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

Telia Lithuania announces bestselling laptops
LITHUANIA 15:19

Telia Lithuania announces bestselling laptops

Telia Lithuania announced a list of the bestselling laptops in its shops in 2025. The list includes the Apple MacBook Air 13.6, MSI Thin 15.6/ i5 16 GB/512 GB / RTX 3050, Lenovo IdeaPad 1 15.6 / Ryzen 5 / 8 GB/512 GB, MSI Vector AI 16 / Ultra 7/16 GB/1 TB / RTX 5070 Ti and Lenovo LOQ 15.6 / i5 / 24 GB / 1 TB / RTX 4060.

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

Portugal to invest over EUR 400 million in AI by 2030
PORTUGAL 13:13

Portugal to invest over EUR 400 million in AI by 2030

Portugal is set to invest over EUR 400 million by 2030 in its National Artificial Intelligence Agenda (ANIA), primarily using European funds. This plan, approved by the Council of Ministers, aims to boost Portugal's competitive edge, with AI projected to add EUR 18-22 billion to the country's GDP within the next decade, reported Lusa.

NASK PIB picks contractors to supply AI laboratory kits for schools
POLAND 12:52

NASK PIB picks contractors to supply AI laboratory kits for schools

Polish national telecommunications R&D institute NASK PIB said it has completed a tender for the supply of 12,000 AI laboratory kits for schools. The volume of the investment is PLN 1.86 billion and it is funded under the National Recovery and Resilience Programme.

Corero Network Security appoints head of channel sales from Sonicwall
GLOBAL 12:08

Corero Network Security appoints head of channel sales from Sonicwall

DDoS protection provider Corero Network Security has announced the appointment of Michelle Ragusa-McBain as global channel chief and VP of channel sales. She has more than 20 years of experience in cybersecurity, SaaS and SMB-to-enterprise IT, including leadership roles at Cisco, SonicWall and CompuCom. According to her LinkedIn profile, her most recent role was as VP for global sales and strategy at SonicWall. She serves with sector organisations including the Global Technology Industry Association (GTIA).

Advania appoints strategy director to coordinate different markets
EUROPE 11:08

Advania appoints strategy director to coordinate different markets

IT service provider Advania has announced its appointment of Maarten Kanters as strategy director to coordinate growth initiatives in its various markets. Advania said it is concentrating on three areas in which organisations need integrated services, namely AI implementation, cyber resilience and IT lifecycle management. Kanters said he will support country workforces and drive alignment, while ensuring each market can adapt to local customer needs.

RamNode cuts Netherlands operating costs 70% with move to OpenMetal
NETHERLANDS 09:44

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. 

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

Nanto City partners GigaStream Toyama on 3.1 GW data centre cluster in Japan
JAPAN 06:49

Nanto City partners GigaStream Toyama on 3.1 GW data centre cluster in Japan

Nanto City and data centre developer GigaStream Toyama have concluded an agreement to develop a large-scale data centre campus in Toyama Prefecture, positioning the area as what the parties describe as Japan's third major data centre cluster after Tokyo and Osaka. The project, known as the Nanto Campus, is planned as a phased development with total capacity of up to 3.1 GW. On 19 December, the Nanto City Council approved the sale of approximately 13.1 hectares of land for Phase 1, which is designed to suppo

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.

GLOBAL 06:15

Nvidia changes delay high bandwidth memory mass production - TrendForce

Specification changes and strong Blackwell demand at Nvidia will delay high bandwidth memory 4 means production until  the end of 1Q26, according to analysts TrendForce. Nvidia has revised the HBM4 specifications for its new Rubin platform in 3Q25, raising the required per-pin speed to above 11 Gbps. This change has necessitated that the three major HBM suppliers modify their designs.

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.

SPAIN 8 JAN

Spanish govt invests EUR 7 mln in AI fashion startup Lookiero

Spain's Ministry of Digital Transformation has invested EUR 7.2 million in Lookiero, a Bilbao-based startup that specialises in the application of Artificial Intelligence technology in the fashion industry. The funds come from the state-backed Spanish Society for Technological Transformation (SETT) launched in 2024 to manage all of the country's investments in technological matters.

GLOBAL 8 JAN

TD Synnex lifts FY revenue 7%

IT services aggregator TD Synnex has reported revenue of USD 62.61 billion in the year to 30 November 2025, up by 7.1 percent from USD 58.45 billion in the twelve months to 30 November 2024. CEO Patrick Zammit said the results of its fourth quarter, when revenue climbed by 9.7 percent year on year and overshot its outlook, position TD Synnex for the year ahead. This is underpinned by its specialised business model, its portfolio indexed toward higher-growing technologies, and its focus on delivering best-in

CANADA 8 JAN

Telus hires financial advisors to find partner for Telus Health

Telus has hired advisors to look at a possible sale or merger for its Telus Health unit. TD Securities and Jefferies Securities will assist with a strategy and timeline for the monetisation of Telus Health, including evaluation of all partnership structures, the Canadian operator announced. A sale or partial divestment is expected to help Telus with its efforts to reduce debt and leverage. 

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

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

UNITED KINGDOM 8 JAN

Acronis appoints general manager for UK and Ireland

Cybersecurity and data protection company Acronis has announced the appointment of Jo Holliday as general manager for its UK and Ireland (UKI) business. She has over 28 years of leadership experience in software sales, channel development, and go-to-market transformation. Ronan McCurtin, RVP for Europe, Israel & Africa at Acronis, said UKI is an important region for Acronis, and Holliday's experience in channel strategy, revenue leadership and team development makes her the right leader to drive our next ph

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

EUROPE 8 JAN

Bechtle consolidates international operations under new unit

German IT services provider Bechtle has consolidated its international operations under the umbrella of the new Bechtle International Division (BID), to provide services for company across Europe.​Under the new Bechtle mergers the former International Sales Division, the International Business Unit, and collaboration with more than 300 partners across 180 countries. The Bechtle International Division will manages projects for corporations and large Small and Medium-Sized firms (SMEs) with a multinational pr

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.

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