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Viasat Expands Global STEM Innovation with Next Iteration of Viasat: Space for Good Challenge

Fri, 3 Apr 2026 11:50:04 EDT

Viasat Inc. a global communications company, announced the global expansion of the Viasat: Space for Good Challenge, its premier global STEM initiative designed to inspire university students to develop sustainable space solutions to improve life on Earth. Building on the success of the 2025 program, the next iteration will span the United States, United Kingdom & Ireland, India, and for the first time, Australia throughout 2026 and 2027.  - - The Viasat: Space for Good challenge empo...

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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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Jimini Health Raises $17M as Behavioral Health Systems Face Growing Pressure to Manage Patient AI Use with Clinical-Grade Infrastructure

Tue, 31 Mar 2026 06:00:00 EDT

Jimini Health today announced $17 million in seed funding from M13, Town Hall Ventures, LionBird, Zetta Venture Partners, and OneMind, bringing total funding to more than $25 million. The company is building clinician-supervised patient-facing AI infrastructure for large behavioral health provider organizations, enabling providers to deploy patient-facing AI safely, compliantly, and at scale, with licensed clinicians maintaining oversight of every patient interaction. - - The Reality Hea...

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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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GMV leads a new ESA contract for the evolution of the Galileo system

Mon, 30 Mar 2026 05:30:30 EDT

GMV and the European Space Agency (ESA) have signed a new contract for the development of a new generation of Galileo Sensor Station for receiving signals from Galileo satellites. The project, called ACHILLES (Advanced Technologies Breadboarding for Low-Complexity Sensor Stations), reinforces GMV's position as a technology leader in satellite navigation systems. - - Sensor Stations for Galileo are part of the Galileo ground network and are essential to the system's operation. They receive a...

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Europe's sovereign Legal AI Noxtua moves into Deutsche Telekom's AI Factory

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 09:53:15 EDT

- - • Europe's sovereign Legal AI Noxtua uses the Industrial AI Cloud - • Sovereign operation in the AI Factory in accordance with European law - • High security and compliance requirements for the legal sector - - - Noxtua is the latest client to move into Deutsche Telekom's AI factory in Munich. The company develops Europe's sovereign Legal AI for legal professionals in law firms, corporations, public administration, and the judiciary. Specializing in the legal context, the AI provides...

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SES Taps K2 Space to Accelerate Next-Gen MEO Satellite Network, meoSphere

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 10:26:30 EDT

SES, a space solutions company, announced it will deploy meoSphere, a next-generation medium Earth orbit (MEO) satellite network targeted for operation by 2030 and designed to significantly boost the company's MEO network capacity. - - The program launches with a close collaboration designed for efficient satellite production. SES will pair its own software-defined payloads, being developed and manufactured in Luxembourg, with an initial 28 high-power satellite platforms developed by K2 Spa...

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BT signs deal worth up to £200 million to deliver enhanced connectivity and security for Northern Ireland Electricity Networks

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:52:50 EDT

BT has announced a major new deal worth up to £200m with Northern Ireland Electricity Networks (NIE Networks) to deliver enhanced connectivity, cyber security and IT to support critical services for homes and businesses across the country. - - The contract will see BT provide the energy company with a suite of services including improved network infrastructure, strengthened connectivity and a team of dedicated professionals to guard against cyber security threats. - - BT will also be respons...

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Telef�nica again a Leader in 2026 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 09:54:35 EDT

Telef�nica has once again been recognised by Gartner as a Leader for its 4G and 5G private network offering in the most recently published 'Magic Quadrant for 4G and 5G Private Mobile Network Services' report. - - Telef�nica's global 4G and 5G private network offering, part of the Telef�nica Tech portfolio, features a multi-vendor approach, an advanced industrial services, and includes dedicated private networks (with 5G SA architecture, a private core and dedicated coverage to support cr...

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Orange Board of Directors appoints Fr�d�ric Sanchez as Chairman

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 07:27:50 EDT

The Board of Directors of Orange has decided to appoint Fr�d�ric Sanchez, an independent director of Orange since 2020 and Chair of the Strategy and Technology Committee, as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Orange at the close of the Annual Shareholders' Meeting to be held on 19 May 2026. This decision is based on the recommendations of the Governance, Corporate Social and Environmental Responsibility Committee (CGRSE), as well as of the ad hoc committee set up in anticipation of the...

