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Verizon's Transformation Actions Deliver Growth & Profitability in 1Q26; Company Raises Adjusted EPS Guidance

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 18:54:03 EDT

- - • Strong consolidated net income leading to highest quarterly Adjusted EBITDA 1 in company history - • Solid earnings per share (EPS) growth, which drove highest quarterly Adjusted EPS 1 growth since 2021 - • Strong cash flow from operating activities providing confidence in free cash flow 1 guidance - - - Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: VZ) today reported first-quarter 2026 results that demonstrate accelerating momentum in its strategic transformation. The company deliver...

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ZTE Reports First-Quarter Revenue of RMB 35.0 Billion, Up 6% YoY, with Computing Revenue Mix Rising to 27%

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:14:48 EDT

- - • Revenue growth was driven by double-digit increases in Computing, Home and Personal Devices, and international markets, offsetting weaker domestic carrier demand - • ZTE continues to advance its “Connectivity + Computing” strategy, strengthening its position in AI infrastructure with competitive TCO and in AI-enabled terminals - - - ZTE Corporation (0763.HK / 000063.SZ), a global leading provider of integrated information and communication technology solutions, announced revenue...

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Vie BOARD, a Joint Venture by DOCOMO and DatViet Group, Launches DOOH Operations in Ho Chi Minh City

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 04:03:13 EDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced that Vie BOARD CORPORATION (Vie BOARD),* 1 a joint venture established by DOCOMO and Vietnam's DATVIETVAC GROUP HOLDINGS and DATVIETOOH CORPORATION, will begin operating its own digital signage network in Ho Chi Minh City on May 1.* 2 The company will install digital signage across the city and launch Digital Out-of-Home (DOOH) advertising services. - - DOCOMO will support the project by providing estimated audience data, such as viewer numbers and demographic...

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Vodafone Business launches new AI and cybersecurity solutions to accelerate small business digital transformation in partnership with Google Cloud

Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:48:56 EDT

- - • New managed security and AI concierge services mark the latest milestone in $1billion strategic partnership. - - - Vodafone Business and Google Cloud announced an expansion of their strategic partnership with two new solutions to equip small-and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) with advanced cybersecurity and agentic AI. - - Next-generation managed detection and response (MDR) - Vodafone Business is launching a new managed detection and response (MDR) service enabled by Google Se...

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FluentStream Recognized by Business Intelligence Group with 2026 Excellence in Customer Service Award

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 14:09:36 EDT

FluentStream, a leading provider of cloud-based business communications for small and mid-sized organizations (SMBs), has been named a winner of the 2026 Excellence in Customer Service Awards by the Business Intelligence Group (BIG), a global independent awards organization recognizing outstanding achievement across business disciplines. - - FluentStream earned top honors in the Telecommunications Organization of the Year category, recognizing its outstanding commitment to human-centered...

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MTN Nigeria and Huawei Deploy World's First Commercial Sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO Site

Wed, 22 Apr 2026 11:11:56 EDT

MTN Nigeria and Huawei have deployed the world's first commercial sub-1 GHz Massive MIMO site. This cutting-edge solution increases low-band LTE traffic by an impressive 104%, boosts downlink user-perceived rate by 28%, and reduces physical resource block usage by 8% compared with previous 4T4R equipment, representing significant improvements in network capacity and 4G user experience. By building on the earlier adoption of C-band and tri-mid-band Massive MIMO, the two companies have deplo...

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Build a full navigation experience in minutes with TomTom NavSDK

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 02:07:25 EDT

With the launch of NavSDK v2, TomTom's latest navigation toolkit for Android, the company is directly addressing the modern pains of the industry making it easier for carmakers and developers to get full navigation experience up and running. Built on the idea of radical simplification, NavSDK v2 brings together everything that is needed to build turn-by-turn navigation through developer-friendly setup — reducing friction and speeding up the process. Build faster, build better Getting...

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Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange enter exclusive negotiations with the Altice France group for the acquisition of SFR

Mon, 20 Apr 2026 01:44:48 EDT

Following the due diligence phase initiated in 2026, Bouygues Telecom, the Free–iliad Group and Orange announce that they have submitted a new offer and are starting exclusive negotiations with the Altice France group with a view to acquiring SFR. - - This offer reflects a total enterprise value of 20.35 billion euros for the Altice France assets under consideration. - - Altice France has granted an exclusivity period to the Consortium until 15 May 2026 in order to finalize the terms and the...

