Adtran expands edge routing offering with new 400G port devices
GLOBAL 09:52

Adtran expands edge routing offering with new 400G port devices

Adtran has introduced 400 Gbps-port edge routing appliances enabling 'terabit-class' network capacity for aggregated 10G to 400G links. The new additions to Adtran's edge routing portfolio combine compact physical profiles catered to in-cabinet space constraints with optional support for coherent pluggable optics (ZR/ZR+), via the Adtran FSP 3000 IP open line system (OLS), to help scale capacity and amplify aggregated data links.

Hormuud Telecom and Germany's GIZ sign MoU with focus on cross-border payments, digital and AI training
SOMALIA 09:30

Hormuud Telecom and Germany's GIZ sign MoU with focus on cross-border payments, digital and AI training

Somali operator Hormuud Telecom and German development organisation GIZ (Deutsche Gesellschaft fuer Internationale Zusammenarbeit) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to advance the digital economy. The partnership focuses on cross-border payment systems, enhancing digital skills and fostering Artificial Intelligence (AI) training to boost youth employment. The MoU also includes provisions for climate financing, environmental measures and exploring market entry points for Somali businesses in Eu

Quectel expands localised manufacturing deal with India's Syrma SGS
INDIA 08:44

Quectel expands localised manufacturing deal with India's Syrma SGS

Quectel has expanded its Indian manufacturing partnership with Syrma SGS Technology to cover IoT antennas on top of its existing regional supply of IoT connectivity modules. The expanded agreement is in response to India's emergence as a major hub for electronics manufacturing and IoT innovation, driven by strong demand, a skilled workforce, and a maturing ecosystem. Sanjeev Pandey, vice president for business development at Syrma SGS, noted the deal would support domestic demand and the Make in India initi

Vodafone Oman overhauls Red, Black and Black for Business portfolios to reflect usage patterns
OMAN 08:40

Vodafone Oman overhauls Red, Black and Black for Business portfolios to reflect usage patterns

Vodafone Oman has overhauled the structure of its Red, Black and Black for Business mobile plans to reduce fragmentation, simplify customer choice and reflect actual usage behaviour. It says mobile usage in Oman has become continuous, spanning communication, work, payments and entertainment, often in different countries. Customers have long had to rely on add-ons, switch between plans, or use more than one SIM to meet different needs. In the business segment, this has turned into layered configurations and

CRAN expands pact with competition regulator
NAMIBIA 08:14

CRAN expands pact with competition regulator

The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) and the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) have signed an addendum to their longstanding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on 31 March to strengthen cooperation in addressing anti-competitive practices in the ICT sector. They aim to promote fair competition, streamline complaint handling and ensure consistent enforcement of laws governing the sector. The addendum clarifies the complaints lodging process and establishes a framework for joint inves

Akamai added to Montana state data services contract
UNITED STATES 08:09

Akamai added to Montana state data services contract

Akamai announced that the state of Montana awarded the company a new data communications contract. The framework agreement streamlines how state and local agencies, as well as educational institutions, can acquire Akamai's security and cloud computing services. Akamai said state and local agencies should find it easier to meet tender requirements for such contracts thanks to the new terms. The company works with Carahsoft to fulfill the orders and provide technical support.

O2 rolls out standalone 5G service in East Sussex
UNITED KINGDOM 07:58

O2 rolls out standalone 5G service in East Sussex

Virgin Media O2 has switched on its 5G Standalone footprint in several urban centres and hundreds of rural villages in East Sussex in southern England. The O2 5G+ rollout covers more than 830,000 urban residents, including East Sussex's biggest coastal city, Brighton and Hove, as well as several key towns in the area, including Peacehaven, Hastings, Lewes, Eastbourne, Seaford and Rye.

