MediaTek beats Q3 guidance with sales up 18% as first AI chip ships
GLOBAL 14:14

MediaTek beats Q3 guidance with sales up 18% as first AI chip ships

MediaTek reported better-than-expected sales for the third quarter, as expansion into new product segments helped offset the weak demand in the smartphone market. Revenues rose 10.4 percent quarter-over-quarter and were 18.3 percent higher year-over-year at TWD 168.1 billion, above the company's forecast range. MediaTek said sales growth was mainly driven by the ramp-up of new products in its Smart Edge Platforms range, as well as higher DRAM content in TV chips. With its first AI accelerator chip shipping

Spain's Ezentis doubles sales to EUR 46 mln in year to Sept
SPAIN 14:09

Spain's Ezentis doubles sales to EUR 46 mln in year to Sept

Spanish telecommunications infrastructure specialist Ezentis reported a 96 percent annual rise in revenues to EUR 45.8 million in the first nine months of 2026, thanks in part to the acquisition of EDA Instalaciones y Energía in March 2025, Elías Equipamientos in October 2025 plus Comavic and ADQA in May 2026. The group's EBITDA more than tripled to EUR 2.7 million, reflecting its increased scale, while pre-tax profit came in at EUR 1.2 million, compared to a EUR 1.0 million loss a year earlier.

Zain Kuwait runs innovation challenge in partnership with 10 universities
KUWAIT 14:03

Zain Kuwait runs innovation challenge in partnership with 10 universities

Zain Kuwait has launched the Zain Innovation Challenge, which aims to turn youth potential into market-ready services for economic and digital challenges. The project runs in partnership with ten prominent Kuwaiti higher education institutions to turn them into incubators for deployable digital services. The programme operates on an applied integration model, embedding real-world market challenges directly into the accredited curricula of participating universities.

Datacentrix distributes Utimaco security services in Africa
AFRICA 13:59

Datacentrix distributes Utimaco security services in Africa

South African ICT systems integrator Datacentrix has partnered with global cybersecurity firm Utimaco to deliver advanced hardware security modules (HSMs), cryptographic key management and data protection services to organisations across Africa in sectors such as financial services, telecommunications, public administration, healthcare, automotive and agriculture. Datacentrix will deliver Utimaco's full portfolio through its partner network and customer engagement model, backed by local technical expertise,

Uganda's UCC presents digital skill training achievements
UGANDA 13:54

Uganda's UCC presents digital skill training achievements

The Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) has trained over 13,000 women in digital skills, according to executive director Nyombi Thembo. He spoke at a stakeholder event hosted by the UCC through the Uganda Communications Universal Service and Access Fund (UCUSAF) in partnership with the British Council, the British High Commission, and UK International Development. Thembo said the fund has reached over 11,000 rural community members, including farmers, older adults and disabled people through grassroots d

Iceye and Khalifa University partner to advance UAE Space sector
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:48

Iceye and Khalifa University partner to advance UAE Space sector

Iceye, which provides intelligence from space through a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation has announced cooperation with Khalifa University of Science and Technology to advance space research, applied innovation and talent development in the UAE. They will combine Khalifa University's research capabilities with Iceye's satellite engineering and operational expertise apply academic research practically. Students and researchers will tackle engineering, data, software, and AI challenges.

Vodafone Germany provides gigabit access to 32 mln households after 67,000 rise since August
GERMANY 13:37

Vodafone Germany provides gigabit access to 32 mln households after 67,000 rise since August

Vodafone Germany said that more than 31.5 million households can now access gigabit broadband through its network. The number of gigabit connections provided by Vodafone in Germany increased by 67,000 since August. This means that approximately 77 percent of the German population can now subscribe to 1 Gbps services from Vodafone. Moreover, 15.7 million homes and businesses can opt for fibre-optic products offered by Vodafone, up from 15.6 million in August.

Orange's R to connect 28 'very isolated' Galician localities to 5G
SPAIN 13:35

Orange's R to connect 28 'very isolated' Galician localities to 5G

Spanish regional operator R (Orange Spain) said it will bring 5G to a total of 28 "very isolated" localities across all four Galician provinces after securing the bulk of funds awarded in the government's recent "5G Redes Muy Rurales" (Very Rural 5G Networks) tender. R was awarded 70 percent of the plan's budget, equivalent to EUR 12.2 million, to bring 5G technology to areas that currently have no coverage from any mobile operator.

