Genexis introduces Fiberbox P2210 compact point-to-point fibre terminal with gigabit capacity
EUROPE 13:55

Genexis introduces Fiberbox P2210 compact point-to-point fibre terminal with gigabit capacity

Genexis is expanding its fibre offering with the launch of an entry-level network terminal built for gigabit point-to-point (PtP) connections. The FiberBox P2210 is pitched as a compact, standalone market entry that helps streamline mixed fibre deployments, including open access and other multi-ISP environments requiring direct, active fibre links. The network terminal is housed in a 114 x 114 millimetre chassis and delivers power consumption 20 percent lower on average than voluntary European Code of Condu

Teleste and Vecima Networks to bundle cable remote PHY and vCMTS in European markets
EUROPE 11:45

Teleste and Vecima Networks to bundle cable remote PHY and vCMTS in European markets

Vecima Networks is collaborating with Finland's Teleste to market a joint cable broadband solution combining its virtualised cable access core with Teleste's remote physical layer nodes. The partnership aims to attract orders from European cable carriers, with Teleste providing localised sales and customer support in key territories for its remote PHY products and Vecima's cloud-native Entra vCMTS. The companies believe their joint solution is positioned to reduce operator expenditures while unlocking ultra

Viaplay shareholders approve up to SEK 25 mln share buyback
EUROPE 11:37

Viaplay shareholders approve up to SEK 25 mln share buyback

Viaplay said that shareholders at its 12 May AGM have granted approval for the company to buy back up to SEK 25 million of its own class B shares before the 2027 AGM. Repurchases must not be made below the lowest price at which an independent purchase is possible. Buybacks must not bring Viaplay's holding of its own shares beyond 10 percent. Currently, the total number of shares in the company is 4.58 billion, and Viaplay holds 31.34 million B shares and 889,500 class C shares in treasury. This means a maxi

Teleste prepares to launch 1.8 GHz-ready amplifiers geared to European street cabinets
EUROPE 10:28

Teleste prepares to launch 1.8 GHz-ready amplifiers geared to European street cabinets

Teleste announced the launch of its AC Series 1.8 GHz-ready amplifiers tailored to European cable broadband networks. The product family is debuting with two product entries, the AC1800 and AC2800, designed for high RF performance, resourceful power usage, and rugged outdoor reliability from within a compact form factor suited to European street cabinets and other space constraints. AC1800 and AC2800 amplifiers leverage automatic control features to maintain signal quality, while an optional transponder unl

GlobalConnect names new CFO
EUROPE 09:18

GlobalConnect names new CFO

GlobalConnect has announced the appointment of Zornitsa Radkova-Lund as its new group CFO from 01 June, replacing Lasse Pilgaard, who is taking over as group CEO on 01 September when Martin Lippert steps down after thirteen years in the role. She joins GlobalConnect from clothing company Helly Hansen but previously spent nearly eight years at Telia, including four as CFO of Telia Denmark. She was CFO for consumer business at Telenor Norway between 2010 and 2014, too.

Tele2 announces CEO's departure on 30 June
EUROPE 07:28

Tele2 announces CEO's departure on 30 June

Tele2 announced the departure of CEO Jean Marc Harion on 30 June for personal reasons, although he will remain as an advisor until the end of 2026. Harion's successor is Nicholas Hoegberg, currently deputy CEO, EVP and chief commercial officer (CCO) for B2C. Harion joined the operator as CEO in November 2024 from the position of CEO at Polish company Play and intends to remain on Tele2's board, subject to approval at the 18 May AGM.

RTL books first streaming profit in Q1
EUROPE 07:10

RTL books first streaming profit in Q1

RTL Group said its streaming business turned its first profit in the first quarter. This was supported by a 27 percent annual increase in streaming revenue to EUR 141 million, driven by more paid subscribers, increased subscription prices and growing advertising revenue. The higher streaming income helped offset a 6.5 percent fall in advertising revenue at its linear TV business to EUR 474 million. Adjusted for divestments, RTL said organic revenues were up 2.5 percent in the period.

