CMA Media completes acquisition of RMC Sport, plans to restructure local TV network
FRANCE 15:18

CMA Media completes acquisition of RMC Sport, plans to restructure local TV network

French conglomerate CMA CGM, through its subsidiary CMA Media, has finalised the purchase of RMC Sport from Altice France, reports CB News citing CMA Media executive Camille Andrieu. The latter was recently promoted to lead CMA Media, succeeding Claire Leost. A new division named CMA Sport will operate the acquired assets, which include the distribution rights to mixed martial arts (MMA) fights.

T2 unveils product suite for marketing sector
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:49

T2 unveils product suite for marketing sector

Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, has introduced its own product suite for the market research sector. T2's approach combines traditional research design, big data, machine learning, and AI-driven products. The "AI Interviewer" is the first solution in this new lineup announced at the ResearchExpo 2026 industry trade show.

Djibouti talks to Wingu Africa on joining digital skills programme
DJIBOUTI 14:46

Djibouti talks to Wingu Africa on joining digital skills programme

The Djibouti government is exploring a partnership with digital infrastructure operator Wingu Africa to equip young people with high-demand digital skills, according to the Agence Djiboutienne d'Information (ADI). ICT minister Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem met with a Wingu Africa delegation on 28 September to discuss expanding the nation's digital infrastructure. To formalize the initiative, both parties agreed to set up a joint working task force to draft a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) outlining th

Emitel eyes expansion in Polish towers market
POLAND 14:38

Emitel eyes expansion in Polish towers market

Polish operator Emitel presented its strategy through 2030 to investors with its owner, the Cordiant Digital fund. The development of TV and multimedia products, the construction of new telecom towers for lease, and the building and expansion of data centres are projected to generate revenues exceeding PLN 1 billion for Emitel by 2030, up from PLN 689 million reported in 2025.

Airtel Money Kenya launches schools renovation project
KENYA 14:36

Airtel Money Kenya launches schools renovation project

Airtel Money Kenya, in partnership with ChildFund Kenya and the Airtel Africa Foundation, has launched a KES 37 million community development project in Marigat, Baringo County. Executed under the Building Brighter Futures initiative, the investment directly impacts 1,500 students across Marigat Integrated Day and Boarding Primary School and the Marigat Special School for the Visually Impaired. The project funds essential educational, water and sanitation facilities, including new classrooms, upgraded sanit

Magenta Telekom starts residential services on BBOO network
AUSTRIA 14:33

Magenta Telekom starts residential services on BBOO network

Fibre-optic network provider Breitband Oberosterreich (BBOO) is opening up its network to Magenta Telekom in upper Austria to offer product to residential customers. Effective immediately, households in areas covered by BBOO can also purchase Magenta Telekom's products. The companies signed a wholesale agreement to reach more than 100.000 households in Upper Austria. Previously, Magenta Telekom offered its products through the network of BBOO only to business customers.

T-Mobile Poland supports phone recycling drive
POLAND 14:29

T-Mobile Poland supports phone recycling drive

T-Mobile Poland is a partner of the 15th edition of the "Collect Batteries and Phones" programme with a record prize pool worth over PLN 200,000. The programme was launched by Polish company Biosystem, working in environmental protection, waste management, and recycling. The programme encourages children and young people to collect used batteries, accumulators, and handsets. Participants not only compete for prizes but also gain knowledge about the responsible management of electronic waste. The collection

Deutsche Telekom, M-net to expand FTTH deal to more areas of Munich from 2027
GERMANY 14:27

Deutsche Telekom, M-net to expand FTTH deal to more areas of Munich from 2027

Deutsche Telekom, M-net and the utility company in Munich, Stadtwerke Munchen (SWM), announced that their fibre network agreement will expand to more districts of the German city from January 2027. From the beginning of next year, joint marketing of new fibre connections will start in five new clusters, in parts of Schwabing as well as Ramersdorf, Moosach and Hasenbergl districts.

Carrefour Mobile brand relaunches in France with Orange
FRANCE 14:17

Carrefour Mobile brand relaunches in France with Orange

The Carrefour Mobile service is once again active in France, after it was closed down eleven years ago due to increased competition resulting from the arrival of Free Mobile in 2012. As before, Orange operates the service under a brand licence granted by Carrefour. Plans for the French relaunch emerged in early September following news that the retail group had registered the brand. The Carrefour Mobile website features three postpaid plans priced at EUR 6.90, EUR 10.90 and EUR 14.90 per month, offering 20,

EnSilica FY sales up 53% on expanded ASIC design pipeline
GLOBAL 14:16

EnSilica FY sales up 53% on expanded ASIC design pipeline

EnSilica reported record turnover of GBP 27.8 million in its audited statements for the fiscal year to 31 May. Revenues jumped 53 percent from EnSilica's FY25 haul of GBP 18.2 million. The silicon design and IP vendor also posted record EBITDA earnings of GBP 5.9 million, compared with break-even EBITDA one year earlier. EnSilica said core earnings exceeded expectations thanks to higher tax credits classified as other income. These tax credits were due to EnSilica's qualifying R&D expense being more than an

Orange names new board members at Nexera
POLAND 14:14

Orange names new board members at Nexera

Two new members of the management board have been appointed at Polish wholesale operator Nexera, reports Telko.in. Magdalena Russyan and Krzysztof Wrobel both perform the same duties at the wholesale operator Swiatlowod Inwestycje, the subsidiary of Orange Poland which acquired Nexera. In accordance with the buyer's plan, the two companies are to be integrated. 

