Uztelecom upgrades over 700 base stations in 2 months
UZBEKISTAN 07:50

Uztelecom upgrades over 700 base stations in 2 months

Uzbekistan national operator Uztelecom upgraded more than 700 base stations across the country within the last two months. The base stations have been transferred to either LTE or 5G standards. The operator said it also deployed more than 100 new base stations. Uztelecom implements the Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DSS) technology on its network, and also expands the coverage of the VoLTE service. The upgrade of the infrastructure has already been completed in the Bukhara, Khorezm, Navoyi and Samarkand regions,

BDx deploys Tropical Data Centre Standard in live multi tenant facility in Singapore
INDONESIA 07:49

BDx deploys Tropical Data Centre Standard in live multi tenant facility in Singapore

BDx Data Centres has implemented the Tropical Data Centre Standard (SS 697:2023) developed by Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA) to optimise its multi-tenant data centre operations in a tropical climate at its SIN1 facility in Paya Lebar. BDx also reports that the Tropical Data Centre Standard provides operational guidance for managing facilities under optimised thermal conditions, enabling data centres to reduce cooling load and support the objectives of Singapore's Green Data Centre R

Yes selects Synamedia Iris to deliver addressable advertising
ISRAEL 07:48

Yes selects Synamedia Iris to deliver addressable advertising

Video software provider Synamedia announced that Yes, the pay-TV subsidiary of Bezeq Israel, has selected Synamedia Iris to deliver advanced advertising capabilities. This deployment will enable Yes to expand its services with addressable advertising, further monetising its content.

UK govt launches public consultation on digital ID plans
UNITED KINGDOM 07:48

UK govt launches public consultation on digital ID plans

The UK government has launched a consultation on how digital ID is used to improve public services. The consultation seeks public views on how the new digital ID could help them access public services more easily and securely - from filing tax returns to managing childcare payments. The government will also reveal videos/images of a working prototype showing how users could log into a single app to prove their identity.

Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new CFO
GLOBAL 07:29

Equinix names Olivier Leonetti as new CFO

Data centre group Equinix has named Olivier Leonetti its new chief financial officer (CFO) from 16 March. Leonetti brings more than 30 years of experience to Equinix, working most recently as CFO of power management company Eaton and previously as CFO at Johnson Controls. Earlier in his career, Leonetti was CFO of Zebra Technologies and Western Digital and held financial management roles at Dell and Amgen. He succeeds Keith Taylor, who is retiring in 2026 following 27 years with the company. 

Princeton targets USD 5 bln debt raise to fund data centre builds
ASIA 06:56

Princeton targets USD 5 bln debt raise to fund data centre builds

Singapore-based data centre developer and operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) plans to raise up to USD 5 billion in debt financing in 2026 to fund contracted hyperscale capacity across Asia. The company said its platform spans seven markets with a portfolio exceeding 1.8 GW of capacity. As part of the funding plan, PDG has closed USD 350 million in new debt, expanding a USD 400 million HoldCo loan secured in May 2025 to USD 750 million. The consolidated facility has also been converted into a sustainabil

Cisco and UTS launch Innovation Central Sydney to support AI projects
AUSTRALIA 06:36

Cisco and UTS launch Innovation Central Sydney to support AI projects

Cisco and University of Technology Sydney (UTS) have launched Innovation Central Sydney, a new industry collaboration hub aimed at accelerating the adoption of digital technologies and applied AI in Australia. The facility forms part of the National Industry Innovation Network, which brings together universities, industry and government to support digital transformation and technology commercialisation.

Datagrid secures approvals for 280 MW AI data centre in Southland
NEW ZEALAND 06:34

Datagrid secures approvals for 280 MW AI data centre in Southland

Datagrid New Zealand has received resource consent to develop a 280 MW hyperscale AI data centre campus in Southland on New Zealand's South Island. The approvals were granted by Southland District Council, Environment Southland and Invercargill City Council, allowing construction to proceed at a site in Makarewa near Invercargill.

