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Telecom’s next AI gains will come from agents that work together (Reader Forum)

Telecom operators are deploying AI agents across network operations, customer care and planning, but isolated systems risk conflicting decisions. Persistent Systems’ Kuljesh Puri argues shared data and coordination are essential…

Meta head of infrastructure to exit in 2027

Meta Platform’s longstanding head of infrastructure and co-head of engineering Santosh Janardhan reportedly told co-workers he will leave the company in early 2027 and will be succeeded by former Amazon Web Services SVP David Brown, who…

TIM to expand its services through synergies with Poste – CEO

With Poste Italiane as its majority owner, Telecom Italia seeks to harness synergies between the companies and accelerate its strategy of deepening customer relationships and broadening services, CEO Pietro Labriola said on its Q3 earnings…

Space42 brings ad-funded Wi-Fi hotspots to South Africa

A potential solution to the problem of ensuring the wide affordability of satcoms services – or at least satellite-enabled Wi-Fi services – has been announced by UAE-based spacetech company Space42 in South Africa.

Proparco supports fintech company in Sudan

Proparco, a French development finance institution, is investing €600,000 (about US$$670,000) into Cashi, a fintech company developing digital payment solutions to expand access to financial services across overlooked markets in Africa.

South Africa’s ICASA asks for input on spectrum assignment plans

Regulator the Independent Communications Authority of South Africa (ICASA) says it has embarked on a process to make additional high-demand spectrum available for assignment to the providers of mobile communication services.

AWS launches Chile cloud region for "select customers"

Nvidia board weighs temporary CEO, starts search for potential replacement after Jensen Huang affairs

But the board has yet to decide whether to oust him

AWS distills its cloud into a local emulator that runs on your PC

Hyperscale meets micro-computing by offering APIs to test your apps

Russian cloud Yandex says drone attacks on its datacenters caused data loss

Now enables backup by default and hints a little on-prem infra never hurt anyone

Consortium to develop 400MW hyperscale AI data center in Oman

US cloud computing firm Crusoe has indicated interest as a potential off-taker for the project’s data center capacity

Ohio State University to migrate infrastructure to Microsoft Azure

Anthropic IPO oversubscribed as demand soars

Orders for Anthropic’s initial public offering are reportedly running at multiple times the shares available, as demand builds for what could be the largest first-time share sale ever.

Orange walks AI tightrope to capture 'hundreds of mil' in value

The costs of AI do not outweigh its benefits if it is done properly, says Miguel Alvarez of Orange Business Services. But he is alert to the risks.

NXP CTO Lars Reger on Physical AI, Robots, Drones, and Trust

Explore NXP CTO Lars Reger’s view of physical AI beyond humanoids, from NavQ95 robot kits to edge trust, security, and geopolitics.

Credo at OCP 2026: Micro-Emitter Optics and AI Interconnect Reliability

In this partner interview, Credo’s Don Barnetson explains how micro-emitter optics and the 1.6T ZeroFlap ALC deliver reliable AI cluster interconnects.

NTT tests physical AI plotting system

NTT advanced physical AI ambitions by developing a system which lets robots assess how cargo will respond to their actions to help prevent damage.

Anthropic signs another $4.3bn in compute agreements with Microsoft

May cancel contract with neocloud Lambda

European tech buyers add digital sovereignty to cyber shopping list

Sales from EU HQ'd vendor rocket in two years. The Trump affect? Yes but NIS2 and DORA are factors too

Hackers Deploy Malware in Fresh ScreenConnect Campaign

The attackers exploited a vulnerability in a legitimate extension to bypass ScreenConnect authentication.

Critical Apache HTTP/2 Flaw Could Let Unauthenticated Attackers Execute Code Remotely

A critical flaw in Apache HTTP Server's HTTP/2 module, mod_http2, can let a remote attacker run code on the server. Tracked as CVE-2026-119618, it affects versions 2.4.55 through 2.4.70 and is fixed in version 2.4.71, released yesterday.

ScreenConnect Attacks Target at Least 288 Endpoints Across 48 Organizations With Rogue Clients

ConnectWise has taken the precautionary step of disabling five third-party extensions in partner environments following reports of unauthorized access.

Baker Tilly notifies clients of data breach at third-party provider

The Baker Tilly Advisory Group is notifying clients that a data breach has compromised certain personal information about them and their dependents.

