NEC launches shared cybersecurity model for regional financial institutions
JAPAN 04:51

NEC launches shared cybersecurity model for regional financial institutions

NEC has launched a new cybersecurity operating model aimed at regional financial institutions, introducing a shared framework designed to improve resilience and reduce operational burden through collective approaches. The "cybersecurity joint centre" model structures NEC's existing expertise in financial-sector security, aligned with regulatory guidelines, into a standardised offering covering implementation and ongoing operations. 

IIJ verifies data space technology for inter-operator data sharing
JAPAN 04:48

IIJ verifies data space technology for inter-operator data sharing

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has completed a verification of data space technology to assess the feasibility of secure data sharing between operators, focusing on applications for strengthening cyber resilience. The test examined whether facility and alert information held by telecom carriers and IT service providers could be exchanged securely and efficiently across organisational boundaries. The project forms part of broader initiatives in Japan aimed at enabling a "data-driven society" through cross-s

SK Broadband expands AI training to drive transformation
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:47

SK Broadband expands AI training to drive transformation

South Korea's SK Broadband (SKB) has outlined plans to scale AI capabilities across its workforce in 2026, positioning AI adoption as a core element of its organisational strategy. The operator has defined "working with AI" and "Dynamic SKB" as key cultural priorities for the year, with a focus on embedding AI into day-to-day operations and delivering measurable outcomes from earlier adoption efforts. Following the introduction of internal AI certification programmes and study groups in 2025, SKB said it wi

Amazon expands renewable portfolio to support data centre growth
AUSTRALIA 04:45

Amazon expands renewable portfolio to support data centre growth

Amazon has signed nine new renewable energy agreements in Australia, adding 430 MW of capacity and bringing its total contracted renewable portfolio in the country to approximately 990 MW. The projects span New South Wales and Victoria and include a mix of wind, utility-scale solar, distributed solar and battery storage. Eight of the nine developments incorporate battery systems, which the company said would support grid reliability and enable more consistent use of intermittent renewable generation. 

NTT partners KnowBe4 to expand enterprise cybersecurity training
JAPAN 04:43

NTT partners KnowBe4 to expand enterprise cybersecurity training

NTT Security Japan has signed a reseller agreement with US company KnowBe4 to deliver human-focused cybersecurity solutions to enterprise customers in Japan, with NTT Docomo Business participating as a secondary distributor. The partnership will combine KnowBe4's training and phishing simulation platform with NTT Security Japan's risk management capabilities and NTT Docomo Business's corporate customer base. The companies said the collaboration will focus on strengthening "human defence" measures, including

Component shortages to limit general server growth - TrendForce
GLOBAL 04:41

Component shortages to limit general server growth - TrendForce

Market analyst TrendForce has revised its outlook for the global server market, forecasting shipment growth of around 13 percent year-on-year in 2026, citing component shortages and extended lead times affecting general-purpose systems. Suppliers are increasingly prioritising production capacity for higher-margin AI servers, leading to constraints in key components used in general servers. Lead times for items such as printed circuit boards and CPUs have stretched to close to one year, while delays for powe

NTT partners Shiroi City on digital infrastructure and development
JAPAN 04:40

NTT partners Shiroi City on digital infrastructure and development

Shiroi City in Chiba Prefecture has signed a comprehensive partnership agreement with four NTT Group companies to support regional development initiatives centred on digital infrastructure, agriculture and urban planning. The agreement involves NTT Global Data Centers Japan, NTT East's Chiba division, NTT Urban Solutions and NTT Agri Technology. It follows plans by NTT Global Data Centers Japan to develop a data centre in the city, which is positioned as a catalyst for broader collaboration.

SoftBank, NTT Data and partners form xIPF consortium
JAPAN 04:38

SoftBank, NTT Data and partners form xIPF consortium

SoftBank, NTT Data Group, NEC, Fujitsu and other industry and academic partners have established the xIPF Consortium to develop a distributed computing framework for AI and data collaboration across organisations. The consortium was formally launched on 10 April. The initiative centres on the xIPF (cross Integrated Platform), a distributed computing infrastructure designed to enable coordination of AI systems, large language models and data spaces across decentralised environments. 

Korea leads creation of AI advisory group at ISO standards meeting
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:36

Korea leads creation of AI advisory group at ISO standards meeting

South Korea has led discussions on AI in next-generation communications at the 49th ISO/IEC JTC 1/SC 6 international standards meeting, held in Seoul from 13-17 April 2026. The National Radio Research Agency, under the ministry of science and ICT, said the meeting resulted in the establishment of a new advisory group on AI standardisation, including physical AI, which focuses on enabling machines and robots to perceive, decide and act in real-world environments.

The week in telecoms: SFR takover moves ahead, Amazon bags Globalstar and Netgear in favour in US
GLOBAL 19 APR

The week in telecoms: SFR takover moves ahead, Amazon bags Globalstar and Netgear in favour in US

France's top operators appear to have sewn up a three-way takeover of struggling rival SFR, and Amazon has taken a big step in the satellite market with the acquisition of Globalstar. Netgear received an exemption to the US ban on foreign-produced routers, while Ericsson's Q1 results show the impact of the uncertainty over trade tariffs in the US and rising component costs. 

Azerbaijan mobile servces market grows 6% in Q1
AZERBAIJAN 17 APR

Azerbaijan mobile servces market grows 6% in Q1

Azerbaijan mobile services revenues totaled AZN 303.4 million in the first quarter of this year, up by 6 percent year-on-year according to figures from the State Statistics Committee on Report.az. Growth strengthened from a 4.5 percent increase in FY25, when the market was worth AZN 1.291 billion.

