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Prosus Led Investment Supports Flink’s Targeted Expansion Across Core European Markets

(IN BRIEF) Flink has secured around US$100 million in new funding led by Prosus, with Btomorrow Ventures joining as a new investor. The capital will support targeted expansion and operational investments in Germany and the Netherlands following industry consolidation in … Read the full press release

OTTO Introduces iPhone Based Visual Product Search to Enhance Personalized Mobile Shopping Experience

(IN BRIEF) OTTO has launched a visual product search feature for compatible iPhones, allowing customers to find items by taking a photo or screenshot. As one of the first retailers in Germany to adopt Apple’s visual intelligence technology, OTTO enables … Read the full press release

Digi Communications NV announces Capital Markets Day 2026 Madrid

(IN BRIEF) Digi Communications N.V. has announced that it will host its Capital Markets Day 2026 on March 5, 2026, in Madrid, Spain. The invite-only event is intended for analysts and institutional investors, with invitations to be sent directly due … Read the full press release

BT Group Enhances Network Cloud Platform with Ericsson 5G Core Upgrades and Dynamic Network Slicing Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) BT Group and Ericsson have renewed and expanded their partnership to enhance BT’s 5G core network capabilities with new 5G Standalone functions, including the Network Slice Selection Function and Network Exposure Function. These technologies will enable dynamic network … Read the full press release

Telia Increases Stake in Valokuitunen While Brookfield Acquires Majority Ownership of Finnish Fiber Operator

(IN BRIEF) Telia has agreed to increase its ownership stake in Finnish fiber operator Valokuitunen from 40 percent to 49 percent in a transaction expected to close in the second quarter of 2026 with an estimated value of €30 million. … Read the full press release

Nokia and NVIDIA Demonstrate Major Advances in AI RAN Technology with Global Operator Trials and Ecosystem Growth

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has announced major progress in its AI-RAN partnership with NVIDIA, including successful testing of GPU-accelerated RAN solutions and new operator integrations with companies such as T-Mobile, Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison, and SoftBank. The collaboration is helping transform radio … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Intel Expand Strategic Technology Partnership to Accelerate Industry Readiness for AI Native 6G Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Intel have strengthened their long-standing partnership to accelerate the development and commercial readiness of AI-native 6G networks. The collaboration focuses on combining computing, connectivity, and cloud technologies across radio access networks, packet core systems, and edge … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches AI-Powered Questa One Agentic Toolkit to Improve Semiconductor Verification Productivity

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has launched the Questa One Agentic Toolkit, an AI-driven verification solution designed to accelerate integrated circuit development and RTL sign-off through domain-specific agentic workflows. The toolkit integrates with Siemens’ Fuse EDA AI system while … Read the full press release

Telefónica Reorganizes Movistar Centre to Create Central Barcelona Showroom for Leading Technology Brands

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica is expanding and reorganizing the Movistar Centre store at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona to create a larger technology showroom aligned with Mobile World Congress. The redesigned space will feature dedicated areas for leading manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, … Read the full press release

Telefónica Strengthens Corporate Cybersecurity with Mobile Network Security Protection Across Millions of Devices

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Empresas’ Mobile Network Security service now protects more than two million corporate mobile lines and blocked nearly 926 million cyberattacks in 2025. Developed with Akamai Technologies and Telefónica Tech, the network-based service automatically prevents malware, phishing, and … Read the full press release

Satellite Connect Europe Begins Deployment of Ground Infrastructure to Expand Direct Mobile Satellite Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Satellite Connect Europe has launched as a Luxembourg-based provider of direct-to-device satellite broadband services for European mobile network operators. Formed as a joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, the company will deploy five European ground stations and … Read the full press release

Vodafone Collaborates with Cirrus360 to Develop AI Digital Twin System for Optimising Mobile Network Performance

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Cirrus360 have successfully tested an AI-powered predictive digital twin system that enables engineers to simulate the future performance of 5G network infrastructure before deployment. Using Cirrus360’s Gabriel platform, the system predicts hardware constraints, traffic levels, and … Read the full press release

Delivery Hero Achieves Integrated Verticals Break-Even While Expanding Quick Commerce Operations in 2025

(IN BRIEF) Delivery Hero reported strong preliminary results for 2025, with GMV and revenue growth accompanied by improved profitability and more than €200 million in free cash flow. The company achieved over €900 million in Adjusted EBITDA and reached break-even … Read the full press release

Nokia Selected by Telefónica España as Exclusive Networking Partner for Nationwide Edge Data Center Deployment

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has been selected by Telefónica España as the exclusive provider of networking solutions for a nationwide rollout of 17 Edge data center networks designed to support AI-driven services and distributed cloud infrastructure across Spain. The multi-year agreement … Read the full press release

Thales Data Threat Report Finds Artificial Intelligence Emerging as Leading Enterprise Security Risk

(IN BRIEF) Thales has published its 2026 Data Threat Report, warning that artificial intelligence has become the leading data security concern for organizations across multiple industries. The study finds that AI systems are increasingly granted broad access to enterprise data, … Read the full press release

Inmarsat Maritime to Provide Always-On Satellite Connectivity for Vega Reederei Diesel Electric Cargo Vessels

(IN BRIEF) Inmarsat Maritime has signed a contract with Vega Reederei to install its NexusWave bonded connectivity solution on ten new diesel-electric cargo vessels scheduled for delivery in 2026. The system combines multiple communication networks to provide always-on connectivity, unlimited … Read the full press release

OQ Technology Secures €25 Million EIB Financing to Expand European Low Earth Orbit Satellite Connectivity Network

(IN BRIEF) OQ Technology has secured €25 million in venture debt financing from the European Investment Bank under the InvestEU programme to expand its low-earth-orbit satellite communications technology. The funding will support research and development as well as the deployment … Read the full press release

Telefónica Demonstrates Future Connectivity Solutions and Quantum Technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica will showcase its latest digital technologies and network capabilities at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona under the theme Ready for Next. The company’s 951-square-meter stand will feature a circular design centered around a large 360-degree LED … Read the full press release

Telefónica Tech and IBM Introduce TEMIS Artificial Intelligence System to Improve Legal Information Access and Case Research

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Tech and IBM have developed the TEMIS artificial intelligence platform for the General State Attorney’s Office to improve access to legal information and streamline legal case analysis. Built on IBM watsonx and cloud technology, the system enables … Read the full press release

BBVA Launches Conversational Banking Application in ChatGPT for Customers in Italy and Germany

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has introduced a conversational banking application within ChatGPT that allows users in Italy and Germany to access information about banking products and services directly through the AI assistant. The application enables customers to explore and compare accounts, … Read the full press release