Tecnotree receives Nigeria approval for Resilience cash tender offer
GLOBAL 08:36

Tecnotree receives Nigeria approval for Resilience cash tender offer

Tecnotree said it has now received all of the regulatory approvals needed to complete Resilience Investment Holdings' public cash tender offer for its entire share capital. The announcement comes after the Nigerian competition authorities gave their backing to Resilience's buyout of the business. Tecnotree had postponed the expiry date for this tender offer earlier on 26 June, stating it was awaiting the Nigerian approval. The expiry is now scheduled for 15 July at 16:00 hrs Finnish time.

Vodafone Germany tests Quantum Key Distribution for TV stream with ARD
GERMANY 08:30

Vodafone Germany tests Quantum Key Distribution for TV stream with ARD

Vodafone Germany has partnered with public broadcaster ARD and the Baden-Wuerttemberg Cooperative State University to transmit a quantum-encrypted TV stream between the ARD facility in Frankfurt and the regional public broadcaster Sudwestrundfunk (SWR) in Mainz for the first time. The partners deployed new Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) technology to detect eavesdropping attempts, as a way of avoiding interception or alteration of content during transmission.

Atos starts voluntary redundancy offer in Netherlands
NETHERLANDS 08:29

Atos starts voluntary redundancy offer in Netherlands

Atos is offering around 1,500 employees in the Netherlands voluntary redundancy, Computable reported. The restructuring is expected to align the workforce better with the current market conditions. Staff are offered one month's salary for every year worked as compensation, with extra for some of those over age 50, according to the social plan agreed with the works council. 

Lenovo joins SOS coalition to bolster fair SEP licensing terms
GLOBAL 08:18

Lenovo joins SOS coalition to bolster fair SEP licensing terms

Lenovo is now a member of US-based Save Our Standards, a coalition advocating for fair, reasonable and non-discriminatory (FRAND) licences on standard-essential patents (SEPs). Lenovo believes its role in the alliance will shore up the integrity of technical standards, striking the right balance in licensor terms for critical patent assets. 

NCC plans to attract investors in local smartphone factories
NIGERIA 08:13

NCC plans to attract investors in local smartphone factories

Nigerian Communications Commission (NCC) governing board chairman Idris Olorunnimbe has pledged to secure presidential incentives for investors willing to establish smartphone manufacturing factories in Nigeria, The Punch reported. Olorunnimbe said that the country is poised for a new wave of smartphone manufacturing investments, calling this the most sustainable solution to Nigeria's growing device affordability challenge and a critical step in deepening digital inclusion. 

BT, Verizon to merge multinational businesses in 50-50 joint venture
UNITED KINGDOM 08:04

BT, Verizon to merge multinational businesses in 50-50 joint venture

BT Group and Verizon Communications have agreed to form a 50-50 joint venture to serve international business customers. The alliance of the UK and US operators will start with over 3,000 multinational customers across more than 180 countries, representing some USD 4 billion in annual revenue. Together the companies expect to save on costs and reach a wider customer base with a more comprehensive service offering.

South Korea targets 18.4 GW of AI data centre capacity under AI mega-project
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 08:04

South Korea targets 18.4 GW of AI data centre capacity under AI mega-project

South Korea has unveiled a national AI infrastructure strategy targeting 18.4 GW of AI data centre capacity by 2035 as part of three flagship "mega-projects" spanning semiconductors, AI infrastructure and physical AI. President Lee Jae Myung presented the plans alongside Samsung Electronics executive chairman Lee Jae-yong and SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won at a national briefing at Cheong Wa Dae in Seoul, describing semiconductors, AI data centres and physical AI as the three pillars of the country's next p

Former E& executive Bramly takes helm of LFP Media in France - report
FRANCE 07:59

Former E& executive Bramly takes helm of LFP Media in France - report

Olivier Bramly has been selected to lead the media arm of French football league governing body LFP, according to information gathered by L'Equipe. The search for a new CEO at LFP Media started in February, following the resignation of Nicolas de Tavernost. Bramly, who left his executive role at telecom group E& in January, has built a career in media and entertainment, serving in senior and executive roles focused on media rights distribution, OTT and streaming. He worked for nearly sixteen years at Eurosp

