Ribbon promises speedy service restoration with new Network in a Box offering
GLOBAL 13:52

Ribbon promises speedy service restoration with new Network in a Box offering

Ribbon Communications has introduced a Network in a Box platform geared to service restoration following connectivity outages. Available in off-the-shelf and custom configurations, the line-up incorporates a selection of physical formats, ranging from portable devices to "industrial railway-car" sized designs tailored to data centre service restoration. Ribbon Network in a Box achieves secure communications driven by high-speed data and voice networking services, while offering a choice of physical networki

Nokia introduces DDoS prevention tool for Deepfield Defender clients
GLOBAL 13:50

Nokia introduces DDoS prevention tool for Deepfield Defender clients

Nokia has announced the launch of a telecoms-grade DDoS protection suite called the Deepfield Genome Shield to help counter residential proxy-driven DDoS attacks. Deepfield Genome Shield aims to address a shift in DDoS threat classification fuelled by automated, AI-driven attacks leveraging residential proxy botnets, with AI-assisted code generation expected to further limit the efficacy of conventional remediations. Residential proxy botnets are estimated to process anywhere from 250 - 600 Tbps of traffic,

US DoW adds Baidu, Alibaba to updated Section 1260H register on alleged Chinese military ties
CHINA 13:49

US DoW adds Baidu, Alibaba to updated Section 1260H register on alleged Chinese military ties

The US Department of War (DoW) has updated its register of Chinese military-linked entities believed to be operating directly or indirectly in the US. The Pentagon has determined that Chinese tech giants Baidu and Alibaba possess links to the military, along with the big three Chinese telecoms providers China Mobile, China Telecom and China Unicom, all of which were also in the 2025 edition of this register.

German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute
GERMANY 13:46

German National Security Council sets up AI Security Institute

The National Security Council, a committee within the German government, has decided to establish the AI Security Institute (DE-AISI). The government said the council will pool resources to analyse the capabilities and risks of modern artificial intelligence models, intensify the exchange of information with foreign institutes, and work towards uniform standards to manage AI in collaboration with international partners. Handelsblatt newspaper said the institute will use existing structures and the expertise

NEC clinches expanded contract with Lightpath to deliver OSS services
UNITED STATES 13:36

NEC clinches expanded contract with Lightpath to deliver OSS services

NEC's Netcracker subsidiary has entered into an expanded sales agreement with US fibre wholesale operator Lightpath. Under the agreement, Lightpath is able to leverage additional functions from Netcracker's digital OSS suite to deliver business agility and cost efficiencies, and will also benefit from enhanced professional services. The deal aligns with Lightpath's broader push to offer market-leading services powered by its fibre infrastructure, achieving product differentiation through end-to-end visibili

Sony offers sneak peek at new X-Ray image sensor capable of 26,100 fps capture
GLOBAL 13:34

Sony offers sneak peek at new X-Ray image sensor capable of 26,100 fps capture

Sony Semiconductor Solutions has announced the upcoming launch of an X-Ray CMOS imaging sensor set to enable higher fidelity visual inspections in battery and semiconductor production lines. The new IMX711 image sensor is a direct conversion charge-integrating module designed to detect X-rays and produce signals proportional to their energy. Sony claims that the sensor captures X-ray images at industry-leading frame rates of up to 26,100 fps. The technology leverages Sony's proprietary integrated circuit in

UK opens formal investigation into Paramount-Warner Bros deal
UNITED KINGDOM 13:28

UK opens formal investigation into Paramount-Warner Bros deal

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has opened a Phase 1 investigation into the planned acquisition of Warner Bros Discovery by Paramount Skydance. The CMA has until 07 August to decide whether to refer the merger for an in-depth Phase 2 investigation. The USD 110 billion deal was announced in February, with Warner Bros Discovery shareholders approving the deal in April.

Veon appoints chief of staff & security officer
GLOBAL 13:26

Veon appoints chief of staff & security officer

Veon has announced the appointment of Serkan Ozturk as chief of staff & strategy officer from 09 June, joining the leadership and reporting directly to group CEO Kaan Terzioglu. Ozturk will help to turn Veon's strategic ambitions into disciplined execution, ensuring alignment across functions, and driving coordination and delivery of priority initiatives. Ozturk joined Veon last November as group director for mergers and acquisitions.

Italy ransomware attacks rise 14% in 2025 as DDoS incidents decline - TIM
ITALY 13:25

Italy ransomware attacks rise 14% in 2025 as DDoS incidents decline - TIM

Ransomware attacks in Italy climbed 14 percent year on year in 2025 to 166 cases, while global incidents surged 42 percent to more than 7,400, according to the latest cybersecurity report published by Telecom Italia (TIM) and the Cyber Security Foundation. The data showed a strong geographic concentration, with around 40 percent of Italian cases occurring in the northwest and the Lombardy region alone accounting for over 30 percent of the national total, said TIM.

Utiq replaces CEO
EUROPE 13:09

Utiq replaces CEO

Utiq has announced that CEO Marc Bresseel will be replaced on 01 July by current CPO Will Harmer. It said Bresseel and Utiq's shareholders have agreed that the time is right for a leadership transition, now that the foundations have been laid to create a European AdTech company with a telco-powered first party identifier and which harnesses authentic consent to enable responsible digital marketing.

