Cognizant and CrowdStrike extend industrial cybersecurity pact with new solution for operational technology
GLOBAL 18:42

Cognizant and CrowdStrike extend industrial cybersecurity pact with new solution for operational technology

Cognizant and CrowdStrike have inked an expanded partnership to deploy cybersecurity for industrial operational technology (OT) applications. Under the deal, the partners will introduce a joint security service that pairs Cognizant's managed security operations tailored to OT use cases with CrowdStrike's Falcon for XIoT platform, which supplies unified overviews across extended IoT and IT environments. This combination will be complemented by round-the-clock managed assistance to ensure critical assets are

Californian law-makers back voluntary AI safety framework with third-party checks
UNITED STATES 18:40

Californian law-makers back voluntary AI safety framework with third-party checks

Non-profit AI policy advocate Fathom said Californian legislators have voted "overwhelmingly" for a law it is sponsoring that would establish a remit for independent verification bodies (IVOs) to probe claims of AI safety. The proposed law is authored by Californian senator Jerry McNerney and will now be submitted for sign-off by the state's governor, Gavin Newsom.

Netflix adds more than 300 Talpa episodes to Dutch offering
NETHERLANDS 14:34

Netflix adds more than 300 Talpa episodes to Dutch offering

Netflix is adding more than 300 episodes from Talpa's catalogue to its offering for subscribers in the Netherlands. The titles include 'Chateau Meiland', 'Het Roer Om', and 'Mr. Frank Visser Doet Uitspraak'. No exact availability date has been announced.

ViaSat-3 F3 satellite begins service
ASIA 14:31

ViaSat-3 F3 satellite begins service

Viasat said that its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, with capacity now available for customers operating in the Asia-Pacific region. This is the second satellite in the Ka-band fleet after ViaSat-3 F1 began service in 2024. ViaSat-3 F2 is in the final stages of in-orbit testing and should enter service soon for the Americas, at which point the company's next-generation constellation will be complete.

WOW! continues community partnership with Augusta GreenJackets
UNITED STATES 14:29

WOW! continues community partnership with Augusta GreenJackets

WideOpenWest (WOW!), US fibre broadband services provider, is boosts its partnership with the Augusta GreenJackets, Minor League Baseball Team of the Carolina League and affiliate of the Atlanta Braves, with new Augusta community commitments. To mark nine years of the partnership, WOW! is offering back-to-school initiatives, interactive family experiences and teacher recognition across the Central Savannah River Area (CSRA). 

Phoenix Tower announces new USD 6.5 billion financing
GLOBAL 14:18

Phoenix Tower announces new USD 6.5 billion financing

Phoenix Tower International, global provider of wireless communications infrastructure, has announced a new USD 6.5 billion multi-jurisdiction financing. This consolidates existing loans and provide extra capacity to support growth in new and existing markets worldwide. The transaction includes USD 5.36 billion of term loan facilities, USD 635 million of delayed draw term loan facilities, and a USD 500 million revolving credit facility. 

Ooredoo partners with National Bank of Kuwait to expand youth opportunities
KUWAIT 14:05

Ooredoo partners with National Bank of Kuwait to expand youth opportunities

Ooredoo Kuwait and National Bank of Kuwait (NBK) have launched ON Academy to train young Kuwaitis in essential skills to build careers in media, content creation and innovation. The five-week programme offers participants a professional development curriculum combining theoretical knowledge, hands-on learning and practical competitions. The ON Academy is designed for Kuwaiti youth aged 22 to 30.

Megafon deploys 5G at Eastern Economic Forum
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:57

Megafon deploys 5G at Eastern Economic Forum

Russian operator Megafon has launched a free 5G zone at the venue of the Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok. The 5G network covers the event's key area, the "Far East Street", including regional exhibition pavilions, the Ayaks Bay waterfront and interactive zones.The 5G technology enabled forum organisers to coordinate operations efficiently during the event's preparation phase. During the forum, guests and participants will be able to use the fifth-generation mobile network for rapid data exchange

Megafon upgrades network at Sheremetyevo Airport
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:55

Megafon upgrades network at Sheremetyevo Airport

Russian operator Megafon has expanded its mobile network capacity in several key areas of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, from passenger terminals to hangars. The new telecoms equipment allows the redistribution of growing traffic and maintains stable mobile internet service for passengers, flight crews and Sheremetyevo Airport employees.

Wobcom signs open access network agreement with OpenNet
DENMARK 13:53

Wobcom signs open access network agreement with OpenNet

German provider Wobcom has signed an open access network agreement with Danish firm OpenNet. Through the partnership with Wobcom, OpenNet is strengthening its presence in the German market. OpenNet has been active in Germany since 2024. With Wobcom, seven network operators and service providers are now active as partners on the OpenNet platform in Germany. The partnerships are based on standardised interfaces and processes, as well as unified contract management in accordance with guidelines and standards o

Odido service revenue up 0.4% in Q2
NETHERLANDS 13:52

Odido service revenue up 0.4% in Q2

Odido reported service revenue of almost EUR 489 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 0.4 percent year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA AL came to around EUR 198 million, up 0.2 percent, representing a margin of 40.6 percent of service revenue. Free cash flow rose to EUR 81 million from EUR 31 million a year earlier, while net debt fell to EUR 3.40 billion. The figures are based on an analysis of Odido's second-quarter results by New Street Research and estimates by Telecompaper.

