

Arista Networks has entered into a multi-source agreement (MSA) for a state-of-the-art 12.8 Tbps pluggable optics specification. The XPO module architecture is planned to deliver a front panel density of 204.8 Tbps per open compute rack unit. Record throughput of 12.8 Tbps per pluggable module is promised, surpassing existing 1.6 Tbps modules by eightfold.  A web page for the initiative is now available, and suggests XPO products will leverage a common specification with 64 high-speed electrical lanes.

Canadian govt approves investment by TikTok Technology Canada
CANADA 12:03

Canadian govt approves investment by TikTok Technology Canada

The Canadian government has decided to approve an investment by TikTok Technology Canada following a review under the Investment Canada Act. The investment can now move forward, subject to new legally binding undertakings from TikTok Canada. The government has secured commitments from TikTok to enhance protection for Canadians' data and their privacy, in line with a similar approach adopted by the EU.

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

Broadcom begins sampling 3nm DSP for 1.6 Tbps, 3.2 Gbps modules with 400G lanes
GLOBAL 10:27

Broadcom begins sampling 3nm DSP for 1.6 Tbps, 3.2 Gbps modules with 400G lanes

Broadcom is sampling a new 3-nanometre digital signal processor built for 1.6 Tbps optical transceivers operating with 400G per lane serial interfaces. Broadcom's Taurus BCM83640 DSP is tailored to power efficiency in 1.6 Tbps pluggable modules, helping OEMs meet growing AI data centre requirements around bandwidth while advancing from existing 200G/lane architectures.

Digital Realty to build sixth data centre in Marseille
FRANCE 09:47

Digital Realty to build sixth data centre in Marseille

Digital Realty will invest EUR 1 billion to build its sixth data centre in the Marseille metropolitan area, reports Les Echos citing Fabrice Coquio, in charge of Digital Realty France. The company has secured planning permission for a 26,000 square metre site located north of the Mediterranean city at Bouc-Bel-Air, where it intends to equip powerful server rooms designed to meet demand for AI applications. The building work for 'MRS6' should start later this year, with completion scheduled in early 2028.

Tencent Cloud to power iyzico's cloud-based production platform launch
TURKEY 09:26

Tencent Cloud to power iyzico's cloud-based production platform launch

Tencent Cloud has signed a partnership agreement with Turkish fintech company iyzico, at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2026. Under the terms of the deal, Tencent Cloud will support iyzico's European expansion and the launch of its first cloud-based production platform in the region.

NEC develops physical AI to predict human movement near robots
JAPAN 06:13

NEC develops physical AI to predict human movement near robots

NEC Corporation has developed a physical AI system designed to enable robots to anticipate human movement and psychological states in order to support safer collaboration between people and machines. The technology uses a proprietary "world model" developed by NEC to predict how people will move based on their position and posture relative to a robot. It also estimates a person's stress level in real time, allowing robots to adjust their movement paths and speeds to reduce psychological stress.

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.

GLOBAL 05:52

Equinix launches Distributed AI Hub to support enterprise AI

Equinix has launched a platform called the Distributed AI Hub, aimed at helping enterprises manage and secure distributed AI workloads across multiple environments. The service provider said the platform, powered by Equinix Fabric Intelligence, provides a framework for connecting AI infrastructure providers, including model developers, GPU cloud providers, data platforms and network and security services. The service is available across Equinix's global footprint of 280 data centres and is designed to enabl

ASIA 05:48

NTT expands Katalon partnership for global mobile app testing

NTT Resonant Technology, a subsidiary within the NTT Group's digital services operations, has expanded its strategic partnership with US-based test automation platform provider Katalon to support global mobile application testing. The company said the agreement will integrate Katalon's automated testing platform with its cloud-based device testing service, Remote TestKit. The integration allows developers using Katalon to access Remote TestKit's pool of around 1,200 physical smartphones and tablets to run a

BELGIUM 11 MRT

Glasdraad on track for 140,000 homes passed

The Dutch FTTH operator Glasdraad is on its way to reaching 140,000 homes passed with its network, following successful demand aggregation campaigns in 2025. The roll-out is progressing in several areas in Zeeland, reaching around 20,000 new addresses compared to the end of 2024, according to the annual report of its shareholder Tinc. 

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Google completes Wiz acquisition

Google said it has completed its acquisition of cloud and artificial intelligence security platform Wiz for USD 32 billion, announced nearly a year ago. Wiz will join Google Cloud and maintain its brand and commitment to securing customers across all cloud environments. Wiz products remain available on major clouds including Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and Oracle Cloud, and will be offered through an array of partner security products.

CANADA 11 MRT

Bell Cyber launches new CyberShield Connect managed service for SMEs

Bell Canada's Bell Cyber division has launched a new fully-managed cybersecurity solutions for Canadian SMEs called CyberShield Connect, powered by the Watchguard Unified Security Platform. CyberShield Connect expands enterprise-grade protection access to SMEs, removing the IT burden that often stops smaller businesses from enhancing their cyber security. 

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Fortinet unveils latest security fabric OS and expands SecOps feature set

Fortinet announced the launch of an updated operating system in its Fortinet Security Fabric and new SecOps features in its Fortinet Security Operations Platform. Introduced at Fortinet's Accelerate 2026 event, FortiOS 8.0 is designed to bolster next-generation SASE capabilities in the Fortinet Security Fabric, while bringing AI-targeted enhancements to help organisations understand, govern, and secure AI usage. AI-targeted capabilities include visibility into Model Context Protocol and agent-to-agent acti

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Keysight targets AI fabric growth with new 1.6 Gbps Ethernet traffic emulation device

Keysight Technologies announced the launch of AresONE 1600GE, an Ethernet traffic emulation device that scales up to 1.6 Tbps ports to simulate AI data centre fabrics.  AresONE 1600GE is used to validate next-generation AI fabrics operating with 224G SerDes electrical lanes, supporting transitions to higher data rates and increased switch radix driven by 1.6 Tbps and 800G Ethernet ports in both scale-up and scale-out AI infrastructures.

GLOBAL 11 MRT

Viavi launches AI-enhanced DAS test head for fibre cables

Viavi Solutions is launching an AI-enabled fibre test head for distributed acoustic sensing (FTH-DAS) as part of its Nitro fibre sensing platform. Viavi's FTH-DAS interrogator unit enables true-phase fault identification and predictions powered by an embedded AI and machine learning engine, tailored to multi-event detection and real-time classification across multiple fibres directly from the device.

Just In

16:25

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

16:19

Lifecell reaches 29% of voice traffic over LTE network

16:19

UK govt announces new schemes to help females enter tech industry

16:17

Tower company Pilar targets expansion in media sector

Commentary

11 FEB 12:29

Odido shareholders face tricky exit after abandoned IPO

2 FEB 13:49

KPN results show little bother from the competition

2 JAN 13:21

Open Dutch Fiber's new management team takes up turnaround challenge

15 DEC 2025 13:56

Video market set for slower growth ahead

Background

6 MRT 16:00

The week in telecom: MWC brings 5G advances, AI and satellite integration, plus first robot phone

1 MRT 13:21

The week in telecoms: Paramount tops bidding for WBD, Samsung S26 kicks off MWC showcase

23 FEB 00:28

The week in telecoms: Liberty Global tackles cable vs fibre question, Orange promises dividends and MEA market goes wholesale

16 FEB 00:17

The week in telecoms: Cisco rides AI investment wave and European telcos invest in South America