Charter Communications announces new operating model, cost reduction plan
UNITED STATES 14:23

Charter Communications announces new operating model, cost reduction plan

Charter Communications has announced a new operating model to help return the company to growth, and fully exploit the potential of the enlarged group following the takeover of Cox Communications. Charter will look to capitalise on strong demand for data by enhancing its core broadband offers, and exploit its mobile and video products to drive growth. As 'America's Internet Company', Charter will refocus on internet customer growth and delivering gigabit connectivity to customers. 

Orange launches Branded Call service in France
FRANCE 14:11

Orange launches Branded Call service in France

Orange has announced the official launch of Branded Call in France, following a successful pilot that tested different use cases. The service enables businesses and public institutions to display their identity during calls, and it is currently marketed through three distributors (Orange Business, Odigo and Manifone).

Kaltura introduces upgraded assistant with realistic avatars and GenAI dialogue
GLOBAL 14:08

Kaltura introduces upgraded assistant with realistic avatars and GenAI dialogue

Kaltura, a software vendor specialising in AI-enhanced digital customer journeys, is rolling out a new generative user interface for its intelligent dialogue chatbot. Kaltura's Conversational Agents allow partners to deploy in-web assistants to advise and support customers, as well as serve internal use cases such as digital workforce, education and media. With the new dynamic UI feature, end users are presented with a realistic AI avatar to encourage them to initiate a chat dialogue, and can then ask quest

Ascenty launches first Digital Realty Innovation Lab in LatAm
BRAZIL 14:07

Ascenty launches first Digital Realty Innovation Lab in LatAm

Ascenty said it has opened Latin America's first Digital Realty Innovation Lab (DRIL) at its data centre campus in Vinhedo, Sao Paulo. Designed to support high-density AI workloads, the laboratory provides a real-world testing environment featuring liquid cooling systems capable of handling 150 kW+ per rack, redundant power, and diverse fibre connectivity. By partnering with technology providers such as Nokia, Oracle and Schneider Electric, DRIL allows enterprise customers to validate, optimise and troubles

Philo offers live access to Bravo channel on Essential, Bundle+ plans
UNITED STATES 14:05

Philo offers live access to Bravo channel on Essential, Bundle+ plans

Philo, US-based OTT streaming provider, has added the Bravo reality TV channel to its Essential (USD 25 per month) and Bundle+ (USD 33) plans. The channel is now streaming live for customers, with on-demand content coming later. The launch is in response to demand from customers - with around half of customers naming reality TV as their favourite genre, and almost 85 percent of active subscribers watching reality programming.

Meo reintroduces non-skippable ads on TV recordings
PORTUGAL 14:02

Meo reintroduces non-skippable ads on TV recordings

Through its digital unit Sapo, Portuguese operator Meo has launched ADDS+, a new CTV advertising service that reinstates non-skippable pre-roll ads on television recordings, Economia Online reported. Currently in an initial exploratory phase with brands such as Ikea, Aldi, Lidl and Betclic, each pre-roll features a single exclusive advertisement to maximise visibility on the big screen. While the service currently focuses on high-reach broadcast adverts, targeted audience segmentation will be rolled out in

Westcon-Comstor launches SAIL programme to help Cisco partners capitalise on AI demand
GLOBAL 13:56

Westcon-Comstor launches SAIL programme to help Cisco partners capitalise on AI demand

Westcon-Comstor has launched a scheme to help channel partners capitalise on higher demand for artificial intelligence. Developed by its Cisco-dedicated business unit, Comstor, the Secure Artificial Intelligence Learning (SAIL) programme supports partners at every stage of their AI maturity. The scheme combines sales enablement, technical training and real-world deployment insights with access to experts, including digital services and consulting specialist SoftServe.

