Top tech news today: May 29, 2025

Tech News Roundup

1. Crédit Coopératif in talks to acquire Anytime

Crédit Coopératif is negotiating to acquire Anytime from Orange Bank, aiming to enhance its offerings for associations and nonprofits. Source

2. Dojo secures $210M funding boost

UK paytech Dojo has raised £190 million from Vitruvian Partners to accelerate its growth in the payments sector. Source

3. IETF highlights tech community in governance

The IETF emphasizes the importance of technical community involvement in Internet governance as it prepares for the WSIS 20-year review. Source

4. IAB co-signs letter on security strategy

The IAB and 89 organizations have co-signed a letter urging the European Commission to consider encryption impacts in its ProtectEU strategy. Source

5. Airtel launches affordable OTT-bundled plans

Bharti Airtel has introduced prepaid plans starting at ₹279, offering access to over 25 OTT platforms to enhance customer engagement. Source

6. Zain partners to connect Middle East with Europe

Zain Omantel International has partnered with Horizon Scope Telecom and ITPC to create a digital corridor connecting the Middle East to Europe via Iraq. Source

7. Intelsat to provide satellite connectivity to Solomon Islands

Intelsat is set to enhance connectivity in the Solomon Islands through new satellite solutions, improving communication access in the region. Source

8. HPE expands services for AI and computing

Hewlett Packard Enterprise has launched new distributed services switches and expanded its wired and wireless portfolio to meet AI and high-performance computing demands. Source

9. Salesforce acquires Informatica for $8B

Salesforce has announced the acquisition of Informatica for $8 billion, aiming to enhance its agentic AI strategy and data management offerings. Source

10. Jersey Telecom launches 5G standalone network

Jersey Telecom has gone live with its 5G standalone network, marking a significant advancement in connectivity for the Channel Islands. Source

11. Nokia signs tactical networks project

Nokia has joined a new tactical networks project, enhancing deployable communication capabilities for military and emergency services. Source

12. EE and Ontix deploy small cells in London

EE and Ontix have successfully deployed 80 small cells across central London, boosting urban connectivity and 5G coverage. Source

Fiona-Xu

Fiona Xu

Fiona Xu is an intern reporter at BTW Media, having studied Media Management at Hong Kong Baptist University. She specialises in tech reporting and investigative journalism. Contact her at f.xu@btw.media.

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