Netgem expands Pleio offering with Outright Games
GLOBAL 13:54

Netgem expands Pleio offering with Outright Games

Netgem has announced a strategic collaboration with UK company Outright Games, a publisher of licensed video games. The partnership will see Netgem's Pleio platform integrate a selection of titles aimed at family audiences, such as SpongeBob and Ice Age-branded games. The first titles from Outright's catalogue are already available to Pleio customers in the UK, with additional markets set to follow in the coming months.

NTT's Transatel explores zero-touch eSIM provisioning in partnership with Furukawa Electric
JAPAN 13:50

NTT's Transatel explores zero-touch eSIM provisioning in partnership with Furukawa Electric

Furakawa Electric is up teaming with Transatel, NTT's cellular IoT and MVNO enablement subsidiary, to advance a proof-of-concept (PoC) that relies on Transatel's Bootstrap eSIM to streamline user onboarding across NTT Docomo and KDDI production networks. The PoC leverages a cellular-enabled internet router based on Furukawa Electric's FITELnet F225 Series router, a corporate-grade device which natively supports LTE and 5G communication.

France's Axione joins data centre alliance in Sarthe department
FRANCE 13:49

France's Axione joins data centre alliance in Sarthe department

French infrastructure operator Axione, through its subsidiary Sartel, is taking part in a new partnership in the Sarthe department, where Sartel operates a public-initiative fibre network open to all commercial operators. Under this collaboration, the Sarthe department intends to strengthen its data centre capabilities by interconnecting its public-initiative data centre, dubbed Sartera, with the Datagrex edge data centre owned by the DRI group. The project will see Sartera host DRI's servers in highly secu

Cyberport joins CE's business delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan
ASIA 13:48

Cyberport joins CE's business delegation to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan

Cyberport said that chairman Simon Chan joined a business delegation on a visit to Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan from 01 to 05 June 2026 to strengthen technology innovation as well as economic and trade cooperation between Hong Kong and Central Asia. During the visit, Cyberport signed memoranda of understanding (MoUs) with leading technology organisations in both Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, establishing strategic partnerships with the two countries' key innovation and technology platforms and promoting "hub-to-h

Canal Plus Poland adds Zero channel to line-up
POLAND 13:45

Canal Plus Poland adds Zero channel to line-up

The broadcaster Canal Plus Poland has added the Zero channel Zero to its pay-TV line-up from 08 June. The channel is available to users of its satellite television and IPTV services, as well as on the video streaming service from Canal Plus. The channel has been added to the basic package Entry+, as well as to all the higher tier bundles.

PSO expands fibre coverage by 67,000 households in May
POLAND 13:40

PSO expands fibre coverage by 67,000 households in May

Polish wholesale operator Polski Swiatlowod Otwarty (PSO) announced that it covered more than 15,000 new households with its fibre network at 100 locations in May. Most of the new homes passed were in Warsaw (1,884), Wroclaw (1,191) and Krakow (974). The operator also upgraded more than 51,000 addresses on its hybrid fibre-coaxial (HFC) network to the FTTH standard, and more than 600 additional households in five sites were covered with fibre using public subsidies, raising the total coverage of its fibre-o

Broadcaster Nova to block ad skipping on TV archive
CZECH REPUBLIC 13:34

Broadcaster Nova to block ad skipping on TV archive

Czech broadcaster Nova has announced that it plans to block skipping of advertising on its TV-archive from 16 November, reports Zive. Broadcasters Markiza, JOJ an Prima had taken analogous decisions earlier. Markiza started blocking skipping of advertising on 15 July of 2025.

P4 to buy back PLN 750 mln bonds early and replace with longer maturity
POLAND 13:32

P4 to buy back PLN 750 mln bonds early and replace with longer maturity

The management board of Polish company P4, controlled by Iliad and which runs the operator Play, has decided to buy back PLN 750 million in bonds issued on 19 June, before maturity, reports Wirtualnemedia. The series A bonds are designated PLY1226 and it will redeem them six months early. The company plans to issue new bonds of the same nominal value and sell them on the alternative trading system of the Warsaw Exchange. The replacement bonds will mature on 16 December of 2030.

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service
AFRICA 13:24

MTN Group launches One TV unified video entertainment service

MTN Group has launched MTN One TV, a flexible streaming platform designed to consolidate local "storytelling", live channels, and international programming into a unified viewing service tailored to African consumers. It aims to provide greater choice of ways to watch video, with viewing models that may vary by market and might include free-to-view content, advertising-funded service, pay-as-you-watch access and subscription offerings. Depending on local availability, customers may also be able to pay throu

BT becomes first UK member of Anthropic's Project Glasswing
UNITED KINGDOM 13:20

BT becomes first UK member of Anthropic's Project Glasswing

BT Group has become the first UK company to join Anthropic's Project Glasswing to strengthen the cyber defences of critical network infrastructure with frontier AI technology. The move will give BT access to Anthropic's 'Claude Mythos Preview' frontier AI model, helping to boost cyber security protection for its networks and customers.

