Manny Pham

Starlink in talks with DRC operators to expand connectivity

Beeline Kazakhstan partners with Starlink to expand nationwide connectivity

Automation and orchestration specialist Inmanta expanded its sovereign cloud automation offering to Africa, aiming to help telecom operators and datacentre providers boost efficiency and maintain data sovereignty as infrastructure investment accelerates across the continent.

NEC Corporation has agreed to acquire US-based software-as-a-service (SaaS) provider CSG Systems International in a deal valued at around US$2.9 billion, including debt, as the Japanese technology company looks to expand its offerings to telecom operators and industries such as healthcare, financial services, and logistics.

Nvidia has committed US$1 billion to Nokia and will integrate its AI technology into the Finnish vendor’s radio access network (RAN) portfolio, in a move designed to embed artificial intelligence directly into network infrastructure.

PLDT strengthens data capacity with Ciena optical technology

Syria has signed an agreement with Barcelona-based Medusa Submarine Cable System for the country’s first international subsea cable landing, state-run Ikhbariya TV reported.

Nokia has won a contract extension to expand the network of Vietnam Posts and Telecommunications Group (VNPT).

Telecom Egypt has appointed Tamer El Mahdi (pictured) as its new CEO and managing director, succeeding Mohamed Nasr.

The Taliban has intensified its internet crackdown, triggering a nationwide connectivity blackout across Afghanistan.