TTK adds corporate messenger to PBX service
RUSSIAN FEDERATION 14:46

TTK adds corporate messenger to PBX service

Russian operator TTK has added a corporate messenger function to its PBX service. The service went through beta testing and is now available to all users of the PBX service. The PBX service from TTK supports unified voice and text communication in a single window.

Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion
BRAZIL 14:42

Oi's IT arm valued at over BRL 1.2 billion

Brazilian telecom company Oi is preparing to sell its IT and connectivity division, Oi Solucoes, for an estimated BRL 1.4 billion, according to daily O Estado de Sao Paulo. This move is part of the company's ongoing efforts to pay down debt following its judicial reorganisation. Major telecom companies like Vivo, Claro, and TIM, as well as regional providers, are expected to bid for Oi Solucoes, with some already expressing interest. A consultant's report valued the division between BRL 1.272 billion and BR

Polish tech industry group calls for greater flexibility in 5G private network rules
POLAND 14:30

Polish tech industry group calls for greater flexibility in 5G private network rules

Polish ICT industry group Cyfrowa Polska has warned the draft plan for awarding the 3,800-4,200 MHz band issued by the regulator UKE may hinder the development of private 5G networks in Poland. The industry group supports the general direction of the proposed changes and the alignment of regulations with the EU legal framework. Nevertheless, there are specific areas where the adopted approach is more restrictive than technical analyses conducted by international institutions would suggest is needed.

Jetstar Airways deploys Viasat in-flight connectivity platform
AUSTRALIA 14:04

Jetstar Airways deploys Viasat in-flight connectivity platform

Viasat has been selected by Australian low-cost airline Jetstar Airways to provide in-flight connectivity for long-range international routes. The contract will see Jetstar roll out the Viasat Amara in-flight connectivity (IFC) platform across its fleet of 11 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft. 

Bell partners with Celestica to develop sovereign AI infrastructure
CANADA 13:39

Bell partners with Celestica to develop sovereign AI infrastructure

Bell Canada has announced a partnership with Celestica, global provider of data centre infrastructure solutions, to advance development of a sovereign Canadian AI capability. They will collaborate to define and develop a sovereign model for AI infrastructure for sensitive data, especially for governments and regulated sectors. The partnership with combine Bell's AI Fabric with Celestica's AI hardware, manufacturing and supply chain capabilities. 

Netia submits only bid in Polish Post WAN tender
POLAND 13:18

Netia submits only bid in Polish Post WAN tender

Polish operator Netia has submitted the only bid in a tender for providing WAN data services for Polish Post. Its bid was worth PLN 62.3 million, above the Polish Post's indicated value of the contract, of PLN 57.9 million.

Advania lifts FY revenue 22% amid rising demand for managed IT sevices
EUROPE 12:39

Advania lifts FY revenue 22% amid rising demand for managed IT sevices

IT consultancy Advania has reported a 22 percent year-on-year rise in revenue in 2025 to SEK 18.4 billion with adjusted EBITDA reaching a record high of SEK 2.01 million. Reported EBITDA for the year climbed 18 percent to SEK 1.50 billion from SEK 1.27 billion. Cash conversion remained strong at 104 percent. This reflects sustained commercial momentum throughout Advania's core markets as demand for managed services kept rising, alongside an expanding role in managing business-critical IT environments for or

Hyperscaler investment drives upgrade in Gartner forecast for ICT spending in 2026
GLOBAL 12:33

Hyperscaler investment drives upgrade in Gartner forecast for ICT spending in 2026

Gartner has updated its forecast for worldwide IT spending this year, projecting slightly faster growth of 13.5 percent to around USD 6.32 trillion. That compares to an outlook of 10.8 percent growth issued in early February. The upgrade comes from greater investment in AI infrastructure and advanced computing memory, with data centre systems expected to show the strongest growth in 2026, with 56 percent higher investment. The slowest growth is predicted for communication services, at an increase of 4.8 per

Vodafone tests AI humanoid warehouse robot with Accenture, SAP
GERMANY 10:55

Vodafone tests AI humanoid warehouse robot with Accenture, SAP

Accenture has partnered with Vodafone Procure & Connect and SAP to test humanoid robots in warehouse operations. The trial aims to show how physical AI can help businesses improve safety, boost operational efficiency and implement new workforce models. The results of the trial will be presented at the 2026 Hannover Messe trade exhibition. 

Yondr connects power to new Toronto data centre
CANADA 09:40

Yondr connects power to new Toronto data centre

Yondr Group has energised its Toronto data centre, with the 27MW facility set to become operational in mid-2026. The 4.5-acre data centre site is the company's first in Canada, as it continues its expansion across North America. John Madden, Chief Data Centre Officer, said the energisation of the Toronto facility was a major milestone in its commitment to delivering vital digital infrastructure for the region.

Dutch regulator flags continued problems with business cloud switching
NETHERLANDS 09:36

Dutch regulator flags continued problems with business cloud switching

Switching cloud providers remains difficult for many businesses, despite EU efforts to simplify the process, research by the Consumer & Market Authority in the Netherlands found. A survey of 420 mainly small or medium-sized businesses found significant barriers to switching, even with the EU's Data Act taking effect in September 2025. 

Vodafone Business introduces MDR, AI agent services with Google Cloud
EUROPE 09:08

Vodafone Business introduces MDR, AI agent services with Google Cloud

Vodafone Business is launching new services for SMBs under its partnership with Google Cloud. Business customers will have access to a managed detection and response (MDR) service enabled by Google Security Operations, to help boost their protection from the growing number of cyber threats. In addition, they can access AI agents built with Google models and integrated with Vodafone voice and data to help manage their businesses. 