Deutsche Telekom revenue growth slows in Q1 on forex effects, margins improve
EUROPE 06:17

Deutsche Telekom revenue growth slows in Q1 on forex effects, margins improve

Deutsche Telekom reported slower growth in the first quarter of 2026, as the fluctuation in the US dollar exchange rate impacted results. Revenues rose just 0.4 percent to EUR 29.87 billion, while adjusted EBITDA AL increased 2.0 percent year-on-year to USD 11.52 billion. The German operator said revenues were up 4.7 percent on an organic basis, excluding changes in scope and forex, and service revenues rose 4.6 percent on the same basis. Thanks to growth at T-Mobile US, the company slightly increased its f

Pexip and Wire target critical European sectors with service integration
EUROPE 12 MEI

Pexip and Wire target critical European sectors with service integration

Videoconferencing provider Pexip and secure workplace platform Wire will present an integration at AFCEA TechNet Cyber in Bonn on 12 May to provide sovereign, encrypted communications for governments, defence organisations and operators of critical infrastructure. They will combine Norway-based Pexip's secure video meeting and interoperability infrastructure with Germany company Wire's MLS-based encrypted messaging and collaboration platform.

Sopra Steria supports AI adoption with Red Hat's OpenShift
EUROPE 12 MEI

Sopra Steria supports AI adoption with Red Hat's OpenShift

IT services and consulting group Sopra Steria has expanded its long‑standing collaboration with Red Hat to support clients in adopting AI as part of large‑scale digital transformation projects. Sopra Steria's clients will be offered a standardised modular architecture built on Red Hat's hybrid cloud portfolio, targeting in particular the financial and public sectors. This standardised operational framework will rely on the capabilities of the Red Hat OpenShift suite to provide several key advantages, includ

Vodafone confirms small rise in FY results and targets further growth in new year
EUROPE 12 MEI

Vodafone confirms small rise in FY results and targets further growth in new year

Vodafone Group reported higher results for its fiscal year to March 2026, supported by double-digit growth in Africa and modest gains in Europe. Group revenues rose 8.0 percent to EUR 40.46 billion, and adjusted EBITDAal was 3.8 percent higher at EUR 11.35 billion. Vodafone said EBITDA was near the high end of its forecast after excluding negative forex effects and the hyperinflation in Turkey. For the new year the company expects further growth, helped by the planned increase in its stakes in Safaricom and

Waystream wins 5-year framework contract from GlobalConnect
EUROPE 11 MEI

Waystream wins 5-year framework contract from GlobalConnect

Waystream has announced a five-year framework agreement for deliveries to GlobalConnect business customers in Sweden, Norway, Finland, Denmark, Germany, the Netherlands, Belgium and the UK. Niclas Strandberg, VP and head of technology & engineering at the fibre network operator, said Waystream's product portfolio aligns well with GlobalConnect's requirements. He values the Swedish supplier's commitment to quality, reliability, and sustainable production practices, saying its geographic and operational found

EUROPE 11 MEI

Libelium, OVHcloud team up on sovereign cloud for Europe

Spanish IoT firm Libelium has partnered with European cloud provider OVHcloud to offer a sovereign cloud platform that is designed to keep sensitive data under European jurisdiction. The agreement will see Libelium's iris360 platform hosted on OVHcloud's European infrastructure, with the companies targeting public and private organisations that offer sustainability and digital twin projects.

EUROPE 8 MEI

ETSI publishes common test specification for next generation emergency networks

The European Telecommunications Standards Institute (ETSI) has published a technical specification to facilitate interoperability testing in next generation emergency telecoms services. The TS 103 480 specification acts as a common test methodology to ensure compatibility of emergency systems from different suppliers and in different markets, with the aim of facilitating network-agnostic access to critical emergency networks in use across Europe and further afield. Key components include end-to-end interop

EUROPE 7 MEI

EU agrees more time to implement AI restrictions

The EU countries have agreed to delay the implementation of new restrictions on high-risk AI systems. A compromise reached by the Council of EU member states and the European Parliament will see the deadline for applying the obligations for high-risk applications pushed back from August 2026 to December 2027, while certain embedded devices will have even longer to comply, until August 2028. In addition, the EU countries agreed to add a ban on so-called nudifier apps, which use AI to create sexual images wit

EUROPE 6 MEI

Telia participates in Nato's Locked Shields 2026

Telia Company said it was part of Sweden's contribution to Locked Shields 2026, the annual exercise held by the Nato Cooperative Cyber Defence Centre of Excellence (CCDCOE). This year's exercise ran from 13 to 24 April and Telia took part at the invitation of the Swedish Armed Forces' Fourth Cyber Defence Unit and together with the French Defence Forces. Over 4,000 cybersecurity experts from 42 countries were involved.

