NTT Data launches cybersecurity support pilot for Japanese businesses
JAPAN 05:17

NTT Data launches cybersecurity support pilot for Japanese businesses

NTT Data has launched a one-year pilot programme to help small and medium-sized businesses in Japan improve their cybersecurity and prepare for the country's Supply Chain Security (SCS) Evaluation System. The programme, which began in October, is being conducted as part of the government's Cyber Security Otasuketai Service demonstration project. NTT Data expects up to 80 companies to participate and is working with regional financial institutions, chambers of commerce, IT companies and security specialists.

SKT uses AI to shape October T Membership benefits
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 05:15

SKT uses AI to shape October T Membership benefits

SK Telecom (SKT) is using an internally developed marketing AI agent to analyse customer behaviour and trends and help shape its T Membership benefits for October. Its AI agent analyses membership usage by age, gender and membership tier, along with traffic and log data from the T Membership app and search and consumption trends. It uses this information to propose benefit concepts and potential brands by category.

Singtel launches token-based AI service for enterprises
SINGAPORE 05:13

Singtel launches token-based AI service for enterprises

Singtel's RE:AI sovereign AI cloud business has launched an AI Token-as-a-Service (TaaS) offering in Singapore, providing enterprises with access to AI models, infrastructure, orchestration and governance through a token-based consumption model. Singtel said the managed service is designed to address the cost and management challenges associated with deploying multiple AI models, as well as data sovereignty requirements. It is delivered through Singtel's technology stack, including its AI data centres, terr

NTT Docomo Business moves shared database platform to Oracle cloud
JAPAN 05:12

NTT Docomo Business moves shared database platform to Oracle cloud

NTT Docomo Business has migrated its internal shared database platform to Oracle Autonomous AI Database on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), with the move reducing database licence costs by 43 percent, according to Oracle Japan. The platform is used by 12 internal systems supporting functions including network management, security and service operations. The database environment spans several tens of terabytes and is connected to around 400 servers.

NZ regulator flags competition concerns over 2degrees and One NZ RAN j-v
NEW ZEALAND 05:10

NZ regulator flags competition concerns over 2degrees and One NZ RAN j-v

New Zealand's Commerce Commission is investigating whether a proposed joint venture between 2degrees and One New Zealand could weaken competition in mobile markets and RAN equipment procurement. The Commission published its Statement of Preliminary Issues on 1 October, outlining the areas it will investigate before deciding whether to clear the proposed RANCo joint venture.

Australian operators to activate Temporary Disaster Roaming
AUSTRALIA 05:04

Australian operators to activate Temporary Disaster Roaming

Australia's three mobile network operators, Telstra, Optus and TPG Telecom, are ready to activate Temporary Disaster Roaming (TDR) from 1 October, allowing customers to connect to another participating network during eligible natural disasters when their usual mobile network is unavailable. Industry group, the Australian Telecommunications Alliance (ATA) said TDR is intended for designated regional and remote areas where another mobile network has sufficient coverage and capacity to support additional custo

Xperia 10 VIII to launch across Japan's three major mobile operators
JAPAN 04:53

Xperia 10 VIII to launch across Japan's three major mobile operators

Sony's Xperia 10 VIII smartphone will launch through Japan's three major mobile operators on 8 October, with KDDI, NTT Docomo and SoftBank all opening reservations on 1 October. KDDI and Okinawa Cellular will sell the 5G handset through the au network, while NTT Docomo will offer the Xperia 10 VIII SO-52G and SoftBank will sell the Xperia 10 VIII through its mobile service. Sony's Japanese product listing currently identifies operator versions for au, Docomo and SoftBank, as well as a SIM-free model.

SK Hynix says no decisions made on Solidigm capital plans
UNITED STATES 04:51

SK Hynix says no decisions made on Solidigm capital plans

South Korean chip giant SK Hynix has said no decisions have been made on the future capital structure of its US-based Solidigm business, following reports that the NAND and enterprise SSD company could pursue external funding ahead of a potential US listing. The company said that Solidigm was reviewing measures to strengthen its competitiveness, but that "no matters have been determined" regarding its future business operations or capital utilisation.

