Telefonica improves cash flow target after stronger growth in Spain, Brazil
EUROPE 06:33

Telefonica improves cash flow target after stronger growth in Spain, Brazil

Telefonica has increased its target for annual cash flow in 2026 after a small acceleration in its growth in the second quarter in Spain and Brazil. Quarterly revenues rose 3.0 percent year-on-year to EUR 8.265 billion, and adjusted EBITDA increased 6.4 percent to EUR 2.933 billion. On an organic basis excluding forex, revenues were flat, as 0.9 percent growth in services was offset by lower handset sales. Nevertheless, organic EBITDA growth improved to 2.7 percent from 1.8 percent in the first quarter, tha

AirTrunk secures USD 2.325 bln green financing for Malaysian data centre
MALAYSIA 05:46

AirTrunk secures USD 2.325 bln green financing for Malaysian data centre

Australian-based global data centre operator AirTrunk has secured USD 2.325 billion in green financing to support the development of its JHB2 hyperscale data centre campus in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in what the company claims is the country's largest green project finance transaction for a single data centre and its largest single-asset financing to date. The financing, provided by a consortium of 30 local and international financial institutions, is structured under AirTrunk's Green Financing Framework and

Nvidia and Broadcom ramp up CPO switch production - Trendforce
GLOBAL 05:36

Nvidia and Broadcom ramp up CPO switch production - Trendforce

Nvidia and Broadcom have begun moving co-packaged optics (CPO) switches into volume production, with optical engine yields, silicon photonics capacity and advanced packaging emerging as potential constraints on market expansion, according to analysts TrendForce. Nvidia has started shipping its next-generation Spectrum-X CPO switch to selected partners, while Broadcom is continuing limited shipments of its 51.2T Bailly CPO switch. The developments mark the transition of CPO technology towards mass production

Korea completes first internationally accredited Wi-Fi HaLow certification
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:34

Korea completes first internationally accredited Wi-Fi HaLow certification

South Korea's Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) has completed the country's first internationally accredited certification testing for Wi-Fi HaLow, certifying a development board from South Korean semiconductor fabless company Neuratek. The NRC7394 EVB, developed by Neuratek, is the first product to complete the Wi-Fi Certified HaLow testing service provided by TTA under accreditation from the Wi-Fi Alliance. The board uses Neuratek's NRC7394 system-on-chip, which integrates the MAC/PHY modem,

NTT Docomo and Ubie launch digital obesity care project
JAPAN 05:33

NTT Docomo and Ubie launch digital obesity care project

NTT Docomo has partnered with digital health company Ubie to launch a project aimed at improving access to medical care for people with potential obesity-related disease in Japan. The Obesity Digital Care Model Demonstration Project will combine NTT Docomo's digital services with Ubie's AI-based healthcare platform to guide people from initial awareness of potential health issues through to appropriate medical consultation. NTT Docomo will use everyday digital touchpoints including its d Healthcare service

KDDI affiliate expands enterprise software marketplace into SE Asia
ASIA 05:31

KDDI affiliate expands enterprise software marketplace into SE Asia

KDDI affiliate Axlbit has begun expanding its enterprise marketplace Axlbox overseas, starting with Malaysia, as it seeks to help Japanese software vendors enter Southeast Asian markets. Axlbit began recruiting Japanese software vendors for the initiative on 28 July. The company plans to use its Malaysian operation, Axlbit Asia, as a base for expansion into the wider ASEAN region.

2degrees becomes New Zealand Rugby's official telecom partner
NEW ZEALAND 05:29

2degrees becomes New Zealand Rugby's official telecom partner

New Zealand operator 2degrees has signed a three-year partnership with New Zealand Rugby (NZR) to become the organisation's Official Telecommunications Partner, while also supporting women's rugby programmes from development level through to the Black Ferns. The partnership covers the Black Ferns, Black Ferns XV, Black Ferns Sevens and New Zealand Under 18 Girls programmes. It also extends 2degrees' existing sponsorship of the four Sky Super Rugby Aupiki clubs.

eight Telecom launches online shop with SGD 88,888 prize draw
SINGAPORE 05:28

eight Telecom launches online shop with SGD 88,888 prize draw

Singapore-based MVNO eight Telecom, powered by StarHub, is launching an online shop offering mobile devices from Apple, Samsung, Oppo and Xiaomi with eight mobile plans as part of its annual eight Day promotion. Customers will have early access to the eight Shop from 30 July, ahead of its official launch on 1 August. Customers who purchase an eligible device online between 30 July and 8 August will be entered into a lucky draw with a total prize pool of SGD 88,888.

