HPE lifts FY outlook after Networking business drives Q1 growth
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has increased its outlook for growth in annual earnings and cash flow after a strong first-quarter performance, led by the Networking business. HPE's revenues for the three months to January rose 18 percent year-on-year to USD 9.3 billion, supported by the takeover of Juniper Networks. While net earnings fell to USD 0.31 from USD 0.44 a year ago on one-time costs and writedowns, the result was much better than HPE's guidance of USD 0.09-0.13.
HPE lifts FY outlook after Networking business drives Q1 growth
Hewlett Packard Enterprise has increased its outlook for growth in annual earnings and cash flow after a strong first-quarter performance, led by the Networking business. HPE's revenues for the three months to January rose 18 percent year-on-year to USD 9.3 billion, supported by the takeover of Juniper Networks. While net earnings fell to USD 0.31 from USD 0.44 a year ago on one-time costs and writedowns, the result was much better than HPE's guidance of USD 0.09-0.13.
Japan opens applications for 26 GHz 5G spectrum auction
Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has opened the application period for participation in a price-based allocation process for spectrum in the 26 GHz band intended to support the expansion of 5G. The ministry said submissions will be accepted from 10 March 2026 until 9 April 2026 and can be filed with a regional communications bureau or the Okinawa General Communications Office.
Japan opens applications for 26 GHz 5G spectrum auction
Japan's ministry of internal affairs and communications (MIC) has opened the application period for participation in a price-based allocation process for spectrum in the 26 GHz band intended to support the expansion of 5G. The ministry said submissions will be accepted from 10 March 2026 until 9 April 2026 and can be filed with a regional communications bureau or the Okinawa General Communications Office.
Hytera's 450MHz radio gets whitelisting and German distributor
Hytera said its mission-critical smart device PNC660 450MHz was granted whitelist certification by 450Connect at MWC Barcelona 2026, authorising its full commercial deployment across European 450 MHz private broadband networks. Hytera also announced a German distribution agreement for the 5G-enabled smart broadband radio.
Hytera's 450MHz radio gets whitelisting and German distributor
KIO invests USD 70 mln in new Mexico City data centre
Latin American data centre operator KIO Networks, owned by I Squared Capital, announced the construction of a new facility in Santa Fe costing an estimated USD 70 million to meet surging demand in the Mexico City region. The site, dubbed MEX8, will have a capacity of 4MW and will operate with 79 percent renewable energy, said KIO, adding that it has already sold 60 percent of the data centre's capacity.
KIO invests USD 70 mln in new Mexico City data centre
Spectrum provides connectivity for Tampa Bay Lightning arena
Spectrum Business, a Charter Communications company, has been selected by Vinik Sports Group to provide connectivity solutions for the Benchmark International Arena in Florida. The arena is home to the Tampa Bay Lightning ice hockey team, and hosts other events such as concerts. Spectrum Business is providing Dedicated Fiber Internet, Managed WiFi and Fiber Connect Plus TV throughout the facility. This powers solution such as the scoreboard, TVs throughout the arena, mobile entry, and contactless PoS paymen
Spectrum provides connectivity for Tampa Bay Lightning arena
Kerlink venture embeds AI into freight tracking service
Track Value, the joint venture between IoT specialist Kerlink and Getlink's freight business Europorte, has embedded AI capabilities into its freight tracking service to detect abnormal behaviour and equipment failure. This evolution is intended to support rail and logistics companies by facilitating maintenance and reducing the need for additional physical sensors on shipping containers and rail wagons.
Kerlink venture embeds AI into freight tracking service
UK govt warns tech firms to speed up action to protect women, girls
The UK government has told tech firms to speed up action to protect women and girls online, or face further action. At a roundtable with leading tech firms on Monday 09 March, Technology Secretary Liz Kendall told them to use every available tool to protect women and girls from misogyny and abuse online. Companies attending the meeting includes Snapchat, TikTok, YouTube and Meta.
UK govt warns tech firms to speed up action to protect women, girls
Sky Deutschland CEO joins Sky group as CFO
Sky Group has appointed Barny Mills as the new Chief Financial Officer and Chief Executive Officer New Business from 01 March. Mills will stay in the post of Chief Executive Officer of Sky Deutschland until the sale of the German business to RTL is completed. Until the closing, expected in 2026, Sky Deutschland will continue to operate independently.
Sky Deutschland CEO joins Sky group as CFO
Ontix deploys 5G small cells in Bath city centre for O2 network
Virgin Media O2 and Ontix have installed small cells across key locations in the city of Bath, working in partnership with Bath & North East Somerset Council. The small cells have boosted 5G network capacity and coverage for O2 customers in some of the busiest areas in the city centre, including its shopping areas. The first cells are now live, integrated with existing street furniture such as lamp posts. Additional small cells will be activated in early-2026.
Ontix deploys 5G small cells in Bath city centre for O2 network
NIBC sees infrastructure portfolio grow 8% in 2025
NIBC reported an 8 percent increase in the value of its infrastructure portfolio in 2025 to EUR 2.207 billion. This was accompanied by an increased focus on data centres, which grew to 44 percent of the portfolio from 33 percent the previous year. New investments reached EUR 546 million, including EUR 416 million for data centres and EUR 130 million for fibre networks.
NIBC sees infrastructure portfolio grow 8% in 2025
Ezentis targets EUR 160 mln in revenue by 2028 under updated business plan
Spanish telecom infrastructure company Ezentis has unveiled an updated 2025-2028 strategic plan targeting revenues above EUR 160 million euros by 2028, nearly quadruple its pro forma 2025 revenue base of EUR 42.3 million. The new plan reinforces the group's growth ambitions after a period of restructuring aimed at consolidating its position in the installation and maintenance sector.