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Hubble Network and InPlay Inc. Partner to Bring Sub-$1 Global Tracking Without RFID

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 12:00:00 EDT

Hubble Network, the world's first satellite-powered Bluetooth® network, today announced a partnership with InPlay Inc. to deliver continuous, global asset tracking at a cost that rivals passive RFID. By combining InPlay's sub-$1 IN100 NanoBeacon chip with Hubble's 95 million-plus gateways, item-level sensor and location data will become affordable and accessible at a massive scale. - - InPlay's IN100 NanoBeacon is plug-and-play with a uniquely small form factor that can be easily embedde...

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Blackmagic Design Announces Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3 Update

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:47:39 EDT

Fremont, CA, USA - Wednesday, April 15, 2026 - Blackmagic Design today announced Blackmagic Camera for iOS 3.3, which is a new update for the software based digital film camera for iPhones. This new update adds support for camera control and monitoring using an Apple Watch, so customers can start and stop recording, and monitor the shot from their wrist. That's great for when the iPhone is mounted out of reach. Also in this update is a new feature that adds support for ATEM camera contro...

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GSMA Report Urges Japan to Take Bold Action to Convert Technical Excellence into Global Digital Leadership

Thu, 16 Apr 2026 03:35:20 EDT

Japan must take bold, coordinated action to translate its world-class technological strengths into global digital leadership, according to a new GSMA report launched at the Digital Nation Summit Tokyo. - - The study finds that while Japan remains a leader in next-generation connectivity, frontier technologies and applied innovation, persistent structural challenges are limiting productivity growth and economy-wide digital impact. Addressing these constraints will be critical if Japan is...

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Redefining customer experience: from contact centres to connected journeys

Tue, 14 Apr 2026 16:10:36 EDT

Not long ago, good customer service was defined by availability: a call answered in a contact centre, a query logged, an issue resolved. Today, that bar has moved significantly. In a world shaped by on demand services and instant responses, service is no longer a support function sitting behind a brand; it is the brand experience. - - For customers, this is felt in everyday moments. It's the parent trying to restore broadband before the school run, or the small business owner whose card mac...

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Unified Speed Restrictions: Why fresh, accurate information is crucial for drivers and automation

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:10:23 EDT

TomTom's out to prove that it has the freshest, most accurate map in the world. The latest evidence? A consolidated live feed of always up-to-date speed limit data — including permanent and temporary restrictions — which provides carmakers with an integration-ready alternative to combining multiple feeds. - - Giovanni Giancaspro, Market Segment Manager, explains the importance of continuously improving the accuracy of in-vehicle speed information. “On the one hand, it keeps the driver safe,...

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Publication of the 2025 Universal Registration Document

Mon, 13 Apr 2026 05:04:09 EDT

JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces the publication of its 2025 Universal Registration Document. - - This Universal Registration Document was filed with the French Financial Markets Authority (Autorit� des March�s Financiers - AMF) in ESEF format (European Single Electronic Format) under the reference D.26-0238. - - This Universal Registration Document includes the following documents: - - - • the 2025 annual financial report - •...

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Introducing moto g stylus – 2026 and moto pad – 2026: Where ideas take shape across screens

Wed, 8 Apr 2026 05:54:52 EDT

Every year, the moto g stylus stands apart as the only smartphone in its price tier to offer a true stylus experience, giving users a precise, intuitive way to capture ideas the moment inspiration strikes.1 This year, Motorola builds on that foundation with the new moto g stylus – 2026, now featuring a built-in active stylus, and marks an important expansion of its portfolio with the moto pad – 2026. Together, these devices are designed to support creativity, productivity, and play acro...

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China Mobile Hosts 2026 Digital Empowerment Cooperation Conference for Chinese Enterprises Going Global

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 16:06:44 EDT

China Mobile hosted the 2026 China Mobile Digital Empowerment Cooperation Conference for Chinese Enterprises Going Global in Beijing. The conference focused on the needs for digital and intelligent development of Chinese enterprises going global, jointly exploring new trends in digital and intelligent empowerment for the global development of Chinese enterprises, and it was broadcast live simultaneously around the world. Zhang Feng, Secretary of the CPC Chinese Institute of Electronics Com...

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Tata Communications maintains a Leader Position for 13th Straight Year in Gartner® Magic Quadrant™

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 15:59:15 EDT

Tata Communications, a leading global communications technology player, proudly announces that it has been recognised as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Global WAN Services, marking its thirteenth consecutive year of recognition for Completeness of Vision and Ability to Execute. - - Over the past year, Tata Communications has continued to redefine its Network fabric through advanced AI and analytics, offering composable, high-speed, on-demand and intent-based connectivity...

