Eranium brings Era-IX peering service to Telehouse data centre in Paris
FRANCE 14:04

Eranium brings Era-IX peering service to Telehouse data centre in Paris

Dutch company Eranium has announced that its Era-IX peering service will become available in the coming weeks at Telehouse's Paris 2 Voltaire data centre, with additional facilities to follow in the future. The service was first introduced in Amsterdam, where Eranium's customers can now connect via the Era-IX platform from multiple locations, before expanding to several sites within the Frankfurt metro area.

Mobilezone inks agreement to buy Apfelkiste.ch and Marein for CHF 180 mln
SWITZERLAND 14:02

Mobilezone inks agreement to buy Apfelkiste.ch and Marein for CHF 180 mln

Mobilzone has announced an agreement with the AK Group to acquire Swiss e-commerce platform Apfelkiste.ch and the retail branding and sourcing specialist Marein for CHF 180 million altogether. The takeover strengthens mobilezone's business in Switzerland, and increases its online presence, potentially improving profitability. Apfelkiste will expand its reach through mobilezone's nationwide brick-and-mortar retail network.

Atos unveils Conmebol partnership to boost fan engagement
LATIN AMERICA AND THE CARIBBEAN 14:00

Atos unveils Conmebol partnership to boost fan engagement

Global technology firm Atos has detailed the scope of technology services underpinning its new partnership with Conmebol, marking the operational launch of the South American football body's next‑generation digital ecosystem. The collaboration, first announced late last year, aims to enhance fan engagement, boost club visibility and accelerate Conmebol's broader digital transformation strategy.

Go to receive EUR 117,604 in compensation for 2021 universal service obligations
MALTA 13:57

Go to receive EUR 117,604 in compensation for 2021 universal service obligations

Malta Communications Authority (MCA) has launched public consultations on Go's request for compensation for the cost of providing universal service obligations in the electronic communications sector during 2021. Under national law, a universal service provider can request compensation if it considers that meeting these obligations has created an unfair financial burden. In its role as designated provider, Go submitted a claim to the MCA for the net costs it said it incurred in 2021.

Polsat Box Go offers Disney+ and SkyShowtime as add-ons to main packages
POLAND 13:55

Polsat Box Go offers Disney+ and SkyShowtime as add-ons to main packages

Polish pay-TV platform Polsat Box Go, controlled by the Polsat Plus Group, is offering customers the option to buy services from Disney+ and SkyShowtime as add-ons to its main Polsat Lovers, Premium and Premium Sport packages. The Disney and SkyShowtime add-ons are available at a lower rate than buying them separately, at PLN 25 for 30 days each.

Slovak operators prepare to make 5G SA available to all customers eventually
SLOVAKIA 13:48

Slovak operators prepare to make 5G SA available to all customers eventually

Orange Slovakia and Slovak Telekom currently offer access to the 5G SA network to their B2B customers, reports Zive. O2 Slovakia plans to launch its 5G SA network this year, 4ka plans to offfer 5G SA in 2027. All the four operators plan to offer access to their 5G SA networks to B2C customers gradually.

Alibaba's quarterly profit plunges 66% on declining operating income
CHINA 13:40

Alibaba's quarterly profit plunges 66% on declining operating income

Alibaba posted revenue of CNY 284.8 billion (approximately USD 40.7 billion) for the quarter ended 31 December 2026, which represents an increase of 2 percent year-on-year. Income from operations reached CNY 10.6 billion, down 74 percent year-on-year, primarily due to the decrease in adjusted EBITDA. Net income reached CNY 15.6 billion, which represents a decline of 66 percent, primarily due to the decrease in income from operations.

TIM Brasil teams up with Huawei to upgrade 5G network
BRAZIL 13:38

TIM Brasil teams up with Huawei to upgrade 5G network

TIM Brasil is collaborating with Huawei to enhance its 5G network, implementing advanced smart antennas equipped with AI to create a more adaptive and reliable network, particularly in areas with high demand. The initiative will be rolled out across eight major metropolitan areas, encompassing approximately 30 percent of TIM's 5G base stations and managing 27 percent of its total network traffic.