Telstra partners with major banks to boost early fraud detection
AUSTRALIA 06:32

Telstra partners with major banks to boost early fraud detection

Telstra has launched a cross-industry initiative with several Australian banks to help detect money mule activity earlier by combining telecommunications network data with financial intelligence. The capability is being trialled by banks including ANZ, National Australia Bank and Westpac through Quantium Telstra. The initiative uses telco network telemetry together with banks' internal fraud intelligence to identify behavioural patterns associated with money mule accounts – bank accounts used to move illici

AMTA calls for national overhaul of Australia's telecoms planning framework
AUSTRALIA 06:31

AMTA calls for national overhaul of Australia's telecoms planning framework

A report by the Australian Mobile Telecommunications Association (AMTA) has called for reforms to modernise Australia's telecommunications regulatory framework to accelerate mobile infrastructure deployment and investment. The report, Future of Mobile: Reforms to modernise Australia's telecommunications, developed with Deloitte Access Economics, argues that fragmented planning rules and regulatory complexity are slowing network rollouts and increasing costs for operators.

KDDI deploys digital human platform for AI customer support service
JAPAN 06:28

KDDI deploys digital human platform for AI customer support service

KDDI has incorporated a digital human platform into its online customer support service as part of a system that uses autonomous AI agents to handle user enquiries. The operator said the platform is being used within its au Support AI Advisor service, an online support channel that responds to customer questions using AI trained on historical interactions from the company's customer service centres.

NTT Docomo signs disaster response cooperation agreement with IT DART
JAPAN 06:24

NTT Docomo signs disaster response cooperation agreement with IT DART

NTT Docomo has signed a cooperation agreement with Information Support Rescue Team (IT DART) to strengthen coordination during disaster response and recovery operations in Japan. The agreement establishes a framework for mutual assistance in the event of natural disasters, with the aim of improving information sharing and accelerating recovery support in affected areas. Both organisations will share contact points during normal operations and coordinate activities such as the provision of equipment and the

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:23

Korean operators launch Apple iPhone 17e with promotional offers

South Korea's three mobile network operators have launched the Apple iPhone 17e, introducing a new model in the iPhone 17 series alongside a range of promotional offers tied to mobile tariffs and device bundles. SK Telecom (SKT) said the handset is available through its retail network and online store with storage options of 256 GB and 512 GB. The operator stated that the base model is priced at KRW 990,000, the same launch price as the previous generation model but with double the base storage capacity. Th

JAPAN 06:20

SoftBank develops AI-based routing system automating mobile core network paths

SoftBank has developed a network control technology that uses AI to dynamically select network routes within the mobile core, with the aim of balancing latency and efficiency for different types of applications. The system, described by the operator as "Autonomous Thinking Distributed Core Routing", analyses communication conditions in real time and automatically switches between two routing approaches within the mobile core. These include a conventional centralised architecture based on the User Plane Func

AUSTRALIA 06:18

NSW approves Stockland hyperscale data centre for Sydney

The New South Wales government has approved plans for a hyperscale data centre development by Stockland at the MPark precinct in Macquarie Park in Sydney. The project at 1-5 Khartoum Road was granted approval under the state's State Significant Development pathway and will form part of Stage 2 of Stockland's MPark technology precinct in Sydney. The approved development will replace an existing multi-storey car park with a six-storey data centre building with a gross floor area of about 19,434 square metres.

GERMANY 06:15

NCSoft to acquire 70% stake in Germany's JustPlay

South Korean game developer NCSoft said it will acquire a 70 percent stake in JustPlay GmbH for KRW 301.6 billion (USD 202 million) as part of its strategy to expand its mobile casual gaming business. The company said it will purchase 17,696 shares in the Berlin-based firm, with the transaction expected to close on 30 April 2026. JustPlay reported sales of about KRW 247.98 billion and net income of KRW 22.66 billion in 2025, according to the company's financial disclosure.

