Cyan meets FY outlook, forecasts further sales growth in year ahead
GLOBAL 10:32

Cyan meets FY outlook, forecasts further sales growth in year ahead

Cyan reported strong growth for 2025, with revenues up 30 percent to EUR 9.2 million thanks to demand for its cybersecurity products. Sales were at the high end of its forecast, and the company also achieved the upgraded EBITDA outlook, with a result within the forecast range of of EUR 0.75-0.85 million, according to the preliminary results. Cyan said it expects positive EBITDA again this year, with further sales growth to EUR 10.2-11.5 million. The company said it's confident of growing recurring revenues

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

Zambia declares abuse of AI content as a security threat ahead of August elections
ZAMBIA 1 APR

Zambia declares abuse of AI content as a security threat ahead of August elections

The Zambian government has declared the abuse of Artificial Intelligence (AI) generated applications a threat to national security, ITWeb reported. The nation faces rising political tensions and an increase in AI-generated false information ahead of the general elections on 13 August. Critics have accused the administration of President Hakainde Hichilema of stifling private media, contributing to a surge in misinformation.

Iranian drone strike hits Batelco HQ housing AWS infrastructure
BAHRAIN 1 APR

Iranian drone strike hits Batelco HQ housing AWS infrastructure

Iranian missiles have struck the headquarters of Bahraini telecom group Batelco in Hamala, Azeri news agency APA reported. The facility also hosts Amazon Web Services infrastructure, making it a significant target in what appears to be a deliberate escalation of Iran's stated campaign against US tech companies in the region. Media reports claim that Bahrain has since confirmed the facility was hit and that Amazon servers housed there have been affected, rendering parts of the complex inoperative. Power outa

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. 

Proton launches video meetings platform with baked-in privacy features
GLOBAL 1 APR

Proton launches video meetings platform with baked-in privacy features

Swiss online services vendor Proton has expanded its privacy-themed line-up with a new video conferencing platform pitched as an alternative to Zoom, Google Meet and Microsoft Teams. Proton Meet aims to address data privacy risks related to video calls as well as underlying metadata and chat histories. The platform applies end-to-end encryption empowered by Messaging Layer Security to ensure all video calls stay protected.

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

SFR taps Bitdefender to launch Smart SOC service for French SMEs
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

KPN joins Dutch ICT alliance for public sector cloud alternative
NETHERLANDS 1 APR

KPN joins Dutch ICT alliance for public sector cloud alternative

Seven Dutch ICT providers including telecom operator KPN have teamed up to offer an alternative to the dominant American cloud providers. The other members of the group, announced in a tribune in the paper NRC Handelsblad, are Centric, Info Support, Intermax, Nebul, Previder and Uniserver. They will work to coordinate their technical standards and service guarantees to provide a reliable alternative for large-scale projects such as public sector applications. This should ensure data remains managed in the N

Ethio Telecom launches teleSign to secure public digital services
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

Ireland considers SMS base filter to fight fraud messages
IRELAND 1 APR

Ireland considers SMS base filter to fight fraud messages

Ireland is looking at new ways to stop SMS spam and related fraud. ComReg has opened a public consultation on new proposals, including a SMS base filter to use message metadata at the network level to identify potential scammers and block their Sims automatically. In addition, it's looking at imposing a cap on the number of SMS that can be sent in a period of time, and introducing a DNS filter to block access to fraud websites from SMS. Comments on the proposals can be submitted until 15 May. 

NLconnect warns of risks to EU plan for telecom supplier controls
EUROPE 1 APR

NLconnect warns of risks to EU plan for telecom supplier controls

The proposed reforms of the EU's Cybersecurity Act (CSA2) may have a negative impact on investments in telecom networks and digital resilience, according to a position paper from the Dutch industry group NLconnect. In a presentation for the Dutch parliament, the group said the proposed restrictions on telecom supply chains are not sufficiently supported with a risk-based, proportional assessment of the security issues. While acknowledging that cyber resilience is a necessity, NLconnect said the current plan

AUSTRALIA 1 APR

Australia proposes new rules on children's data use in draft privacy code

Australia's privacy regulator has released a draft Children's Online Privacy Code that would introduce new obligations on digital services to prioritise the best interests of children when handling personal data. The Office of the Australian Information Commissioner (OAIC) said the proposed code would require organisations to consider children's interests before collecting, using or disclosing their personal information, and to obtain consent before using such data for targeted advertising. 