AFRICA 09:00

UniCloud Africa picks Open Access Data Centres for local hosting

UniCloud Africa and Open Access Data Centres (OADC) have formed a strategic partnership, integrating UniCloud's African sovereign cloud platform with OADC's data centre infrastructure. They said the alliance will help customers keep data within continental borders and enhance digital sovereignty. Under this partnership, UniCloud Africa will host its enterprise-grade sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure within OADC's carrier-neutral facilities in Nigeria, the Democratic Republic of Congo and South Africa.

HONG KONG 05:54

HKT, ASTRI to open joint R&D Lab at Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park

HKT and Hong Kong Applied Science and Technology Research Institute (ASTRI) have agreed to establish a joint research and development laboratory (the HKT-ASTRI Joint R&D Lab) at the Hong Kong-Shenzhen Innovation and Technology Park (HSITP) in the Lok Ma Chau Loop. The lab aims to support digital transformation across enterprises, and the development of Hong Kong's digital economy and smart city.

MALTA 05:53

Go sets giga-speed as baseline for business, intros 6-month free offer

Maltese operator Go has made giga-speed internet its new entry point and will offer it free for the first six months. Giga-speed internet is now the entry point for all Go business customers, with six months free for new Business Plus subscribers to the operator's standalone Business Connect or Business Pro offer.

GLOBAL 21 APR

Atos integrates Google Threat Intelligence into SOC operations

ICT group Atos announced a new collaboration with Google in the field of cybersecurity, saying that the initiative will enhance threat detection and deliver faster response times. This will be achieved by embedding the Google Threat Intelligence service into Atos' existing cyber protection activities, which include a global network of seventeen Security Operations Centres (SOCs) serving over 2,000 clients worldwide. Atos highlighted the benefits of this integration, noting that it will deliver AI-assisted i

POLAND 21 APR

Orange Poland, Polkomtel win GPRS meters tender at Enea

Orange Poland and Polkomtel has won a tender on providing GPRS services for power meters at energy company Enea. Orange Poland won three lots under a contract worth PLN 5.271 million, and the operator will provide service for 105,500 SIMs. Polkomtel won two lots, worth PLN 3.58 million and covering 120,000 SIMs. The contracts are valid until 2030. 

FRANCE 21 APR

Iliad's Free Pro targets large enterprises with new mobile offers

French B2B operator Free Pro, part of the Iliad group, has expanded its mobile portfolio with the launch of postpaid plans designed for large enterprise clients. This new offering combines 5G/5G+ connectivity with mobile fleet management and cybersecurity services. In particular, mobile lines can be moved between different plans across the range via a control panel, with transfers possible on a monthly basis to optimise cost control.

SPAIN 21 APR

Orange Spain officially launches branded calls feature

Orange Spain (MasOrange) has officially launched its branded calls feature, allowing businesses and public institutions to display their name, department, logo and reason for calling. The rollout is part of the operator's agreement with global voice intelligence company Hiya and follows activation of its "Llamada Visible" ("Visible Call") option to help customers detect and label spam calls.

PORTUGAL 21 APR

Portugal investigates telecom operators for alleged price-fixing on schools tender - report

Portugal's Competition Authority (AdC) is investigating the three major telecommunications operators—Meo, Nos, and Vodafone—on suspicion of price-fixing in public tenders for providing internet services to schools, reported daily Publico. Searches have already been conducted at the companies, and a Public Prosecutor's Office order suggests that this alleged cartel has been active since at least 2021. The operators and prosecutor's office declined to comment. 

UNITED KINGDOM 21 APR

Totsco announces reductions to business switching prices

Totsco, UK broadband and fixed-line voice switching platform, has announced price reduction for business switching, with the unit price cut from GBP 1.70 to GBP 1.60 per business customer. In addition, providers with less than 20,000 customers will not charged until live operations of business switching begin.

SLOVENIA 21 APR

Slovenia completes tender for private networks spectrum

Slovenia's Agency for Communication Networks and Services (Akos) has completed its three-phase public auction for allocating radio frequencies in the 2,300 MHz and 3,600 MHz bands for local use. The first phase of the tender was exclusively for "verticals", organizations using frequencies for their own private networks. The second and third phases allowed other providers to acquire frequencies. In the third and final phase, only one company, T-2, submitted a bid by the deadline.

SERBIA 21 APR

A1 Serbia to acquire IT company Dex

A1 Serbia intends to purchase Dex, an IT company that develops software to automate business processes. The Macedonian Competition Commission announced the acquisition. While Dex's services, including information system development for companies, banks, and institutions, are primarily focused on Serbia and other Balkan countries, it currently has no operations or turnover in North Macedonia. In 2024, Dex reported EUR 5.4 million in operating revenue and approximately EUR 0.5 million in net profit.

FINLAND 21 APR

Telia advises security training for summer staff as AI increases use of fluent Finnish in scams

Telia Finland said its cybersecurity centre (kyberturvakeskus) advises businesses to provide security training for their summer staff. It regards spring and summer as a peak season for scams targeting businesses, as an influx of new workers creates a fertile ground for multi-channel phishing attempts. In Finland, scams targeting banks, authorities and CEOs are particularly common, with messages written in fluent Finnish with help from Artificial Intelligence, and emphasising a sense of urgency.

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