Ciena seeks USD 2 billion in private convertible placement
GLOBAL 13:14

Ciena seeks USD 2 billion in private convertible placement

Ciena has submitted plans for a USD 2 billion offering of senior unsecured convertible notes with maturity dates in September 2031. A private offering is proposed under which all convertible notes would be fully and unconditionally guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis. This backing is provided by the same wholly owned Ciena subsidiaries responsible for guaranteeing existing 4.00 percent senior notes due in 2030 or any refinancing of such notes, as well as future issues of the same instrument. Ciena also i

AMD, Nebius announce new AI infrastructure investment in UK
UNITED KINGDOM 13:10

AMD, Nebius announce new AI infrastructure investment in UK

AMD has pledged to invest up to GBP 2 billion in AI innovation and research in the UK over the next five years. This will support advanced computing, scientific research and workforce development across the UK; and includes new partnerships with Imperial College London (ICL) and Oriole Networks to boost AI, quantum and next-generation computing research. The plans were announced at London Tech Week. It will also see AMD and Dell work with the University of Cambridge to expand its national AI infrastructure

SPAIN 13:04

Orange Spain opens latest GarageLab call

Orange Spain's charitable arm, the Orange Foundation, announced the launch of a new call for applications for its GarageLAB programme for the 2026-2027 academic year. The initiative is aimed at schools and organisations throughout Spain that work with young people at risk of social exclusion, seeking to increase their motivation for learning and strengthen their digital skills.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:58

UK govt to advise on restricting screen use for children

The UK government plans to publish new guidance for parents/carers on screen use for 5-16 year olds. This could include advice on when children should get the first smartphone.  A 3-week call for evidence launches on 08 June, with the guidance following in autumn 2026. The guidance will be formed by group of independent experts - co-chaired by Professor Russell Viner and Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel de Souza. The call for evidence will also ask for views on screen use in schools, allowing the governm

MIDDLE EAST 12:54

Vertiv partners with Edge-Serve, IRCL and PDC for Gulf AI data centre infrastructure

Vertiv has announced a framework agreement with Edge-Serve, a UAE-based developer of hyperscale-ready data centre campuses, Integrated Roots Company (IRCL), a Saudi-based construction and industrial contractor, and Saudi Electricity Project Development Company (PDC), a subsidiary of Saudi Energy. The framework concerns the development of converged physical infrastructure in the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region. It builds on a year-long collaboration between Vertiv and Edge-Serve.

DJIBOUTI 12:49

Djibouti Telecom hosts ICT minister on visit to Haramous Cable Landing Station

Djibouti Telecom has welcomed the ICT minister Mohamed Abdoulkader Moussa Helem to the Haramous Cable Landing Station (CLS). The meeting was led by Djibouti Telecom director general Mohamed Assoweh and allowed the minister to engage directly with technical personnel and review the station's operations. The landing station is a gateway linking Africa, the Middle East, Europe and Asia.

PAKISTAN 12:47

JazzWorld launches IoT-enabled weather monitoring platform in Islamabad

Pakistani operator JazzWorld has launched an IoT-enabled weather monitoring station at its Islamabad headquarters. This platform is designed to capture real-time, hyper-local environmental data such as temperature, humidity, rainfall, wind metrics, and barometric pressure. Using AI-based analytics, the system converts these observations into actionable insights for operational planning, environmental monitoring, and sustainability management

KENYA 12:44

Safaricom provides mobile phone information to Kenya National Bureau of Statistics

Safaricom and the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) have announced a partnership to use mobile phone insights for policy development and national planning. They will combine Safaricom's telecoms data and KNBS's statistical expertise to support evidence-based decision-making and sustainable development. The announcement was made by Sharon Holi, head of customer privacy, at a panel discussion that highlighted the importance of embedding privacy by design and adopting responsible data practices in ord

MOROCCO 12:37

Moroccan govt signs MoU with Orange to deploy AI services

The government of Morocco has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Orange Maroc to strengthen cooperation in the testing and deployment of AI solutions, Wearetech reported. They plan to develop practical AI use cases that align with Morocco's digital transformation priorities, with an emphasis on e-government initiatives to improve public service quality and efficiency, and a focus on e-health, e-education and e-agriculture. The parties have already identified pilot projects for joint development

SPAIN 12:37

Spain delays SMS blocking order to September

The Spanish government has postponed the enforcement of new rules requiring operators to block SMS messages sent using unregistered sender aliases to 15 September, citing the "extraordinary complexity" of implementing the system. The measure, aimed at curbing fraud and identity theft via messaging, had originally been due to take effect on 07 June.

SOUTH AFRICA 12:30

Samsung South Africa offers Aura emergency response subscription with Galaxy A 57 5G and A37 5G

Samsung South Africa said it is running the Samsung SOS+ campaign until 30 June, offering customers who purchase the new Galaxy A57 5G or Galaxy A37 5G twelve months of free access to an on-demand emergency response subscription from Aura. It supports late-night commutes and family safety by turning a smartphone into a 24/7 personal safety companion.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:27

BBC adds new short-form video features to news, sports apps

The BBC is rolling out new short-firm video features across its apps. This includes new vertical, swipeable video experiences in the BBC News and BBC Sports apps; and a new Short tab in the BBC Sport app. The new swipeable vertical videos allow users to move easily from one video clip to the next, without having to turn their phone around. The BBC has also refreshed video rails to bring more content into view. 

OMAN 12:26

OMPay debuts 'Jeel' digital wallet for youth segment

Omani fintech platform OMpay, has launched Jeel, a digital wallet tailored for the youth segment. Jeel is a mobile-first wallet designed for young users aged seven to seventeen. It enables parents to instantly transfer funds, monitor transactions instantly, and manage spending through a secure and structured platform. It supports transactions such as the payment of school expenses, fares and daily purchases.

GLOBAL 12:21

IBM research illuminates capacity concerns amid accelerated agent AI adoption

Around 70 percent of C-level tech executives surveyed for IBM's market research said they believed the pace of technology deployment has outstripped internal governance capacity, driven by fundamental trends such as artificial intelligence. The finding comes from IBM's Institute for Business Value survey, with around two thirds of CIOs and CTOs participating reporting accountability for AI systems that they do not have full control over, underlining ongoing challenges around governance. Around 80 percent of

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