Telefonica Deutschland joins Blue Planet for concept trial of agentic 5G slicing
GERMANY 23 JUN

Telefonica Deutschland joins Blue Planet for concept trial of agentic 5G slicing

Telefonica Deutschland has completed a proof of concept (PoC) with Ciena's Blue Planet to gauge agentic AI's capability in drawing up complex telecom offerings such as advanced 5G network slices. The joint concept trial was delivered as part of an ongoing transformation of Telefonica Deutschland's OSS systems aimed at achieving higher levels of network autonomy. AI agents are being tested in Telefonica Deutschland's Multi-Domain Service Orchestration environment, which aims to facilitate end-to-end orchestr

Telia Lithuania appoints new head of B2B unit
LITHUANIA 23 JUN

Telia Lithuania appoints new head of B2B unit

Telia Lithuania has appointed Vaidas Dominauskas the head of the B2B unit. Dominauskas previously worked in various management positions at Telia Lithuania for more than 14 years, and in 2022–2025 he headed the state-owned company Regitra.

LTN to deploy fully managed IP network for PBS
UNITED STATES 23 JUN

LTN to deploy fully managed IP network for PBS

US public service broadcasting company PBS has awarded LTN, IP-based video transport and network services provider, a contract to upgrade content distribution and contribution across over 330 public TV stations. The multi-year agreement will see LTN deploy a fully managed IP network - providing ISP services, end-to-end connectivity and 2-way video transport across all TV station locations. 

Bigleaf launches new Circuit Data Metering service
UNITED STATES 23 JUN

Bigleaf launches new Circuit Data Metering service

Bigleaf Networks has expanded the Bigleaf Cloud Connect portfolio with the launch of Circuit Data Metering. This helps business customers manage and control data usage across metered WAN circuits to connect remote locations, provide failover support or connect new sites - including LEO satellite, Starlink, metered 5G/LTE cellular and other usage-based circuits. 

Evroc, KPMG Sweden announce sovereign cloud partnership
SWEDEN 23 JUN

Evroc, KPMG Sweden announce sovereign cloud partnership

Sweden-based cloud company Evroc has announced a partnership with KPMG Sweden to provide a single, end-to-end pathway to operational sovereignty for companies in highly regulated and mission-critical sectors. The joint offering be based on the Evroc platform, the only fully sovereign cloud and AI stack in Europe.

Asurion appoints new President, Chief Revenue Officer
GLOBAL 23 JUN

Asurion appoints new President, Chief Revenue Officer

Global tech care company Asurion has appointed Kausik Rajgopal as President and Chief Revenue Officer (CRO) from 22 June 2026. He will be responsible for the group's global revenue organisation, overseeing its customer and partner growth strategy; and will report to CEO Guru Gowrappan. He has over 25 years of experience in the technology and financial services sectors, most recently as EVP of Strategy, Corporate Development and Partnerships at PayPal. 

Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point
BELGIUM 23 JUN

Cegeka acquires cybersecurity specialist 3Point

Belgian IT services provider Cegeka announced the takeover of 3Point, a cybersecurity and IT consulting firm active especially in the defense and public sectors. The takeover strengthens the recently created defense unit at Cegeka and its efforts to expand in the critical infrastructure market in response to growing demand for greater IT resilience in Europe. No financial details were disclosed. 

Comcast Universal Ads platform launches with UK broadcasters
UNITED KINGDOM 23 JUN

Comcast Universal Ads platform launches with UK broadcasters

Comcast has launched the 'Universal Ads' self-service advertising platform in the UK in partnership with broadcasters ITV, Channel 4 and Sky. This will allow SMBs to run a single campaign across Channel 4 Sales, Sky Media and ITV Media for the first time. The Universal Ads platform makes buying premium TV advertising really simple, allowing brands to have a campaign live in minutes using a single, self-service platform. The UK broadcasting partnership was announced at Cannes Lions 2025, with the launch mark

Orange wins tender for remote mobile coverage for Polish military
POLAND 23 JUN

Orange wins tender for remote mobile coverage for Polish military

Orange Poland has won a tender announced by the Polish Cyberspace Resources Centre of the Armed Forces. The operator will ensure the coverage of commercial GSM/LTE/5G networks in areas without commercial interest for investment, in particular in the area of the East Shield Programme. The contract is worth PLN 177.7 million and  will be funded under the EU tool SAFE. The contractor will provide the military with base stations.  

Telefonica Tech installs smart street lighting in Santa Pola
SPAIN 23 JUN

Telefonica Tech installs smart street lighting in Santa Pola

Telefonica Tech, the digital business unit of Telefonica, announced the deployment of a smart street lighting system in the coastal town of Santa Pola near Valencia as part of a joint venture between Ferrovial Energia and Iberdrola Clientes to remotely manage LED street lights across the municipality based on real-time demand.

Cisco buys WideField Security to equip Splunk with SOC-grade agentic AI observability
GLOBAL 23 JUN

Cisco buys WideField Security to equip Splunk with SOC-grade agentic AI observability

Cisco is acquiring California-based WideField Security to bolster agentic AI-targeted security operations centre (SOC) workloads in its big data observability suite Splunk. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed. Cisco said WideField's core technology would dovetail with Splunk to inject in-depth context into monitoring of AI agent activity, including signals from the Cisco Identity Intelligence tool.