European Council adopts position on business wallet proposal
EUROPE 12:57

European Council adopts position on business wallet proposal

The European Council said it has adopted its position on the proposal to establish harmonised European business wallets, in order to simplify and secure business interactions across the EU, both between companies and with public administrations, building on the eIDAS2 framework. It said the adoption is central to the 'One Europe, One Market' roadmap and puts it on track to reach a political agreement by the end of 2026. Negotiations with the European Parliament in the framework within the ordinary legislati

Baidu rejects U.S. 'Chinese Military Company' designation as unjustified
UNITED STATES 12:53

Baidu rejects U.S. 'Chinese Military Company' designation as unjustified

Baidu has issued a response regarding its recent addition to the U.S. Department of Defense's list of Chinese Military Companies. The company states that it is not owned or controlled by the Chinese military, nor does it contribute to military-civilian technology integration for the Chinese defense industry. Consequently, Baidu maintains that its inclusion on the list is entirely unjustified.

UNITED KINGDOM 12:43

Nebius plans AI infrastructure deployment at Kao Data campus in Harlow

AI data centre operator Kao Data has agreed a multi-megawatt (MW) AI infrastructure deployment with AI cloud company Nebius at Kao's Harlow data centre campus. The 10-year, 22MW agreement will support academic and research AI innovation, and the launch of the UK government's AI Opportunities Action Plan. The Nebius AI Cloud platform and Nebius Token Factory managed interference service will be hosted at the Harlow data centre campus. This forms part of a new GBP 1.7 billion UK investment recently announced

EUROPE 12:43

Nextcloud new release enhances Euro-office, tweaks menu and adds governance tool

Nextcloud has announced a new office option, lighter user interface and new governance tool under an update called Nextcloud Hub 26 Spring. The release coincides with its tenth anniversary this month. It says Nextcloud Governance is an enterprise compliance and data governance platform for organisations operating under strict regulatory requirements. It added that Euro-Office has officially become part of the Nextcloud Office range, alongside the well-known Collabora Office option for administrators.

ITALY 12:34

FiberCop joins Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence

Italian wholesale network operator FiberCop said it has joined the Italian Institute of Artificial Intelligence (AI4I) as a participating member in order to deepen ties with the research community while boosting the country's digital infrastructure and innovation. The partnership will focus on developing AI applications, particularly around Edge Cloud computing, which enables data processing closer to end users to improve performance and reduce latency.

INDONESIA 12:29

Telkom Indonesia revamps management team

Telkom Indonesia has updated its leadership structure. The company has appointed Dian Siswarini as its new president director, supported by a board that includes Arthur Angelo Syailendra for finance and risk management, Willy Saelan for human capital management, and other directors overseeing wholesale, enterprise, strategic portfolio, network, digital IT, and legal functions.

CANADA 12:26

Acronis announces new #TeamUp partnerships in Canada, US

Global cybersecurity company Acronis has announced new #TeamUp partnerships with the University of Georgia Athletic Association (UGAA) in the US; as well as the BC Lions Canadian Football League and Rimouski Oceanic junior ice hockey teams in Canada.  The partnership with UGAA is the company's first collaboration with a collegiate athletics association, with Acronis becoming the UGAA's Official Partner. This partnership will be delivered through managed service provider Sourcepass Liberty, an Acronis CyberF

PHILIPPINES 12:21

PLDT, Smart offer communications support in earthquake-hit General Santos

As response efforts continue following the recent earthquake in Mindanao, PLDT and its mobile unit Smart Communications have announced they will provide communications support to local government units, emergency responders, and affected communities in General Santos City. PLDT Group says it immediately provided connectivity support to the General Santos City command centre, to allow responders to coordinate relief, emergency response, and recovery operations amid widespread commercial power outages and the

FINLAND 12:16

Wirepas receives EUR 24 mln EIB loan for R&D

Finnish company Wirepas has announced a European Investment Bank (EIB) loan of EUR 24 million towards the development of software for large-scale industrial and commercial Internet of Things uses. Wirepas will use the EIB backing to bolster research, development and innovation in Finland and France as well as business growth in Europe and beyond.

SPAIN 12:14

Vodafone Spain expands online store with 200 new products

Vodafone Spain said it has revamped its online store with the addition of more than 200 devices across over 15 categories. The new range spans consumer electronics, connected home devices and personal technology, part of the operator's strategy to diversify beyond connectivity services.

FINLAND 12:04

Telia Finland ties up with Nokia and Skyfora to monitor GNSS interference

Telia Finland has announced the presentation at the NATO Innovation Range Finland 2026 of a method to detect GNSS interference and monitor atmospheric humidity. It has been developed with Nokia and Finnish weather data company Skyfora. The functionality has been activated on approximately 100 5G base stations in Finland but the partners plan to expand coverage to more base stations in the coming months.

NORWAY 11:48

Nkom extends scope of Telia Norway security probe

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom said it is expanding the scope of its supervision of Telia Norway after recent security breaches. In February, a data breach was announced that involved the leak of large amounts of information. In April, a security incident at Telia made it possible to call customers and obtain information about their location. In late May, Telia said it had spotted and remedied a weakness in its mobile network that enabled telephone number spoofing, although there were no signs that it ha

INDONESIA 11:36

Indosat taps Nokia, Nvidia for AI-ready 5G RAN deployment in Indonesia

Indonesian operator Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison (IOH) has selected Nokia to modernize its nationwide mobile network in Indonesia through the deployment of advanced 5G Radio Access Network (RAN). As a key technology partner, Nokia will support the rollout of low- and mid-band 5G to help build AI-ready networks.

SPAIN 11:33

Telefonica to deploy Navilens smart signage at Atletico Madrid stadium

Telefonica and Atletico Madrid have confirmed plans to install Navilens smart signage at the LaLiga club's Riyadh Air Metropolitano stadium to improve accessibility for fans, particularly those with visual impairments. The system uses more than 100 high-visibility QR-style codes that can be scanned from a distance and while moving, allowing users to access real-time information about their surroundings via smartphones without needing assistance.

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