Lumen hires Cisco veteran to lead revenue recovery after fall in FY results
Lumen Technologies expects higher free cash flow in 2026, thanks to lower capital expenditure after the sale of its FTTH business to AT&T. Adjusted EBITDA is still expected to show a small decline, as the company works on ramping up revenue growth in the data centre and enterprise connectivity markets. A new chief revenue officer, Jeff Sharritts, has been appointed to lead the efforts.
Lumen hires Cisco veteran to lead revenue recovery after fall in FY results
Lumen Technologies expects higher free cash flow in 2026, thanks to lower capital expenditure after the sale of its FTTH business to AT&T. Adjusted EBITDA is still expected to show a small decline, as the company works on ramping up revenue growth in the data centre and enterprise connectivity markets. A new chief revenue officer, Jeff Sharritts, has been appointed to lead the efforts.
Disney names resorts chairman D'Amaro as new CEO
Bob Iger is stepping down as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and will be replaced by the head of the company's resorts and cruises business, Josh D'Amaro. He will take over after the annual shareholders meeting on 18 March, as well as join the Disney board. At the same time, Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, also effective 18 March.
Disney names resorts chairman D'Amaro as new CEO
Bob Iger is stepping down as CEO of the Walt Disney Company and will be replaced by the head of the company's resorts and cruises business, Josh D'Amaro. He will take over after the annual shareholders meeting on 18 March, as well as join the Disney board. At the same time, Dana Walden, co-chairman of Disney Entertainment, has been named President and Chief Creative Officer of The Walt Disney Company, also effective 18 March.
KKR, Singtel to buy ST Telemedia data centres for SGD 13.8 bln
A consortium led by KKR and Singtel Group has agreed to acquire full ownership of ST Telemedia Global Data Centres (STT GDC) in a transaction that values the company at an implied enterprise value of around SGD 13.8 billion (approximately USD 10.9 billion). Under definitive agreements, funds managed by KKR and Singtel will buy the remaining 82 percent stake from founding shareholder ST Telemedia for SGD 6.6 billion (approximately US$5.1 billion).
KKR, Singtel to buy ST Telemedia data centres for SGD 13.8 bln
Bakcell becomes innovation partner at Peerstack Academy
Azerbaijan operator Bakcell has entered into a strategic partnership with Peerstack Academy, a programming academy. The key focus areas include the implementation of potential projects in innovation and artificial intelligence, the development of programming skills aligned with real industry needs, and the training of highly qualified specialists in the technology sector.
Bakcell becomes innovation partner at Peerstack Academy
Kyivstar to disconnect 3G in 4 regions in April
Ukrainian operator Kyivstar plans to disconnect its 3G network in numerous places in four regions across the country under the next stage of its 3G shutdown starting 21 April. The released radio frequencies will be allocated to LTE services.
Kyivstar to disconnect 3G in 4 regions in April
Beeline Uzbekistan offers 100 GB bonus for porting customers
Beeline Uzbekistan, a subsidiary of the Veon Group, introduced a promotion to customers porting a mobile number to its network, offering 100 GB bundles as a bonus. They need to apply for porting on the Beeline website or on its mobile application Hambi.
Beeline Uzbekistan offers 100 GB bonus for porting customers
Beeline Russia launches free cybersecurity check with Kaspersky
Russian operator Beeline, in cooperation with Kaspersky, introduced to customers a free software to scan for cybersecurity threats. Available on the telecom operator's mobile application, the software helps customers check whether they visited potentially dangerous websites using their devices and take protective measures promptly. The check is carried out at the network level.
Beeline Russia launches free cybersecurity check with Kaspersky
Paysera LT certified as electronic ID services provider in Lithuania
Lithuanian telecommunications regulator RRT announced that the company Paysera LT has been certified as a provider of qualified electronic ID services corresponding to high security requirements. The application Paysera Mobile App can be used for authenticating users of various electronic services as a result.
Paysera LT certified as electronic ID services provider in Lithuania
T2 launches 6,500 base stations in Moscow in 2025
Russian mobile operator T2, a subsidiary of the national operator Rostelecom, said that it launched 6,500 new base stations in Moscow in 2025, or 20 percent more year-on-year. T2 also launched VoWi-Fi services in the capital city, and LTE services on the 2,300 MHz band in the Moscow Metro. In addition, indoor services from the operator became available in more than 50 new locations.
T2 launches 6,500 base stations in Moscow in 2025
Samsung TV Plus offers ad inventory via Amazon DSP
Samsung Ads has announced that it will provide marketers with direct programmatic access to its premium Samsung TV Plus advertising inventory through Amazon's DSP software for automated advertisement buying. The integration has already gone live in the US and Canada and is now available in Europe.
Samsung TV Plus offers ad inventory via Amazon DSP
Vodafone Spain opens EUR 4 mln Murcia SOC
Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has inaugurated a new Security Operations Centre in Murcia with a EUR 4 million investment aimed at strengthening national cyberdefence capabilities. The facility, which will create up to 50 jobs over several years, features an edge data centre and advanced infrastructure designed for continuous monitoring, analysis and response to digital threats.
