Allianz signs global AI partnership with Anthropic
GERMANY 15:46

Allianz signs global AI partnership with Anthropic

Anthropic has signed a global strategic partnership with Allianz to deploy artificial intelligence (AI) at the German insurance group. The partnership focuses on teaching employees how to use AI, using AI to accelerate internal processes, and setting new standards for accuracy. Under the partnership, Anthropic's Claude models are integrated in Allianz's internal AI platform, which is free for all Allianz employees to use. Claude Code is redefining software development for a large number of developers at All

Atos delivers digital services to World DanceSport Federation
GLOBAL 13:53

Atos delivers digital services to World DanceSport Federation

ICT group Atos announced that its Sports and Major Events division has been selected to implement several technology-driven projects for the Switzerland-based World DanceSport Federation (WDSF), a multinational sports association recognised by the International Olympic Committee (IOC). The WDSF and Atos collaborated on their first major initiative in 2025. Building on this successful project, the partnership will now continue throughout the current year, focusing on digital ticketing and distribution servic

AT&T introduces new IoT management platform
UNITED STATES 09:58

AT&T introduces new IoT management platform

AT&T unveiled at CES a new platform for managing business IoT services. AT&T IoT Network Intelligence is expected to help drive operational efficiency and streamlined IoT device management. The initial offering, IoT Network Intelligence Standard, equips enterprises with a set of 4G and 5G network performance KPIs and insights for devices connected to the AT&T mobile network. The dashboard helps customers quickly access detailed performance data to drive businesses decisions and optimise operations. 

Oman Data Park partners ZainTech to offer cybersecurity services
OMAN 08:54

Oman Data Park partners ZainTech to offer cybersecurity services

Oman Data Park (ODP) has begun a partnership with ZainTech to strengthen cybersecurity services in Oman and selected regional markets. They will combine ODP's in-country infrastructure and its understanding of national regulatory and data residency requirements with the Zain Group subsidiary's integrated cybersecurity portfolio and regional expertise. Together, they aim to support government and enterprise customers in protecting critical data, systems and digital operations in what they call an increasingl

Spectral Capital to acquire Italy's Intermatica
ITALY 08:15

Spectral Capital to acquire Italy's Intermatica

Spectral Capital Corporation said it signed a binding term sheet to acquire Italy-based telecommunications and technology company Intermatica S.p.A. for an undisclosed sum. The agreement calls for Intermatica to generate up to USD 10 million in annual free cash flow for Spectral to fully earn out 10 million Spectral common shares, said the latter in a statement.

NTT Docomo Business launches smart stadium operations platform in East Asia
ASIA 06:36

NTT Docomo Business launches smart stadium operations platform in East Asia

NTT Docomo Business has begun offering a cloud-based facility management platform for stadiums, arenas and large commercial venues following an exclusive distribution agreement with US-based SaaS provider 24/7 Software. Under the agreement, NTT Docomo Business will act as the exclusive reseller of 24/7 Software in Japan, South Korea and Taiwan. The platform is designed to support the digitalisation of venue operations by integrating incident management, lost-and-found handling, guest requests and facilities

Samsung SDS agrees plan for 60 MW AI data centre in Gumi
KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 06:24

Samsung SDS agrees plan for 60 MW AI data centre in Gumi

Samsung SDS has signed an MoU with Gyeongsangbuk-do Province and the city of Gumi to build a large-scale AI data centre in South Korea. Under the agreement, Samsung SDS plans to construct a 60 MW AI data centre in Gumi on the site of the former Samsung Electronics Gumi 1 complex, which the company acquired in December 2024. The facility is scheduled to begin operations in March 2029 and is intended to support growing demand for AI- and GPU-focused services.

Shinmei Group to adopt NTT's AI-based produce allocation automation service
JAPAN 06:11

Shinmei Group to adopt NTT's AI-based produce allocation automation service

Shinmei Group has decided to introduce an AI-driven automation service for produce allocation operations across its group companies, following successful trials conducted by NTT AI-CIX. The service automates allocation tasks at wholesale produce markets, where incoming goods are divided and assigned to buyers such as supermarkets and retailers. The system uses AI to learn from sales staff knowledge, order requirements and product characteristics to automatically generate allocation plans.

