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Expereo & Cato unite to simplify global WAN security

2 days ago
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Expereo and Cato Networks join forces to offer multinational firms unified managed connectivity and cloud security via a single provider.
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AudioCodes expands certified voice devices for Webex

3 days ago
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AudioCodes expands its Webex Calling-certified range with new 400HD desk phones and MediaPack gateways to ease cloud and analogue migration.
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Nebula & Meter partner to scale global network services

3 days ago
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Nebula and Meter team up to speed global rollouts of subscription-based enterprise networks via resellers, promising faster, consistent support.
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BAI to build 5G radio network for Sydney Metro West

3 days ago
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BAI wins contract to build private 5G radio network and mobile coverage for the new driverless Sydney Metro West underground line.
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CelcomDigi & Firebase launch telco-based verification

3 days ago
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CelcomDigi, Firebase and Telenor Linx launch network-based phone verification in Malaysia to replace vulnerable SMS one-time passwords.
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Melissa boosts global phone data with real time checks

3 days ago
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Melissa’s global phone verification delivers real-time accuracy, fraud protection and compliance, turning unreliable phone data into growth.
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TUANZ partners with Recycle A Device to bridge divide

4 days ago
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TUANZ has teamed with Recycle A Device to supply refurbished laptops to students, targeting New Zealand’s growing digital divide in 2026.
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YubiKeys promise 265% ROI & 99.99% cut in breach risk

4 days ago
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YubiKey rollout boosts ROI by 265% and slashes breach exposure 99.99%, Forrester study finds, delivering multi-million USD $ gains.
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Telna unveils USD $100m fund for travel eSIM growth

4 days ago
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Telna launches a USD $100m fund to back travel eSIM apps, MVNOs and Super Apps, aiming to speed global growth in digital roaming services.
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Smart Communications rolls out governance-first AI tools

4 days ago
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Smart Communications launches governance-first AI tools in Conversation Cloud, targeting regulated sectors moving from pilots to production.
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Sky Business unveils SME plans tackling mobile data fears

4 days ago
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Sky Business launches SIM-only SME mobile plans with rolled-over data to curb FORO fears and average annual losses of GBP £3,400.
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UK tech leaders embrace risk, private equity & global growth

4 days ago
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UK tech, IT and telecoms leaders grow bolder on risk, eye private equity backing and global expansion despite rising cost pressures.
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C-suite leaders deploy AI, but struggle to scale it

4 days ago
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AI is deployed everywhere but embedded deeply in fewer than half of firms, as leaders warn integration and skills gaps risk a two-year setback.
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YubiKey study touts ROI, breach risk plunge for firms

5 days ago
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YubiKey deployment delivers 265% ROI, USD $5.3 million NPV and 99.99% lower breach risk in Forrester model of a 5,000-staff enterprise.
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One NZ adds satellite data & WhatsApp calling service

6 days ago
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One NZ extends Starlink-powered satellite service with limited data apps and WhatsApp calling for eligible phones beyond mobile coverage.
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Xanadu targets quantum data centre in Toronto ahead of IPO

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Canadian quantum firm Xanadu says its first quantum data centre in Toronto could cut energy use dramatically for complex AI workloads.
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VEON partners with MindBridge on AI-driven audit shift

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VEON will use MindBridge AI to scrutinise all financial transactions in real time, replacing traditional sample-based internal audits.
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GSMA brings #ChangeTheFace Alliance into diversity push

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GSMA folds the #ChangeTheFace Alliance into its Connectivity for Good programme, bolstering global diversity and inclusion efforts in tech.
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ITSEC Asia chief wins APAC CEO award for AI cyber push

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ITSEC Asia boss Patrick Dannacher wins APAC CEO of the Year for steering an AI-led cyber platform shift and regional security expansion.
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CelcomDigi spotlights 5G with towerrun & track duel

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CelcomDigi launches a 5G short film starring towerrunner Soh Wai Ching and rider Qabil Irfan in a synchronised latency challenge.