7-Eleven partners with SoftBank on AI and communications infrastructure
JAPAN 04:48

7-Eleven partners with SoftBank on AI and communications infrastructure

Seven & i Holdings and 7-Eleven Japan have entered strategic partnerships with SoftBank, PayPay and LY Corporation, alongside a separate partnership with Sumitomo Mitsui Card, to develop digital services and infrastructure across 7-Eleven's Japanese store network. The partnership will focus in part on applying SoftBank's AI, communications, security and digital transformation technologies to 7-Eleven's more than 20,000 stores in Japan. The companies said the work will extend to store operations, supply chai

Samsung to launch Galaxy Tab S12 series in Japan
JAPAN 04:45

Samsung to launch Galaxy Tab S12 series in Japan

Samsung Electronics Japan will launch its Galaxy Tab S12 Ultra and Galaxy Tab S12+ tablets in Japan on 7 October, with the new devices combining large OLED displays with Galaxy AI and a new MediaTek processor. The tablets are designed for productivity and creative applications and run Android 17 with Samsung's One UI 9. Both include an S Pen and support multi-window working across up to three areas of the display. Samsung has also added a range of AI-assisted functions, including tools for summarising notes

NBN Co to remove high-speed plan requirement for full-fibre upgrades
AUSTRALIA 04:43

NBN Co to remove high-speed plan requirement for full-fibre upgrades

Australian government-owned wholesale broadband access provider NBN Co will remove a requirement for eligible fibre to the node (FTTN) customers to order a wholesale high-speed plan before upgrading to a full-fibre connection. From 31 March 2027, internet providers will be able to offer eligible FTTN customers a full-fibre upgrade regardless of the wholesale speed plan they order. Under the current criteria, many FTTN customers must order a retail broadband service supported by an NBN wholesale high-speed p

SKT marks Air mobile service's first anniversary with promotional pricing
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:41

SKT marks Air mobile service's first anniversary with promotional pricing

SK Telecom (SKT) is marking the first anniversary of its Air digital mobile service with promotional pricing and other benefits, after reporting a 96 percent usage rate for points issued to customers. Air, which launched in October 2025 for customers using unlocked devices, is positioned by SKT as a simplified mobile service delivered through digital channels. The operator said the service is aimed at customers seeking lower telecommunications costs and a simpler alternative to conventional mobile plans.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 04:39

KT launches 10th AIVLE School programme with 250 trainees

Korea Telecom (KT) has launched the 10th intake of its AIVLE School programme, with around 250 young people beginning a six-month course focused on artificial intelligence, digital transformation and cloud-based skills. The operator said the programme began with an online induction ceremony on 29 September. The latest intake will complete 840 hours of training, with participants studying for eight hours a day.

JAPAN 04:38

Rocket Lab signs 20-launch Electron contract with Synspective

Rocket Lab has signed a multi-year agreement with Japanese Earth observation company Synspective for 20 Electron launches between 2028 and 2031. The contract is the largest commercial launch agreement for Electron in Rocket Lab's history. It will bring the total number of Electron missions contracted by Synspective to 47, the most of any Rocket Lab customer.

GLOBAL 04:37

Thales expands Google Cloud collaboration on agentic AI security

Thales has expanded its collaboration with Google Cloud to provide additional security and governance capabilities for enterprises deploying agentic AI workflows on Google Cloud. The companies said the integration of Thales AI Security Fabric with Google Cloud Gemini Enterprise is designed to provide visibility and policy enforcement across interactions between users, AI agents, models and tools.

