Telstra leads mobile site growth as 5G strategies diverge by region
AUSTRALIA 07:01

Telstra leads mobile site growth as 5G strategies diverge by region

Telstra continued to operate Australia's largest mobile network by site count in January 2026, while also adding more sites than Optus and TPG Telecom over the preceding year, according to the ACCC's Mobile Infrastructure Report 2026. Telstra had 12,175 mobile sites as at 31 January, compared with 9,499 for Optus and 5,262 for TPG. Telstra added 408 sites during the year, while Optus added 108 and TPG added 55. TPG also had access to 2,549 sites through its Multi-Operator Core Network (MOCN) arrangement wit

Lumen debuts flexible enterprise internet service
UNITED STATES 06:53

Lumen debuts flexible enterprise internet service

Lumen Technologies has announced the launch of Lumen Intelligent Internet, an enterprise connectivity service that allows customers to buy internet access within minutes and adjust bandwidth as their requirements change. The service is currently available at more than 10 million US business locations, with capacity scalable to 100 Gbps.

Microsoft launches Hyderabad datacentre region as strategic AI, cloud hub for Asia and Global South
ASIA 06:46

Microsoft launches Hyderabad datacentre region as strategic AI, cloud hub for Asia and Global South

Microsoft has designated India South Central, its c, as a strategic hub for Asia and the Global South. Puneet Chandok, President of Microsoft India and South Asia, said the company's datacentre regions across India are now equipped with AI-capable hardware, cooling systems and the infrastructure needed to support advanced AI workloads.

Vnet completes 38% stake sale to CATL affiliates
CHINA 06:33

Vnet completes 38% stake sale to CATL affiliates

Chinese data centre operator Vnet has completed the previously announced transaction in which PJ Millennium I and PJ Millennium II acquired an aggregate of 650 million Class A ordinary Vnet shares from Success Flow and Choice Faith. Following the closing of the transaction, the buyers collectively hold 38.1 percent of Vnet's total issued and outstanding ordinary shares.

JioStar to use SES IS-20 satellite to expand TV channel distribution across India, South Asia
INDIA 06:23

JioStar to use SES IS-20 satellite to expand TV channel distribution across India, South Asia

SES and JioStar have signed a multi-year agreement under which SES will provide satellite distribution services for JioStar's TV channels across India and the Indian subcontinent using the IS-20 satellite. The agreement is expected to enable JioStar to distribute its channels to cable, DTH and other broadcast distribution networks across the region.

Paramount settles with US states to complete Warner Bros takeover
UNITED STATES 06:18

Paramount settles with US states to complete Warner Bros takeover

Paramount Skydance has reached a settlement with 12 states in the US to allow its planned merger with Warner Bros Discovery to go ahead. The company made commitments on keeping Paramount and Warner cable channels separate, as well as releasing a minimum number of films each year and ensuring a basic level of production in the US to protect local jobs in the film and TV industry. The settlement must still obtain court approval before it becomes valid. 

PPC, AWS to deploy 300MW data centre in Greece
GREECE 06:14

PPC, AWS to deploy 300MW data centre in Greece

PPC and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have established the framework and principal terms for the development of a data centre facility in Agios Dimitrios, Western Macedonia, Greece. Under the terms of the deal, AWS would lease the completed facility for an initial period of 15 years, subject to the terms of the final agreement. PPC will provide the site, buildings and supporting energy infrastructure, while AWS will install and operate the IT infrastructure.

APAC AI, GenAI spending to hit USD 555 billion by 2030 at 35.5% CAGR
ASIA 06:06

APAC AI, GenAI spending to hit USD 555 billion by 2030 at 35.5% CAGR

Asia/Pacific AI and GenAI investment, including China and Japan, will increase from USD 121.5 billion in 2025 to USD 555.2 billion by 2030, which represents a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 35.5 percent, according to a report from IDC. The study also shows that this increase reflects the broader adoption of generative AI and agentic AI, as enterprises move these technologies from individual pilot projects into wider business operations.

Samsung breaks ground of FlaktGroup HVAC production line in Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:06

Samsung breaks ground of FlaktGroup HVAC production line in Korea

Samsung Electronics has begun construction of a new HVAC production line at its Gwangju facility in South Korea, in partnership with German-headquartered HVAC manufacturer FlaktGroup, as it expands manufacturing capacity for cooling systems used in AI data centres and advanced industrial facilities. The facility will be built at its third campus in Gwangju. The company plans to invest approximately KRW 240 billion (around USD 170m) in a 21,800-square-metre production line, with operations scheduled to begin

Naver Cloud launches integrated database and server access control service
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:04

Naver Cloud launches integrated database and server access control service

South Korea's Naver Cloud has launched a security service combining database and server access controls with activity logging and auditing, targeting businesses seeking to meet personal data protection requirements. The DB & Server Access Control (DSAC) service is delivered as a cloud-native software-as-a-service (SaaS) offering, allowing customers to configure access controls through Naver Cloud's console without deploying separate security solutions.

Korea, WEF and Singapore cybersecurity agencies to cooperate on AI threats
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:02

Korea, WEF and Singapore cybersecurity agencies to cooperate on AI threats

Korea Internet & Security Agency (KISA) has held discussions with the World Economic Forum (WEF)'s Centre for Cybersecurity and Singapore's Cyber Security Agency (CSA) on expanding international cooperation to address cybersecurity threats associated with AI. Discussions covered cybersecurity policy, technology and experience-sharing, as well as potential areas for collaboration on AI security.

