Kakao reports 6% revenue growth as platform business expands
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:13

Kakao reports 6% revenue growth as platform business expands

South Korean internet company Kakao reported a 6 percent YoY increase in revenue to KRW 2.087 trillion for the third quarter of 2026, while operating profit rose 7 percent to KRW 240.3 billion. Platform revenue increased 17 percent to KRW 1.235 trillion, offsetting a decline in the content business. Talk Biz revenue, which includes advertising and commerce services on KakaoTalk, grew 13 percent to KRW 632.9 billion. Advertising and subscription revenue increased 11 percent to KRW 391.5 billion, with display

Fujitsu to assess Singapore business model for next-generation digital infrastructure
SINGAPORE 05:11

Fujitsu to assess Singapore business model for next-generation digital infrastructure

Fujitsu has begun a feasibility study in Singapore to establish a business framework for deploying next-generation digital infrastructure based on its Fujitsu-Monaka processor. The project was selected for funding under Japan's ministry of economy, trade and industry (METI) FY2025 Supplementary Budget Global South Future-Oriented Co-creation Project Subsidy. 

KT and Samsung use AI to reduce high-speed rail network dropouts
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:09

KT and Samsung use AI to reduce high-speed rail network dropouts

KT and Samsung Electronics have developed AI-based wireless network optimisation technology that reduced mobile connection interruptions by approximately 29 percent during a trial on South Korea's Gyeongbu high-speed railway. Trains travelling at speeds above 250km/h cause mobile devices to switch frequently between base stations as signal conditions change. If the handover to the next base station is delayed, data transmission can be interrupted and call quality can deteriorate.

Telstra MessageBank fault triggers wave of missed call notifications
AUSTRALIA 05:07

Telstra MessageBank fault triggers wave of missed call notifications

Telstra customers received large numbers of unexpected missed call and voicemail notifications, with some reporting that their phones had not rung and that the messages did not correspond to calls recorded in their phone logs. Some customers reported receiving as many as 100 notifications within a short period. The incident prompted confusion and speculation on social media, including suggestions that Telstra might have experienced a cyberattack.

Satellite interference threatens radio astronomy and GPS accuracy - researcher
AUSTRALIA 05:05

Satellite interference threatens radio astronomy and GPS accuracy - researcher

Radio emissions from satellite electronics are interfering with radio telescopes and undermining measurements used to support GPS, according to research by distinguished professor Steven Tingay, the executive director of the Curtin Institute of Radio Astronomy in Australia. The number of operational satellites has increased from about 2,000 less than a decade ago to more than 15,000 today, with millions more planned. While satellite transmissions are regulated, he said existing rules do not adequately accou

South Korean telecom dispute applications reach record high
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:02

South Korean telecom dispute applications reach record high

Applications for mediation of disputes between South Korean operators and customers reached a record 2,123 in 2025, an increase of 38.5 percent from the previous year, according to figures published by the Korean Broadcasting Media and Communications Commission. The total was the highest since the dispute mediation system was introduced in 2019, when 155 applications were recorded. The Commission attributed the increase partly to a series of major cybersecurity incidents involving telecom operators during 2

KT launches AX portal to help businesses plan AI transformation
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:59

KT launches AX portal to help businesses plan AI transformation

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a digital portal designed to help businesses assess and plan the adoption of AI transformation (AX) technologies and services. The KT AX Biz Portal brings together information on industry-specific strategies and solutions, business-task applications, and approaches to implementation at different stages, from initial exploration and pilot projects through to wider deployment and optimisation. It also provides details of KT's AX products and services.

