NetNordic renews Norwegian security authority approval for digital incident management until 2028
NORWAY 12:28

NetNordic renews Norwegian security authority approval for digital incident management until 2028

NetNordic said the Norwegian National Security Authority (NSM) has received renewed approval for digital incident management, valid until 30 October 2028. This indicates that NetNordic meets NSM's quality requirements, which are intended to make it easier for businesses to choose a supplier.

U Mobile, Cradle open 5G-A, AI testing facilities to Malaysian startups
MALAYSIA 12:27

U Mobile, Cradle open 5G-A, AI testing facilities to Malaysian startups

Malaysian operator U Mobile, through its Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP), is expanding its collaboration with Cradle Fund, to provide startups with access to 5G-Advanced (5G-A) and AI testing environments to develop and validate services for business applications. The collaboration combines Cradle's startup programmes and potential funding channels with U Mobile's technical infrastructure, including its 5G-A and AI sandbox environment, as well as industry connections.

Sohu revenues plunge 26%, swings to net loss in Q3
CHINA 12:15

Sohu revenues plunge 26%, swings to net loss in Q3

Sohu posted total revenues of USD 133 million, which represents a decline of 26 percent year-over-year and 2 percent quarter-on-quarter. Marketing services revenues were USD 15 million, up 10 percent year-on-year and down 2 percent quarter-over-quarter. Online game revenues plunged 30 percent year-on-year and 2 percent sequentially to USD 114 million.

UK govt considers adding online marketplaces to under 16s social media ban
UNITED KINGDOM 11:57

UK govt considers adding online marketplaces to under 16s social media ban

UK Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy confirmed the government is considering banning under 16s from retailing websites such as eBay and Vinted as part of its plan to stop children from using social media, reports BBC News. Speaking on the BBC's 'Sunday with Laura Kuenssberg' programme, Nandy said the move was being seriously considered to help protect children online. The social media ban for under 16s will come into effect in the UK in March 2027, blocking them from accessing sites such as Snapchat, TikTok, Fac

Amazon creates role leading EU Emerging Stores
EUROPE 11:56

Amazon creates role leading EU Emerging Stores

Amazon has announced the appointment of Julian Tydeman as head of its Swedish operation, replacing Gulfem Toygar, who will take up the newly created role of head of Amazon's EU Emerging Stores business. In her new position, Toygar will have broader responsibility covering Belgium, Ireland, the Netherlands, Poland and Sweden.

Google exec Don Harrison steps down from SpaceX board
GLOBAL 11:42

Google exec Don Harrison steps down from SpaceX board

SpaceX announced that Don Harrison has stepped down from the Board of Directors with effect from 04 November. He has served on the Board for over 10 years since February 2015; and is currently President of Global Partnerships and Corporate Development at Google. He has held this current role at Google since 2017, having previously been VP and Deputy General Counsel (2005-2012) and VP of Corporate Development (2012-2017). 

Net Insight board gets new chairman in 2027
GLOBAL 11:40

Net Insight board gets new chairman in 2027

Net Insight says board chairwoman Anna Soederblom is not standing for re-election at the 2027 AGM on 11 May and that the nomination committee proposes to elect board member Karl Thedeen as chairman after that. Soederblom is proposed for re-election as a board member. She became chairwoman in 2024 and during her tenure, the company has streamlined its operations, reduced its cost base and recruited a new CEO.

Ibarra and Nasi named CEO and chairman of Italy's Digital Value
ITALY 11:35

Ibarra and Nasi named CEO and chairman of Italy's Digital Value

Italian digital services provider Digital Value has appointed Alessandro Nasi as chairman and Maximo Ibarra as CEO, tasked with leading a new phase of development following One Equity Partners' acquisition of a controlling stake in March 2026. Vittorio Palladino has stepped down as chairman but remains on the board, where he will chair the Nomination and Remuneration Committee. Anna Tanganelli and Natale Castagna have also joined the board, replacing Marco Patuano, Laura Cappiello and Maria Luisa Mosconi.