KT launches consortium to develop AI services for public use
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:58

KT launches consortium to develop AI services for public use

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched a consortium of 16 participating companies to develop AI services aimed at everyday users, with a beta service planned for October. The operator held the launch ceremony for its 'AI for Everyone' consortium at its Gwanghwamun West building in Seoul. Representatives from key participating companies and project managers from the 16 member organisations attended to discuss the initiative's objectives and implementation plans.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:56

LG Uplus and Sodohmall to develop AI solutions for small businesses

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with retail and wholesale distribution company Sodohmall to develop AI transformation (AX) solutions for small businesses. The partnership will combine LG Uplus's telecom and AI infrastructure with Sodohmall's online and offline retail data to support demand forecasting and operational efficiency. The companies plan to combine LG Uplus's commercial-area analysis service, provided through its small business-focused Woori Gage Package communications and AX offering, with Sodohmall's

GLOBAL 05:54

LG Electronics gains Nvidia approval for 2.5 MW liquid-cooling system

LG Electronics has received Nvidia approval for a 2.5 MW coolant distribution unit (CDU) designed for AI data centres, meeting additional requirements to qualify as a 'DSX Ready CDU' under Nvidia's AI Factory specifications. Nvidia's DSX AI Factory platform integrates requirements covering computing, networking, power, cooling, facilities and software. For CDUs, the DSX Ready designation applies to units with a capacity of at least 2.3 MW intended for AI Factory deployments.

JAPAN 05:51

SoftBank plans USD 11 bn bond sale to fund OpenAI investment - report

SoftBank Group plans to raise approximately USD 11 billion through dollar- and euro-denominated corporate bonds, with most of the proceeds expected to fund its investment in OpenAI, according to Nikkei, citing company sources. The group plans to issue USD 10 billion in dollar-denominated bonds across three tranches, with maturities of 3.5, 5.5 and 7.5 years. A further EUR 1 bn (USD 1.14 bn) in euro-denominated bonds will be issued across four- and six-year maturities.

AUSTRALIA 05:49

Telstra deploys Salesforce Agentforce across customer service and security

Telstra is deploying Salesforce's Agentforce agentic AI platform across a range of customer service and operational processes, with existing applications supporting more than 1,000 contact centre representatives. Salesforce said the deployment is being used to automate high-volume processes including interim services, refunds and security permissions. The operator is also developing further applications covering product intelligence, business customer contracts, sales coaching and billing.

SOUTH-EASTERN ASIA 05:49

Aolani, Nvidia to expand AI infrastructure across Southeast Asia

Aolani, a Singapore-founded AI cloud company, has signed a compute partnership deal with Nvidia to expand AI infrastructure in Southeast Asia. The agreement is expected to expand Aolani's total AI factory capacity to more than 100MW. The company plans to deploy 22,000 GPUs across two AI facilities in Malaysia and the Philippines in early 2027, bringing its total planned deployment to more than 48,000 GPUs.

GLOBAL 05:45

Megaport highlights impact of AWS flat-rate pricing on bulk data migration

Australian-based global network-as-a-service provider Megaport has outlined how AWS's new flat-rate pricing for Direct Connect could affect the cost of moving large volumes of data out of AWS, particularly for customers using eligible 10 Gbps and 100 Gbps Dedicated Connections. Under the new pricing model, customers pay a fixed hourly fee for an eligible connection, with outbound data transfers included for the AWS Regions covered by the selected geographic tier. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:41

SKT and KISTI develop digital twin for quantum-secure networks

SK Telecom (SKT) and the Korea Institute of Science and Technology Information (KISTI) have developed a digital twin technology to test the performance and operation of quantum cryptography networks before they are deployed. The technology connects SKT's quantum key management system with KISTI's quantum key distribution (QKD) simulator in real time through an interface compatible with standards set by the European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI).

SRI LANKA 05:39

Edotco signs USD 10 million BOI investment deal to expand Sri Lanka digital infrastructure

Edotco has signed a USD 10 million investment agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to support the expansion of the country's shared digital infrastructure. This investment coincides with the company's 10th anniversary in the country. Over the next 30 months, Edotco will deploy 130 macro towers, 300 multi-purpose smart lamp poles and 650 energy sites.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:39

LG Uplus hosts musical event for long-term customers

LG Uplus has invited 1,100 customers to a private performance of the musical Dear Evan Hansen as part of its long-term customer programme. The event took place on at Seoul's Chungmu Art Centre, where the company reserved all seats at the theatre's grand theatre for customers who had used its services for more than 10 years. Invitations were distributed through a draw among customers who applied in advance.

AUSTRALIA 05:37

Aussie Broadband expands Perth operations with larger call centre

Aussie Broadband has expanded its Western Australian operations, opening an upgraded call centre in West Perth and moving its local distribution centre to a larger facility in Welshpool. The operator said the expansion increases its local hardware storage capacity from 30 pallets to 140 pallets. The Perth call centre, which opened in 2021, is the operator's only residential call centre outside Victoria and supports customers across Australia's eastern and western time zones.

FRANCE 05:35

Meta, NEC and Sumitomo plan petabit-class trans-Atlantic submarine cable

Meta, NEC and Sumitomo Electric Industries have begun collaborating on Petal, a trans-Atlantic submarine cable system designed to deliver petabit-class transmission capacity. The approximately 7,000-km system will connect the United States and France, with operations scheduled to begin in 2029. The companies describe Petal as the world's first commercial petabit optical submarine cable system. 

AUSTRALIA 05:32

Subco announces three APAC cables targeting 2029 completion

Australian submarine cable developer Subco has announced plans for three new cable systems connecting Australia with Asia and the United States, with completion targeted for 2029. The company said the projects, named APX North, APX East-2 and APX West, will support growing demand for subsea connectivity associated with AI infrastructure.

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