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How location intelligence is driving a greener future

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 11:56:16 EDT

A growing challenge - - In 2025, 8.2 billion of us shared the planet. 45% of us lived in cities. That's projected to grow to 66% in the next 25 years. In the same 25-year timeframe, as urban population rises dramatically, the UNECE states that there is a widespread agreement to reduce CO2 emissions from transport by a minimum of 50%. So, as an increasing number of people need to move around in dense environments, how can we also decrease transport CO2 emissions by half? - - The challeng...

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DOCOMO and SK Telecom Publish White Paper on Requirements for Advancing vRAN and AI-RAN in Mobile Networks

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 04:07:02 EDT

NTT DOCOMO, INC. and SK Telecom(SKT), a leading AI and telecommunications company based in Korea announced the release of a white paper on the key enabling features for vRAN * 1 evolution and the path to AI-RAN * 2 (the white paper), as the latest outcome of their ongoing technical cooperation. - - Joint White Papers by DOCOMO and SK Telecom - - The white paper reviews the prospects for further enhancement and advancement of vRAN and AI-RAN—which refers to intelligent RAN utilizing AI...

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When connectivity comes back, so does hope

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 03:39:47 EDT

In disaster response, connectivity is often described as a lifeline. But for those on the ground, it is also how people know help has arrived. When a signal comes back on, families can reconnect, responders can coordinate care, and communities can take their first steps toward recovery. In those moments, connectivity becomes empathy in action, carried across a global network built for when people need it most. - - On a recent mission in Jamaica, a church that had stood for almost two centur...

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JCDecaux expands its street furniture offering in Tokyo through the acquisition of VISTA COMMUNICATIONS Inc.

Mon, 6 Apr 2026 03:16:35 EDT

JCDecaux SE (Euronext Paris: DEC), the number one outdoor advertising company worldwide, announces that it has signed an agreement to acquire VISTA COMMUNICATIONS Inc., a Japanese company specialising in advertising on taxi shelters, based in Tokyo, Japan. - - Since 2012, VISTA has been operating 29 taxi shelters in Tokyo, representing 58 advertising faces, including 7 digital, mainly located in the busy districts of Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Shinagawa, Akihabara and Ueno. This valuable...

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Tear & share: Three UK reveals Britain's bizarre public pizza habits

Thu, 2 Apr 2026 08:42:20 EDT

- - • From crust-first fanatics to knife-and-fork purists, new research reveals nearly two-thirds (63%) of Brits eat pizza differently at home than in public. - - • Londoners are the most self-conscious, with three-quarters (76%) changing how they eat pizza in public. - - • Bizarre pizza habits unveiled as people: stack two pizza slices on top of each other (32%) and eat the crust first (9%). - - • Upgrade a night in with a brand-new offer of Papa Johns pizza for just £5 on Three+ custom...

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Deutsche Telekom can be counted on: Promise kept as dividend rises to record level

Wed, 1 Apr 2026 12:09:28 EDT

- - • Company proposes highest-ever dividend in its history: 1 euro per share - • CEO confirms the Group's guidance - • Tim H�ttges: “In a world where we can no longer rely on many things, dependability genuinely makes a difference.” - - - - Deutsche Telekom is an anchor of dependability in an uncertain world. This was the key message delivered by CEO Tim H�ttges speaking to the Shareholders' Meeting in Bonn. In line with his promise from one year earlier, he cited the example of the prop...

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FluentStream Earns 2026 Product of the Year Award for Cloud-Based Business Communications Platform

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:45:11 EDT

FluentStream, the leading provider of cloud-based business communications for small and mid-sized organizations, today announced it has been named a winner of the 2026 INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award, presented by TMC. This recognition highlights FluentStream's innovation and leadership in delivering reliable, scalable, and feature-rich communications solutions that empower modern businesses. - - The INTERNET TELEPHONY Product of the Year Award recognizes companies that demon...

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Vodafone and WWF celebrate collecting one million unused phones

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 07:05:01 EDT

Vodafone and WWF today celebrated reaching their target of collecting one million phones for the planet as part of their wider programme to promote a shift towards a more sustainable circular economy. - - The One Million Phones For The Planet campaign has raised £1 million towards international WWF conservation projects focused on addressing the climate and nature crisis, with Vodafone donating £1 for every phone collected.1 - - Launched in November 2022, the campaign encouraged Vodafone...

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