EUROPE 6 MEI

Telespazio to distribute Greenerwave's satcom terminals across Europe

Telespazio, a joint venture between Leonardo (67%) and Thales (33%), announced that its French subsidiary has signed a distribution partnership with Greenerwave, a France-based deeptech start‑up specialising in energy‑efficient flat user terminals for GEO/LEO satellites. Under the agreement, Greenerwave's satcom terminals will become part of Telespazio's product portfolio, targeting the government, defense and security sectors across mainland Europe and the United Kingdom.

EUROPE 6 MEI

BT announces sovereign cloud partnership with StackIT

BT International has agreed a new partnership with global cloud provider StackIT to help multi-national customers in the EU to meet cloud access sovereignty regulations and boost operational resilience. The partnership will see BT provide internet connectivity (peering) from its global network into StackIT's EU-based sovereign cloud. This will be expanded later to include private connectivity.

EUROPE 6 MEI

GSMA report calls for doubling European mobile capex to regain 5G lead

Europe's mobile industry needs to double its capital expenditure in order to keep up with other industrialised nations in 5G coverage and capacity, a new report from the GSMA suggests. The mobile industry group's research arm calculates European operators will invest around EUR 270 billion in the next decade to maintain their existing infrastructure and implement standard technology upgrades. However, to fully realise the potential of 5G another EUR 200 billion will be needed, according to the report. 

EUROPE 6 MEI

nLighten appoints new CEO and CFO amid growth in edge demand

European edge data centre operator nLighten has appointed Dame Dawn Childs as chief executive officer and Matthew Harris as chief financial officer as it seeks to expand its platform in response to increasing demand for distributed digital infrastructure. Childs joins from Pure Data Centres Group, where she most recently served as CEO, having previously held senior roles including chief operating officer. Her earlier experience includes leadership positions at National Grid, Merlin Entertainments and Gatwic

EUROPE 5 MEI

AtlasEdge completes sale of smaller European sites to Templus

AtlasEdge Data Centre has completed the sale of nine European sites to Templus as it looks to focus on larger sites with potential for long-term growth. The offloaded sites are located in Barcelona, Madrid, Zurich, Milan, Amsterdam, Paris, Copenhagen, London and Leeds. Henry Harris, AtlasEdge's Chief Strategy Officer, said the sale will allow it to focus on "high-density, strategically located facilities in growth markets". The deal was announced in December 2025. 

EUROPE 5 MEI

MPG Media Services inks FAST channel distribution deal with Rakuten TV

Netherlands-based MPG Media Services said it has entered a partnership with Rakuten TV Enterprise to expand its presence in the European FAST (free ad-supported streaming TV) market. The collaboration will combine MPG's hybrid (broadcast and/or OTT) streaming and playout technology with Rakuten's network of distribution feeds with a view to expanding access to streaming platforms and reaching new clients beyond MPG's existing footprint.

EUROPE 5 MEI

EUnetworks activates Frankfurt-Strasbourg fibre route

EUnetworks said it has launched a new long-haul fibre route linking Frankfurt and Strasbourg, expanding its Super Highway network to meet rising demand for AI and cloud connectivity across Europe's FLAP-D (Frankfurt, London, Amsterdam, Paris and Dublin) region. The 247-km route connects Frankfurt, a major global interconnection hub, with Strasbourg, a key node for long-haul traffic, offering direct, low-latency infrastructure and added capacity along a heavily used corridor.

EUROPE 5 MEI

GlobalConnect promotes CFO to CEO role as FY organic revenue rises 6%

Northern European infrastructure operator GlobalConnect has announced the departure of CEO Martin Lippert in September as it reported organic revenue growth of 5.6 percent in 2025 with EBITDA up 11.6 percent organically. CFO Lasse Pilgaard will step up into the CEO role, continuing the company's strategy to respond to demand for digital services. GlobalConnect also said it expects adjusted EBITDA to exceed its "high" investment level in 2026.

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