ProSiebenSat.1 cuts FY revenue forecast on weak German economic outlook
GERMANY 13:30

ProSiebenSat.1 cuts FY revenue forecast on weak German economic outlook

German broadcaster ProSiebenSat.1 has adjusted its outlook for the fiscal year 2026, saying it now expects a slight decline in organic revenue. The group previously expected a slightly higher annual revenue. A challenging economic environment and private consumption levels falling short of the momentum anticipated by economic forecasters has prompted ProSieben to adjust the outlook.

Boomerang hit with preliminary fine over apparent Lifeline customer fraud
GLOBAL 13:27

Boomerang hit with preliminary fine over apparent Lifeline customer fraud

The US FCC is progressing an investigation into fraudulent claims for the federal Lifeline programme by Texas-based utility Boomerang Wireless. Lifeline is funded by the US Universal Service Fund to enable discounted phone and internet services for qualifying low-income Americans. The probe conducted by the FCC's Enforcement Bureau has resulted in a proposed USD 4.4 million fine against Boomerang for allegedly enrolling hundreds of subscribers who were in fact deceased.  Boomerang was also found to have pro

ZTE and Du partner to achieve world's first live commercial upper 6 GHz connection
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 13:24

ZTE and Du partner to achieve world's first live commercial upper 6 GHz connection

ZTE and UAE-based operator Du have deployed ZTE's Upper 6 GHz (U6GHz) radio equipment on Du's live 5G-Advanced (5G+) network. This claims to be the world's first commercial end-to-end U6GHz connection delivered directly using commercially available Customer Premises Equipment (CPE). The deployment demonstrates the real-world performance of ZTE's GigaMIMO technology and U6GHz spectrum for enhanced coverage and higher capacity.

Subex wins Tier-1 African telecom operator deal to deploy AI agents
AFRICA 13:18

Subex wins Tier-1 African telecom operator deal to deploy AI agents

Subex has announced a contract expansion with an existing Tier-1 African telecoms operator to deploy Subex's AI Agent Squads for fraud alarm investigation and root cause analysis (RCA) in its revenue assurance operations. The deployment introduces specialised AI Agent Squads engineered for anomaly detection, contextual pattern analysis and automated case investigation. By connecting disparate signals and surfacing actionable insights, the agents cut manual investigative work so that fraud and revenue assura

MIDDLE EAST 13:14

ZainTech boosts enterprise storage services with Dell prodcuts

ZainTech is cooperating with Dell Technologies by integrating Dell PowerProtect Data Domain and Dell PowerScale services to strengthens its role in delivering enterprise-grade storage, back-up and data protection capabilities to businesses through flexible consumption models. Under the slogan "What's next is now", ZainTech enables organisations to enhance business continuity, protect critical data assets, and adapt to evolving hybrid IT environments. These services are available through the Microsoft Azure

UGANDA 13:09

MTN Uganda sponsors Buganda Kingdom broadcaster projects

MTN Uganda and Central Broadcasting Service (CBS FM), the Kingdom of Buganda's flagship broadcaster, have entered a three-year partnership under the theme "Tukula Ffena" (We All Grow Together). The aim is to foster cultural participation, deepen community engagement and improve economic opportunities in the region. MTN Uganda becomes the official sponsor of Entanda and Enkuuka, two cornerstone cultural properties to celebrate Buganda's heritage, traditions and community knowledge.

NAMIBIA 13:02

Paratus claims progress in mobile and fibre network deployments in Namibia

Paratus Namibia said it is making significant strides in telecommunications infrastructure investment. It is deploying its mobile network in the country, backed by NAD 600 million in spending over the past 24 months. The network is being built using modern technology rather than legacy infrastructure and will expand nationwide to boost capacity and extend coverage. Paratus Namibia managing director Andrew Hall also said the roll-out of 595 km of fibre over the past year reflects the scale of its expansion b

ITALY 12:57

Italy's GDP flat in Q3, up 0.8% year on year

Italy's gross domestic product was unchanged in the third quarter of 2026 compared to the previous quarter and climbed by 0.8 percent on an annual basis, according to preliminary data from state statistics agency Istat. The sequential figure was due to an increase in value added in the services and agriculture sectors, offsetting a decline in industry.