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

BELGIUM 31 MRT

Proximus to provide cybersecurity training at Wallonia digital centres

Proximus announced a new initiative with the regional government of Wallonia to work on cybersecurity for internet users. They will work together to raise awareness of cyber risks at the publicly run computer centres in the region. 

POLAND 31 MRT

Orange Poland blocks 345,000 phishing web domains in 2025

Orange Poland said that its CERT blocked 345,000 phishing internet domains in 2025, and some 5.5 million customers trying to access the domains were protected from possible loses of data and money. Orange is adding new tool that can help them check if a website is possibly a phishing front and blocked by Orange. 

PORTUGAL 31 MRT

Portuguese rights group sees signs of progress in fight against digital piracy

There were 1.29 billion visits to piracy websites in Portugal between April 2024 and March 2025, according to a report from FEVIP, the Portuguese Association for the Defence of Audiovisual Works. Despite this high volume, a slight reduction from the previous year suggests that prevention and blocking measures are proving effective in limiting the availability of illegal content, the group said. Authorities blocked approximately 182 million illegal content instances in 2025. 

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 31 MRT

Drone targets Thuraya building in Sharjah

The UAE's Sharjah Government announced that local authorities responded to an incident on 30 March involving the targeting of the Thuraya Communications administrative building in the central region by a drone launched from Iran. The media office said in its official account on X that no injuries were reported, noting that relevant authorities are actively managing the situation. The media office assured the public that updates will be provided as soon as available.

GLOBAL 31 MRT

EnSilica takes up key role in UK's Cheri secure microchips project

Fabless ASIC vendor EnSilica has confirmed its participation in a UK government-backed silicon project aimed at embedding microchip-hosted security protections into critical infrastructure and IT systems. The UK's CHERI Adoption Collective is spearheaded by PA Consulting in partnership with the UK's Department for Science, Innovation & Technology. Participants in the initiative, awarded GBP 24 million from the UK's Industrial Strategy in June 2025, include BT and fellow infrastructure operators National Gri

EUROPE 31 MRT

Leaseweb charts progress on sovereign cloud offering in 2025

Leaseweb said it made progress with its sovereign cloud offering in the past year, as part of its European Cloud Campus project. The progress shows how European industry is moving from policy discussions to building practical, sovereign cloud infrastructure, the Dutch company said.

NORWAY 31 MRT

Nkom warns mobile operators over shortcomings in customer identity verification

Norwegian telecoms regulator Nkom has discovered weaknesses and shortcomings in how mobile operators verify customer identities. The watchdog has scrutinised the procedures of operators include Lycamobile, Ice, SMB Mobil, Talkmore, Telavox and Telenor. Telavox is the only operator at which no errors requiring correction have been found.

NETHERLANDS 31 MRT

Dutch ISPs report success with pilot anti-phishing shield

Dutch internet providers and the National Cyber Security Centre report positive results from a pilot project blocking access to fraudulent websites. Access to suspicious sites was blocked around 2 million times during the trial of the Anti Phishing Shield. Due to the successful results, the plans is to make the shield a structural fixture, managed by the NCSC. 

EUROPE 31 MRT

OneLayer to expand European footprint with new EMEA sales director

US-based private cellular asset management specialist OneLayer said it is expanding its European footprint, having recently appointed a new sales director for Europe, Middle East & Africa (EMEA). Sander Teunissen takes up the role to help scale OneLayer's regional presence, through customer additions and supporting them to integrate private LTE/5G into critical operational technology (OT) and zero-trust security workflows. Teunissen was previously head of sales at Dutch enterprise networking and SASE vendor

SERBIA 31 MRT

Telekom Srbija to acquire majority stake in Pulsec

Telekom Srbija, through its subsidiary Mtel Global, is expanding its cybersecurity portfolio by acquiring a majority stake in Austrian company Pulsec, according to information submitted to the Competition Authority of North Macedonia. Telekom Srbija already owns a majority stake in Pulsec Belgrade, a Serbian company with the same name.

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