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Mar 18, 2026, 07:58 AM UTC
Dell reports 11,000 fewer employees amid cost cuts and AI-server growth
Dell’s filings show about 97,000 employees in January 2026, down from 108,000 a year earlier. They cite cost actions and rapid AI-server growth, but not a direct AI cause for the workforce decline.
Mar 17, 2026, 08:04 AM UTC
Nokia’s AI-optics launch is chiefly a 2027 product roadmap
Nokia disclosed 1.6T-to-3.2T coherent designs for 2027 and a multi-fibre line system for late 2026; the savings and density figures remain vendor claims.
Mar 17, 2026, 08:01 AM UTC
SKT says 2,000 staff AI agents are active; wider rollout is still a target
SK Telecom has opened no-code agent tools and AXMS to staff, but its one-person-one-agent ambition, Q3 rollout and savings claims require separate evidence.
Mar 17, 2026, 07:39 AM UTC
ZTE claims 300% nubia Neo revenue growth, without the base
ZTE says nubia Neo revenue grew 300% and shipments 150% in 2025. Its audited accounts disclose only a much broader consumer segment.
Mar 16, 2026, 07:36 AM UTC
Digg cuts jobs amids surge of AI-generated bot traffic
Digg cuts jobs after a surge in AI-generated bot traffic disrupts the platform, highlighting rising challenges for online communities.
Mar 14, 2026, 12:21 AM UTC
Case study: isps successfully monetizing their idle ips
ISPs are monetising idle IPv4 addresses through leasing and sales, turning scarce digital assets into valuable revenue streams.
Mar 13, 2026, 11:35 AM UTC
AT&T expands enterprise AI with AWS and Microsoft
AT&T expands enterprise AI services with support from AWS and Microsoft, aiming to integrate cloud AI tools with network connectivity.
Mar 13, 2026, 08:41 AM UTC
Meta outlines next-gen in-house AI chips
Meta plans new batches of in-house AI chips for 2026 as it expands computing capacity and reduces reliance on external suppliers.
Mar 13, 2026, 08:38 AM UTC
Google Cloud promotes ‘agentic telco’ vision
Google Cloud promotes an “agentic telco” model using AI agents to automate telecom network operations and management.
Mar 13, 2026, 08:30 AM UTC
Antevia and Benetel partner on outdoor private 5G
Antevia Networks and Benetel partner to accelerate scalable outdoor private 5G for mission-critical enterprise connectivity.
Mar 13, 2026, 08:19 AM UTC
Targa digitises london bus driver changeovers
Targa Telematics introduces digital workflow for London bus driver changeovers, improving fleet visibility and operational efficiency.
Mar 13, 2026, 08:05 AM UTC
Oracle prepares job cuts as AI tools reshape operations
AI-driven automation is prompting Oracle to restructure its workforce as technology companies seek greater operational efficiency.
Mar 12, 2026, 01:44 PM UTC
Nvidia Plans $2bn Investment in AI cloud firm Nebius
Nvidia plans a $2bn investment in AI cloud firm Nebius for specialized infrastructure to run artificial intelligence workloads as they grow.
Mar 12, 2026, 01:37 PM UTC
Synopsys introduces hardware-assisted chip verification
Synopsys introduces hardware-assisted verification technology to help accelerate AI chip development and testing.
Mar 12, 2026, 01:19 PM UTC
Huawei Cloud unveils industry AI solutions at MWC 2026
Huawei Cloud launched new AI-driven industry solutions at Mobile World Congress 2026, targeting enterprise adoption of generative AI.
Mar 11, 2026, 02:31 PM UTC
Meta buys Moltbook to expand AI agent ecosystem
Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook, signalling growing competition among tech firms to build autonomous AI ecosystems.
Mar 11, 2026, 02:10 PM UTC
AT&T invests $250BN in networks
AT&T’s $250bn network push signals a wider telecom shift towards fibre and 5G infrastructure to power cloud, AI and data-heavy services.
Mar 11, 2026, 01:47 PM UTC
ChatGPT Continues to Lead Consumer AI Market
ChatGPT continues to dominate the consumer AI market despite growing competition from Google, Anthropic, and other chatbot platforms.
Mar 11, 2026, 01:09 PM UTC
Juniper Looks to Expand After HPE Acquisition
Juniper expects growth opportunities after its planned acquisition by HPE, as enterprise networking demand rises.
Mar 11, 2026, 01:04 PM UTC
Malaysian Telcos Take Control of National 5G Network
Malaysia’s telecom operators take ownership stakes in the national 5G network, shifting control from a government-led rollout.
Mar 11, 2026, 12:25 PM UTC
Amazon expands Health AI across retail platform
Amazon expands Health AI assistant across its website and app, helping users ask health questions and connect with clinicians.
Mar 10, 2026, 11:14 AM UTC
OpenAI hardware chief resigns after Pentagon deal
OpenAI hardware chief resigns after the company’s Pentagon AI deal, highlighting tensions over military use of artificial intelligence.
Mar 10, 2026, 10:42 AM UTC
X Investigates Offensive Posts Linked to xAI’s Grok Chatbot
X investigates offensive posts linked to xAI’s Grok chatbot, raising new concerns about AI moderation on social media platforms.
Mar 10, 2026, 10:37 AM UTC
Microsoft adds Anthropic AI to Copilot
Microsoft adds Anthropic’s AI models to Copilot as it pushes autonomous AI agents into enterprise productivity tools.
Mar 10, 2026, 06:41 AM UTC
Huawei connects 170 million people globally
Huawei reports reaching 170 million people with connectivity projects supporting global efforts to close the digital divide.
Mar 10, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC
Nvidia sets $4m bonus target for CEO Huang
Nvidia sets a $4 million bonus target for CEO Jensen Huang under its 2027 compensation plan tied to revenue growth.

