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WBA pushes common AI frameworks to modernise Wi-Fi
Unified Communications

WBA pushes common AI frameworks to modernise Wi-Fi

Wireless Broadband Alliance urges common AI frameworks to tame rising Wi-Fi complexity and cut costs as networks become critical infrastructure.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring
Data Protection

Okta warns of North Korean fraud in remote tech hiring

Okta warns North Korean operatives are landing remote tech jobs with stolen and synthetic identities to fund the regime and enable cyber attacks.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI
Virtualisation

Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI

Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026

Stories from Other Regions

DE-CIX takes majority stake in Bulgaria's BIX.BG IX
Network Infrastructure

DE-CIX takes majority stake in Bulgaria's BIX.BG IX

DE-CIX has acquired a majority stake in Bulgaria's BIX.BG internet exchange, boosting its Balkan footprint and adding Sofia to its network.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
From Bell's first call to AI: a new tech revolution
Unified Communications

From Bell's first call to AI: a new tech revolution

Marking 150 years since Bell's first call, UK tech leaders say AI is sparking a communications revolution to rival the telephone and internet.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026
Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth
Disaster Recovery

Optus tests resilient 800GE link between Sydney & Perth

Optus trials Asia's first end-to-end 800GE link between Sydney and Perth, using dual subsea and terrestrial paths for near-zero downtime.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push
Firewalls

Zenarmor debuts distributed SASE channel partner push

Zenarmor launches global channel partner drive to deliver distributed SASE, keeping inspection local and partners in operational control.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026
Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence
Unified Communications

Blue Cloud Softech wins nod for national ISP licence

Blue Cloud Softech wins key LoI from India's DoT for a national ISP licence under the Unified Licence VNO framework, pending compliance steps.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Feb 2026
Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network
Gaming

Superloop again named Australia's fastest fixed network

Superloop has retained its crown as Australia's fastest fixed network, winning Ookla's Speedtest award for the second half of 2025.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026
Teads, Samsung Ads partner on CTV homescreen reach
Digital Entertainment

Teads, Samsung Ads partner on CTV homescreen reach

Teads teams with Samsung Ads to sell homescreen spots on Samsung Smart TVs across seven key Asia-Pacific connected TV markets.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
BT names new chiefs for Openreach & BT International
Unified Communications

BT names new chiefs for Openreach & BT International

BT reshapes top team as Clive Selley moves to lead BT International and Katie Milligan is promoted to chief of Openreach from 2026.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network
Firewalls

Ishan plans INR ₹300 crore boost to AI-ready network

Ishan unveils INR ₹300 crore plan to expand AI-ready networks, cloud and security platforms across metros and smaller Indian cities.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless
Unified Communications

CBNG unveils VectaStar NR 5G mmWave fixed wireless

Cambridge Broadband Networks Group launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform promising fibre-grade last-mile speeds.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza
Unified Communications

StarHub unveils Lunar New Year 2026 bundle bonanza

StarHub launches Lunar New Year 2026 bundles in Singapore, dangling HBO Max, broadband freebies and 5G line and device discounts.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026
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
TP-Link, Freshtel bring WiFi 7 tri-band mesh to homes
Unified Communications

TP-Link, Freshtel bring WiFi 7 tri-band mesh to homes

TP-Link Malaysia partners Freshtel Internet to roll out WiFi 7 tri-band mesh, aiming to boost in-home performance for multi-device homes.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security
Malware

Swoop to host Quad9 DNS hubs, restoring local security

Swoop is hosting Quad9's DNS hubs across five Australian cities, restoring onshore security and performance after traffic was sent offshore.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Kendall urges X to curb Grok's AI sexual deepfakes
Generative AI

Kendall urges X to curb Grok's AI sexual deepfakes

Liz Kendall presses X to stop AI tool Grok being used for sexual deepfakes, warning it may be breaching the UK's Online Safety Act rules.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 13th Jan 2026