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Kerry
UNITED KINGDOM 11:35

NBI completes main fibre network build in County Kerry

National Broadband Ireland (NBI) has completed the main network build for the National Broadband Plan (NBP) rural full-fibre network in County Kerry. The EUR 108 million government-funded investment has made full-fibre broadband available to 28,000 homes, businesses, farms and schools across the county, with more than 7,900 connections made to date. Nationwide, the NBI network has passed more than 542,000 premises, with over 197,000 premises now connected to the network across Ireland.

Telenor Connexion appoints CFO from Sortera
GLOBAL 11:34

Telenor Connexion appoints CFO from Sortera

Telenor Connexion has announced the appointment of Thomas Bergstroem as chief financial officer (CFO) with effect from 01 November. He most recently served as CFO of recycling company Sortera and has previously held CFO and senior finance roles at Net Insight, Aastra Telecom and Ericsson. His experience spans international, listed and private equity-owned companies, including M&A transactions, financing initiatives and preparations for public listings.

Tencent expands cross-border payment integration, AI adoption across financial services
CHINA 11:30

Tencent expands cross-border payment integration, AI adoption across financial services

At Hong Kong FinTech Week x StartmeupHK 2026, Tencent has announced developments in cross-border payment interoperability and the application of AI across financial services, including fraud detection, investment research and agentic finance. The company reports that its Weixin Pay ecosystem now connects more than 60 overseas digital wallets across 16 countries and regions, enabling international visitors to China to use their existing wallet applications for payments. Tencent is also expanding cooperation

Exa revenues grow 6.5%, EBITDA improves to EUR 158 million
EUROPE 11:18

Exa revenues grow 6.5%, EBITDA improves to EUR 158 million

Exa Infrastructure reported revenues of EUR 374 million for 2025, an annual increase of 6.5 percent, according to the annual report filed by its parent company Cube Telecom Europe in the UK. Most of its revenues were generated in mainland Europe with 51 percent, followed by the UK with 33 percent and North America with 16 percent. Exa Infrastructure was founded in 2021 using GTT Communications infrastructure assets and provides connectivity services to businesses and carriers in Europe and North America us

KAZAKHSTAN 11:17

Beeline Kazakhstan revenues down 7% in Q3

Revenues of Beeline Kazakhstan, a subsidiary of Veon Group, dropped by 6.6 percent year-on-year to KZT 106.471 billion in the third quarter of this year. Whilst the increase in Kazakhstan's standard VAT rate from 12 percent to 16 percent from January 2026 continued to reduce net recognised revenue, the year-on-year performance also reflects continued pressure on mobile service revenue from softer bundle revenues, a lower-than-expected benefit from pricing actions and a focus on retaining the active subscrib

UNITED KINGDOM 11:16

UK veterans download over 23,000 digital ID cards

The UK government confirmed that over 23,000 digital Veteran Cards have been downloaded since the service launched in October 2025. The digital card allows veterans to access discounts at participating restaurants, retailers and attractions; and prove their status for accessing services, including health and GP services. Veterans can apply for the optional digital version of the card through the Gov.UK. One Login app once they have received their physical card.

CZECH REPUBLIC 11:15

O2 Czechia acquires Ness Czech to expand in IT services

O2 Czech Republic has completed the acquisition of the ICT company Ness Czech. The operator said this move expands its technological capabilities and capacity in the ICT sector. The transaction has been approved by the national competition regulator UOHS. 

