Jio Platforms secures regulatory clearance for USD 3.8 billion IPO
Indian operator Jio Platforms has received an observation letter from India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), clearing a key regulatory step toward what could become the country's largest IPO. Reliance Industries announced in a regulatory filing that its subsidiary Jio Platforms received the observation letter on 28 August for the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) submitted in June.
Jio Platforms secures regulatory clearance for USD 3.8 billion IPO
Indian operator Jio Platforms has received an observation letter from India's Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for its proposed initial public offering (IPO), clearing a key regulatory step toward what could become the country's largest IPO. Reliance Industries announced in a regulatory filing that its subsidiary Jio Platforms received the observation letter on 28 August for the Draft Red Herring Prospectus (DRHP) submitted in June.
CrowdStrike debuts Google Cloud hosting of Falcon EDR suite in US cloud regions
CrowdStrike has announced the availability of its cloud-native endpoint detection suite, CrowdStrike Falcon, in the Google Cloud infrastructure ecosystem. The launch is limited to US server regions at the moment, but CrowdStrike plans to extend access into additional cloud territories in the future, capitalising on localised data processing to meet compliance criteria in key markets.
CrowdStrike debuts Google Cloud hosting of Falcon EDR suite in US cloud regions
CrowdStrike has announced the availability of its cloud-native endpoint detection suite, CrowdStrike Falcon, in the Google Cloud infrastructure ecosystem. The launch is limited to US server regions at the moment, but CrowdStrike plans to extend access into additional cloud territories in the future, capitalising on localised data processing to meet compliance criteria in key markets.
Nvidia buys MediaTek convertibles worth USD 3.5 bln and unveils expanded product alliance
Nvidia and MediaTek have announced further plans under an ongoing strategic partnership focusing on AI compute innovations. In addition, MediaTek has agreed to sell convertible bonds in the business to Nvidia for USD 3.5 billion in aggregate.
Nvidia buys MediaTek convertibles worth USD 3.5 bln and unveils expanded product alliance
Cognizant and CrowdStrike extend industrial cybersecurity pact with new solution for operational technology
Cognizant and CrowdStrike have inked an expanded partnership to deploy cybersecurity for industrial operational technology (OT) applications. Under the deal, the partners will introduce a joint security service that pairs Cognizant's managed security operations tailored to OT use cases with CrowdStrike's Falcon for XIoT platform, which supplies unified overviews across extended IoT and IT environments. This combination will be complemented by round-the-clock managed assistance to ensure critical assets are
Cognizant and CrowdStrike extend industrial cybersecurity pact with new solution for operational technology
Californian law-makers back voluntary AI safety framework with third-party checks
Non-profit AI policy advocate Fathom said Californian legislators have voted "overwhelmingly" for a law it is sponsoring that would establish a remit for independent verification bodies (IVOs) to probe claims of AI safety. The proposed law is authored by Californian senator Jerry McNerney and will now be submitted for sign-off by the state's governor, Gavin Newsom.
Californian law-makers back voluntary AI safety framework with third-party checks
Netflix adds more than 300 Talpa episodes to Dutch offering
Netflix is adding more than 300 episodes from Talpa's catalogue to its offering for subscribers in the Netherlands. The titles include 'Chateau Meiland', 'Het Roer Om', and 'Mr. Frank Visser Doet Uitspraak'. No exact availability date has been announced.
Netflix adds more than 300 Talpa episodes to Dutch offering
ViaSat-3 F3 satellite begins service
Viasat said that its ViaSat-3 F3 satellite has entered service, with capacity now available for customers operating in the Asia-Pacific region. This is the second satellite in the Ka-band fleet after ViaSat-3 F1 began service in 2024. ViaSat-3 F2 is in the final stages of in-orbit testing and should enter service soon for the Americas, at which point the company's next-generation constellation will be complete.
ViaSat-3 F3 satellite begins service
Phoenix Tower announces new USD 6.5 billion financing
Phoenix Tower International, global provider of wireless communications infrastructure, has announced a new USD 6.5 billion multi-jurisdiction financing. This consolidates existing loans and provide extra capacity to support growth in new and existing markets worldwide. The transaction includes USD 5.36 billion of term loan facilities, USD 635 million of delayed draw term loan facilities, and a USD 500 million revolving credit facility.
Phoenix Tower announces new USD 6.5 billion financing
Megafon upgrades network at Sheremetyevo Airport
Russian operator Megafon has expanded its mobile network capacity in several key areas of Moscow's Sheremetyevo Airport, from passenger terminals to hangars. The new telecoms equipment allows the redistribution of growing traffic and maintains stable mobile internet service for passengers, flight crews and Sheremetyevo Airport employees.
Megafon upgrades network at Sheremetyevo Airport
Wobcom signs open access network agreement with OpenNet
German provider Wobcom has signed an open access network agreement with Danish firm OpenNet. Through the partnership with Wobcom, OpenNet is strengthening its presence in the German market. OpenNet has been active in Germany since 2024. With Wobcom, seven network operators and service providers are now active as partners on the OpenNet platform in Germany. The partnerships are based on standardised interfaces and processes, as well as unified contract management in accordance with guidelines and standards o
Wobcom signs open access network agreement with OpenNet
Odido service revenue up 0.4% in Q2
Odido reported service revenue of almost EUR 489 million in the second quarter of 2026, up 0.4 percent year-on-year. Adjusted EBITDA AL came to around EUR 198 million, up 0.2 percent, representing a margin of 40.6 percent of service revenue. Free cash flow rose to EUR 81 million from EUR 31 million a year earlier, while net debt fell to EUR 3.40 billion. The figures are based on an analysis of Odido's second-quarter results by New Street Research and estimates by Telecompaper.