NEC launches AI gateway to protect sensitive data and reduce token costs
JAPAN 04:57

NEC launches AI gateway to protect sensitive data and reduce token costs

NEC will launch a software-based AI gateway in November designed to protect sensitive information while reducing the cost of using large language models through automated model selection and prompt compression. Called cotomi Gateway, the service automatically detects and masks confidential information before it is sent to external AI models, reducing the risk of data leakage. Where masking would make a task difficult to process, the gateway can instead route requests to AI models running in an on-premises e

New Zealand phone recycling collections rise during 3G transition
NEW ZEALAND 04:55

New Zealand phone recycling collections rise during 3G transition

New Zealand's RE:Mobile scheme collected 95,384 mobile phones for reuse or recycling in FY2026, diverting 5,704kg of material from landfill, according to its latest annual report. The New Zealand Telecommunications Forum (TCF), which manages the industry-led scheme, said collections increased during and after the country's 3G shutdown transition campaign. The strongest quarter recorded 29,814 phones returned, with consumers encouraged to recycle older devices when replacing them.

Samsung SDS begins construction of 60 MW AI data centre
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:53

Samsung SDS begins construction of 60 MW AI data centre

Samsung SDS has begun construction of a dedicated AI data centre in Gumi, North Gyeongsang Province, South Korea, with an initial power capacity of 60 MW and provision to expand to 120 MW. The facility is scheduled for completion by the end of 2028. The development occupies a site of approximately 46,280 square metres in Gumi's Gongdan-dong industrial district. Construction began following municipal approval in August 2026. Samsung SDS announced an investment of KRW 427.3 billion in the project in January.

Goodman and Digital Realty seek up to 9.9% stake in NextDC
AUSTRALIA 04:51

Goodman and Digital Realty seek up to 9.9% stake in NextDC

Australian-based global data centre developer Goodman Group and Digital Realty have sought to acquire up to 9.9 percent of Australian data centre operator NextDC through a jointly owned investment vehicle, in a move that comes amid growing constraints on power availability and infrastructure delivery across the sector. Ackland Investments No.1 Trust conducted an after-market bookbuild on 4 November, offering AUD 9.50 per share. The final size of the holding had not been confirmed when NextDC responded to th

EonFibre adds 400G capacity to New Zealand-Australia network
NEW ZEALAND 04:48

EonFibre adds 400G capacity to New Zealand-Australia network

New Zealand bandwidth infrastructure provider EonFibre has expanded its Trans-Tasman network, making 400G international connectivity between New Zealand and Australia available to customers from November 2026. The investment adds high-capacity optical capability and terrestrial transport capacity, connecting international infrastructure to EonFibre's national fibre network. The service is aimed at data centre operators, hyperscalers, cloud providers, carriers and enterprises moving large volumes of data bet

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:46

Samsung receives Korean approval for Galaxy Buds hearing features

Samsung Electronics has received medical device approval from South Korea's ministry of food and drug Safety for two hearing-related features, Hearing Test and Hearing Aid, designed for its Galaxy Buds wireless earbuds. The features will be made available through software updates to the Galaxy Buds4 Pro and Galaxy Buds3 Pro in South Korea, with a phased rollout scheduled to begin in early 2027.

GLOBAL 04:42

Acronis appoints new global revenue chief and ANZ general manager

Cybersecurity company Acronis has announced two senior appointments, naming HoJin Kim as chief revenue officer and Tony Stratton as general manager for Australia and New Zealand, as it focuses on expanding its managed service provider (MSP) and channel partner business. Kim will lead Acronis's global sales and go-to-market operations, with responsibility for revenue growth, partner relationships and expanding its international MSP ecosystem. 

NEW ZEALAND 04:41

NZ regulator proposes clearer rules for telco device repayment plans

New Zealand's Commerce Commission is consulting on draft guidelines for operators offering interest-free device repayment plans, proposing stronger disclosure of contractual terms and steps to help customers consider the affordability of repayments. The guidelines follow a 2025/26 review of plans offered by Spark, One NZ and 2degrees. The Commission found that around 30 percent of postpaid mobile customers use these arrangements, representing around 12 percent of all mobile consumers. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:38

KT Sat-led consortium selected for Korean govt maritime satellite project

A consortium led by South Korean satellite operator KT Sat has been selected for a government project to modernise and expand secure satellite communications for maritime operations. The consortium also includes satellite ground systems provider ST Engineering iDirect, local integrator Waldo and antenna manufacturer Intellian. Under the project, ST Engineering iDirect will upgrade the government's existing Ku-band satellite communications infrastructure and establish a new Ka-band system. 