Active ScreenConnect attacks breach MSPs, impact dozens of organizations

ConnectWise is investigating an active malware campaign targeting managed service providers (MSPs) that uses compromised ScreenConnect environments to deploy rogue remote-access clients to customer devices.

Hardware-Based Location Checks Target AI Chip Smuggling (Texas A&M)

Researchers at Texas A&M University published “5G CATS: 5G-Based Cryptographic Authorization Against Trafficking of Semiconductor Devices.” Abstract: “Enforcing export controls on AI accelerators requires verifying where a chip operates…

Single-Crystal High-κ Dielectric Enables Low-Power 2D CFETs (NUS et al.)

Researchers led by the National University of Singapore and Nexstrom published “Low-power 2D CFETs using single-crystal high-κ dielectrics.” Abstract Excerpt: “Here we demonstrate that a wafer-scale, transferable, single-crystal anatase…

Optimized E-Beam Evaporation Reduces Metal-Semiconductor Contact Degradation (RWTH Aachen)

Researchers at RWTH Aachen University published “Mitigating the degradation of metal–semiconductor contacts with optimized electron beam evaporation.” Abstract “An optimized electron beam evaporation (EBE) setup is presented that allows…

Chiplets: Revolutionizing Design Velocity with Artificial Chip Intelligence ACI

This session introduces Artificial Chip Intelligence (ACI®), a paradigm-shifting technology using a physics-informed foundation model designed to transform chip development from a manual labor-intensive process into a conversational…

Saskatchewan’s Semiconductor Strength Is Connecting the Pieces

Saskatchewan brings together AI infrastructure, quantum research, chip design talent, and advanced materials expertise to expand its role in Canada’s technology ecosystem.

AMD's Epyc X-chips are back after a three-year hiatus

Venice-X promises big speedup for EDA and HPC workloads

Telia snaps up Telavox’s Nordic enterprise customer base

Telia has entered a binding agreement with MVNO Telavox to buy its Nordic enterprise customer base for SEK 3.8 billion, plus a potential earn-out of SEK 0.2 billion.

Commvault rolls out an automated recovery mechanism, promising faster restoration of business

Commvault on Tuesday rolled out its answer to enterprise backup restoration nightmares.

Cisco Live Melbourne: AI agents will break today’s enterprise network, and Cisco wants to rebuild it

To date, AI conversations have centered on GPUs, AI factories, and data centers. At Cisco Live APJC in Melbourne this week, Cisco shifted the focus to the campus, the branch, and the network that connects everything.

Cisco to link all future products to its SaaS-y Cloud Control management tool

Global rollout of unified portal finally happening in 2027

GSMA MWC26 Doha opens with call to align on global industry standards and close MENA’s connectivity gap

Operators, technology leaders, policymakers and innovators gather in Doha today for three days of exhibition, collaboration and debate on the future of connectivity across the Middle East and North Africa.

CFIX secures VARA in-principle approval to expand into virtual assets

CFI Financial Group advances its digital assets strategy in Dubai as CFIX moves closer to securing a full Virtual Asset…

KT Sat opens door for Skylo IoT play

Skylo Technologies looked set to break the South Korean market after lining up a deal to add its satellite IoT connectivity to the range of services provided by domestic player KT Sat.

Finite State Raises $27 Million to Secure Software and Firmware in Connected Devices

The Series C round will fund international expansion and more autonomous features for the firm’s device security platform.

Smart home player Ring moves into robotics

Amazon’s Ring launched a robotics division offering an indoor security drone and an enterprise security robot, tackling demand for protections in areas where it is difficult for fixed cameras to reach.

Skylo boosts Vodafone IoT coverage options

Vodafone IoT added Skylo Technologies’ satellite access to its connectivity mix, bolstering coverage with a globe-spanning hybrid service model.

eSIM Market Outlook & Opportunities in IoT: 2026

Explore the 2026 eSIM market outlook, including SGP.32 commercialisation, RSP-capable iSIM, in-factory profile provisioning and the opportunities shaping large-scale IoT deployments. OPEN PDF IN BROWSER

The advent of 3GPP Non-Terrestrial Networks

Explore how 3GPP NTN brings satellite connectivity into the cellular ecosystem, enabling hybrid coverage for remote, mobile and geographically dispersed IoT deployments. OPEN PDF IN BROWSER