BTC FY revenue decreases by nearly 2%, net profit dips as investment rises
BOTSWANA 07:55

BTC FY revenue decreases by nearly 2%, net profit dips as investment rises

Botswana Telecommunications Corporation (BTC) said its revenue dipped by 1.6 percent to BWP 1.47 billion in the financial year ended March from BWP 1.49 billion a year earlier. Net profit fell to BWP 113.34 million from BWP 206.72 million, reflecting deliberate investment in networks, spectrum and digital services. EBITDA declined by 24 percent to BWP 343 million from BWP 449 million resulting in an EBITDA margin of 23.3 percent, down from 30.1 percent.

Liberia Telecommunications Authority provides VAS licence to Vita Business Line
LIBERIA 07:48

Liberia Telecommunications Authority provides VAS licence to Vita Business Line

The Liberia Telecommunications Authority (LTA) said it has issued a value-added service (VAS) licence to Vita Business Line, a 100 percent Liberian-owned company. Licensing and regulations commissioner Ben A. Fofana said that the LTA enforces a rigorous licensing process involving legal reviews, due diligence and engineering assessments. According to the VITA Business Line (VBL) website, the company is involved in digital financial services, business development and outsourcing, property, minerals & mining,

Digi files for IPO in Spain with expected EUR 1.7 bln valuation
SPAIN 07:33

Digi files for IPO in Spain with expected EUR 1.7 bln valuation

Digi has confirmed plans to seek a stock market listing for its Spanish business. The company plans to raise EUR 150 million in the sale of new shares in Madrid in order to fund the further growth of the Spanish activities, as well as sell some of the Romanian parent company's existing shares in the Spanish business in a secondary offering. The Spanish institutional investor Global Portfolio Investments has agreed to take EUR 100 million of the shares, based on an expected equity value for Digi Spain of up

Apple seeks US blessing to buy Chinese memory chips - report
GLOBAL 07:21

Apple seeks US blessing to buy Chinese memory chips - report

Apple is seeking permission from the US government to buy memory chips from a blacklisted Chinese company, the Financial Times reports citing six people familiar with the matter. It's hoping to find a cheaper source of the chips in the face of the global rise in prices and limited stocks at its usual suppliers. However, the Chinese company CXMT faces restrictions on supplying US firms due to its alleged ties to the Chinese military and associated security risks. 

GLOBAL 07:12

Samsung to introduce paid SmartThings API tiers from October

Samsung will introduce paid access tiers for its SmartThings API from October 2026, including a USD 4.99 per month plan for individual developers, as it looks to expand enterprise capabilities and support growing commercial use of its smart home platform. The company said the move is designed to improve the reliability, scalability, and security of the SmartThings API, which connects third-party applications and platforms to the SmartThings ecosystem. Samsung said the platform now has more than 460 million

BRAZIL 07:02

Elea and Axia to build data centre in Belem

Elea Data Centers, in collaboration with Axia Energia, is building the BEL1 data centre in Belem, Para. Set to open in Q2 2027, it will start with 7.5 MW capacity, expandable to 100 MW, and is already supported by major clients. Elea will manage operations, while Axia will provide 100 percent renewable energy through a power purchase agreement (PPA).

CROATIA (HRVATSKA) 07:01

Hrvatski Telekom secures credit line with Deutsche Telekom

Croatia's Hrvatski Telekom signed an indefinite Master Loan Agreement with its parent company Deutsche Telekom (DT), following approval from HT's Supervisory Board. The framework is designed to further strengthen HT's liquidity position.

UNITED STATES 06:59

Verizon spends most in US 5G spectrum auction

T-Mobile US won the most licenses in the latest US auction of AWS-3 spectrum. The company acquired 102 permits for a total of USD 277.8 million, the FCC announced. Verizon Wireless however spent the most in the auction, at USD 3.2 billion for 82 of the local licenses. AT&T was the third-largest bidder, paying USD 120.8 million for ten licenses.