JAPAN 04:35

Fujitsu to showcase AI and energy-efficiency technologies at COP31

Fujitsu will present a range of technologies addressing climate change, energy efficiency and supply chain resilience at the COP31 climate conference in Antalya, Turkiye, from 9 to 20 November. The company will participate in two seminars at the Japan Pavilion on 16 November, hosted by Japan's ministry of the environment and the Japan Business Federation (Keidanren).

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:33

SK Telecom uses AI to monitor network quality ahead of fireworks festival

SK Telecom (SKT) is upgrading its network monitoring and capacity arrangements ahead of the 21st Busan Fireworks Festival on 7 November, introducing a customer-experience metric into its AI-based network management systems to help maintain service quality during the event. More than 1.2 million people are expected to attend the festival around Gwangalli Beach, with additional crowds anticipated at locations including Marine City, Yongho Bay and Igidae. SKT recorded 1.17 million attendees at last year's even

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:32

KT consolidates customer protection services under new AI security brand

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a new customer protection brand, Ansims365, bringing together services designed to detect and prevent threats including spam, smishing and voice phishing. The initiative consolidates existing services, including AI-powered text spam filtering, real-time spam alerts and voice phishing detection, under a single brand. KT said the move was intended to make its customer protection services easier to identify and access.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:30

LG Uplus reports doubling of visitor dwell time after cultural venue revamp

LG Uplus says average visitor dwell time at its U+ Everyday Non-Daily Gap cultural space in Seoul has more than doubled following a refurbishment that shifted its focus from pop-up retail events to arts and cultural experiences. The venue reopened in September and recorded an average visit of one hour and 11 minutes, compared with approximately 30 minutes under its previous format.

TUNISIA 4 NOV

Tunisie Telecom plans 2027 mobile network expansion to boost Sahara tourism

State-owned operator Tunisie Telecom plans to extend mobile network coverage to Sahara tourist routes across the Kebili governorate starting in 2027, Ecofin reported. Tunisie Telecom announced the initiative during a meeting with industry professionals organized by the Tunisian Federation of Travel and Tourism Agencies (FTAV). Company representatives explained that the expansion is designed to enhance communications for travel agencies and bolster safety during desert excursions. The operator showcased a su

EUROPE 4 NOV

EU clears takeover of Ceconomy by JD.com after in-depth investigation

The European Commission has approved the acquisition of Ceconomy, the owner of retail chains MediaMarkt and Saturn, by Chinese retailer JD.com based on the commitments offered by the companies following an in-depth investigation into the takeover. The remedies include conducting intra-group transactions between JD.com and Ceconomy on market terms, including any financing provided by JD.com to Ceconomy. JD.com must also provide its warehousing, logistic and technology services to third-party retailers on the

BAHRAIN 4 NOV

Total CX signs MoU with Al Salam Bank

Total CX, a Beyon Group company providing customer experience products in Bahrain, has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Al Salam Bank to explore AI-powered CX solutions across the bank's customer engagement channels. The agreement was formalized during Gateway Gulf 2026. Under the MoU, Total CX and Al Salam Bank will collaborate on embedding intelligent voice, text, and digital interaction capabilities across the bank's service platforms. The initiative aims to enhance the accessibility, resp

MIDDLE EAST 4 NOV

ZOI partners with Linxa to accelerate global wholesale transformation

Zain Omantel International (ZOI), the international wholesale arm of Zain Group and Omantel, has selected Linxa to optimize and streamline its global wholesale voice, messaging, and IPX operations. Following a competitive tender process, ZOI entered into a five-year agreement to deploy the integrated Linxa Connect platform, replacing multiple legacy OSS/BSS systems. By unifying rating, pricing, routing, billing, and reporting into a single interface, Linxa Connect enables ZOI to automate core workflows, opt

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