Canal Plus unveils free streaming service for sports fans in France
French pay-TV operator Canal Plus announced the launch of a free streaming service entirely dedicated to sports, available outside its own customer base to non-subscribers who download the Canal+ app. The new offering is named Sport+, a brand that Canal Plus previously used for a thematic channel that was closed down in 2015. Its content has been designed for mobile screens, featuring vertical videos and short formats alongside a selection of sports events and programmes distributed by Canal Plus.
Canal Plus unveils free streaming service for sports fans in France
French pay-TV operator Canal Plus announced the launch of a free streaming service entirely dedicated to sports, available outside its own customer base to non-subscribers who download the Canal+ app. The new offering is named Sport+, a brand that Canal Plus previously used for a thematic channel that was closed down in 2015. Its content has been designed for mobile screens, featuring vertical videos and short formats alongside a selection of sports events and programmes distributed by Canal Plus.
Samsung forecasts new Q3 operating profit record of KRW 107.4 tln
Samsung Electronics expects third-quarter operating profit to reach approximately KRW 107.4 trillion (USD 79.8 billion), a new quarterly record, as strong demand for AI semiconductors boosts earnings. The July-September operating profit estimate is 782.5 percent higher than the KRW 12.17 trillion reported for the third quarter of 2025. Samsung's earnings guidance puts third-quarter sales at approximately KRW 195 trillion, up from KRW 86.06 trillion a year earlier.
Samsung forecasts new Q3 operating profit record of KRW 107.4 tln
Samsung Electronics expects third-quarter operating profit to reach approximately KRW 107.4 trillion (USD 79.8 billion), a new quarterly record, as strong demand for AI semiconductors boosts earnings. The July-September operating profit estimate is 782.5 percent higher than the KRW 12.17 trillion reported for the third quarter of 2025. Samsung's earnings guidance puts third-quarter sales at approximately KRW 195 trillion, up from KRW 86.06 trillion a year earlier.
Microsoft launches new Surface laptops with Nvidia, Windows expands local AI capabilities
Microsoft has opened pre-orders for two Surface devices built around Nvidia's RTX Spark platform, alongside updates to Windows and Copilot that expand the use of AI workloads running locally on PCs. The new hardware comprises the Surface Laptop Ultra and Surface RTX Spark Dev Box. Both use Nvidia's RTX Spark Superchip, which combines a Blackwell RTX GPU with up to 6,144 cores, a Grace CPU with up to 20 cores and up to 128 GB of unified memory.
Microsoft launches new Surface laptops with Nvidia, Windows expands local AI capabilities
SAP acquires Belgian AI work intelligence company TechWolf
SAP has signed an agreement to acquire Belgium-based TechWolf, AI work intelligence platform provider, for an undisclosed sum. The TechWolf platform provides customers with a continuously updated view of their employees' work and skills, using a proprietary 'context graph for work' data model. The acquisition is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2026.
SAP acquires Belgian AI work intelligence company TechWolf
Ireland, UK conduct joint exercise to protect undersea cables
The UK and Irish governments have conducted a joint exercise to protect vital undersea cable infrastructure. Operation 'Eastern Pearl', conducted in Dublin, was the first test of a new jointly-developed framework for how the two governments coordinate decisions, share information and respond jointly to scenarios affecting underwater telecoms cables. The partnership aims to strengthen subsea telecoms resilience, and is part of the 'UK-Ireland 2030' programme agreed in March 2025.
Ireland, UK conduct joint exercise to protect undersea cables
Openreach withdraws copper services from 112 more exchanges
Openreach has announced the withdrawal of copper-based phone and broadband services at an additional 112 exchanges across the UK. These exchanges cover a total of 619,724 additional premises, as the operator works to encourage customers to upgrade to new full-fibre connections. Communications providers (CPs) have 12 months' notice that Openreach will no longer sell legacy copper-based services at these exchanges once full-fibre becomes available to the majority of premises (75%+).
Openreach withdraws copper services from 112 more exchanges
Hughes upgrades satellite distribution infrastructure for DCDC
EchoStar subsidiary Hughes Network Systems has completed a satellite distribution infrastructure upgrade for Digital Cinema Distribution Coalition (DCDC), industry-owned distribution network serving cinemas across the US. The 10-month project has boosted satellite capacity for DCDC, with satellite equipment upgraded at over 1,600 sites between September 2025 and June 2026. The upgrade has allowed DCDC to decommission legacy transponder equipment, supporting its commitment to continually evolve its distribut
Hughes upgrades satellite distribution infrastructure for DCDC
Lumen, Eminence Grey provide sovereign AI infrastructure
Lumen Technologies has partnered with Eminence Grey to provide sovereign AI infrastructure to enterprise, government and AI customers in the US. This partnership combines Lumen's physical infrastructure and network with Eminence Grey's sovereign AI platform, providing a secure base for distributed AI networks across the US. The partners will provide the infrastructure required to connect AI workloads, applications and data across multiple sites. The Eminence Grey platform combines sovereign AI infrastructur
Lumen, Eminence Grey provide sovereign AI infrastructure
Ribbon expands deployment with MTA in New York
Ribbon Communications has announced an expansion of its contract with New York City's Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA). The MTA has already deployed Ribbon's C20 Call Controller and Application Server as its communications network backbone. The extended contract will see Ribbon provides its G5 Media Gateway and professional services, and replace a legacy contact centre system with a new solution from Nuso. The deployments will support the MTA's upgrade from legacy TDM PBX systems to SIP-based ser
Ribbon expands deployment with MTA in New York
Sky Sports adds new accessibility features to Premier League coverage
Sky Sports is adding two new accessibility features to its Premier League coverage in the UK. Announced to mark 'World Sight Day', the new features include Live Descriptive Audio Commentary for partially sighted and blind football fans; and Live Subtitles for those are deaf or with hearing loss.
Sky Sports adds new accessibility features to Premier League coverage
Elisa offers cyber insurance against fraud and identity theft
Estonian operator Elisa, in partnership with the insurance company If Kindlustus, has launched a cyber insurance product for private customers designed to mitigate the impact of cyber fraud, identity theft and cyberbullying. The insurance covers financial losses resulting from cyber fraud and online shopping fraud, and may also cover the costs of legal and psychological assistance.
