Net Insight appoints acting CCO to permanent role
GLOBAL 10:56

Net Insight appoints acting CCO to permanent role

Net Insight has announced the appointment of Nadia Kolli to the role as chief commercial officer (CCO) with immediate effect, following her tenure as acting CCO since 12 January 2026. She joined Net Insight in 2018 and has held the position of VP for sales for EMEA media networks since January 2022. Before that, Kolli held several senior sales positions at companies such as Harmonic, Ericsson, and Tandberg Television.

NTT Data takes equity stake in internal spin-out IncidentTech
JAPAN 05:47

NTT Data takes equity stake in internal spin-out IncidentTech

NTT Data has entered into a capital partnership with IncidentTech, a business created through its internal venture programme, and has made an equity investment. IncidentTech was established by NTT Data employees and develops an AI-based agent for supporting system incident response. As part of the partnership, NTT Data will support the company's growth and will deploy IncidentTech's AI agent within selected internal projects, using operational feedback to improve the service.

J:Com announces group reorganisation and changes from April 2026
JAPAN 05:36

J:Com announces group reorganisation and changes from April 2026

Japanese cable operator J:Com has announced a series of organisational and personnel changes that will take effect from 1 April 2026, as part of a wider restructuring of its group operations. Within its Solutions Business Division, J:Com will establish a new Public Business Headquarters by separating business-to-government sales from the existing regional solutions sales structure. 

Aussie Broadband appoints Darren Rowland as CFO
AUSTRALIA 05:19

Aussie Broadband appoints Darren Rowland as CFO

Aussie Broadband group has appointed Darren Rowland as its new chief financial officer, effective 23 February 2026. Rowland brings more than 25 years' experience across finance, commercial, strategy, M&A, capital markets and governance. Most recently, he served for eight years as chief financial officer and joint company secretary of Lifestyle Communities supporting the business through periods of significant growth, transformation and market change. 

Du Youth Council and Cisco Networking Academy launch AI and data science certification scheme
UNITED ARAB EMIRATES 29 JAN

Du Youth Council and Cisco Networking Academy launch AI and data science certification scheme

Du has announced a collaboration with Cisco Networking Academy to launch a 42-hour programme specialising in AI and Data Science certification training. It targets university students and young professionals who are interested in technology and innovation. The Du Youth Council will apply Cisco's global technology expertise to provide a curriculum that integrates hands-on learning with modern generative AI tools including ChatGPT, Gemini and Claude, alongside real-world analytics projects using Excel, SQL an

EuNetworks announces appointment of new CFO
EUROPE 29 JAN

EuNetworks announces appointment of new CFO

EuNetworks has appointed Giancarlo Ferro as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) with effect from 23 March. He will be based in London and has more than 30 years of experience in financial leadership roles, most recently as CIO and Chief of Staff at subsea cable network operator Flag (previously GCX). 

Swiss operator iWay names new CEO to drive profitability
SWITZERLAND 29 JAN

Swiss operator iWay names new CEO to drive profitability

Swiss operator iWay has appointed Michael Tobler as the new chief executive officer. Tobler will start his onboarding period at iWay on 01 August, and will officially take over CEO responsibilities from 01 January 2027. He replaces Markus Vetterli, who has led the company since 2021. In his new role, Tobler will be responsible for driving growth and further improving the company's profitability. Among the plans, iWay will introduce new telephony and mobile platforms, optimise business processes, and further

Cybersecurity company Darktrace confirms resignation of CEO
GLOBAL 29 JAN

Cybersecurity company Darktrace confirms resignation of CEO

Darktrace, global AI cybersecurity specialist, has announced the resignation of Jill Popelka as CEO. Charles Goodman, chairman of the board, will act as Interim CEO until a permanent replacement is appointed. Popelka joined the company as a Non-Executive Director in January 2024, serving as Chief Operating Officer before becoming CEO in September 2024. During the transition, she will remain an advisor to Darktrace.

BBC confirms appointment of Interim Director-General
UNITED KINGDOM 29 JAN

BBC confirms appointment of Interim Director-General

The BBC has announced that Director-General Tim Davie will leave his role on 02 April, with Rhodri Talfan Davies appointed as Interim Director General until a permanent replacement is found. To support a smooth transition, Davies will join the BBC Board as an Executive Director on 01 February, a position will he retain when he takes over as Interim Director-General on 03 April. During this period, Davies will also continue serving as Interim Nations Director.

OCA selects Tencent as official esports technology partner
CHINA 29 JAN

OCA selects Tencent as official esports technology partner

The Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) and Tencent Esports have signed a 10-year partnership deal, establishing Tencent as the OCA's Official Esports Technology Partner. This agreement transitions OCA and Tencent from event-specific support to a 'system co-construction' model focused on developing unified technologies, standards, and ecosystems for the region. Tencent also reports that Yati Zhang, director of Tencent Esports, has been appointed as the OCA esports manager.

CityFibre to cut third of staff as focus shifts to acquisitions - report
UNITED KINGDOM 28 JAN

CityFibre to cut third of staff as focus shifts to acquisitions - report

UK wholesale operator CityFibre is set to cut around 450 jobs, equal to around a third of its workforce, according to information seen by the Financial Times. As the UK fibre market matures, the company is looking to streamline its operations and focus more on expansion through acquisitions rather than its own network construction.