MALDIVES 12:53

Dhiraagu opens EliteClub+ exclusive benefits to all mobile customers

Maldivian operator Dhiraagu has launched Dhiraagu EliteClub+ to offer exclusive benefits and discounts from more than 100 partner outlets to all its mobile customers. The launch follows a publicity campaign in Male, Hulhumale and surrounding islands involving "pop-up doors" that symbolise an open invitation to the upgraded loyalty programme. Mohamed Mirshan Hassan, director of brand and marketing communications at Dhiraagu, said the original EliteClub was an invitation-only programme for selected tiers, but

CHINA 12:43

Samsung agrees off-market purchase of TCL China Star shares held by display unit

Samsung will allocate USD 960.4 million to acquire a 10.2 percent stake in TCL China Star Optoelectronics currently held by its Samsung Display subsidiary. The off-market transaction consists of 1.27 million shares, with the dollar price converted to won (KRW) at the base rate offered at Seoul Money Brokerage Services on 28 October (KRW 1,324.30/USD 1). The deal is scheduled for completion in December.

ITALY 12:37

Italian inflation soars above 5% in October

Italy's main domestic inflation rate (NIC) surged to a three-year high of 5.4 percent on an annual basis in October, compared to 4.2 percent in September, according to preliminary data from statistics agency Istat. Inflation was up 0.9 percent month-on-month in September, following a 0.7 percent rise in September. Istat said the annual increase was above all due to soaring energy prices (from +22.6% to +31.4% YoY) as well as those in linked sectors such as unprocessed food and transport, attributed to the i

UNITED STATES 12:15

FCC adopts additional restrictions on overseas certifications testing

The Federal Communications Commission has adopted new rules for test laboratories fielding certifications of electronic devices intended for sale in the US. The updated framework will restrict recognition of foreign labs to nations with a reciprocal agreement that allows US facilities to undertake validations in their jurisdiction. From December 2028, the FCC says all testing, certifying, and accreditations will occur in the US or a reciprocal economy. The rules tighten an existing ban on recognition of lab

GLOBAL 12:13

Huawei attends international event to highlight Watch D3 blood pressure monitoring

Huawei has been presenting blood pressure monitoring innovations made possible with its Watch D3 smart watch. The device was presented at a recent meeting of the International Society of Hypertension, of which Huawei is a member. Huawei's exhibition area spotlighted the D3's medical-grade blood pressure tools in a variety of scenarios. 

GLOBAL 12:06

Orange Business steps up decarbonisation drive with partner Ekinops

Orange Business has shared details of progress on its decarbonisation roadmap after agreeing an action plan with long-standing equipment partner Ekinops. This collaboration will contribute to reducing Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, which relate to indirect activities in Orange's supply chain, including equipment purchases and the use of equipment by customers. Scope 3 accounts for over 80 percent of the telecom group's overall carbon footprint, making cooperation with suppliers critical to the achi

GLOBAL 12:05

Nordic Semiconductor previews Bluetooth HDT support

Nordic Semiconductor has published a video to demonstrate silicon support for Bluetooth's upcoming High Data Throughput (HDT)  feature. The Norwegian low-power semiconductor supplier said it is among the first vendors to showcase Bluetooth HDT. The video presents a link between devices containing two HDT silicon (SoC) prototypes currently under development.

NORWAY 12:03

Telenor says online shopping scams affect 1 in 4 Norwegians in Q3

One in four Norwegians reports having been scammed when shopping online, according to Telenor's Security Pulse for the third quarter. During Q3 2026, Telenor's security filters blocked more than 913 million unsafe websites, fraudulent advertisements and other online threats. In addition, it blocked 12.2 million fraud attempts via calls and 1.2 million via SMS.

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MediaTek beats Q3 guidance with sales up 18% as first AI chip ships

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Spain's Ezentis doubles sales to EUR 46 mln in year to Sept

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Zain Kuwait runs innovation challenge in partnership with 10 universities

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Datacentrix distributes Utimaco security services in Africa

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Background

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Dutch Weekly - Week 43