Open Fiber extends FTTH to 13 Friuli-Venezia Giulia localities
ITALY 13:49

Open Fiber extends FTTH to 13 Friuli-Venezia Giulia localities

Italian wholesale-only operator Open Fiber has completed the cabling of its FTTH infrastructure in 13 localities in the northeastern Friuli-Venezia Giulia region. A total of 25,000 homes, commercial premises and offices across the municipalities have been connected to the fibre network, allowing residents and businesses to access the internet at speeds of up to 10 Gbps via operator partners.

SITA appoints chief digital officer from Nedbank
SOUTH AFRICA 13:46

SITA appoints chief digital officer from Nedbank

South Africa's State Information Technology Agency (SITA) has appointed banking industry and technology executive Portia Matsena as its new chief digital officer (CDO) from November. Matsena described the move as an opportunity to serve as a citizen-focused contributor to the agency. She has been serving as the divisional executive for hyper-automation at Nedbank since August 2023.

Zain Kuwait provides laboratories at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training
KUWAIT 13:44

Zain Kuwait provides laboratories at Public Authority for Applied Education and Training

Zain Kuwait has inaugurated five laboratories within the College of Basic Education at the Public Authority for Applied Education and Training (PAAET), following a renovation and technological upgrade. Done with ZainTech, the project equipped the facilities with cutting-edge technology and high-speed connectivity. This initiative builds on Zain's longstanding partnership with PAAET.

Opera surpasses 100 million monthly PC users in October
GLOBAL 13:41

Opera surpasses 100 million monthly PC users in October

Monthly active users of the Opera PC web browser hit around 100 million in October 2026, an increase of 16 percent year-on-year. Opera claims it is the first time monthly PC users have surpassed the 100 million milestone, with 14 million users added from October 2025. The milestone comes amid a strategic shift by Opera to concentrate on what it sees as higher value markets in Europe and North America. Its hypothesis aims to provide a compelling alternative in places where most people rely on pre-installed b

Google launches online digital and AI skills training hub for Africa
AFRICA 13:33

Google launches online digital and AI skills training hub for Africa

Google has launched the 'Skilling Africa with Google' platform, a centralised website and offline-capable mobile app designed to expand access to digital and artificial intelligence training on the continent. The new hub aims to train 3 million people across Africa in AI and digital skills by 2030, building on Google's milestone of training more than 7 million young Africans through earlier foundational programmes. The Skilling App allows access to more than fifteen Google training initiatives, including Hu

ITALY 13:27

Intred revenues up 8% to EUR 44 mln in year to September

Italian fixed-network operator Intred reported a 7.9 percent year-on-year rise in revenues to EUR 44.2 million in the first nine months of 2026, driven by fibre sales of EUR 26.3 million, up 11.6 percent. The Lombardy-based company said its professional business remained the largest contributor, generating EUR 24.4 million, up 4.1 percent, with public administration revenue rising 30.5 percent to EUR 2.4 million, wholesale revenue 25.4 percent to EUR 4.2 million and private-segment revenue 4.7 percent to EU

GLOBAL 13:23

Equinix adds Fortinet AI gateway to Distributed AI Hub playbook

Fortinet has announced the availability of its AI security gateway as a guardrail option in Equinix's Distributed AI Hub framework. Distributed AI Hub was launched only recently. It aims to provide a validated framework for implementing distributed AI fabrics, aiming to help organisations cope with proliferating use of models and agents. 

GLOBAL 13:19

Sophos unveils updated software firewall with built-in AI assistant

Network security vendor Sophos has announced an upgraded edition of its firewall's software foundation. Sophos Firewall v23 can be applied to eligible hardware appliances to unlock new features, including an AI assistant, an updated REST API plug-in, and a redesigned policy management interface. Sophos said the update should make firewalls easier to manage, automate and scale. The launch of v23 follows an early access programme that Sophos says was well attended.  