BRAZIL 06:49

Motorola appoints Vitor Bertozzi as senior product manager for Brazil

Motorola has named Vitor Bertozzi as its new Senior Product Manager in Brazil. He will lead the brand's national portfolio strategy as the company focuses on expanding its premium smartphones. Bertozzi has extensive experience within Motorola, having worked across Latin American business strategy, commercial operations, and portfolio management. He has been highly involved in launching premium and foldable devices, as well as boosting the brand's e-commerce presence, the company said. In his new role, Berto

ITALY 06:48

Microsoft faces Italian consumer investigation into higher 365 prices after Copilot added

Microsoft is under investigation in Italy for violating consumer protection rules with confusing information on price increases for Microsoft 365 consumer subscriptions. Consumers were moved to more expensive subscriptions automatically, unless they exercised a right to cancel. However, the company may have failed to make clear that its subscription service had been integrated with the Copilot and Designer artificial intelligence services, making it difficult for consumers to understand the change, accordin

GLOBAL 06:44

US clears Claude Mythos 5 AI model for release to selected organisations - report

The US government has lifted export restrictions on Anthropic's Claude Mythos 5 frontier AI model, allowing the company to release it to more than 100 approved US organisations, including major enterprises and government agencies, according to Semafor, citing government sources. The decision reverses restrictions imposed two weeks earlier, when the US commerce department blocked exports of Mythos and the related Fable 5 model over concerns they could be "jailbroken" for malicious purposes.

JAPAN 06:06

KDDI opens AI-powered pop culture experience store in Tokyo

KDDI will open a new technology-enabled retail concept, Pop Culture Style Ikebukuro, on 3 July, combining AI, immersive digital displays and anime-themed experiences as part of a broader strategy to reinvent its au Style retail stores. Located on the second floor of au Style Ikebukuro in Tokyo, the venue is the first in a new generation of au Style outlets designed to blend KDDI's digital technologies with the culture and identity of individual cities. The operator said it plans to use the concept as a blue

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:05

LG Uplus partners GNC Energy to strengthen AI data centre power infrastructure

LG Uplus has signed an MoU with South Korean power systems specialist GNC Energy to strengthen the power infrastructure supporting its AI data centre (AIDC) expansion, including its flagship facility under construction in Paju. The agreement covers collaboration on emergency generators and broader power infrastructure used in LG Uplus's AI data centres, with the companies aiming to improve supply chain resilience and ensure reliable operations as demand for AI infrastructure accelerates.

JAPAN 06:03

NTT Data, Daikin begin AI cooling optimisation trial for data centres

NTT Data and Daikin have launched a joint proof of concept to develop an AI-powered cooling optimisation system for data centres that predicts the thermal state of servers and dynamically controls cooling infrastructure to improve energy efficiency. The trial, which begins in July, combines NTT Data's data centre operational expertise and server-to-cooling correlation data with Daikin's HVAC control technologies and AI-based building management capabilities. The companies aim to commercialise the solution d

AUSTRALIA 06:01

Australia proposes stronger enforcement and higher penalties for under-16 social media ban

The Australian government has announced plans to strengthen the enforcement powers of the eSafety Commissioner and double the maximum penalties for breaches of the country's social media minimum age legislation. Under proposed legislation, the eSafety Commissioner will receive expanded information-gathering powers, enabling the regulator to compel social media companies to provide evidence of the measures they have implemented to prevent users under the age of 16 from creating accounts.

NEW ZEALAND 06:00

Starlink growth signals new phase for New Zealand telecoms market - regulator

New Zealand's telecommunications market is entering a new phase of competition as satellite services, mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs) and new service models reshape consumer choice, according to the Commerce Commission's latest Annual Telecommunications Monitoring Report. The regulator said New Zealand consumers continue to benefit from extensive fibre and mobile coverage, with prices that generally compare well internationally. While most headline market indicators remained stable over the past ye

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