Ready Server enters Japan with AT Tokyo data centre deployment
JAPAN 06:24

Ready Server enters Japan with AT Tokyo data centre deployment

Singapore-based hosting provider Ready Server has launched operations in Japan, deploying infrastructure at AT Tokyo's CC1 data centre in Tokyo. The move makes Tokyo the company's third live region, alongside Singapore and Hong Kong. The Tokyo deployment is hosted at AT TOKYO CC1, a carrier-centric facility that houses multiple telecommunications carriers, internet exchange points and network service providers. Ready Server said it will use the site to establish direct cross-connects with networks including

Extreme Networks considers USD 1 bln takeover of Ruckus - report
GLOBAL 15 JAN

Extreme Networks considers USD 1 bln takeover of Ruckus - report

Extreme Networks is exploring an acquisition of Ruckus Networks from CommScope, people familiar with the matter told Bloomberg. The cash-and-stock offer for the provider of Wi-Fi and networking systems could be worth more than USD 1 billion. Both Extreme Networks and CommScope declined to comment. 

AWS starts sovereign cloud service in Europe
EUROPE 15 JAN

AWS starts sovereign cloud service in Europe

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, its new offering designed to meet demand from the public sector and critical industries for local storage and increased data protection. Located physically and logically separate from other AWS Regions, the new service launches first in Germany and will come soon to AWS Local Zones in Belgium, the Netherlands and Portugal. 

Viavi updates edge monitoring and assurance line-up targeting private 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi
GLOBAL 15 JAN

Viavi updates edge monitoring and assurance line-up targeting private 4G, 5G, and Wi-Fi

Viavi is launching new RF sensing modules that strengthen data collection in its xEdge platform, a monitoring and assurance suite that helps gauge edge network performance in private cellular and Wi-Fi environments. Enriched sensing is provided by xEdge version 2, the latest evolution of the original XEdge sensor technology, which deploys constant monitoring across wireless networks to help gather performance insights.

NTT Data launches SOC and incident response service using CrowdStrike
JAPAN 15 JAN

NTT Data launches SOC and incident response service using CrowdStrike

NTT Data has launched a new security operations and incident response service based on CrowdStrike's next-generation log monitoring and analysis platform, integrating CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM into its global UnifiedMDR service portfolio. The service combines CrowdStrike's cloud-native SIEM technology with NTT Data's managed SOC and CSIRT operations, enabling centralised monitoring and analysis of logs across endpoints, cloud environments and networks. NTT Data said the integration is intended to str

Zoho launches 2 data centres in UAE
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 14 JAN

Zoho launches 2 data centres in UAE

Zoho has announced the launch of its data centres in Dubai and Abu Dhabi, strengthening its regional footprint and enabling greater control over performance, compliance and data sovereignty for customers. The centres form a part of AED 100 million investment in the UAE that the company had announced in 2023. They will host services from Zoho Corporation's main brands, namely ManageEngine (enterprise IT management) and Zoho (cloud business services).

Fibocom intros LTE Cat.1 bis module enabling 4G IoT connectivity
GLOBAL 14 JAN

Fibocom intros LTE Cat.1 bis module enabling 4G IoT connectivity

Fibocom announced the upcoming launch of an LTE Cat.1 bis silicon module, the LE271-GL, designed to enable global IoT device connectivity from a single SKU. Currently in the engineering sampling phase, LE217-GL is pin compatible with Fibocom's existing MC661, LE270 and LE37X series modules, as well as other products with similar packaging. This should aid customer migrations without changing printed circuit board designs. Measuring 17.7 x 15.8 millimetres, the module supports both frequency and time divisio

Motorola Solutions adds on-prem AI detection features to security platform
GLOBAL 13 JAN

Motorola Solutions adds on-prem AI detection features to security platform

Motorola Solutions has announced an expansion of its AI-powered security platform, unveiling new on-premises detection capabilities at Intersec Dubai that are designed to support safety and operational awareness across large and complex sites. The company said the updates extend beyond traditional perimeter security by allowing organisations to configure site-specific visual alerts across camera networks. 