Play sells Huawei Wi-Fi 7 mesh router
POLAND 17 APR

Play sells Huawei Wi-Fi 7 mesh router

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has started offering the Huawei Wi-Fi Mesh X3 Pro Suite. The device supports the Wi-Fi 7 standard for speeds up to 3.6 Gbps with Mesh+ technology for covering up to 150 m2. Customers can buy the router for PLN 1,199 without a subscription contract or PLN 999 with an internet contract.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 17 APR

MTS deploys smart home infrastructure for property developer Etalon

Russian operator MTS has engineered a single digital environment for the 228,000-m2 residential complex Shagal of property developer Etalon. Engineering systems supporting digital services for residents and the property manager have been integrated into a single online system, supporting security, metering and other services - all accessible from mobile apps. The project will be scaled to all other development projects from Etalon across the country.

GEORGIA 17 APR

Cellfie launches 33 new base stations in Q1

Georgian operator Cellfie said it deployed 33 new base stations in the first quarter of this year, while 40 existing base stations were upgraded. The new infrastructure came in both urban and regional areas as well as high-traffic tourist locations — including Imereti, Adjara, Kakheti, Kvemo Kartli, and Tbilisi.

POLAND 17 APR

Play offers cashback on premium smartphones

Polish operator Play, controlled by Iliad, has introduced a promotion on selected smartphones from Samsung and Motorola. A PLN 600 cashback is available when buying the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra or S26+, or PLN 500 for buying the Samsung Galaxy S26. The promotion is valid until 10 May. A PLN 1,000 cashback is offered when buying the Motorola Signature until 08 May, and the cashback totals PLN 300 on the Realme 16 Pro+ 5G until 29 April.

GERMANY 17 APR

Telefonica Germany expends 5G in Heidersdorf, Luebberstedt, Oettersdorf

Telefonica Germany announced it has expended its 5G network coverage to Heidersdorf, Luebberstedt and Oettersdorf. In each of the three municipalities the company has started to operate a new mobile site. Telefonica has implemented 2,000 expansion measures in the first quarter of this year in Germany to improve its mobile network coverage.

POLAND 17 APR

Orange Poland offers fibre broadband promo at PLN 40

Orange Poland introduced a promotion of its fixed broadband services at up to 300 Mbps. The promotion also covers a convergent tariff with mobile services. Fixed broadband is offered for PLN 39.99 monthly subscription, or PLN 69.99 with the mobile plan including 500 GB per month, based on a 24-month contract. The promotion is available in certain areas only, where Orange offers FTTH.

POLAND 17 APR

PKP PLK completes GSM-R deployment on Central Railway Line

Polish railway carrier PKP PLK announced the mounting of the last tower of the GSM-R system has started along the 224-km Central Railway Line in Secemin in the Swientokrzyskie region. Work is carried out by a consortium formed by Nokia Solutions and Networks, Fonon and SPC-2. The launch of the GSM-R system is planned on this line later this August. 

ITALY 17 APR

TIM offers 200GB of 5G data for under EUR 5

Telecom Italia (TIM) is once again contacting existing customers to offer them a special month-long data bundle at "5G Ultra" speeds of up to 2 Gbps for under EUR 5, reports Mondo Mobile Web. The 'TIM xTE 200 Giga Silver' option comes with 200GB of data at a one-off cost of EUR 4.99.

BELGIUM 17 APR

Lycamobile wins appeal against regulatory fine in Belgium

Lycamobile Belgium has won an appeal against an administrative fine issued by the regulator Bipt in August 2025 for inadequate procedures for refunding unused prepaid credit to departing customers. The appeals court in Brussels said the regulator did not investigate the case or motivate its decision sufficiently. 

CZECH REPUBLIC 17 APR

O2 Czechia sells new models of Hisense TV set, offers HBO Max trial to Oneplay subscribers

O2 Czech Republic is offering customers the opportunity to purchase new models of Hisense TV set. Televisions with 50-inch and 55-inch screens have become available have gone on sale and a CZK 1,000 discount is available for customers buying one using the mobile application My O2 until 03 May.

MEXICO 17 APR

Movistar to continue as Mexican Baseball League sponsor

Movistar Mexico (Telefonica) has confirmed that it will continue as official sponsor Mexican Baseball League (LMB) for the third consecutive year. The company announced the deal to coincide with the start of the new LMB season featuring 20 teams spread across 18 Mexican states.

MIDDLE EAST 17 APR

Honor runs AI image competition in GCC region to promote Honor 600 range

Honor has launched 'Dream Big with Honor 600', a six-week campaign across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)  to celebrate the new Honor 600 series. Starting 15 April, the initiative invites users to blend creativity and technology by relating their personal stories and big dreams. Well-known sports journalist and television presenter Mustafa Al Agha will announce the official launch of the "challenge" and encourage audiences in the region to take part. His personal response was to declare that his dream is

GLOBAL 17 APR

Ceva audit chair named to Ribbon board of directors

Louis Silver, chairman of the audit committee at Ceva, is joining the board of directors at US-based IP and optical networking vendor Ribbon Communications. Ribbon's chairman Shaul Shani praised Silver's track record in tech investment and his expertise in finance, corporate governance and regulatory compliance. Silver's appointment was instructed by the private equity firm that Shani co-founded, Swarth Investments. Shani is also chairman of Swarth Group, Swarth Investment's parent entity, which owns a size

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