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Vodafone opens pan-European logistics hub in Luxembourg

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 04:15:39 EDT

Vodafone Procure & Connect today opened its pan-European logistics hub in Bettembourg, Luxembourg, strengthening Vodafone's supply chain capabilities and supporting the deployment and maintenance of network infrastructure across Europe. - - The facility will support the storage and serve as a central distribution hub for critical telecoms equipment including mobile, fibre and fixed network infrastructure. - - Located in Bettembourg's logistics park, the hub benefits from Luxembourg's strong...

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The PSTN switch-over: how BT is supporting businesses in the final phase

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:20:57 EDT

The UK is now in the final phase of one of the most significant infrastructure upgrades in a generation. The country's copper-based Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) is set to be retired in less than 12 months, at the end of January 2027. - - This is an essential step. The PSTN was designed for a different era and has become increasingly difficult to maintain. It can no longer support the connectivity, resilience or functionality that modern organisations – and critical national infr...

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Viasat and QEST Collaborating to Advance Multi-Band, Multi-Orbit Airborne Connectivity for Defense Operations

Sat, 21 Mar 2026 10:08:28 EDT

Viasat and QEST, a leading provider of high-performance broadband satellite antennas, are exploring the development of a next generation dual X-band and Ka-band airborne antenna system. The collaboration represents a potential evolution in Viasat's Hybrid Satcom Approach (HSA) system, an open-architecture terminal platform designed for delivering resilient, high-capacity, multipath connectivity to government and defense aviation customers worldwide. The HSA system enables operations over...

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BT Group brings generations together in Preston to help bridge the digital divide

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:53:51 EDT

BT Group has hosted a multi-generational digital skills day in Preston, bringing together students, teachers and older residents for hands-on learning aimed at boosting confidence and tackling digital exclusion. The event comes as new research from BT shows 86% of over 65s want simple, clear guidance to help them understand what's genuine online. - - Held on 12 March at Deepdale Football Stadium, the event brought together students aged 11–14 and adults aged 55+ for practical digital learn...

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Telef�nica Tech is forging key partnerships to bring quantum computing to real-world AI applications

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 12:51:33 EDT

• Telef�nica Tech announces a partnership with three strategic partners (Qilimanjaro Quantum Tech, QCentroid and Multiverse Computing) to offer a comprehensive quantum AI solution combining quantum hardware, advanced software, orchestration platforms and professional services, with the aim of accelerating the adoption of quantum technologies and artificial intelligence in the public and private sectors. - - • This partnership reinforces Telef�nica's strategy in quantum technologies, based...

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Telef�nica and the RFEF have signed a sponsorship agreement for the Spanish national football teams until 2030

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 09:38:42 EDT

�Movistar will be the official telecommunications provider for the men's, women's, Under-21 and youth teams for a period leading up to the 2030 World Cup. - - �The agreement underscores Telef�nica's strategic commitment to supporting sport in Spain through technology. - - �The agreement will be rolled out commercially under the Movistar brand, reinforcing its position as a leading provider of sports content and fan experiences. - - Telef�nica and the Royal Spanish Football Federation (RFEF)...

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EXMAR deploys Inmarsat NexusWave to power secure, always-on connectivity across its fleet

Tue, 17 Mar 2026 06:33:59 EDT

Inmarsat Maritime, a Viasat company, is rolling out NexusWave across EXMAR 's growing fleet of gas carriers to meet the Belgian shipping company's evolving commercial and crew connectivity demands. - - Operating globally in high-demand environments, EXMAR is seeking to close the gap between its ship and shore-based teams while enhancing seafarer welfare on board its vessels. - - NexusWave fully managed connectivity service intelligently bonds multiple network underlays (GX Ka-band, LEO, L...

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Telef�nica Tech digitises public lighting in the municipality of Burriana

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:59:08 EDT

The joint venture formed by Ferrovial Energ�a and Endesa has chosen Telef�nica Tech as its technology partner to carry out its project to digitise public lighting in the municipality of Burriana (Valencia). - - Telef�nica Tech has implemented its smart lighting solution to enable Ferrovial Energ�a and Endesa to remotely manage the municipality's LED streetlights individually. The technology company has deployed more than 6,300 nodes designed and manufactured by Tellink and equipped them...