Infranode appoints 3 new senior advisors
SCANDINAVIA 28 JAN

Infranode appoints 3 new senior advisors

Infranode said it has appointed Tomi Yli-Kyyny, Hillevi Priscar and Thomas Roeckert as new senior advisors, expanding its advisory network with industrial and commercial expertise. Yli-Kyyny will work in Finland and most recently served as CEO of Fennia Group until his retirement in 2024. Priscar most recently as country manager for Sweden at renewable energy developer OX2. Roeckert is the founder, owner and CEO of MTSE and MTSI International, an advisory firm specialising in revenue management and strategy

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

Amazon cuts 16,000 jobs, overhauls US supermarkets strategy

Amazon said that it is cutting about 16,000 roles throughout the organisation and that it will close its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh physical stores as it prioritises investment in growth areas. It will convert various locations to Whole Foods Market stores and plans to open more than 100 new Whole Foods Market branches over the next few years, including expansion of the new Daily Shop convenience format beyond the current five outlets.

EGYPT 28 JAN

Orange Egypt and GIZ open digital training centre in Aswan

Orange Egypt, in collaboration with the German Agency for International Cooperation (GIZ) and Aswan University, has inaugurated its first digital training centre in Upper Egypt. The centre aims to equip young people in Aswan with digital skills, enabling them to integrate effectively into the labour market. The centre is part of Orange Egypt's CSR strategy, supported by the German government.

UNITED STATES 28 JAN

NextNav CEO joins CTIA board

Mariam Sorond, CEO of NextNav, has joined the board of directors of CTIA, the US mobile industry association. The group said her experience in spectrum policy and communications infrastructure will be a valuable addition to its work. Prior to joining NextNav, she held senior positions at VMware, CableLabs and Dish Network, and served in advisory roles for the public agencies NTIA and FCC.

GLOBAL 28 JAN

Veeam announces 3 senior appointments

Veeam Software has announced three senior leadership appointments. Brandt Urban has been promoted to the new role of chief business development officer (CBDO), Tony Colon takes up the new position of chief customer officer (CCO), and Michael Rau becomes VP of worldwide partners. CEO Anand Eswaran said the appointments will contribute "essential experience and vision" to prepare Veeam for the next phase of its growth and innovation.

ITALY 28 JAN

Inwit's Suigo to join Engineering

Italian digital services firm Engineering has announced the appointment of Michelangelo Suigo as its Chief Public Affairs, Corporate Communication & Sustainability Officer, replacing Roberto Scrivo, who left the group on 01 January. Reporting directly to CEO Aldo Bisio, Suigo has been tasked with implementing Engineering's communications, institutional relations and ESG agenda strategies.

SCANDINAVIA 28 JAN

GlobalConnect appoints SVP for Nordic enterprise sales

GlobalConnect has announced its appointment at the end of 2025 of Kim Bybjerg as SVP for enterprise sales in the Nordic region, joining the company from Tata Communications, where he was most recently VP for sales and head of Continental Europe. He takes up the role at a time when major Nordic companies require secure, reliable and scalable connectivity as digitisation, cloud adoption and regulatory requirements accelerate, according to GlobalConnect.

UNITED KINGDOM 28 JAN

UK's Digital TV Group names former Sky exec Mackenzie as new chair

The UK's Digital TV Group (DTG) appointed Lesley Mackenzie as its new Chair. She will succeed Simon Fell in April, when he steps down after serving the maximum term permitted under the group's constitution. The DTG supports the industry transition to digital broadcasting, helping set standards and technical specifications for equipment and accessibility and coordinate cooperation across the video value chain. 

GLOBAL 28 JAN

TD Synnex hires new president at data centre business

TD Synnex announced a new president for its hyperscale data centre business Hyve Solutions. Jerry Kagele succeeds Steve Ichinaga, who is transitioning to an advisory role after four decades working at TD Synnex, including the last 15 years as the founding executive of Hyve Solutions. 

VIETNAM 28 JAN

NTT Data signs deal to utilise Vietnamese IT talent

NTT Data has signed an MoU with Vietnamese IT company CMC Global and its own subsidiary in Vietnam to strengthen offshore development capabilities for the Japanese market by leveraging Vietnam's IT talent. Under the MoU, the three companies will explore collaboration in areas like securing development resources, promoting sales activities, and advancing research and development (R&D). 

NETHERLANDS 27 JAN

Techone starts new national management structure

Dutch IT provider Techone announced a new management structure, with three managing directors to oversee its various locations around the country. Anne Schnitker, Maarten Legius and Tom Hagedoorn will each take responsibility for a share of the company sites in order to ensure a uniform quality, efficiency and performance improvement across the organisation. This follows strong growth at Techone in recent years through multiple acquisitions as well as a growing portfolio of services and customers.

ITALY 26 JAN

Former FiberCop CEO Ferraris joins Fastweb+Vodafone board

Italian operator Fastweb+Vodafone has appointed former FiberCop chief executive Luigi Ferraris to its board of directors as executive vice president. The company said Ferraris brings deep expertise in managing large-scale infrastructure and complex operation, having previously served as CEO and general manager of electricity grid operator Terna, chief financial officer at Poste Italiane and chief financial officer and chairman of Enel Green Power.

UNITED KINGDOM 26 JAN

Sky plans major expansion of Livingston office in Scotland

Sky has announced a major investment to expand its office in Livingston, Scotland. It has submitted a full planning application to expand the West Lothian site by 15 acres, increasing its total size to more than 21,000 sq mt. The new development will accommodate around 3,000 employees once completed. It will replace four current buildings at Kirkton Campus, as well as leased space on the Alba Campus. Livingston has been the home of Sky's customer service operations for over 30 years. 

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