DRC starts Data Protection Officers Network to foster best practice
CONGO, THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF THE 13:29

DRC starts Data Protection Officers Network to foster best practice

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC)'s ICT ministry has launched a Data Protection Officers (DPO) Network in Kinshasa to strengthen digital governance, TechNewsAfrica reported. It aims to build professional capacity and promote best practices in personal data protection as the country continues to expand its digital economy. ICT minister Augustin Kibassa Maliba said the network should foster a strong culture of data protection and acknowledged the contributions of partners such as RUDI International a

Telecel Ghana trains 1,000 girls in coding for International Women's Month
GHANA 13:18

Telecel Ghana trains 1,000 girls in coding for International Women's Month

Telecel Ghana has announced a major initiative to train 1,000 girls in coding and digital skills free of charge as the company celebrates International Women's Month in March. CEO Patricia Obo Nai said 'She Codes' is a virtual coding scheme open to every girl in Ghana between the ages of 14 and 18. The aim is to empower young women through practical opportunities and skills development and to increase the pipeline of women entering science, technology, engineering and mathematics careers (STEM).

Yandex reports 50% rise in powerbank rental service users in 1 year
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:09

Yandex reports 50% rise in powerbank rental service users in 1 year

Russian internet company Yandex said the users base of subsidiary Yandex Go's power bank rental service has exceeded 7 million, up by 50 percent year-on-year. The service was launched in February 2025 after Yandex acquired powerbank hire company Beri Nazad in December 2024. The number of charging stations has jumped by 60 percent to 60,000, mainly through franchising. The stations can be found in around 1,000 towns and cities nationwide. Total investment in the service since February 2025 has exceeded RUB 2

Italy's Cleafy raises EUR 12 mln series B funding
ITALY 12:52

Italy's Cleafy raises EUR 12 mln series B funding

Cleafy, a Milan-based cybersecurity firm focused on the banking sector, has raised EUR 12 million in a Series B funding round co-led by United Ventures and Germany's eCAPITAL, bringing its total funding to EUR 22 million. The company, which counts ING, BCC Iccrea Group, Illimity Bank and BPS (Suisse) among its clients, serves over 150 financial institutions across Europe and Latin America and protects more than 250 million end users.

BRAZIL 12:51

Brazilian govt highlights importance of submarine cable maintenance and data centre investments

During the opening of Capacity LATAM 2026 in Sao Paulo, Brazil's Ministry of Communications outlined its strategy to establish the country as Latin America's leading digital infrastructure hub. Telecommunications Secretary Hermano Tercius specifically addressed the critical issue of submarine fibre optic cable maintenance, noting that repairing damaged cables is essential. To expedite this, the government has legally classified cable repairs as emergency interventions, bypassing lengthy environmental licens

UNITED STATES 12:47

Teleste, Mega Hertz wrap up cable modernisation contract for South Carolina provider Home Telecom

Teleste's Docsis 4-capable cable broadband amplifiers have been implemented by Home Telecom, a US regional provider active in South Carolina's Berkeley, Charleston and Dorchester counties. Teleste supplied its ICON Series Intelligent Amplifiers and Argus Network Management System (NMS) to support Home Telecom's cable access modernisation project, working in collaboration with its existing partner Mega Hertz, a resale and systems integrations affiliate of Teleste based in Texas.

