Telstra launches 5G slice for Microsoft Teams
AUSTRALIA 06:00

Telstra launches 5G slice for Microsoft Teams

Telstra has launched a dedicated 5G network slice for Microsoft Teams video calling over fixed wireless, aimed at maintaining performance when network demand fluctuates. The Dynamic 5G video application slice is available to eligible enterprise customers and builds on Telstra's Dynamic 5G Fixed Wireless service, launched last year with dedicated network slices offering committed throughput and online performance reporting.

NTT Docomo links rental service to wider offerings
JAPAN 05:58

NTT Docomo links rental service to wider offerings

NTT Docomo has launched a campaign offering customers of its rental guarantee service up to 15,600 limited-use d points for taking up additional Docomo services or changing their rent payment method. The campaign runs from 7 September to 31 October 2026 and applies to customers of Docomo's Anshin Rental Guarantee service, which began in January. Customers must register for the campaign and maintain the relevant services or settings through the end of February 2027.

NTT Docomo Business to secure solar farm remote monitoring networks
JAPAN 05:56

NTT Docomo Business to secure solar farm remote monitoring networks

NTT Docomo Business is working with Tess Engineering to strengthen the security of communications infrastructure used to remotely monitor solar power facilities in Japan. The companies will use NTT Docomo Business's docomo business SIGN IoT network-as-a-service platform, which includes threat detection and blocking functions, communications logging and data-volume monitoring. Where a threat is detected, the system can alert a monitoring centre and, where necessary, remotely block communications.

Japan's AI data centre capacity set to quadruple by 2033 - report
JAPAN 05:54

Japan's AI data centre capacity set to quadruple by 2033 - report

Japan's AI data centre capacity could more than quadruple to 4.9 GW by 2033, requiring around USD 60 bn in construction investment, according to Nikkei, citing its own survey results. Nikkei surveyed plans from 26 data centre operators, combining publicly available project information with enquiries to the companies. Of those surveyed, 22 said they intend to build additional AI data centres in Japan. The projects would increase capacity from 1.1 GW at the end of 2025 to 4.9 GW in 2033.

NTT to open second e-sports high school campus in Omiya
JAPAN 05:51

NTT to open second e-sports high school campus in Omiya

NTTe-Sports will open its second NTTe-Sports High School campus in April 2027, with the Omiya campus to be located on the second floor of the Omiya Information and Culture Centre (JACK Omiya), one minute on foot from the west exit of JR Omiya Station. The operator said the campus will combine e-sports with digital education, with the aim of developing students' interpersonal skills and digital capabilities. 

LG Uplus forms PMDC alliance to develop standard AI data centre models
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:49

LG Uplus forms PMDC alliance to develop standard AI data centre models

LG Uplus has formed an alliance with GS Engineering & Construction, Xi C&A, Gansam Architects & Partners and D&O CM to develop standard models for prefabricated modular data centres (PMDCs), with the aim of reducing construction times for AI data centres (AIDCs). The alliance covers the design, construction, operation and project management of PMDCs.

KT applies 5G SA network slicing at Seoul fireworks festival
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:47

KT applies 5G SA network slicing at Seoul fireworks festival

Korea Telecom (KT) applied 5G standalone (SA) network slicing at the Seoul World Fireworks Festival 2026 to support communications for crowd safety management. As the event's official technology sponsor, KT operated 25 wireless CCTV cameras covering areas around Yeouido and Ichon Hangang Park, transmitting live video to a central control room over a network slice. It also provided 10 emergency communication devices to safety personnel for crowd-flow management and emergency response.

Sharon AI signs five-year Rafay agreement for AI infrastructure orchestration
AUSTRALIA 05:45

Sharon AI signs five-year Rafay agreement for AI infrastructure orchestration

Australian neocloud provider Sharon AI has signed a five-year strategic agreement with Rafay Systems to standardise the provisioning, governance and monitoring of its AI infrastructure across locations, customers and workloads. Under the agreement, Sharon AI will use the Rafay platform as a central orchestration and operations layer across its AI Factory environments. The platform will provide infrastructure lifecycle management, workload orchestration, governance and monitoring, with support for Kubernetes

Korea outlines plans for 'AI for Everyone' services from SKT, Kakao and KT
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:44

Korea outlines plans for 'AI for Everyone' services from SKT, Kakao and KT

South Korea's ministry of science and ICT (MSIT) has held a meeting with the three consortia selected for its 'AI for Everyone' project, with the companies outlining plans to launch services for the public by the end of 2026. The SK Telecom (SKT), Kakao and Korea Telecom (KT) consortia presented their respective service development plans, including prototype demonstrations, at the meeting. MSIT also outlined preparations for the public launch, covering links with public AI agents, privacy and security measu

GIST and Arm launch semiconductor design school in South Korea
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:42

GIST and Arm launch semiconductor design school in South Korea

South Korea's ministry of trade, industry and energy (MOTIE) has launched the GIST-Arm School at the Gwangju Institute of Science and Technology (GIST), with a target of training 1,400 semiconductor design specialists over five years. The school was established following an agreement between MOTIE and Arm on domestic semiconductor talent development. GIST was selected in March as a specialised semiconductor graduate school and in April as a semiconductor academy. Training for jobseekers and industry employe

Turk Telekom launches no-code AI agent development platform for fully autonomous networks
TURKEY 05:41

Turk Telekom launches no-code AI agent development platform for fully autonomous networks

Turk Telekom has announced it is developing a 'No-Code Artificial Intelligence Agent Development Platform' that will allow users to create and train AI assistants without programming knowledge. The platform is initially planned for use in the management and operation of telecommunications networks and is intended to support enhanced automation of network processes.

