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Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use
Hyperscale

Broadband Forum revamps TR-181 to cut home energy use

Broadband Forum updates TR-181 with new power controls so home routers, repeaters and set-top boxes can slash energy use across Europe.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
iwGROUP names John Horsman Account Director for iwCONNECT
Customer Relationship Management

iwGROUP names John Horsman Account Director for iwCONNECT

iwGROUP appoints telecoms veteran John Horsman as Account Director to spearhead iwCONNECT, its integrated telecoms and technology division.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
NVIDIA to power European AI push with 3,000 exaflops initiative
Quantum Computing

NVIDIA to power European AI push with 3,000 exaflops initiative

NVIDIA partners with European nations and firms to launch a 3,000 exaflops AI compute initiative, boosting infrastructure across France, UK, Germany, Italy, and Spain.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
WithU tops leisure sector as fastest-growing in FT1000 list
Payment Technologies

WithU tops leisure sector as fastest-growing in FT1000 list

WithU has been named one of Europe's fastest-growing companies, ranking 26th in the FT1000 with a remarkable CAGR of 245.8% in the leisure sector.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 10th Mar 2025
Infinera partners with Orange to boost France's network capabilities
Unified Communications

Infinera partners with Orange to boost France's network capabilities

Infinera and Orange announce partnership to intensify Orange's network capabilities across France, leaning on Infinera's GX Series and optical solutions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 21st Mar 2024

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Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award
Crypto

Thunes wins best cross-border payment solution award

Rising demand for faster, cheaper international transfers has sharpened competition among payment providers serving merchants and marketplaces.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 30th Mar 2026
Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools
Unified Communications

Orange launches trusted AI, anti-drone & cloud tools

Orange unveils anti-drone service, trusted AI agents and sovereign cloud collaboration tools to bolster secure, resilient enterprise tech.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women
Digital Transformation

How inclusive tech workplaces can empower more women

Orange Business is tackling tech's gender gap with school outreach, inclusive hiring, upskilling and support for women-led startups.

By Grace Win • 6 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals
Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals

Satellite Connect Europe signs five-operator pact to trial direct-to-device satellite mobile broadband across Europe from summer 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal
Unified Communications

Aeris tops 100 million devices on IoT platform after deal

Aeris surpasses 100 million devices on its IoT platform after Ericsson asset deal, far outpacing global cellular IoT growth rates.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Fri, 30th Jan 2026
Telcos are sitting on gold. Now AI is unlocking the lode
Customer Relationship Management

Telcos are sitting on gold. Now AI is unlocking the lode

AI is revolutionising telcos, unlocking vast customer data to deliver personalised services, enhanced billing and seamless digital experiences like never before.

By Letchu Narayanan • 4 min read • Fri, 5th Sep 2025
VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation
Hyperscale

VivaTech 2025 sees record turnout & surging AI innovation

VivaTech 2025 attracted 180,000 global visitors, highlighting a 40% surge in AI exhibitors and fostering 640,000 business connections across 171 nationalities.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Jun 2025
Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation
Unified Communications

Red Hat partners with Orange for telco cloud transformation

Red Hat and Orange have teamed up to bolster Orange's international networks, implementing a cloud-native telco infrastructure using Red Hat technologies.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
SES launches two O3b mPOWER satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9
Unified Communications

SES launches two O3b mPOWER satellites via SpaceX Falcon 9

SES has successfully launched its seventh and eighth O3b mPOWER satellites aboard a SpaceX Falcon 9, enhancing its medium Earth orbit constellation.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Mon, 30th Dec 2024
Global cellular IoT connections exceed 4 billion in 2024
Smart Cities

Global cellular IoT connections exceed 4 billion in 2024

The global cellular IoT market surpassed 4 billion connections in 2024, fuelled by advancements in 5G and LTE Cat 1 bis technologies.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Wed, 27th Nov 2024

Stories from Other Regions

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Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles
EduTech

Regional cities surpass capitals for graduate pay and job roles

Regional Australian cities like Gladstone and Lismore offer higher graduate starting salaries and more job roles than major capitals such as Sydney and Melbourne.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Jun 2025
Optus accelerates 5G rollout in regional Australia
Unified Communications

Optus accelerates 5G rollout in regional Australia

Optus has launched its 5G network rollout in regional Australia, aiming to boost coverage significantly and complete the nationwide rollout two years ahead of schedule.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 6th Feb 2025