1. Shift4 surges 13% on earnings beat
Shift4’s stock rose by 13% after beating earnings expectations, reflecting a strong performance in the fintech sector. Source
2. Venmo revenue grows in PayPal’s push
Venmo’s revenue growth highlights PayPal’s successful monetization efforts, showing increasing traction for the payments platform. Source
3. Rivada expands access to 33 countries
Rivada Space Networks has secured $16bn to expand its Outernet access, aiming to provide next-generation communications to 33 countries. Source
4. BT unveils UK office transformation plan
BT has unveiled a new Manchester site as part of its UK office transformation plan, aiming to modernise its operations. Source
5. IBM announces $150B quantum AI investment
IBM’s $150 billion investment will accelerate quantum computing and AI advancements, marking a major step in the tech industry. Source
6. Vodafone uses IoT and AI to protect parks
Vodafone is leveraging IoT and AI to enhance the protection of national parks, focusing on conservation and security. Source
7. Amazon launches Kuiper internet satellites
Amazon has launched its first Kuiper satellites, aiming to compete with Starlink and offer global internet connectivity. Source
8. Three offers “suck-it-and-see” eSIM trial
Three introduces a new trial for businesses to test eSIM technology, designed to simplify and modernise telecom solutions. Source
9. Digital Catapult joins 6G consortia
Digital Catapult joins a consortium focused on 6G innovation, contributing to the future development of next-gen mobile technologies. Source
10. Spain and Portugal suffer power outage
Spain and Portugal experienced a widespread power outage, causing disruptions to services and prompting investigations into the cause. Source
11. Arteco expands into data centre market
Arteco has entered the data centre market, introducing direct-to-chip coolant lines to improve operational efficiency. Source
12. FCC moves to loosen satellite power limits
The FCC has proposed loosening satellite power limits and expanding shared access to the 37 GHz band to enhance communication networks. Source
13. UK boards AI impact on business strategy
The UK government has launched a new initiative to assess the impact of AI on business strategies and the economy. Source
14. Open Compute Project Foundation teams with UAlink
The Open Compute Project Foundation collaborates with UAlink to create a new framework for AI and high-performance computing clusters. Source