Global PC shipments up 9% in 2025 as supply constraints cloud 2026 outlook
GLOBAL 12 JAN

Global PC shipments up 9% in 2025 as supply constraints cloud 2026 outlook

Global PC shipments rose 9 percent in 2025 to 279.5 million units, driven by a strong fourth-quarter performance, according to new data from Omdia. Total shipments grew 10.1 percent year-on-year to 75 million units in the October to December period, as both notebooks and desktops recorded solid gains. Notebook shipments for the year climbed 8.0 percent to 220.4 million units, while desktops grew faster at 14.4 percent, reaching 59 million units.

ACES and BSNL supply connectivity for Noida International Airport with NOC-SOC from Tech Mahindra
INDIA 9 JAN

ACES and BSNL supply connectivity for Noida International Airport with NOC-SOC from Tech Mahindra

ACES India and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) have announced an agreement to deploy telecoms and digital connectivity infrastructure at Noida International Airport. Last month, Tech Mahindra unveiled a deal to set up and run a Network and Security Operations Centre (NOC-SOC) for Noida airport, which is expected to handle between 60 million and 120 million passengers by 2050.

Snom inks partnership with RingQ to offer business telephony services
GLOBAL 9 JAN

Snom inks partnership with RingQ to offer business telephony services

Snom has inked a strategic partnership with Cloud CX communications platform RingQ to provide end-to-end telephony services for businesses. The companies say the partnership will enable firms of any size to use Snom IP phones in combination with RingQ's cloud communications platform. As a first step in their collaboration, they are introducing a service to support Snom's desk phone models, and other phone models will be added eventually.

RamNode cuts Netherlands operating costs 70% with move to OpenMetal
NETHERLANDS 9 JAN

RamNode cuts Netherlands operating costs 70% with move to OpenMetal

OpenMetal announced that cloud provider RamNode has modernized its Netherlands data centre operations using OpenMetal's enterprise bare metal platform. The migration to the new infrastructure resulted in around 70 percent lower costs and a 16-fold increase in virtual machine density. RamNode is now considering a similar deployment in other locations, including Singapore, the supplier said. 

BELGIUM 9 JAN

Citymesh tests connected drones with Ardennes fire service

Belgian operator Citymesh announced a new partnership with the fire service in the Flemish Ardennes region to deploy connected drones to support their work. The trial will see drones placed at four locations - Oudenaarde, Ronse, Zottegem and Kruisem - so they can be deployed in minutes if needed to assist during a call-out for the fire service. They can send live images to the dispatch centre and first-line intervention teams, helping them prepare en route to the fire.

UNITED KINGDOM 9 JAN

UK pushes ahead with mobile, Wi-Fi sharing in upper 6 GHz band

The UK is moving ahead with plans to allow mobile and Wi-Fi services to share the upper 6 GHz band. Regulator Ofcom has issued a detailed proposal on how sharing the spectrum between Wi-Fi and mobile services would work, and said it expects to allow low-power Wi-Fi applications in the frequency range before the end of this year. The proposal is open for public comment until 20 March.

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.

GERMANY 7 JAN

Siemens, Nvidia expand partnership for industrial AI

Siermens and Nvidia are expanding their partnership to develop AI solutions for industrial applications and build a factory with AI technology. Under the latest agreement, announced by the CEOs of the companies Roland Busch and Jensen Huang at the opening of the CES technology trade show in Las Vegas, Nvidia provides AI infrastructure, simulation libraries, models, frameworks and blueprints, while Siemens supplies hardware and software with the help of its industrial experts.