Telefonica Germany expands North Rhine-Westphalia network by 100 new mobile sites in first 8 months
GERMANY 13:43

Telefonica Germany expands North Rhine-Westphalia network by 100 new mobile sites in first 8 months

Telefonica Germany has built 100 new mobile sites in the German state of North Rhine-Westphalia since the beginning of the year. The latest one was constructed at the Steinbach Reservoir in the Euskirchen district to provide mobile network coverage to the reservoir and surrounding areas through 5G, 4G and 2G/GSM.

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 13:35

VKontakte social network app gets overhaul

The mobile version of Russian social network VKontakte has received updated navigation, a new feed layout and additional content publishing tools, reports Rb.ru. All the key VKontakte features are available in the browser without installing the app, from viewing the feed and videos to communicating and publishing content, the company said.

LITHUANIA 13:34

Telia Lithuania blocks over 9 mln suspicious calls in H1

Telia Lithuania said that it blocked more than 9.35 million fraudulent and suspicious calls in the first half of 2026, of which 7.19 million were calls from spoofed Lithuanian numbers. The number of blocked calls decreased by 80 percent in the second quarter from the first, which shows that all the preventive measures applied help reduce the flow of suspicious calls.

ARMENIA 13:25

Ucom introduces Green tariff plans

Armenian operator Ucom is launching Green, a new environmental campaign, and introducing the GreenGo and GreenPlus tariff plans, which enable subscribers to support environmental initiatives through their everyday mobile use. Green plans include an AMD 200 donation from the subscriber, which will be directed to environmental programmes with each activation. Ucom will, in turn, double the total amount donated by subscribers.

UZBEKISTAN 13:21

Uzbekistan and South Korean Export-Import Bank discuss plans for major AI data centre

Uzbekistan and South Korea's Export-Import Bank (KEXIM) are advancing preparations to establish an artificial intelligence data centre, based on the project's current status, reports Trend. It cited the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan, following a meeting between Ayubkhon Sultonov, first deputy minister of digital technologies, deputy minister Jamol Makhudov and a delegation from KEXIM's Economic Development Promotion Facility (EDCF) Operations Department led by director Shin Sanghun.

KAZAKHSTAN 13:16

Kazakh state property fund discusses AI cooperation with Huawei

Kazakhstan's state property fund Samruk-Kazyna Huawei discussed the development of cooperation in digitalisation and artificial intelligence, reports Trend. This was announced by the press service of Samruk-Kazyna, following the meeting between chairman of the board Nurlan Zhakupov and Huawei's senior vice president and president of corporate business Leo Chen.

SAUDI ARABIA 13:07

Adobe and Humain provide over USD 4 bln in free AI creative tools to Saudi public and start-ups

Adobe has announced an expanded partnership with Saudi Arabia's ICT ministry and PIF-backed Humain to offer over 27 million eligible Saudi citizens and residents aged thirteen and older twelve months of free access to Adobe Express Premium features and Adobe Firefly Standard. The programme includes a new image generation model tuned to Saudi culture, bringing Adobe's commitment to an estimated value of over USD 4 billion.

SPAIN 13:03

Spain completes EUR 180 mln AI business and health call

Spain's Ministry for Digital Transformation and Public Administration has finalised a tender launched last year that made available a total of EUR 180 million in subsidies to AI-backed business and health projects. The RedIA and RedIA Salud calls distributed the funds to 372 projects out of well over 1,000 proposals, allowing the winners to develop smart assistants, digital twins, advanced robotics, artificial vision, cybersecurity and predictive systems. Some 70 percent of the selected RedIA projects will

SAUDI ARABIA 12:59

AMD, Cisco and Humain say Saudi AI infrastructure goes live

AMD, Cisco and PIF-backed Humain said that advanced AI infrastructure powered by AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs and Cisco Silicon One AI networking is now live in Saudi Arabia. It serves Humain customers in Saudi Arabia and globally. The production deployment integrates AMD Instinct MI355X GPUs, AMD EPYC CPUs and Cisco's critical networking stack.

GLOBAL 12:48

Gilat accepts commitments for USD 100 mln in five-year convertible notes

Gilat Satellite Networks said it has accepted commitments for a USD 100 million private placement of convertible notes from Israeli institutional investors under Israel's Securities Law, 5728-1968. The notes will be convertible into Gilat ordinary shares (par value ILS 0.20 per share). The gross proceeds should be about USD 100 million before fees and expenses and Gilat plans to use the net proceeds for general corporate purposes, focusing on accelerating investments in next-generation satellite and space t

RUSSIAN FEDERATION 12:37

MTS experts participate in training programme at Bauman Moscow State Technical University

Russian operator MTS has announced that its experts participated in developing an educational programme for secondary vocational education (SVE) instructors at Baumantech, a unit of Bauman Moscow State Technical University (BMSTU). This educational initiative, implemented as part of the Ministry of Education's federal project, brought together over 200 college and technical school instructors from various Russian regions. MTS experts conducted lectures and practical sessions for the participants.

MALAWI 12:30

TNM trains managers to drive internal AI readiness

Telekom Networks Malawi (TNM) has launched targeted artificial intelligence training for its management team to build internal capabilities and prepare operations for AI-driven transformation.

UGANDA 12:23

MTN Uganda graduates 503 youths from ACE digital skills training scheme

MTN Uganda has graduated 503 young people from its ACE digital-skilling programme, advancing national efforts to build a tech-capable workforce to drive economic growth and job creation.

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