Beeline Uzbekistan's Bukhara data centre gets Tier-3 design certification
UZBEKISTAN 14:10

Beeline Uzbekistan's Bukhara data centre gets Tier-3 design certification

Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, is building a backup data centre in Bukhara to make its network more resilient and keep communication and digital services running more reliably for its subscribers. Uptime Institute has reviewed the facility's design and awarded it Tier-3 Certification of Design Documents (TCDD).

KAZAKHSTAN 14:09

Freedom Holding to launch AI assistant for super-app this year

Kazakhstan's Freedom Holding plans to launch the first stage of an AI-powered personal assistant in its Freedom Super App this year, Freedom Holding CEO Timur Turlov said during the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum in Astana. He noted that Freedom already uses AI internally to improve the efficiency of its back-office operations, including knowledge management, statistics, reporting and management processes. According to Turlov, the company is now focusing on developing an AI assistant for customers that woul

KAZAKHSTAN 14:07

Kazakhstan signs over 60 new contracts at Digital Bridge forum

More than 60 new contracts have been signed at the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum, Kazakhstan's prime minister Olzhas Bektenov said during the forum in Astana. According to the prime minister, Kazakhstan is creating conditions for the wider adoption of artificial intelligence and the development of digital infrastructure, including through new legislation and investment mechanisms. Bektenov noted that the country is also introducing mechanisms aimed at attracting foreign technology professionals and investo

NETHERLANDS 14:03

Econocom starts managed workplace services in Netherlands

Belgian IT group Econocom has expanded its Workplace Management practice to the Netherlands. The integrated offering provides businesses with daily management, security, support and lifecycle services. They can expect more proactive monitoring, management and repairs with Econocom, including support for users and devices with Microsoft 365, security and network elements. Econocom also can handle the purchase, deployment, maintenance and re-use of related hardware.

GHANA 13:52

Ghana's Cyber Security Authority urges financial sector to speed up cyber intelligence sharing

Ghana's Cyber Security Authority (CSA) is urging banks, fintechs, telecoms, regulators, and law enforcement agencies to accelerate the sharing of cyber threat intelligence to protect the nation's digital finance ecosystem. Speaking at the launch of the 2026 National Cyber Security Awareness Month (NACSAM), CSA director-general Divine Selasie Agbeti warned that cybercriminals exploit institutional silos and gaps between organizations. He emphasized that financial and digital institutions must shift from isol

GEORGIA 13:50

Kazakhstan, Georgia e-government bodies sign ICT cooperation memorandum

Kazakhstan company National Information Technologies (NITEC) and Georgia's Digital Governance Agency signed a memorandum of understanding on cooperation in information and communication technologies (ICT) on the sidelines of the AI & Digital Bridge 2026 forum in Astana. According to the forum's press service, the agreement covers cooperation in digital government and ICT, including the exchange of expertise in e-government, digital transformation, joint projects, and expert and technical support.

POLAND 13:49

Orange Poland appoints new VP for B2B market

Orange Poland announced that Bozena Lesniewska has resigned from the management board of the company, where she was responsible for the business services division. She will remain in her current role until 16 October and will continue with the company as an advisor until the end of the year. She is being succeeded in the management board by Artur Stankiewicz, currently the executive director responsible for the company's digital transformation.

POLAND 13:48

Polish wholesale telecom market forecast to grow at 5% CAGR

The Polish wholesale telecommunications services market is projected to grow at a compound annual rate of 5 percent in 2026 to 2031, according to a study from the market research company PMR Market Experts by Hume's. The growth is expected to reach around 2 percent per year for the B2B business. Open networks will play an increasingly important role in the wholesale market, while in the B2B sector, the ability to monetise quality, higher speeds, reliability, security, and value-added services will become cr

SLOVAKIA 13:42

Orange Slovakia launches 5G services in 62 villages

Orange Slovakia has launched its 5G services in 62 villages, reports Zive. This makes the 5G network available in 1,548 sites including 93.2 percent of the country's population.

BELARUS 13:33

MTS Cloud provides Belarus businesses with cloud GPUs

MTS Belarus said that its subsidiary MTS Cloud launches a new service for businesses: cloud-based graphics processing units (GPUs). This solution offers companies instant access to high-performance computing power driven by Nvidia H100 accelerators, eliminating the need to purchase or maintain their own hardware. The new service expands MTS Cloud's portfolio of managed solutions and targets companies working in AI, machine learning, big data processing, graphics rendering, and scientific computing. Renting

NETHERLANDS 13:17

KPN and SeniorWeb organise walk-in sessions for 'Digital resilience day'

KPN is organising sessions with SeniorWeb to help people with questions about the internet, apps and digital security. The sessions will be held at KPN stores and other locations around the country on 08 October for 'Digital Resilience Day', with no appointment needed to attend and ask questions. In the rest of the month additional sessions on planned for Thursday mornings.

GLOBAL 13:14

Disney licenses more films, TV shows to Netflix

Disney has signed a licensing agreement with Netflix for various films and TV shows, expanding Netflix's access to Disney-owned content, reports Reuters. The licensing agreement includes all five Ice Age films, which will stream on Netflix worldwide for three months, ahead of the launch of the latest film in cinemas in early-2027. 

IRELAND 13:06

3 Ireland invites applications for Trinity College STEM scholarships

3 Ireland is accepting applications for the 3 Ireland Connect to STEM Scholarships at Trinity College Dublin. The programme, now in its 5th year, provides eligible students with up to EUR 20,000 of financial support, as well as mentoring and professional development opportunities. It was created to tackle the under-representation of women in STEM, supporting over 20 female students to pursue STEM degrees at Trinity College since 2021. 

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