Vodafone Portugal unveils new business solutions at Open Day
PORTUGAL 23 JUN

Vodafone Portugal unveils new business solutions at Open Day

Vodafone Portugal unveiled three new business services at its second 'Open Day'. SOS Connect Backpack is a portable communication system for emergencies, providing mobile connectivity even during network or power outages via satellite and a mini mobile antenna. Care Tracker Health is an enhanced remote health monitoring platform that integrates certified medical devices to measure clinical parameters, designed for chronic disease management and active ageing. Vodafone Business Secure Service Edge (SSE) is a

JORDAN 23 JUN

Orange Jordan wins contract to digitise 2026 national census

Orange Jordan and the Jordan Department of Statistics (DoS) signed a cooperation agreement to build the software and digital infrastructure for the 2026 General Population and Housing Census. This public-private partnership aims to maximize the efficiency, speed, and accuracy of the national data collection project. Under the agreement, Orange Jordan will deliver end-to-end technological infrastructure for every stage of the census.

AUSTRALIA 23 JUN

Kaspersky expands Australian distribution through Liva Telecom partnership

Kaspersky has signed a distribution agreement with Australian broadband provider Liva Telecom that will see the cybersecurity vendor's consumer security products bundled with selected residential and business connectivity plans. Under the arrangement, Liva Telecom customers on eligible plans will receive Kaspersky Plus as part of their subscription, while Kaspersky Premium will be available as an optional upgrade. The companies said the rollout is scheduled to begin during June 2026.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 23 JUN

Anthropic opens Seoul office, expands partnerships across South Korea

Anthropic has opened a new office in Seoul and announced a series of partnerships with South Korean enterprises, startups, research institutions and government organisations as it expands its presence in the country. The company also signed an MoU with South Korea's ministry of science and ICT covering AI safety and cybersecurity cooperation. The agreement includes collaboration with the Korea AI Safety Institute on evaluating AI model safety in the Korean language and the exchange of information relating t

JAPAN 23 JUN

KDDI Business ID gains single sign-on integration with Hennge One

KDDI's enterprise identity management platform, KDDI Business ID, has been integrated with the Hennge One cloud security service, enabling single sign-on (SSO) between the two platforms. The integration allows Hennge One users to access KDDI Business ID through SSO, extending Hennge One's identity management capabilities to services connected via the KDDI Business ID platform. KDDI Business ID is designed to provide centralised identity and access management for KDDI services and third-party cloud applicati

GLOBAL 23 JUN

NTT Data launches AI agent service for consumer goods product planning

NTT Data has launched an AI agent service aimed at accelerating early-stage product planning processes for food, beverage and consumer goods companies, with global availability scheduled from July 2026. The operator said the service is designed to support activities including idea generation, internal reviews and product concept development, which can traditionally take several months. The platform enables product concepts to be generated and structured in minutes for internal evaluation and decision-making

EUROPE 22 JUN

5G availability soars to almost 80 percent across 29 European markets - Opensignal

Opensignal has published market research exploring 5G performance and adoption in most EU markets plus the UK, Switzerland and Norway. The insights are based on sample connection data collected in Q1 2026. These figures show that user devices were in reach of a 5G signal more than 78 percent of the time, with the figure rising above 90 percent in a handful of markets, namely Denmark, the Netherlands, Sweden and Cyprus. This indicates that 5G infrastructure has reached maturity across the EU and aligned stat

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 22 JUN

Commvault partners with UAE Cyber Security Council to boost cyber resilience

The UAE Cyber Security Council (CSC) and Commvault have launched a dedicated Innovation Centre of Excellence in Abu Dhabi, as part of efforts to strengthen the national digital resilience and safeguard critical infrastructure. The CoE will serve as a regional hub for cyber resilience research and innovation and digital infrastructure protection. It will also provide a central venue for executive, customer, and partner engagements, as well as dedicated workstations and demonstration areas showcasing Commvaul

GERMANY 22 JUN

Vodafone Germany expands 5G network at University Hospital Frankfurt

Vodafone Germany has expand the 5G network at the University Hospital Frankfurt. The company said it installed over 650 antennas in the main building of the campus and across the hospital grounds, ensuring almost full coverage both indoors and outdoors. Additionally, Vodafone laid approximately 24,000 meters of Cat7 cables and 10,700 meters of fibre-optic cable. The network infrastructure at the hospital campus is also equipped with 458 Distributed Antenna Systems, seven GPS antennas, 59 indoor radio units

COTE D'IVOIRE 22 JUN

Orange Cote d'Ivoire expands B2B digital push

Orange Côte d'Ivoire has doubled down on local business digitalisation in a showcase of its unified cloud, cybersecurity and connectivity solutions, Ecofin reported. At the Orange Business Days – After Work event in Abidjan, the operator highlighted its specialised subsidiary OC2S as the preferred partner for enterprise digital transformation and presented dedicated cyber and connectivity solutions for multiple industries. In addition, Orange Money launched the OM Business mobile application for businesses

SPAIN 22 JUN

Vodafone Spain targets defence sector with integrated 5G, cyber and cloud offering

Vodafone Spain (Zegona) has launched a portfolio of technology services aimed at the defence and security sector spanning connectivity, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and sovereign cloud infrastructure. The offering, unveiled by the operator's enterprise unit Vodafone Empresas, is designed for high-demand operational environments and comes as Spain and Europe increase investment in defence capabilities.

FINLAND 22 JUN

DNA wins city of Oulu internet contract

Finnish operator DNA announced a new contract to provide network and internet services for the city of Oulu. DNA will implement a telecommunications network for the city administration, including around 300 business connections and data centre and internet connections. The services are expected to support operational reliability and flexible capacity management according to the city's needs, with options for separate or extra connections for specific events or special applications.

FINLAND 22 JUN

Telia Finland transfers IT support business to CGI

Telia Finland announced a new contract with IT services provider CGI. Under the agreement, Telia will provide infrastructure and network services for CGI and its customers, while CGI takes over part of Telia Cygate's data centre services and end-user IT support for Telia Finland business customers. As part of the deal, almost 250 Telia employees will transfer to CGI.

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