Mar 17, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
Telia–Brookfield sovereign-AI plan splits capital, fibre and control
Brookfield plans up to SEK 95bn of Swedish AI infrastructure; Telia would connect it, Telia Cygate would operate it, and power remains a condition.
Mar 13, 2026, 08:40 AM UTC
Virgin Media O2 deal could help households cut broadband bills
Virgin Media O2 customers may cut broadband bills by switching tariffs or checking eligibility for discounted social tariffs.

Mar 17, 2026, 08:02 AM UTC
AFRINIC transfer-policy case tests contract and governance claims
Skyconnect’s suit, AFRINIC’s transfer rules and its liability clause raise separate questions; the record does not support the old $100 or proxy-war certainties.

Mar 17, 2026, 07:54 AM UTC
Republic of the Congo election shutdown cut Internet traffic for 50.5 hours
Measurements put Republic of the Congo connectivity near 3% of normal during the 15 March vote; the public record identifies no order or enforcement method.

Mar 17, 2026, 07:50 AM UTC
Meta's Nebius deal is $12bn of firm capacity plus a $15bn backstop
Nebius will supply Vera Rubin clusters from 2027; the $27bn headline includes capacity it first intends to sell to third parties.
Mar 16, 2026, 08:06 AM UTC
Nokia’s Infinera integration adds optical scale; AI demand still needs proof
Nokia has folded Infinera into its optical business and reported stronger demand from AI and cloud customers. The harder test is whether design wins, integration and investment produce durable orders and margins.
Mar 12, 2026, 01:56 PM UTC
Meta unveils four custom chips to power AI and recommendations
Meta unveils four custom chips designed to power AI workloads and recommendation systems, developing its data center infrastructure strategy.

Mar 17, 2026, 07:48 AM UTC
Musk's $134bn OpenAI model was admitted; limitations ended the case
A March order let C. Paul Wazzan's damages opinions remain, but did not endorse them. In May, the court dismissed Musk's claims as time-barred.
Mar 12, 2026, 01:14 PM UTC
Iran warns US tech firms could be targets
Rising Middle East tensions place American technology companies in the geopolitical spotlight as cyber risks grow.

Mar 16, 2026, 08:09 AM UTC
Joybuy enters six European markets; fulfilment economics are the test
JD.com has opened Joybuy across six European markets with local inventory and its own delivery network. The strategic question is whether speed, assortment and repeat demand can cover the cost of that infrastructure.

Mar 16, 2026, 08:03 AM UTC
US withdrawal stalls the next AI-chip rule, not existing controls
The Commerce Department pulled an unpublished AI-chip export draft from interagency review on 13 March 2026. The move delayed a replacement framework but did not erase existing licence requirements.
Mar 10, 2026, 06:27 AM UTC
US regulator convenes robotaxi safety summit with industry chiefs
US auto safety regulator will hold a self-driving safety forum with Waymo, Zoox and Aurora leaders as robotaxi deployment expands.

Mar 16, 2026, 07:58 AM UTC
AirTrunk’s Singapore HQ coordinates growth; it does not add 180MW
AirTrunk opened a regional office in Singapore. Its three facilities total a company-reported 180MW IT load, but the office itself creates no new data-centre capacity.

Mar 13, 2026, 08:42 AM UTC
Alphabet spins off GFiber in broadband reshuffle
Alphabet sells a majority stake in GFiber, merging it with Astound Broadband as private equity backs US fiber expansion.

Mar 13, 2026, 08:32 AM UTC
UK altnets win 850,000 broadband customers from major providers
UK alternative fiber networks gain 850,000 broadband customers from major providers as competition intensifies in the fiber market.
Mar 12, 2026, 02:18 PM UTC
AllPoints adds CityFibre multi-gig services to Aquila
AllPoints Fibre Networks adds CityFibre multi-gig broadband to aquila, expanding wholesale FTTP options for UK service providers.

Mar 13, 2026, 08:07 AM UTC
Ofcom orders tougher age checks online
Ofcom orders tech platforms to strengthen age-verification systems under the UK Online Safety Act to protect children.
Mar 10, 2026, 06:36 AM UTC
Telefónica eyes m&a to strengthen europe’s tech sovereignty
Telefónica calls for telecom M&A to strengthen Europe’s tech sovereignty and boost investment in networks and digital infrastructure.

Mar 13, 2026, 12:53 AM UTC
Infrastructure hiring evolves with digital investment
Infrastructure firms rethink leadership recruitment amid growing investment in fibre networks, data centres and digital platforms.

Mar 12, 2026, 02:09 PM UTC
New Zealand approves first AI factory project in Southland
Datagrid’s Southland project will build New Zealand’s first AI-focused computing facility designed for high-performance AI workloads.
Mar 11, 2026, 01:40 PM UTC
Pakistan awards 5G licences after 12-year delay
A long-delayed spectrum auction clears the path for 5G deployment in Pakistan as operators prepare for next-generation mobile services.

Mar 12, 2026, 01:31 PM UTC
Stable KPIs hide rising frustration in call centres
Stable contact centre KPIs hide rising customer frustration as UK consumers switch providers after poor support experiences.

Mar 10, 2026, 10:29 AM UTC
Nexperia China says it has begun small-batch 300 mm chip production
Nexperia China says it has started small-batch production on 300 mm wafers. The claim signals a supply-chain shift, but sourcing and scale remain unverified.
Mar 10, 2026, 08:46 AM UTC
China warns of renewed chip risk as Nexperia split deepens
A March 7 warning followed a new IT-access dispute between Nexperia’s Dutch headquarters and China unit. It raised supply-chain risk, not evidence that a new global shortage had already begun.