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Indosat creators set 11-hour Eid TikTok livestream record
Unified Communications

Indosat creators set 11-hour Eid TikTok livestream record

Two creators set an 11-hour Eid TikTok livestream record on a Jakarta-Yogyakarta journey, stress-testing Indosat's mobile network in real time.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap
Unified Communications

Cambodia steps up AI push to narrow regional tech gap

Cambodia steps up its AI push under a draft strategy to drive growth and narrow regional digital gaps by 2030.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Mon, 9th Mar 2026

Global Stories

Connectivity stories

Boomi tops 2026 Gartner iPaaS rankings for execution
Software-as-a-Service

Boomi tops 2026 Gartner iPaaS rankings for execution

Boomi tops Gartner's 2026 iPaaS Magic Quadrant for Ability to Execute, extending its run in the Leaders segment to a 12th year.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026
Data Protection

3DiVi maps global face recognition lifecycle to 2026

3DiVi charts a six-stage global face recognition lifecycle to 2026, showing regions split by regulation pace, infrastructure and politics.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
How women can build influence in critical tech roles
Hyperscale

How women can build influence in critical tech roles

A woman charts a nonlinear path through telecom and data centres, showing how curiosity and courage can amplify female voices in tech.

By Carlie Shooner • 6 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026
NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming
Agricultural Technology

NCC warns of rising cyber risks to connected farming

NCC warns that insecure connected farm machinery could let cyber attacks disrupt harvests, cut yields and threaten food supply chains.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks
EduTech

Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse
Marketing Technologies

SHAREit pivots from file sharing app to ad powerhouse

SHAREit shifts from offline file-sharing staple to AI-fuelled ad platform, chasing emerging-market growth with 2.4 billion users.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026

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Connectivity stories

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines
Unified Communications

BT says over 3 million UK homes move to digital landlines

More than 3m UK homes have switched to digital landlines as BT warns those ignoring the rollout risk disruption before analogue ends in 2027.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 21st Mar 2026
NHS telephony faces hidden risks in PSTN switch-off
Unified Communications

NHS telephony faces hidden risks in PSTN switch-off

NHS telecoms overhaul exposes hidden legacy risks as PSTN retirement and pandemic pressures force trusts to confront fragile systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 8 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Virgin Media O2 pays GBP £6.6m to recycle 85,500 devices
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 pays GBP £6.6m to recycle 85,500 devices

Virgin Media O2 paid GBP £6.6m to customers for 85,500 unwanted devices in 2025, highlighting e-waste risks and data security fears.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks
EduTech

Specialised AI will define the next era of Australian enterprise networks

Specialised AI is set to transform Australian enterprise networks, outgunning generic tools in resilience, reliability and local relevance.

By David Plummer • 5 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net
Unified Communications

Virgin Media O2 urges families to claim cheap exam-time net

Virgin Media O2 urges families on benefits to claim little-known cheap social tariffs as online revision becomes crucial for exam success.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Mar 2026
Cisco, UTS open digital innovation hub for AI in Sydney
EduTech

Cisco, UTS open digital innovation hub for AI in Sydney

Cisco and UTS have opened Innovation Central Sydney, a new AI-focused hub in Tech Central to link research with industry and government.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
eir posts higher 2025 revenue as fibre, mobile grow
Unified Communications

eir posts higher 2025 revenue as fibre, mobile grow

eir lifts 2025 profit as fibre and mobile growth drive revenue to EUR €1.35 billion and EBITDA to EUR €640 million amid cost cuts.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Mar 2026
EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship
Customer Experience

EE opens new experiential Oxford Street flagship

EE has opened a new experiential flagship on Oxford Street as part of a GBP £3 million push to expand hands-on tech stores nationwide.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Sat, 7th Mar 2026
Rogers, Mastercard launch premium World Legend card
Customer Experience

Rogers, Mastercard launch premium World Legend card

Rogers and Mastercard unveil Canada's first World Legend credit card, blending 3% cash back with travel, roaming and VIP entertainment perks.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026