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MWC26 Doha sells out exhibition floor ahead of opening

With exhibitor space full, the Doha event is set to draw telecoms and policy leaders as Qatar seeks a bigger role in regional digital strategy.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week

Global Stories

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Customer Experience

Orange deploys AI agents for billing support queries

Customers in several countries can now get billing and account answers from Orange's AI agents, which are restricted to internal records and costs.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

Mphasis revenue rises 17.4% on AI-led contract wins

AI-linked deals helped lift Mphasis's quarterly new contract wins to USD 466 million, while earnings per share climbed 19.2% to ₹29.4.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today

Edge Computing

Dell expands AI factory with NVIDIA for agentic AI

More than 6,500 customers have adopted Dell's AI Factory with NVIDIA as it adds deskside systems, servers and managed services for agentic AI.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Yesterday

Data centers

GNX+ joins Equinix Fabric Marketplace for EMEA access

Equinix customers across EMEA can now buy and manage local access links through one portal, reducing the need to juggle multiple carriers.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

Robotics

GSMA warns 6G spectrum shortage could risk USD $520bn

Governments face pressure to free up airwaves after GSMA said poor spectrum planning could put USD $520 billion of 6G gains at risk.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Quantum Computing

GSMA unveils first MWC27 Barcelona speakers & exhibitors

The Barcelona event is widening beyond telecoms as SoftBank joins for the first time and new areas target automotive, aviation and health.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Airlines

Braid raises USD $38 million to expand embedded connectivity

The cash will fund Braid's international expansion as it races to broaden carrier coverage and compete in a growing embedded connectivity market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week

Encryption

Toshiba launches platform for quantum-safe networks

Organisations facing future encryption risks can now trial Toshiba's system, which is designed to scale quantum-safe protection across existing networks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

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Data centers

Urbyte tests KƎƎLO on OpenAI, Anthropic & Hugging Face

The tests suggest autonomous agents can be stopped from crossing authority limits, with seven unauthorised actions blocked and receipts kept for approved ones.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Broadband

Prvidr appoints Susannah Redstone as New Zealand head

The appointment is intended to help Prvidr deepen local ties as it expands back-end support for brands entering New Zealand's mobile market.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Today

Network Infrastructure

MWC Doha urges standards & action to close MENA gap

Nearly half of MENA's population still lacks mobile internet access, even as the sector generates USD $380 billion in annual economic value.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Yesterday

Firewalls

Strantech wins CMMC Level 2 after long compliance push

The defence contractor's certification secures its place in Department of Defence bidding after five years of work exposed control and documentation gaps.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week

Network Infrastructure

One New Zealand completes 28 mobile network upgrades

Rising demand and patchy coverage prompted the operator to add 5G at 22 sites and build six rural towers, backed by NZD $100 million spent in FY26.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Broadband

8 Networks signs two-year deal with Perth Scorchers

It gives the challenger telco access to Scorchers fans in Western Australia as it looks to lift awareness and win customers.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Last week

Robotics

NVIDIA unveils AI push for Europe at Berlin keynote

Europe's AI buildout is set for a boost as NVIDIA commits nearly USD $10 billion and promises faster, safer data centre deployment.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Last week

Encryption

Canada privacy commissioner urges changes to Bill C-22

Senators are being told the lawful access bill still lacks key safeguards, as privacy concerns persist over subscriber data and public-information powers.

By Jake MacAndrew • 4 min read • Last week