SKT releases 688 Bn-parameter AI model for industrial and consumer use
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:26

SKT releases 688 Bn-parameter AI model for industrial and consumer use

SK Telecom (SKT) has released its second independent AI foundation model, A.X K2, as the operator expands its use of AI across industrial applications and consumer services. The 688 billion-parameter model has been made available through the open-source AI platform Hugging Face. SKT said A.X K2 improved its average performance across 14 domestic and international benchmarks by 32.2 percentage points compared with its 519 billion-parameter predecessor, A.X K1. The operator attributed the improvement in part

SK Hynix posts record Q2 as AI drives HBM growth and long-term supply deals
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:24

SK Hynix posts record Q2 as AI drives HBM growth and long-term supply deals

SK Hynix reported record quarterly revenue and profit for the second quarter as surging AI infrastructure investment drove demand for high-bandwidth memory (HBM), AI server DRAM and enterprise SSDs, while the company expanded long-term supply agreements with major customers. Revenue for the three months to 30 June rose 257 percent year-on-year to KRW 79.3 trillion. Operating profit increased 557 percent year-on-year to KRW 60.5 trillion, giving an operating margin of 76 percent, up from 41 percent a year ea

Telstra expands satellite-to-mobile service to selected apps
AUSTRALIA 05:22

Telstra expands satellite-to-mobile service to selected apps

Telstra has expanded its satellite-to-mobile service to support selected apps, allowing eligible customers with compatible devices to use services including Apple Maps, Google Maps, AllTrails, WhatsApp, iMessage, Facebook Messenger, Signal, Google Messages and weather applications when outside the operator's mobile network coverage. The service, launched in collaboration with Starlink, is available when a compatible device is connected to Telstra Satellite and has a clear line of sight to the sky. 

Korean operators launch Galaxy Z Fold8 pre-orders with bundles and upgrades
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:20

Korean operators launch Galaxy Z Fold8 pre-orders with bundles and upgrades

South Korea's three major mobile operators have opened pre-orders for Samsung Electronics' Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra, Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8, by offering a range of bundled services, device upgrades, trade-in incentives and membership benefits. KT's pre-order programme runs from 28 July to 3 August, with activations beginning on 4 August. The operator is introducing new "Choice Double" plans that combine YouTube Premium Lite with either Netflix's Standard with Ads plan or discounts on devices includin

JAPAN 05:17

IIJ invests in AG17's physical AI platform Alpha Vision for Japan rollout

Internet Initiative Japan (IIJ) has invested in AGI7, the California-based developer of Physical AI platform Alpha Vision, and signed an MoU with its Japanese subsidiary, Alpha Vision Japan (AVJ), to expand the platform's sales in Japan. The partnership will combine Alpha Vision with IIJ's networking, security, IoT, micro data centre and operational services. The companies will work on sales and business development, joint development of integrated and industry-specific solutions, managed services and techn

JAPAN 05:15

SonicWall appoints Tony Taniguchi as Japan country manager

SonicWall has appointed Tony Taniguchi as country manager, Japan, where he will lead the company's sales and channel activities. Taniguchi joins SonicWall from WatchGuard Technologies Japan, where he was country manager. He has also held senior positions at Digital Guardian, Fortinet and TippingPoint. SonicWall said the appointment was intended to strengthen its local presence and partner ecosystem in Japan as demand for cloud-delivered security services grows across the Asia-Pacific region.

GLOBAL 05:13

WhatsApp adds web calling and new features for cross-device calls

WhatsApp is introducing audio and video calling on WhatsApp Web, allowing users to make and receive one-to-one and group calls directly through a browser without downloading an application. The web calling feature supports screen sharing, reactions and a dedicated Calls tab with call history and favourites. Calls made through the web are end-to-end encrypted, with no time limits and no additional charge, according to WhatsApp.