UNITED STATES 11:14

AST ties up USD 1.3 billion Firefly deal to produce own launch vehicles

AST SpaceMobile has signed a commercial agreement with Firefly Aerospace to develop its own 20-ton launch rockets for its Bluebird satellite constellation. Under the licence agreement, AST will pay an immediate cash and stock consideration totalling USD 800 million or so, including 10 to 14 million Class A common shares in the company and USD 400 million cash. The final amount of shares will be determined by a forward calculation based on AST's volume-weighted average price. In addition, the terms of Firefl

FRANCE 11:12

Bouygues intros 'One' offer with Amazon Prime for single-person households

French operator Bouygues Telecom announced the launch of One, its first bundled offer specifically aimed at single-person households. For a monthly rate of EUR 54.99, One combines three services worth EUR 80.97 per month excluding promotional discounts. The offer brings together Bouygues' mid-tier fibre package (Bbox must), its 'Mega' mobile plan designed for travellers, and an Amazon Prime subscription available to new Amazon Prime account holders.

EUROPE 11:10

Thales and Netcompany sign MoU to cooperate in European sovereign cybersecurity, AI and defence

Denmark-based Netcompany has announced a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Thales with a view to exploring business opportunities in European cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and defence. They have identified six priority areas, namely sovereign AI in defence, biometrics, cybersecurity, critical infrastructure protection, security operation centres, and payment and banking services. Netcompany will contribute its experience in large-scale public sector digital transformation and its EU-based data

NETHERLANDS 11:05

Klik&Klaar used mainly as home connection, majority positive on quality

The 5G fixed-wireless service at Dutch operator Odido is used mainly as a home internet connection, according to research by Telecompaper. Around 92 percent of the Klik&Klaar subscribers said they use the service as their home connection, and 4 percent said it's a back-up connection alongside another internet service. Two-thirds of the customers were positive about the quality of the service, although even satisfied customers noted some service jitters.

NEW ZEALAND 11:01

Prvidr appoints Susannah Redstone to lead New Zealand operations

Prvidr, the managed services business of Australian telecom group Advantai, has appointed Susannah Redstone as country manager for New Zealand, effective immediately. Redstone will lead Prvidr's local operations and work with brand partners launching and expanding mobile services in the New Zealand market. She brings more than 25 years of telecommunications experience across operators, resellers and handset manufacturers. 

UNITED KINGDOM 10:51

Sky launches Black Friday sale for UK customers

Sky has launched a Black Friday sale in the UK, with discounts and offers available from 05 November across Sky Broadband, Sky TV, Sky Mobile, Sky Smart Home and Sky VIP. For example, it is offering Sky Essential TV with Full Fibre 500 for GBP 32 per month, down from GBP 35; Sky Essential TV with Sky Cinema for GBP 22 per month, down from GBP 25; Sky Full Fibre Broadband 500 Mbps for GBP 26 per month. 

MEXICO 10:48

Fermaca named Mexico's first Nvidia Cloud Partner

Mexican dark fibre provider Fermaca said it has become the country's first Nvidia Cloud Partner via the launch of a new AI factory platform in Mexico City. The initial deployment of Fermaca Digital Origins will use an Nvidia Blackwell Ultra cluster, with Inventec supplying compute systems and DDN providing storage. The platform is designed to give Mexican and Latin American businesses, universities, developers and research bodies access to computing capacity for training, fine-tuning and deploying AI models

MALDIVES 10:32

DhiraaguPay promotion offers chance to win holiday to Malaysia

Maldivian company Dhiraagu Fintech is running a promotion offering customers the chance to win a trip for two to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, by paying their Dhiraagu bills using DhiraaguPay. It runs until 20 January 2027. Every bill payment via DhiraaguPay during the period automatically counts as one lucky draw entry. The prize includes return airfare, hotel accommodation and a tour itinerary arranged by Fathuruverin Travel Agency.

UNITED KINGDOM 10:25

Toshiba wins UKRI commercial quantum networking contract

Toshiba Europe has won a contract from the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) agency to develop commercial quantum networking technologies. The Toshiba project will focus on developing and evaluating prototype technology for long-distance quantum links and networks serving multiple users. The contract was awarded through the Enabling Commercial Quantum Networking competition, and supports the UK's National Quantum Strategy. 

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