Orange Business integrates deepfake detection into enterprise portfolio
GLOBAL 06:44

Orange Business integrates deepfake detection into enterprise portfolio

Orange Business has shared more information on how its customers will benefit from deepfake detection, following the presentation of a portfolio revamp at its annual summit in March. During this event, US-based start-up Reality Defender was among the partners singled out by Orange as a contributor to the ecosystem building trust in enterprise voice and collaboration. Orange has now confirmed that Reality Defender's API-driven deepfake detection platform has been selected as a core components of the portfoli

Netherlands awards 7 new private 5G permits for 3.5GHz band
NETHERLANDS 1 APR

Netherlands awards 7 new private 5G permits for 3.5GHz band

SES subsidiary New Skies Satellites, wireless network specialist Lumiad and the greenhouse industry's innovation centre Tomatoworld are among the recipients of seven new licences for private 5G networks in the 3.5 GHz band in the Netherlands. According to the latest update from the digital infrastructure agency RDI, there are a total 58 private networks licensed in the band as of March.

ITS intros FibreLight Plus package with extra SLA and DDoS protection
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

ITS intros FibreLight Plus package with extra SLA and DDoS protection

UK operator ITS announced the launch of its latest business-grade connectivity service, FibreLight Plus. This builds on the existing FibreLight service to add Enhanced Business Care, for 24/7/365 monitoring and a six-hour target fix service level agreement, and SecureEdge, a machine learning-based system from Cisco to ward off DDoS attacks. The two VAS are 20 percent cheaper than their list prices when bought bundled in the new package with an internet connection. 

CloudCoCo confirms FY results, exits year with GBP 10 mln in recurring revenue
UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

CloudCoCo confirms FY results, exits year with GBP 10 mln in recurring revenue

UK IT services provider CloudCoCo reported a fall in revenue for its fiscal year to September 2025 to GBP 9.6 million from GBP 27.5 million the previous year after the sale of much of its managed services business. Revenue from continuing operations dropped to GBP 8.0 million from GBP 8.7 million, in line with its preliminary figures released in March, and the trading EBITDA was GBP 0.08 million, up from GBP 0.06 million. The company said it made strong operational progress over the year, ending the year wi

South African competition watchdog monitors Canal Plus after merger
SOUTH AFRICA 1 APR

South African competition watchdog monitors Canal Plus after merger

The South African Competition Commission says it is monitoring French media group Canal Plus following its 2025 acquisition of MultiChoice, to ensure compliance with merger conditions including a moratorium on layoffs, Business Times reported. While Canal Plus faces scrutiny over cost-cutting measures such as demanding supplier discounts and initiating voluntary severances, officials clarified that voluntary packages do not violate the agreed conditions. Watchdog spokesperson Siya Makunga said the condition

UNITED STATES 1 APR

Corning kicks off expansion at North Carolina fibre plant with Meta's support

Corning and Meta have held a groundbreaking ceremony marking the start of a major expansion at Corning's fibre cable manufacturing plant in Hickory, North Carolina. This expansion is aimed at growing the supply of US-produced fibre cables for advanced AI data centre applications, including state-of-the-art products commissioned by Meta through a USD 6 billion multi-year agreement disclosed in January. 

GLOBAL 1 APR

FatPipe seals TD Synnex distribution pact to expand reach of enterprise SDN line-up

FatPipe, a US-based software-defined networking and cybersecurity solutions vendor, announced a distribution partnership with TD Synnex to expand the market reach of its existing portfolio. The agreement supports global availability of FatPipe's SD-WAN, SASE, WAN optimisation, network security, and cybersecurity offerings.

FRANCE 1 APR

SFR taps Bitdefender to launch Smart SOC service for French SMEs

French operator SFR announced that its B2B arm, SFR Business, is presenting a new cybersecurity offering for SMEs at the InCyber Forum currently taking place in Lille. This follows a collaboration with SFR's long-term partner Bitdefender, which contributes to this latest launch with its Endpoint Detection & Response (EDR) and Mobile Security product lines. Dubbed Smart SOC, the service is fully managed by SFR Business' team of over 400 cybersecurity agents nationwide, relying on SOC (Security Operations Cen

EGYPT 1 APR

Es'hailSat and EgyptSat sign satellite capacity pact for VSAT services

Qatar Satellite Company (Es'hailSat) and EgyptSat signed a multi-year satellite capacity agreement, enabling EgyptSat to provide VSAT services to its customer base in Egypt and across the Middle East and North Africa region. Es'hailSat said in a statement that this agreement builds upon the partnership established in 2025 between the two companies to leverage their shared satellite services and extensive ground infrastructure.