AUSTRALIA 05:09

ACMA data shows telco complaint resolution improves as TIO referrals edge lower

Australian operators are resolving customer complaints faster and referring fewer of them to the industry ombudsman, according to the latest quarterly data from the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA). The regulator said 33 telecommunications providers reported more than 184,000 consumer complaints during the January to March quarter. Operators resolved complaints in an average of 5.3 days, down from 5.9 days in the previous quarter, while 7.2 percent of complaints were referred to the Tele

JAPAN 05:08

BBIX and Getworks to add OCX connectivity site at Kagoshima data centre

SoftBank's internet exchange subsidiary BBIX and data centre operator Getworks will add a new Open Connectivity eXchange (OCX) connection site at the Kagoshima Izumi Data Center in Izumi, Kagoshima Prefecture, expanding the cloud-based network service's presence in Japan. The site is scheduled to launch on 1 August and will be the third domestic OCX connection hub established through the companies' partnership, following two sites at the Yuzawa GX Data Center and Yuzawa 01 Data Center in Niigata Prefecture,

GLOBAL 05:06

LG Electronics secures Nvidia certification for liquid cooling solution

LG Electronics has secured Nvidia's quality certification for a 600kW coolant distribution unit (CDU), which it says is the first such certification awarded to a South Korean company, as it seeks to expand its presence in the global AI data centre market. The CDU is designed to support direct-to-chip liquid cooling for high-density AI servers, circulating coolant through cold plates attached to GPUs and CPUs to remove heat. LG Electronics said the system can control temperatures to within ±0.25 degrees cels

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:04

ETRI-developed biometric signal compression adopted as international standard

South Korea's Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI) has had two biometric signal compression technologies incorporated into a new international standard jointly developed by the ITU-T and MPEG. The technologies have been included in the H.BWC standard for biometric and general waveform compression, which was approved in July as both an ITU-T recommendation (T.261) and MPEG-D Part 8. ETRI researchers also contributed to the standardisation process as document editors.

NEW ZEALAND 05:03

One NZ research highlights sustainability concerns around business AI use

New research commissioned by One New Zealand has found that environmental and social impacts are emerging as factors in public trust in AI, alongside established concerns around privacy and transparency. The One NZ AI Trust Report 2026: Sustainability Edition found that 45 percent of New Zealanders were concerned about the environmental impact of businesses using AI, rising to 63 percent among those aged 18 to 24. The main environmental concerns were electricity consumption, cited by 66 percent of responden

INDIA 04:53

Tata Communications, TTBS launch unified AI platform for small businesses in India

Tata Communications and Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) have partnered to expand access to AI services for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) in India through a unified AI platform. Tata reports that the platform combines AI infrastructure, communications, and business services to make AI tools easier for SMBs to adopt and use.

HONG KONG 04:40

HKT unveils HKT.AI, brings multiple AI models to a single platform

HKT has introduced a self-developed AI platform dubbed 'HKT.AI'. The service is designed to serve as a one-stop hub for global and Chinese Mainland-based AI resources. HKT.AI brings together a range of AI models and tools in a single interface for businesses and individual users. HKT.AI combines AI resources from mainland China and international providers, allowing users to access different applications and switch between them without using multiple services.

INDIA 02:58

Samsung adds 34 artworks from Louvre collection to Art Store

Samsung India has announced that 34 additional artworks from the Louvre's collection are now available through Samsung Art Store, bringing the total number of works from the museum to 51. The selection includes Leonardo da Vinci's Mona Lisa, giving Samsung Art Store users around the world access to a broader range of artworks on compatible Samsung Art TVs.

FRANCE 28 JUL

Canal Plus renews funding deal with French film industry in nearly EUR 1 bln deal for 2028-2032

French pay-TV operator Canal Plus has announced a five-year agreement renewing its longstanding commitment to support the French film industry. Like the previous partnership covering the 2025-2027 period, this new deal allows Canal Plus to broadcast films to its subscriber base as early as six months after their cinema release in France. The agreement applies to both Canal+ and Cine+ OCS activities, and commits EUR 980 million to French and European productions over a five-year period starting in 2028.

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