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Orange Cyberdefense Unveils "Don't Go to the Police," a New Feature Documentary on Global Cybercrime

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 05:11:47 EDT

Orange Cyberdefense, Europe's leading cybersecurity services provider, announces the release of a landmark documentary: “Don't Go to the Police.” Directed by Ludoc [link], this 56-minute feature offers an unprecedented look into the hunt for LockBit, one of the most prolific cybercriminal syndicates active between 2019 and 2024. The film deconstructs the inner workings of “cyber-mafia” networks and hacktivist collectives, serving as a wake-up call for business leaders and the general publi...

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Alcatel Submarine Networks invests in its industrial production facilities

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:52:24 EDT

Alcatel Submarine Networks (ASN) announces an investment of approximately €100 million in its factories in Calais (France) and Greenwich (UK). - - For over a decade, global demand for bandwidth has been steadily increasing, especially with the widespread adoption of cloud services, the proliferation of streaming services, and more recently, the rise of Artificial Intelligence platforms. - - Faced with growing data consumption, telecommunications operators and the GAFAM companies are invest...

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Whisky, waves and wildlife: EE breaks new ground to connect communities on Islay

Mon, 16 Mar 2026 04:34:50 EDT

More than 100 kilometres west of Glasgow, proudly overlooking the vast Atlantic Ocean, lies Islay – the Inner Hebrides' most southernly island. World-famous for its whisky distilleries, Islay is home to just over 3,000 people but regularly attracts hundreds of thousands more visitors every year from around the world, who come to immerse themselves in the island's rich heritage, unique wildlife and scenic walks. - - Despite being the fifth-largest Scottish island, with growing tourism and ag...

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Fully managed service supports EXMAR's objectives for enhanced, secure ship-to-shore communications and crew welfare through intelligent network bonding.

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:55:01 EDT

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Deoleo drives its global digital transformation with Telef�nica Tech

Sat, 14 Mar 2026 13:47:41 EDT

�Telef�nica Tech, Telef�nica's digital business unit, and Deoleo, the world's leading olive oil company, are collaborating to drive technological initiatives in the olive oil company. - - �Both companies are working together on three projects that include improving traceability with blockchain technology, digitising and managing their industrial plants, and developing AI to optimise oil blending. - - Deoleo, the world's leading olive oil company through iconic brands such as Carbonell, Ma...

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TGS Reintroduces Ramform Vanguard for Offshore Wind and Site Survey

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 10:39:56 EDT

TGS, a leading provider of energy data and intelligence, is pleased to announce a new acquisition campaign for the Ramform Vanguard during the upcoming European summer season, following its winter-stack period. The campaign is scheduled to begin in mid-March with an oil and gas site survey, before continuing with two offshore wind contracts. The current plan extends acquisition activities well into the third quarter. - - Kristian Johansen, CEO of TGS, commented, “We are very pleased to have...

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Personalised phone plans and more perks from Three UK

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 06:28:52 EDT

- - • Three Your Way plans that fit around every customer's needs - • Inclusive roaming, access to Paramount+ and a screen repair - • £1 coffees, £3 cinema tickets and access to pre-sale gigs thanks to the Three+ app - - - Three UK, the UK's Fastest 5G Network*, offers exceptional value and flexibility on the very latest phones, tablets and airtime deals. From Three Your Way plans that fit around a customer's needs to lots of great added extras such as inclusive roaming, access to...

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GMV Awarded UK Space Agency Contract to Deliver Satellite Launch Monitoring Algorithms Supporting NSpOC

Mon, 9 Mar 2026 04:23:59 EDT

GMV has been awarded a contract by the UK Space Agency (UKSA) to develop advanced algorithmic capabilities for space launch monitoring, supporting the analytical requirements of the UK National Space Operations Centre (NSpOC). - - The activity focuses on the development and demonstration of data processing algorithms designed to detect, identify, and characterise space launch events using heterogeneous observational data sources. The work contributes to the continual enhancement of the UK's...

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BT Group partners with Gavin & Stacey star to put digital training 'on track' - as over 65s call for social places to learn online skills

Thu, 5 Mar 2026 20:04:00 EST

- - • BT Group teams up with Gavin & Stacey star Melanie Walters to help over 65s build digital confidence as new research reveals one in five feel “too intimidated” to attend traditional tech classes. - - • Walters joined a BT Group and UK charity AbilityNet digital skills session with a difference on board a heritage steam train in Essex this week, bringing online safety training directly to older people to help combat fears around the threat of scams and the rise of AI - • New research r...

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