RTL Deutschland names EVP Technology following merger with Sky
RTL Deutschland has appointed Patrick Sturm as Executive Vice President Technology, leading a new unit focusing on technology created after the merger with Sky Deutschland. Sturm previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Sky Deutschland, where he played a pivotal role in driving the transformation of customer platforms, RTL said. He will report directly to Andreas Fischer, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RTL Deutschland.
RTL Deutschland names EVP Technology following merger with Sky
RTL Deutschland has appointed Patrick Sturm as Executive Vice President Technology, leading a new unit focusing on technology created after the merger with Sky Deutschland. Sturm previously served as Chief Technology Officer at Sky Deutschland, where he played a pivotal role in driving the transformation of customer platforms, RTL said. He will report directly to Andreas Fischer, Chief Operating Officer (COO) of RTL Deutschland.
Microsoft defends EU tax planning after NYT report
Microsoft has issued a statement defending its record on paying corporate tax after a report in the New York Times put a spotlight on the IT giant's international tax planning. The US-based company has issued its first country-by-country report under new EU rules requiring large companies to disclose how much tax they paid in each country of the bloc. This report shows a disproportionate amount of MIcrosoft's tax base located in jurisdictions with low corporate income tax rates, the newspaper found.
Microsoft defends EU tax planning after NYT report
Microsoft has issued a statement defending its record on paying corporate tax after a report in the New York Times put a spotlight on the IT giant's international tax planning. The US-based company has issued its first country-by-country report under new EU rules requiring large companies to disclose how much tax they paid in each country of the bloc. This report shows a disproportionate amount of MIcrosoft's tax base located in jurisdictions with low corporate income tax rates, the newspaper found.
E& teams up with Lenovo Connect on connected vehicle and IoT services
E& Carrier & Wholesale Services (C&WS) signed a partnership with Lenovo Connect to deliver advanced IoT and connected vehicle services across the GCC and global markets. The collaboration combines E&'s international network, 5G capabilities, and regulatory expertise with Lenovo Connect's technology stack. Together, they will provide secure connectivity for electric vehicles, connected cars, and other mobility modes. This collaboration strengthens E& C&WS's position as a global connectivity leader while enab
E& teams up with Lenovo Connect on connected vehicle and IoT services
Infobip rolls out AI fan companion for international football
Cloud communications platform Infobip has introduced PitchMate, an AI-driven conversational assistant designed to bring football enthusiasts closer to the drama of the World Cup football tournament. Engineered for a global audience, PitchMate joins the TGR Haas F1 Team RaceMate, Infobip's motorsport fan engagement tool, in showcasing how conversational AI is revolutionising the sports fan experience worldwide. PitchMate acts as a personalised AI companion that delivers tournament updates directly to footbal
Infobip rolls out AI fan companion for international football
BWS IoT and Links Field launch eSIM SGP.32 tracker
Brazilian tracking technology firm BWS IoT and IoT connectivity provider Links Field have partnered to launch the first BWS tracker equipped with eSIM SGP.32 technology. This integration delivers streamlined global connectivity, reduced operational costs, and enhanced security, establishing a new benchmark for the transport, logistics, and asset security sectors. The key features of the BWS 4G tracker include signal jamming detection, driver behaviour monitoring, IP67 protection, OTA updates, and low power
BWS IoT and Links Field launch eSIM SGP.32 tracker
FiberCop wins uncontested tender for Italian fibre funding
Italian wholesale fibre provider FiberCop said it won a contract to provide connectivity for 477,000 addresses across Italy. FiberCop was the sole bidder for the tender, awarded by the recently-launched National Connectivity Fund. It said capex is expected at maximum EUR 300 million net of grants and maintained its existing investment guidance.
FiberCop wins uncontested tender for Italian fibre funding
Uzbekistan opens new AI cluster at Tashkent IT university
Uzbekistan has launched a new artificial intelligence cluster at Tashkent University of Information Technologies, reports Trend from a statement by the Ministry of Digital Technologies of Uzbekistan. The AI cluster is designed to integrate education, scientific research and innovation projects into a single platform. As part of the initiative, the university received a modern GPU cluster and high-performance multifunctional servers to support the development of AI models, large-scale data processing, machin
Uzbekistan opens new AI cluster at Tashkent IT university
Saudi's OmniOps partners with Newroz Telecom to launch Kurdish AI
OmniOps and Newroz Telecom announced a partnership to launch KI, the first Kurdish conversational AI platform. The platform is powered by Bunyan, OmniOps's advanced AI inferencing platform, and is deployed on-premises within Newroz Telecom's secure infrastructure in Kurdistan. The arrangement ensures robust local data control, enhanced service reliability, and strict regulatory compliance, while accelerating the adoption of sovereign AI capabilities across the region, the partners said.
Saudi's OmniOps partners with Newroz Telecom to launch Kurdish AI
Brazil looks to revise mobile spectrum caps
Brazil's National Telecommunications Agency (Anatel) approved a 45-day public consultation period for a proposal to update Resolution No. 703 from November 2018. This regulation dictates the maximum amount of radio spectrum a single economic group can hold. The proposed update reorganises radio frequency bands into three distinct categories: below 1 GHz, between 1 GHz and 3 GHz and between 3 GHz and 7.125 GHz. The draft establishes an initial cap of 30 percent per economic group within each segment, whilst
Brazil looks to revise mobile spectrum caps
Azerbaijan carrier Azal cleared to provide internet services onboard with Viasat
Azerbaijan's State Agency for Antimonopoly and Consumer Market Control has cleared Azerbaijan Airlines (Azal) to provide internet services for passengers on new-generation aircraft, Report.az writes. The decision was made following an investigation conducted in accordance with the provisions of the Competition Code, which provide for oversight of certain actions by natural monopolies. The new service will provide internet access via Viasat satellite communications technology.
Azerbaijan carrier Azal cleared to provide internet services onboard with Viasat
Bosnia and Herzegovina earmarks BAM 6 million for public broadcaster
The Council of Ministers of Bosnia and Herzegovina, at the proposal of the Minister of Communications and Transport of Bosnia and Herzegovina, Edin Forte, has allocated an additional BAM 6 million for public broadcaster BHRT. Minister Forto emphasised that this is the largest financial support to the public broadcaster in its history through funds from the regulatory agency. The latest financing follows the awarding of BAM 4 million for BHRT in 2024.