Comarch Poland wins telecom tender at Voluntary Labour Corps
POLAND 8 JAN

Comarch Poland wins telecom tender at Voluntary Labour Corps

Comarch Poland has won a tender on technical support and providing telecommunications and data services for the Voluntary Labour Corps. The company submitted the only bid under the tender. Worth PLN 3.82 million, the contract is valid until the end of this year.

Astound Business Solutions promotes Koss to sales president
UNITED STATES 8 JAN

Astound Business Solutions promotes Koss to sales president

Astound Business Solutions announced the promotion of Paul Koss to President of Sales. In this role, Koss will lead all sales channels and sales engineering functions at the provider across the United States. Koss previously served as Senior Vice President of Business Solutions at Astound, where he oversaw commercial strategy, and he held a similar role at the company's predecessor Wave Broadband. He counts more than two decades of experience in telecoms. In his new role, Koss will oversee all aspects of As

Devoteam to acquire French process automation specialist Infinity
FRANCE 8 JAN

Devoteam to acquire French process automation specialist Infinity

IT services and tech consulting group Devoteam has agreed to acquire Infinity, a French consulting company specialising in RPA (Robotic Process Automation) transformation projects. Founded in 2020, Infinity helps clients boost operational performance by tailoring digital automation software to their needs. The acquisition of Infinity complements Devoteam's own hyperautomation and hyperbot offering, reinforcing the group's ambition to lead in automation platforms augmented by generative and agentic AI agents

Argela takes part in Turkey-hosted 5G Technologies Promotion event
TURKEY 8 JAN

Argela takes part in Turkey-hosted 5G Technologies Promotion event

Argela has shared details of its recent participation in the 5G Technologies Promotion Event, a digital transformation-focused meeting hosted in Ankara by Turkey's ICT authority BTK. Argela's showing included state-of-the-art innovations in 5G and beyond communication technologies. The company detailed its vision for building smarter, more agile and sustainable network infrastructures, including AI-powered network management, cloud-based system integrations, and end-to-end orchestration platforms. Visitors

GLOBAL 8 JAN

GTT Communications wins SIP Trunking contract renewal from aluminium firm Constellium

GTT Communications has announced that aluminium products and recycling company Constellium has renewed its agreement for GTT SIP Trunking to connect more than fifteen sites in Europe and North America. Constellium uses the service to enhance communication with employees, customers and partners, and to streamline its manufacturing operations. GTT SIP Trunking supports interoperability with Microsoft Teams as well as its legacy phone systems.

UNITED KINGDOM 8 JAN

Arcus vehicle takes ownership in UK WISP and infrastructure company Wifinity

Wifinity, a UK-based wireless internet service and infrastructure provider, announced a deal to sell a majority stake in the business to Arcus European Infrastructure Fund 3, an investment vehicle managed by Arcus Infrastructure Partners. While the transaction price was not disclosed, it was confirmed Wifinity's existing management team will retain a small minority stake in the company. 

PERU 8 JAN

Peru launches regional broadband scheme in Ancash

The government of Peru's central Ancash region has announced the launch of a public connectivity scheme to connect 817 public institutions in 481 localities to fibre. The USD 122 million project awarded to YOFC Peru included installing over 1,900 km of fibre-optic cables to ensure educational institutions, health facilities, police stations and other municipal buildings could access connectivity services, benefiting families, students, teachers and public servants alike.

