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NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades
Unified Communications

NBN hits 25 GWh energy goal early with fibre upgrades

NBN cuts network energy use by 25 GWh two years early as fibre upgrades, wireless tweaks and cable switch-offs drive efficiency gains.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026
NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins
EduTech

NBN & RMIT launch ASTRID lab for AI & digital twins

NBN and RMIT launch ASTRID lab to build AI-driven digital twins and robotics for smarter planning of Australia's broadband network.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026

Global Stories

Telecom stories

Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026
Unified Communications

Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026

IT leaders overhaul RFPs for global cloud voice, prioritizing outcomes, reach, expertise and control in a Microsoft Teams-first world.

By Zach Bennett • 4 min read • Wed, 28th Jan 2026
Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto
DevOps

Digital.ai expands automated testing to Android Auto

Digital.ai adds automated testing for Android Auto and Apple CarPlay, helping automakers validate in-car apps at scale without real vehicles.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal
Cloud Security

Deutsche Telekom boosts API security with Akamai deal

Deutsche Telekom Security taps Akamai's certified service scheme to bolster API defences and microsegmentation for high‑risk sectors.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028
Unified Communications

Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Simwood links WhatsApp voice with global carrier tools
Unified Communications

Simwood links WhatsApp voice with global carrier tools

Simwood launches WhatsApp Business voice integration, linking Teams, SIP and UCaaS tools to more than three billion WhatsApp users.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026
Digital Transformation

Boards to demand real-world returns from AI in 2026

Boards will pivot AI from hype to hard numbers in 2026, slashing speculative spend and backing smaller models with provable returns.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Telecom stories

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data
Gaming

CelcomDigi debuts 5G prepaid passes with unlimited data

CelcomDigi launches Hyper, Power and Power+ 5G prepaid passes in Malaysia with unlimited data, calls, hotspot and bundled streaming access.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 29th Jan 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
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
Tata Communications names new managing director & CEO
Digital Transformation

Tata Communications names new managing director & CEO

Tata Communications names Ganesh Lakshminarayanan MD and CEO-designate, to succeed A.S. Lakshminarayanan following April 2026 retirement.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
StarHub unveils fast-service compact store at Suntec City
Robotics

StarHub unveils fast-service compact store at Suntec City

StarHub has launched a compact fast-service store at Suntec City, targeting office workers and city shoppers seeking quicker, human-led support.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal
Software-as-a-Service

Cerillion wins GBP £42.5m Omantel telecoms software deal

Cerillion secures its largest ever contract, a five-year Omantel BSS and OSS deal worth about GBP £42.5m on a subscription basis.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces
Firewalls

Indosat hailed among top Southeast Asia workplaces

Indosat has been named to the 2025 Fortune Best Companies to Work For Southeast Asia list, the only Indonesian telecoms operator recognised.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Devoli marks record fifth year in Deloitte growth index
Unified Communications

Devoli marks record fifth year in Deloitte growth index

Devoli becomes first to appear five years running in Deloitte New Zealand's Masters of Growth Index, capping a 478% revenue surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 6th Jan 2026
CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+
Gaming

CelcomDigi revamps ONE bundle with 5G, fibre & Disney+

CelcomDigi debuts revamped ONE bundles with 500Mbps fibre, unlimited 5G mobile lines and Disney+ streaming for Malaysian households.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Dec 2025