GLOBAL 12:44

Avaya unveils Nexus platform for mission-critical voice services

Avaya is bringing out a dedicated platform for mission-critical voice communications in regulated industries. Due to launch in Q4, the Avaya Nexus platform aims to deliver sovereign IT infrastructures for voice services with strict governance criteria, including use cases in healthcare, public safety dispatch, financial services, utilities and defence. Avaya Nexus will adopt open architectural principles to ensure flexibility, supporting open integrations that can be deployed across cloud and on-premises en

GLOBAL 12:24

Talkpool Q4 sales growth exceeds 2030 target but investments dent profitability

Telecom network services provider Talkpool has announced a 20.1 percent rise in sales in the fourth quarter of 2025 to EUR 4.77 million from EUR 3.97 million in Q4 2024, exceeding the company's long-term (by 2030) growth target of 16.8 percent. The growth reflects the ramp-up of new contracts in all three regions, as well as improved utilisation of engineering capacity. Profit margins shrank as Talkpool invested in its future growth, but it expects its annual profitability trend to be positive.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:21

3 UK offers pre-sale tickets for Gladiators Live Tour

3 UK is offering Three+ loyalty members the chance to buy pre-sale tickets for the 'Gladiators Live Tour' at P&J Live Aberdeen (10/11 October), AO Arena Manchester (14/15 October) and Utilita Arena Newcastle (21/22 October 2026). The Three+ pre-sales window runs for up to 48 hours from 9am on Wednesday 25 March, with tickets on general sale from 8am on Friday 27 March. 

UNITED KINGDOM 12:09

Cybersecurity company Tracebit announces Series A funding round

London-based Tracebit, cloud-native cybersecurity company focused on threat detection, has announced a USD 20 million Series A investment round, led by FirstMark. Other investors participating in the round included Accel, MMC Ventures, Tapestry VC and CCL. This bring total funding raised to date to USD 25 million, following a seed round in 2024. 

EUROPE 11:56

CISPE seeks EU order on Broadcom's VMware partner practices

Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) is seeking remedies against Broadcom in a complaint submitted to the European Commission's Directorate-General for EU competition rules (DG Competition). The complaint follows the withdrawal of partnership resources under Broadcom's VMWare Cloud Service Provider programme and a white-label initiative that had supported a wider ecosystem of cloud providers, as Broadcom has shifted towards an invitation-led distribution model.

IRELAND 11:47

Equinix starts building new EUR 68 million data centre in Dublin

Equinix has started building its new data centre in Blanchardstown, Dublin, reports RTE News. The new DB7x facility is being built on an existing Equinix site and will not require any extra grid connectivity. Equinix will invest EUR 68 million to build the new data centre, with a further EUR 12 million investment for the build-out. 

SWEDEN 11:44

Swedish regulator runs new hearing on local fibre network access to connect single-family dwellings

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS is seeking comments by 29 April on its updated market analysis and proposals for obligations in the market for local access to fibre networks for single-family homes. The aim is to strengthen broadband market competition by giving operators the opportunity to purchase access to the network close to end users (market 1).

UNITED STATES 11:37

Motorola Solutions buys public safety security firm Exacom

Motorola Solutions said it has acquired Exacom, a US-based provider of communications recording and cybersecurity services for public safety, from private equity firm Seaport Capital. The deal, which includes Exacom's cybersecurity subsidiary SecuLore, serves to expand Motorola's footprint in mission‑critical communications and strengthens its presence in sectors including energy, utilities, transportation and security. Financial terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

SWEDEN 11:10

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS gets new director-general from National Defence Research Institute

Swedish telecoms regulator PTS said Lena Nyberg has been appointed as its new director-general from 01 May, taking over from Dan Sjoeblom after a transition period. She joins the watchdog from the role of director-general of the National Defence Research Institute (FOI) and will serve a six-year term. Minister of Civil Affairs Erik Slottner said Nyberg has extension experience in operational management, and referred to the altered security situation and PTS' forthcoming merger with digital governance agency

BAHRAIN 10:44

STC Bahrain grants employees 10-day extended Eid holiday

STC Bahrain has announced a ten-day extended holiday for all its employees in celebration of Eid Al-Fitr. This step reflects the company's appreciation for its employees' efforts and continuous contributions, and reaffirms its strong commitment to fostering a supportive work environment that places employees at the core of its success and as its key driving force. The holiday will commence starting from the first day of Eid and will continue until 28 March.

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