GLOBAL 13:13

AOI Q3 sales soar 128% as clients lap up 800G and 1.8 GHz products

Applied Optoelectronics benefited from a Q3 sales surge in both of its end markets amid promising data on upgrade cycles in the data centre and cable broadband categories. Group sales lifted 127.5 percent year-on-year to USD 269.9 million. AOI reported a USD 6.3 million net profit, reversing last year's USD 17.9 million loss. Adjusted net profits totalled USD 14.8 million, while non-GAAP gross margins fell 2.3 pp to 28.7 percent.

DENMARK 12:54

MobilePay says 14 more Danish banks become tap-to-pay providers

Mobile payment service provider MobilePay said fourteen more banks have enabled tap-to-pay integration at merchant payment terminals. Most of the banks that use Roskilde-based BEC Financial Technologies' data centre are adopting the service, bringing the total number of banks offering MobilePay payments by phone to 38.

SPAIN 12:47

Movistar tops Spain mobile experience ranking in Q3 - MedUX

Movistar (Telefonica) was named the strongest performer in the Q3 2026 Mobile Network Experience Benchmark for Spain conducted by MedUX. The operator achieved a combined 'Experience Score' of 3.97 out of 5, ahead of Orange on 3.52 and Vodafone on 3.51, having been identified as the statistically differentiated leader across all six categories assessed.

SWEDEN 12:34

Telenor Sweden completes purchase of majority stake in Bahnhof and starts buy-out offer

Telenor Sweden has announced its acquisition of a controlling stake in Bahnhof and an unconditional mandatory cash offer of SEK 62 per share to the remaining shareholders, in line with the agreement announced in July. Telenor holds 57.5 percent of the shares in Bahnhof and 87.9 percent of the voting rights. The acceptance period for the buy-out offer runs from 09 November to 07 December 2026.

FINLAND 12:18

DNA wins joint procurement contract for public sector in Paijat-Hame region

DNA said it will provide telecommunication services under a major joint procurement contract in Paijat-Hame. No financial details were given. Lahti city council acted as the authorised buyer on behalf of 23 other participants. The other parties are the Paijat-Hame region's municipalities, joint municipal authorities, public organisations and municipal corporations.

CANADA 12:04

Quebecor Q3 results boosted by strong telecoms, media performance

Canadian telecoms and media group Quebecor has reported revenue of CAD 1.45 billion for Q3 2026, up 3.5 percent or CAD 49.2 million year-on-year; with adjusted EBITDA up 12.5 percent or CAD 78.6 million to CAD 706.7 million; and adjusted cash flow from operations up 14.6 percent or CAD 67.3 million to CAD 529.7 million. Growth was driven by the strong performance of the telecoms and media businesses, and a positive impact of CAD 31.5 million of stock-based compensation. Net income attributable to shareholde

UNITED KINGDOM 11:53

AWS signs collaboration agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital

Amazon Web Services (AWS) has signed a Strategic Collaboration Agreement with Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children (GOSH) in London to support digital innovation across clinical care, research and education. This builds on an existing partnership which has delivered digital and data initiatives, and will focus on deploying emerging technologies for the hospital.

GLOBAL 11:51

Teleste prunes top end of FY forecast ranges as Q3 sales drop 18%

Teleste is lowering the top end of its full year sales and adjusted operating profit forecast ranges after weaker results in its third quarter. It said Q3 sales declined by 17.5 percent to EUR 28.4 million and adjusted EBITDA dipped to EUR 3.4 million from EUR 3.5 million. Adjusted Q3 operating profit fell 7.8 percent to EUR 2.1 million and operating profit shrank 7.7 percent to EUR 2.0 million.

BRAZIL 11:42

Motorola brings Signature 27 smartphone to Brazil

Motorola has introduced its top-tier Signature 27 smartphone in Brazil, featuring Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 processor, Wi-Fi 8 capability, AI tools, and a 7,000 mAh battery. Highlighted by a 200 MP telephoto lens, the device is available for pre-order starting at BRL 10,999 for the 256 GB model and BRL 11,999 for 512 GB, with discounted operator plans starting at BRL 7,199 via Vivo and BRL 7,799 via Claro.

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