Virgin Media O2 halts new fibre upgrades, targets cost savings of GBP 800 mln
Virgin Media O2 has announced a new strategic plan and cost savings programme. This will involve significant job cuts at the UK operator and a refocus of investments, including halting current fibre network upgrades. The plan targets annual cost savings of around GBP 800 million by 2029, with savings of around GBP 400 million to be delivered in 2027. Around GBP 300 million of the saving in 2029 will come from a reduction to the workforce, which equals around 30 percent of the group's total people costs over
Virgin Media O2 halts new fibre upgrades, targets cost savings of GBP 800 mln
Virgin Media O2 has announced a new strategic plan and cost savings programme. This will involve significant job cuts at the UK operator and a refocus of investments, including halting current fibre network upgrades. The plan targets annual cost savings of around GBP 800 million by 2029, with savings of around GBP 400 million to be delivered in 2027. Around GBP 300 million of the saving in 2029 will come from a reduction to the workforce, which equals around 30 percent of the group's total people costs over
Apple quarterly sales up 12% on iPhone, Mac strength; sees weaker growth in Q4
Apple reported sales of USD 114.5 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter to September, up 12 percent from a year earlier. Sales growth was slower than in the previous quarter but slightly better than Apple's forecast. The company said the growth rate will slow down again in the December quarter, with pressure on margins expected from rising costs. The company's net profit rose 12 percent in Q4 to USD 30.7 billion, helped by a refund from the reversal of US trade tariffs.
Apple quarterly sales up 12% on iPhone, Mac strength; sees weaker growth in Q4
Apple reported sales of USD 114.5 billion for its fiscal fourth quarter to September, up 12 percent from a year earlier. Sales growth was slower than in the previous quarter but slightly better than Apple's forecast. The company said the growth rate will slow down again in the December quarter, with pressure on margins expected from rising costs. The company's net profit rose 12 percent in Q4 to USD 30.7 billion, helped by a refund from the reversal of US trade tariffs.
Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service
Managed services provider Claranet has launched a new controlled technical assessment service in the UK called Ransomware Readiness Simulation. This will provide customers with proof of how their security controls identify, investigate and respond to selected ransomware activity. This will identify security control gaps and help business/security managers make informed decisions about their organisation's cyber security and resilience.
Claranet launches new Ransomware Readiness Simulation service
ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide
UK broadcaster ITV has announced the nationwide launch of the Green Room initiative to support freelancers between roles, working in partnership with the Film and TV Charity (FTVC). It is looking 50 freelancers to join the new group, more than double the number of people that took part in the first cohort. The scheme will provide freelancers with access to office space, mentors and speakers - expanding its original pilot footprint in London (White City) to Cardiff (Boom Cymru) and Manchester (ITV Studios, S
ITV rolls out Green Room freelancer support scheme nationwide
BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members
The BBC has appointed Rhuanedd Richards as Director of BBC Nations, effective immediately. She has been serving as Interim Director of BBC Nations for the last six months and now takes up the position permanently, joining the BBC Executive Committee. She will lead the BBC's operations in Northern Ireland, Wales and Scotland, and BBC Local in England. She replaces Damon Buffini, who stepped down from the BBC Board in June.
BBC appoints new Director of BBC Nations, new Board members
NCSC highlights growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks
The UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that the country could be hit with AI-enabled attacks on critical national infrastructure by 2028. The latest 'State of the Cyber Nation' report warns that exploitation of AI technology by hostile actors will 'highly likely' increase the efficiency and scale of their actions - including ransomware attacks, exploitation of vulnerabilities, and social engineering.
NCSC highlights growing threat of AI-enabled cyber attacks
Megafon launches 5G in flagship shops
Russian operator Megafon said that it has launched 5G services in its flagship shops in Moscow, St Petersburg, Yekaterinburg and Novosibirsk. This allows customers to test the 5G network there. Megafon's existing LTE infrastructure became the basis for 5G deployment. Using the technology-neutral principle, the operator launched the new generation of communication on existing frequencies with modernised base stations.
Megafon launches 5G in flagship shops
Ceragon to market Radwin's sub-6GHz radios for private wireless use cases
Ceragon announced a product alliance with Israeli wireless vendor RAD Group's Radwin subsidiary. The collaboration expands Ceragon's current portfolio of microwave and mmWave wireless transport and backhaul radios into the sub-6 GHz private wireless access segment. Under the agreement, Ceragon will distribute Radwin's existing range for private network use cases including industrial connectivity, video surveillance and critical infrastructure.
Ceragon to market Radwin's sub-6GHz radios for private wireless use cases
Airtel Malawi invests MWK 23 mln in digital learning and cybersecurity education
Airtel Malawi has committed MWK 22.6 million to promote digital learning and cybersecurity education, equipping young Malawians with skills for the modern digital economy. The package comprises MWK 10 million to sponsor the National Cyber Security Conference, along with 4G routers and twelve months of unlimited internet access for 20 top-performing university students.
Airtel Malawi invests MWK 23 mln in digital learning and cybersecurity education
Rostelecom launches games subscription for internet customers
Russian national operator Rostelecom said that its Rostelecom Games online platform introduced a new product, a subscription of the same name bundling exclusive offers for gamers. Users will get access to bonuses in World of Tanks, World of Ships and Warface, as well as games in the platform launcher. The subscription is available only to Rostelecom subscribers with a connected home internet service, regardless of the tariff plan.
Rostelecom launches games subscription for internet customers
NorthC Datacenters names Goeman to lead Dutch business
NorthC Datacenters announced Maarten Goeman as its new managing director in the Netherlands from 01 November, replacing Jan Willem Dees. Goeman was previously Vice President Corporate Development at Mediterra Datacenters in Italy and before that held the same position at NorthC. His experience is expected to help build out the Dutch business, with a focus on AI and sustainability and strengthening the relationship with customers and partners.