GLOBAL 04:34

Amazon launches new Fire TV Stick 4K with faster performance

Amazon has announced a new Fire TV Stick 4K and redesigned Fire TV Remote, with the company claiming the new streaming device can get users from powering on to streaming content nearly 20-40 percent faster than a similarly priced 4K streaming stick from another leading brand. Amazon also claimed apps launch more than 35 percent faster and content starts playing nearly 20 percent faster, based on its testing. 

SPAIN 04:33

Digital Realty and Blackfuel deploy AI inference platform in Barcelona

Digital Realty has announced a multi-megawatt deployment of Blackfuel's AI inference platform at its BCN1 data centre in Barcelona, combining dedicated AI capacity, liquid cooling and private connectivity through Digital Realty's ServiceFabric interconnection platform. The deployment uses Dell Technologies AI Factory infrastructure with AMD GPUs. Blackfuel's inference platform will be integrated with ServiceFabric, allowing AI services to be delivered across Digital Realty's connected ecosystem and closer t

TURKEY 03:17

Vodafone Turkiye starts digital safety education project for children

The Vodafone Foundation, in cooperation with the Community Volunteers Foundation (TOG), has launched the 'My Digital Friend' project to provide digital literacy and safety training to children aged 8 - 14 across Turkiye. The project will focus on helping primary and secondary school students use digital technologies safely, consciously and in a balanced manner, Vodafone said. During its first year, the project is expected to reach 5,000 students across seven provinces in Turkiye.

TURKEY 03:08

Vodafone Turkey offers 3 months of free access to Super Duolingo

Vodafone Turkey, through its digital loyalty platform Vodafone Happy, has signed a partnership deal with language-learning platform Duolingo. Under the terms of the agreement, all Vodafone customers, including home internet, postpaid and prepaid subscribers, will receive three months of free access to Super Duolingo, Duolingo's paid subscription tier.

BELARUS 02:51

Turkcell to inject USD 7 million capital into Belarus unit BeST

Turkcell's board of directors has decided to increase the capital of its Belarusian subsidiary BeST by USD 7 million, or the equivalent amount in foreign currency. This capital increase will be made in two installments, including USD 5 million, or the equivalent amount in foreign currency, in October; followed by USD 2 million, or the equivalent amount in foreign currency, in December this year.

ASIA 02:33

Flag expands subsea cable investments across India, Asia, Trans-Pacific routes

Subsea cable operator Flag has announced a series of network investments spanning India, Asia and key Trans-Pacific corridors. These investments are designed to boost connectivity between these regions and the US, and include participation in the Mist and I2Sea cable systems, building on Flag's previous investment in a fibre pair on the Echo Trans-Pacific system.

INDIA 30 SEP

Google launches Fitbit Air in India

Google has launched its Fitbit Air wearable health and fitness tracker in India. The device is designed for continuous wear and works with the Google Health app to provide health and activity data. Google says its Fitbit Air is its smallest tracker and uses high-fidelity sensors to monitor metrics including 24-hour heart rate, heart rhythm and atrial fibrillation (Afib) alerts, blood oxygen saturation (SpO2), resting heart rate, heart rate variability, sleep stages and sleep duration.

MALAYSIA 30 SEP

U Mobile, IIUM partner on 5G-Advanced and 6G research

Malaysian operator U Mobile has signed an agreement with the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM), making the university the first academic partner to join U Mobile's Enterprise Innovation Platform (EIP). The partnership is designed to link university research with industry requirements and support work on 5G, 5G-Advanced (5G-A), AI and emerging 6G technologies.

FRANCE 30 SEP

Inherent acquires HP2i and AT Connect to expand in South-West France

Inherent, the parent company of French B2B operator Adista, announced two new acquisitions that significantly expand its presence in France's south-western region. Both based in Anglet (Pyrenees-Atlantiques), HP2i and AT Connect bring to Inherent their complementary expertise as independent providers of IT and telecom services dedicated to SMEs. HP2i currently counts over 650 active clients and has offices in Anglet, Saint-Paul-les-Dax and Bayonne. AT Connect serves more than 850 clients from its branches i

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