GLOBAL 7 JAN

Wi-Fi industry prepares for greater SP 6 GHz adoption, Wi-Fi 8 launch in 2026

The Wireless Broadband Association has shared its expected trends for the Wi-Fi industry in 2026 and beyond in its annual industry report. Among things to watch out for is accelerated Wi-Fi 7 adoption, tapping strong consumer and enterprise demand for 6 GHz-capable networks and building on existing market momentum from 2025. Citing ABI Research, the association says 2025 shipments of Wi-Fi 7-capable access points are estimated at 66.5 million units, more then doubling 2024's volume of 26.3 million units. Th

GLOBAL 7 JAN

Silicom expands orders with design win customer, now projects USD 8-10 mln annual revenues

Silicom says it has unlocked a significant revenue boost by expanding a design win contract for edge networking hardware originally announced in December 2024. The customer, described as a leading global networking and security vendor, has opted to implement Silicom's edge networking systems in multiple additional use cases. This is expected to boost annual revenues accrued from the contract to USD 8-10 million, up from USD 3-4 million under initial projections. Some of this turnover will be realised in FY2

GLOBAL 7 JAN

Wi-Fi Alliance aims to lure IoT interest with new 20 MHz Wi-Fi 7 certification

The Wi-Fi Alliance announced it is expanding its certification programme for Wi-Fi 7 devices, introducing a stream tailored to 20 MHz channel applications used by IoT and smart home devices. The move reflects the fact that a lot of IoT operates purely in narrow spectrum slices. While new iterations of Wi-Fi leverage wider channels to drive performance gains, the Wi-Fi Alliance recognises that its Certified programme has tended to side-line IoT makers that would benefit from other technical advances.

KOREA, REPUBLIC OF 7 JAN

LG CNS wins deal to support South Korea's military network integration

South Korea's LG CNS has signed agreements with the Defence Communication Command for a network integration project and with the Defence Information Agency for the development of a next-generation integrated defence facilities information system. The network integration project aims to consolidate separate networks operated by the army, navy, air force and Joint Chiefs of Staff into a single, unified environment. The work will be carried out over 15 months and is positioned as an initial step towards buildi

GLOBAL 6 JAN

Sony's Altair unit pushes 5G eRedCap modem project to prepare for cellular IoT transition

Sony Semiconductor Israel has announced plans to commercialise wireless IoT chips powered by the 5G enhanced reduced capability (eRedCap) standard. Sony is publicising the roadmap for its upcoming 5G eRedCap modem, the Altair ALT1550 5G, and says it believes the future of IoT is clearly converging around eRedCap as device makers seek efficient means of facilitating 4G to 5G transitions over the next 10-20 years. ALT1550 5G is currently undergoing physical silicon testing, and will also support 4G/LTE-based

GLOBAL 6 JAN

Edgecore, Synaptics to present Wi-Fi HaLoW-capable edge intelligence hub at CES

Edgecore Networks will join Synaptics for a presentation of a multi-mode AIoT edge connectivity hub at CES 2026. The co-developed hub utilises Synaptics' silicon platforms, including the embedded IoT processor Astra SL1620 for edge AI processing, and the triple-mode wireless platform Veros SYN4612, which enables Wi-Fi, Bluetooth/BLE, and Thread/Zigbee functionality. The hub additionally incorporates chip technology from Wi-Fi HaLow vendor Morse Micro, tailored to long-range, low-power communications across

GLOBAL 6 JAN

Qualcomm launches AIoT-focused Dragonwing chips and platform updates

Qualcomm has announced further additions to its Dragonwing silicon ecosystem, adding new chips targeting enriched AIoT use cases as well as platform enhancements to integrate assets from earlier acquisition deals. The new Dragonwing Q-8750 is billed as Qualcomm's most advanced IoT processor yet. Engineered for performance edge compute and immersive experiences, the silicon platform incorporates a 77 TOPS (tera operations per second) AI engine that can be configured to run FP16 floating point precision calcu

AFRICA 6 JAN

Westcon-Comstor strengthens sales partnership with Nokia in MEA

Westcon-Comstor announced an enhanced collaboration with Nokia aimed at accelerating growth and delivering greater value to channel partners across the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region. They plan to introduce new measures to capitalise on market opportunities and drive channel success. Under the expanded partnership, Westcon and Nokia will collaborate closely on joint market engagement, shifting from fulfilment to a dedicated focus on proactively driving growth. Westcon will onboard direct touch sales re

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