OMAN 8 JAN

Omantel unit Future Cities signs MoU with national statistics office

Oman's National Centre for Statistics and Information (NCSI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Future Cities, a subsidiary of Omantel Group, to support digital transformation projects. Areas of cooperation include cleaning and processing data to ensure high quality, and developing services based on Artificial Intelligence. Khalifa Abdullah Al Barwani, CEO of the NCSI, said the MoU will apply to developing and analysing statistical data, thereby enhancing the centre's ability to provide acc

GLOBAL 8 JAN

OVHcloud acquires encryption specialist Seald as fiscal Q1 revenues grow 6%

OVHcloud has announced the acquisition of French start-up Seald as part of its latest quarterly financial release covering the September-November 2025 period (fiscal Q1 2026). Founded in Paris in 2016, Seald specialises in protecting sensitive data in messages, applications and databases. The company has developed an SDK that manages cryptography and key exchanges. This end-to-end encryption service is designed to safeguard data throughout its lifecycle, whether in transit, in storage, or during processing

ALBANIA 8 JAN

Vodafone Albania updates GigaFibra packages

Vodafone Albania is updating its GigaFibra packages for business customers, enhancing speeds and integrating security features. The GigaFibra Prime package now includes DDoS Protect Basic at no extra cost. GigaFibra Pro has been renamed GigaFibra Static, and GigaFibra Prime has become GigaFibra Protect. Current customers can keep their existing plans if they choose not to switch to the new portfolio when renewing their contracts. The speeds of the packages range from 100 Mbps to 1 Gbps, priced from ALL 4.50

GHANA 8 JAN

Ghanaian NCA seeks comments on Value Added Service proposals by 04 February

The Ghanaian National Communications Authority (NCA) is seeking comments on the proposed guidelines for the provision of Value-Added Services, 2025. They aim to provide clarity on the regulatory framework for VAS in Ghana. The watchdog asks licensed telecom network service providers, VAS providers, other licensed communications service providers, broadcasters, consumers of ICT services and the general public for comments by 04 February. NCA it will gazette the guidelines upon the conclusion of the public co

JORDAN 8 JAN

Orange and Jordan Payments and Clearing Company provide opportunities for Coding Academy graduates

Orange Jordan has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Jordan Payments and Clearing Company (JoPACC) aimed at providing graduates of the Coding Academy at the Orange Digital Centre with practical experience and applied opportunities that meet the requirements of the labour market. CEO of Orange Jordan Philippe Mansour said the MoU reinforces its commitment to supporting Coding Academy students, while underscoring JoPACC's support via the Join Fincubator for eligible graduates and BIG by Orang

SPAIN 8 JAN

Telefonica debuts quantum‑safe data centre communication service

Telefonica has launched Spain's first communications service designed to protect data centre connections from potential quantum computing attacks, describing it as a milestone in post-quantum cryptography (PQC) adoption. The new offering, dubbed Interconexión CPDs, enables companies to secure the information exchanged between data centre facilities using cryptographic algorithms resistant to future quantum decryption.

JAPAN 8 JAN

KDDI partners KPMG on intellectual property and intangible asset strategy

KPMG Consulting has supported KDDI its development of an intellectual property and intangible asset strategy aligned with the Japanese operator's wider business and sustainability objectives. The work forms part of KDDI's efforts to strengthen its management foundations under its mid-term business plan running to March 2026 and its longer-term "KDDI Vision 2030". As part of this, KDDI is seeking to enhance both financial and non-financial value by integrating intellectual property, know-how and brand assets

JAPAN 8 JAN

NTT Docomo-backed gacco expands cybersecurity awareness training

NTT Docomo group's digital learning platform gacco has expanded the availability of cybersecurity awareness training in Japan through a partnership with Saya University, making the Saya Cybersecurity Awareness programme available at enterprise scale via its corporate learning service. The Saya training is now offered as an official course within "Gacco for Biz", gacco's learning environment for enterprises. This allows organisations to deploy the programme across their workforce using gacco's learning manag

ASIA 8 JAN

8x8 acquires Maven Lab to expand CPaaS and messaging capabilities

Unified communications company 8x8 has acquired Singapore-based enterprise messaging and mobile marketing provider Maven Lab as part of its strategy to build end-to-end customer engagement capabilities across the Asia-Pacific region. The deal brings Maven Lab's APAC-native messaging, automation and customer engagement assets into 8x8's communications platform, strengthening its CPaaS offering for enterprises and public-sector organisations that require large-scale, secure and locally compliant messaging. Fi

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