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September 5, 2025

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Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA unlocks enterprise data for Agentic AI

Cisco Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA to offer a fully integrated solution with VAST Data, using the NVIDIA AI Data Platform reference design, to accelerate RAG pipelines and enable agentic AI at scale...

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Eutelsat: A unified brand for a connected future

Eutelsat Group announced it will now be known simply as Eutelsat, bringing all its activities and subsidiaries under one brand...

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Nokia recognized with IEEE Milestone Award for ADSL breakthrough, enabling the evolution from 1 Mbps to 100 Gbps broadband

Nokia announced that IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization advancing technology for humanity, recognized the company for its introduction and worldwide deployment of ADSL (Asymmetric Digital...

Policy and Regulation

•	Qatar, represented by CRA, participates in GSR-25 to promote international cooperation and support sustainable digital development The State of Qatar, represented by a delegation from the Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA) led by Engineer Ahmad bin Abdulla AlMuslemani, President of CRA, participated in the Global Symposium for Regulators 2025...

•	Potraz calls for inclusive, future-ready regulation Postal and Telecommunications Regulatory Authority of Zimbabwe director-general Dr Gift Machengete has urged regulators worldwide to embrace inclusive and forward-looking governance models as emerging technologies outpace...

South Asia

•	UNESCO and Data Vault host dialogue on ethical and inclusive AI in Pakistan UNESCO, in collaboration with Data Vault, convened a multi-stakeholder dialogue titled “AI for Humanity: Ethical and Inclusive AI in Pakistan,” bringing together more than 25 representatives from the private...

•	Kaspersky urges Sri Lanka to establish clear cybersecurity guidelines Global cybersecurity giant Kaspersky is calling on Sri Lankan regulators to establish clear cybersecurity guidelines for mobile financial services amid a surge in digital threats...

Content & Immersive Technologies

•	VIDAA brings waipu.tv to German smart TVs VIDAA has partnered with waipu.tv to make the TV streaming service available on all smart TVs in Germany using its operating system...

•	Sunrise enhances content discovery with AI-powered TV highlights Now powering Sunrise’s new ‘TV Highlights’ feature, Preview Distillery uses AI and ML to automatically generate short video clips that indicate what an item of TV content is about...

Global Telecom Update

•	KaliSpot launches its first 1Net smart kiosks in Senegal The launch of the first units in Dakar paves the way for a large-scale rollout across Senegal in 2025, before expansion to other countries in the sub-region...

•	PLDT expands grassroots anti-theft programme outside of Manila Philippine telco PLDT and its wireless arm Smart Communications said that they have expanded their grassroots programme to prevent theft of telecoms infrastructure by partnering with local communities, following its initial...

•	Singtel and Tencent debut network slicing for 5G cloud gaming The initiative marks the first global deployment of 5G network slicing at a national level specifically for a cloud gaming service, promising players a smoother and more competitive experience whether at home or on the go...

Middle East

•	SDAIA highlights Saudi Arabia’s global role in AI-driven digital transformation Dr. Esam bin Abdullah Al-Wagait, Director of the National Information Center (NIC) at the Saudi Data and Artificial Intelligence Authority (SDAIA), underscored the transformative global role of data- and AI-driven digital...

•	Vodafone Qatar launches region’s first Wi-Fi 7 5G mobile hotspot Paired with Vodafone Qatar’s 5G plans, this next generation device utilises the power of Wi-Fi 7 technology, enabling it to connect up to 64 devices...

•	Sharjah’s IGCF 2025 puts AI at the core of government communication debate Discussions will address global priorities such as food security, public health, education, environmental sustainability, and the green economy, underscoring the role of strategic communication in shaping policy and driving...

•	Mastercard partners with Qlub to transform digital payments in the GCC hospitality sector The collaboration will see Mastercard bring its cutting-edge payment solutions, platforms, and technologies to Qlub. Additionally, Mastercard will make a minority investment in the fintech company...

North Africa

•	Ooredoo Algeria becomes first operator to secure THI9A electronic trust certification The THI9A certification, developed by the ARPCE in partnership with the Ministry of Post and Telecommunications, establishes a reliable framework for electronic transactions...

3G, 4G and 5G Networks

•	Vodacom Eastern Cape to invest in expanding 4G and 5G coverage This investment will drive the rollout of advanced technologies, including 4G and 5G, and extend connectivity to underserved rural areas...

•	Tracfone Freedom launch delivers unlimited 5G data and spam protection This marks the brand’s first-ever unlimited data offering, addressing growing consumer demand for reliable connectivity at an affordable price...

Satellite & Internet

•	Amazon's Project Kuiper signs JetBlue as first airline customer for satellite internet Amazon's satellite internet business has secured its first airline customer. Amazon announced on the 4th (local time) that it has signed a contract with U.S. low-cost airline JetBlue to provide the satellite internet...

•	Neos Networks, NEP Connect expand fiber network Designed to meet the demands of live sports broadcasting, Neos is supporting NEP’s transition from satellite trucks to remote production hubs across all 20 Premier League stadiums...

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