NEW ZEALAND 06:13

One NZ selects Highlight platform to support managed network services

One New Zealand has selected the service observability platform developed by Highlight to support its managed network services and provide customers with greater visibility into network performance and service delivery. The operator said the platform would be used across its managed services portfolio, which supports hundreds of customers including small businesses and government departments. Highlight's multi-tenancy capability enables the company's service desk to maintain centralised oversight of network

AUSTRALIA 06:11

Macquarie Technology secures AUD 200 mln from govt to expand sovereign cloud

Macquarie Technology Group has secured an AUD 200 million investment from the National Reconstruction Fund Corporation (NRFC) to expand sovereign cloud infrastructure, cybersecurity services and data centre capacity in Australia. The funding will support the growth of the company's Cloud Services and Government division, which provides cloud platforms, cybersecurity services and digital infrastructure to public sector and enterprise customers. The investment is intended to support new infrastructure designe

GLOBAL 06:09

Freeview Australia and Visionetics International join DVB Project

DVB Project has approved the membership of Freeview Australia and Visionetics International, expanding the standards body's membership across both broadcast platforms and technology vendors involved in digital television. The DVB Project develops open technical specifications for digital broadcasting and related services, with membership open to organisations across the digital television value chain.

AUSTRALIA 06:07

Foxtel Business partners with eero to bundle Wi-Fi for accommodation sector

Australia's Foxtel Business has announced a partnership with Amazon-owned eero to provide a bundled Wi-Fi solution alongside its Foxtel Business iQ platform for accommodation providers. The agreement combines Foxtel Business iQ's in-room entertainment platform with eero's Wi-Fi system, with the companies positioning the package as a way for hotels and other multi-occupancy venues to support connectivity for guest services and streaming content.

GLOBAL 06:05

AI start-up founded by Yann LeCun raises USD 1.03 bln from Nvidia and others

AI start-up Advanced Machine Intelligence has raised about USD 1.03 billion in funding from investors including Nvidia and Toyota Ventures, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The company was founded by AI researcher Yann LeCun, a professor at New York University and a pioneer of deep learning who previously led AI research at Meta. Advanced Machine Intelligence said the funding round was supported by a group of global investors and strategic backers, including Toyota Ventures, Nvidia, Samsung Elec

KOREA, DEMOCRATIC PEOPLE'S REPUBLIC OF 06:04

Korea's Namyangju signs deal for KRW 1 trillion AI data centre project

South Korean city Namyangju has signed an investment agreement for the construction of a KRW 1 trillion "X-AI Smart Energy Data Center," according to Asia Business Daily, citing industry sources. The city signed the agreement with Namyangju Maseok IDC for a facility to be built in the Dapnae-ri area of Hwado-eup. The planned data centre will be developed on a site of around 45,000 square metres with a total floor area of approximately 37,000 square metres and a power capacity of about 60 MW.

SINGAPORE 06:02

Eight Telecom launches "88 Days" promotion following industry award

Singapore's Eight Telecom has launched a nationwide promotional campaign offering limited-period mobile and home internet incentives to new and existing customers following its recognition at the Asian Telecom Awards. The operator said the "88 Days" campaign promotion includes 88 days of complimentary services for certain new subscribers and forms part of a broader marketing campaign running during March.

MALAYSIA 10 MRT

U Mobile, Huawei Malaysia partner on 5G-Advanced and AI talent training

Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed a partnership deal with Huawei Malaysia to enhance its workforce capabilities in 5G-Advanced and AI. The partnership will leverage Huawei's technical expertise through a management knowledge exchange and the creation of localized industrial training modules. The collaboration includes a management knowledge exchange programme, a localised 5G-A and AI industrial talent training module, and a co-creation model that focuses on the development of training approaches aligne

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