ETHIOPIA 1 APR

Ethio Telecom launches teleSign to secure public digital services

Ethio Telecom has launched a national digital signature platform called teleSign, aimed at securing online identity verification and expanding access to government services. Developed through a collaboration between Ethio Telecom, the ministry of foreign affairs, the ministry of justice, and the Documents Authentication and Registration Service, the platform introduces legally recognized digital signatures and end-to-end digital workflows across multiple public institutions. It enables remote, legally bindi

UGANDA 1 APR

MTN Uganda partners with Infobip to boost enterprise services

MTN Uganda announced a partnership with global cloud communications platform Infobip aimed at equipping businesses with advanced digital communication tools that enhance customer engagement, improve operational efficiency, and accelerate Uganda's digital transformation. The collaboration will enable Ugandan enterprises to connect with customers through multiple communication channels including SMS, WhatsApp, voice, email and chat applications, allowing businesses to deliver faster, more personalized and aut

GLOBAL 1 APR

Streamwide posts 33% rise in FY net income

Communications software specialist Streamwide said that its profitability improved sharply in 2025, despite higher expenses linked to the development of its 'Platforms' activities. Annual EBITDA rose 32 percent year-on-year to EUR 15.74 million, while the EBITDA margin improved by 3 percentage points to 60 percent. As announced in February, annual revenues increased 25 percent to EUR 26.29 million, of which 39 percent came from international activities compared with 31 percent in 2024. Net income progressed

UNITED STATES 1 APR

AT&T to invest USD 1 billion to support FirstNet first responder service following US govt talks

The US National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA) has confirmed fresh investment and cost efficiencies at the AT&T-operated US first responder network FirstNet. Under the expanded deal, arranged with the US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, AT&T agreed to invest about USD 1 billion in network and coverage enhancements that will support FirstNet users. The additional spending will be tailored to the needs of public safety while integrating feedback from the FirstNet Authority Board, a

UNITED KINGDOM 1 APR

UK opens new competition investigation into Microsoft licensing

The UK's Competition and Markets Authority is opening a new investigation into Microsoft and its business software licensing terms. Findings from the CMA's previous investigation into the cloud market found that Microsoft may be using its strong position in business software to strengthen its position in the cloud services market, limiting competition. The new investigation will start in May and could see Microsoft assigned the 'strategic market status' also for its software business, giving the CMA the pow

GLOBAL 1 APR

OpenAI completes USD 122 billion funding round

OpenAI has completed its latest funding round with an increased amount of USD 122 billion. The latest money values the ChatGPT maker at USD 852 billion. The company said the new funding will support its rapid growth, with the weekly user base for its products expected to pass 1 billion soon. Revenues have grown to over USD 2 billion per month, it added. 

GLOBAL 31 MRT

Atos strengthens cyber security capabilities with Threat Research hub

France-based ICT group Atos announced the official inauguration of its Threat Research Centre (TRC), a new cybersecurity intelligence hub that will deliver enhanced protection for 2,000 clients worldwide. Among its key objectives, TRC will support Atos' existing network of seventeen security operations centres (SOCs) worldwide by consolidating multiple insight-led capabilities into a unified system. Atos said that this launch will provide a powerful differentiator for its cybersecurity activities, highlight

POLAND 31 MRT

Orange Poland wins tender at Lesser Poland govt

Orange Poland has won a tender for providing mobile telephony services for the government of the Lesser Poland region. The operator will also provide the regional government with smartphones, tablets and SIMs under the contract worth PLN 1.727 million, VAT included. Duration of the contract is two years.

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