Vocus reroutes traffic following Australia Singapore Cable fault
AUSTRALIA 05:40

Vocus reroutes traffic following Australia Singapore Cable fault

Australian operator Vocus is investigating a fault on the Australia-Singapore Cable (ASC) that has disrupted internet, wavelength and Ethernet services between Perth and Singapore. Vocus said the fault appears to be a subsea cable break in Indonesian waters between Anyer and Singapore. Internet traffic has been rerouted via alternate paths, while wavelength and Ethernet services remain unavailable. 

TAIWAN 05:38

Naver Cloud collaboration platform adopted by Taiwan's Hsinchu City

South Korean internet giant Naver Cloud's Line Works collaboration platform has been adopted as an official collaboration tool by Hsinchu City in Taiwan, marking the company's first large-scale cooperation with a Taiwanese administrative organisation. The company said the deployment represents its formal entry into Taiwan's public sector market, following its expansion into Japan. Hsinchu is a major technology centre in Taiwan and is home to large semiconductor and IT clusters, including TSMC.

JAPAN 05:36

NTT Mobility joins autonomous driving trial in Toyota

NTT Mobility will participate in an autonomous driving trial in Toyota City, Aichi Prefecture, using Toyota's e-Palette and Sienna vehicles fitted with autonomous driving technology from May Mobility. The trial, which begins on 14 September, will test autonomous driving services across three routes covering urban, rural and suburban environments. The companies will operate at Level 2 autonomy and assess operational models ahead of potential future Level 4 services.

JAPAN 05:35

NEC halts quantum computer hardware development

NEC has stopped developing physical quantum computers, ending its hardware development programme at the end of March 2026, according to Diamond Online, citing industry sources. The company is reported to have withdrawn from machine development after concluding that practical commercialisation would take too long to generate returns commensurate with the investment. Nikkei subsequently reported the decision in September although NEC has not issued a public announcement about the withdrawal. 

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:33

LG Uplus expands membership benefits for Chuseok shopping and leisure

LG Uplus is expanding shopping, leisure and dining benefits through its 'Yoo+2+1' membership programme for the Chuseok holiday period in South Korea. The operator said its September programme includes 53 partner benefits, with new partnerships added with Unistudy, Uparu Odyssey and Incheon Airport Gourmet Bridge food court. Shopping offers include discounts and coupons from Kurly, Ourhome Mall, Sajo Mall, Greeting, Ottogi Mall and Emart24.

THAILAND 05:03

CP, Arise, True launch AI hackathon in Thailand

CP Group, Arise Ventures Group and Thai operator True have launched the 'AI for All' hackathon, in collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS). The competition is open to Thai citizens aged 18 and above, including professionals, students, entrepreneurs and members of the public. Applications are open through September 30, 2026.

PHILIPPINES 04:44

Philippines watchdog OKs Mynt's planned USD 1.5 billion IPO

The Philippines' Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has approved the initial public offering (IPO) of Mynt, which operates the GCash mobile wallet service, which could raise up to PHP 92.32 billion (approximately USD 1.48 billion). The proposed IPO involves up to 8 billion common shares, with an overallotment option of up to 1.2 billion secondary common shares, Mynt's parent company Globe Telecom said.

TURKEY 03:11

Turkcell integrates BiP messaging app into Huawei's Watch Kids X1 smartwatch

Turkcell has partnered with Huawei to integrate Turkcell's BiP messaging application into the Huawei Watch Kids X1 children's smartwatch, recently launched in Turkey. The watch, which supports communication through BiP, is available at selected Turkcell stores and through Turkcell Pasaj.

PHILIPPINES 03:01

Globe Business unveils AI WAN intelligent network management service

Globe Business has introduced AI WAN, a network management service designed to help organizations monitor, identify, and respond to network issues with less manual intervention. AI WAN is designed to continuously analyze network conditions and traffic behavior to identify potential performance issues before they develop into larger disruptions. The system is intended to support the progressive deployment of automated network management capabilities across Globe's network infrastructure.

GLOBAL 6 SEP

The week in telecom: smart wearables at Ifa, Deutsche Telekom reshuffle and Vodafone tries premium 5G

The IFA show is taking place In Berlin since this weekend, bringing new consumer devices from smart glasses to smart cars. Oura took this as a good moment to launch its IPO, and India's Jio also confirmed its listing plans last week. The changing of the guard at Deutsche Telekom continues, and Vodafone UK is the latest to try premium 5G pricing. 

GLOBAL 6 SEP

Kaltura integrates Verimatrix's DRM capabilities into Cloud TV platform

US-based video cloud management company Kaltura announced a partnership with anti-piracy and content protection specialist Verimatrix. The collaboration covers Kaltura's Cloud TV service, which provides clients with a cloud-native platform for delivering OTT and pay-TV content on any device. Verimatrix's DRM content protection and security capabilities will become an integral part of Cloud TV, said the company, noting that a customer migration project will be implemented in the coming months.

UNITED KINGDOM 4 SEP

ORG warns of 'unaccountable' public sector AI deployment in UK

Public sector AI adoption in the UK is "opaque, unaccountable and for the benefit of Big Tech", according to a new report from the Open Rights Group (ORG). The report shows a lack of scrutiny of public sector AI deployments, and that systems are being deployed for the benefit of big corporations and not the general public. It also warns of potential abuses of power from government-private sector partnerships, as Big Tech lobbies for further roll-out of their technology across government departments.

CANADA 4 SEP

Canada publishes Responsible Data Centre Development Principles

The Canadian government has announced new Responsible Data Centre Development Principles. This creates a common national framework for building data centre capacity across the country, with five clear expectations for developments - data centres must not transfer electricity costs onto Canadians; must minimise waster use and environmental impacts; must deliver strategic value to Canada; must creating lasting local benefits; and must be transparent about their impact on local communities.

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