STMicroelectronics and SpaceX are marking a decade-long partnership that has helped underpin the rapid global expansion of Starlink, the low Earth orbit satellite network now serving more than 8 million users worldwide. The collaboration, which began ten years ago, has…
Keysight and KT SAT demonstrate first multi-orbit satellite handover for 6G networks
Keysight Technologies and South Korea’s KT SAT have carried out what they describe as the industry’s first successful handover between satellites operating in different orbits, a step that highlights how next-generation mobile networks could integrate space-based and terrestrial connectivity. In…
Avalue launches sustainable AI push to cut energy costs of Edge computing
Avalue Technology, a Taiwan-listed provider of industrial computer systems, has launched what it calls a sustainable AI Initiative, aiming to curb the rising energy and carbon footprint associated with the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence. The group said the programme…
Digital economy set to grow 9.5% in 2026 as AI acceleration reshapes global markets
The global digital economy is expected to grow by 9.5% in 2026, outpacing overall economic expansion by a factor of three, according to a new assessment released by the Saudi Arabia-based Digital Cooperation Organization. Drawing on survey responses from more…
Conviva revamps analytics to capture consumer behaviour across AI agents and apps
Conviva has overhauled its analytics platform as competition intensifies to measure consumer behaviour across websites, apps, and emerging AI agents. The US-based company said that its updated Digital Product Insights service offers what it describes as the first “native” measurement…
LINX expands African presence with launch of Accra internet exchange
The London Internet Exchange has expanded its African footprint with the launch of LINX Accra, a new interconnection hub now live in Digital Realty’s recently opened ACR2 data centre in the capital. The move is expected to bolster West Africa’s…
Alice & Bob joins TERATEC in push to integrate quantum hardware into Europe’s HPC ecosystem
Alice & Bob, the Paris- and Boston-based quantum computing company, has joined TERATEC, the French high-performance computing initiative, as part of a push to accelerate the integration of quantum technologies into Europe’s HPC infrastructure. The move brings the startup into…
European SMEs fast-track AI adoption as economic pressures mount, but skills gap persists
European SMEs are accelerating investment in artificial intelligence as economic uncertainty and competitive pressure push businesses to boost productivity, according to new research from Sharp Europe. But the study also suggests that, despite rising confidence, many companies doubt their workforce’s…
Nordic Semiconductor gains Skylo approval for module enabling seamless satellite–cellular IoT
Nordic Semiconductor has secured certification from satellite-connectivity provider Skylo for its nRF9151 cellular IoT module, paving the way for device makers to offer uninterrupted global coverage across terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks. The Oslo-based chipmaker said today that the module now…
Beyond Now gains majority investment from Bregal Milestone to accelerate expansion
Beyond Now, the UK-based digital platform and AI ecosystem orchestration provider, has secured a majority investment from Bregal Milestone. The deal positions the European software-focused private equity firm as Beyond Now’s largest shareholder. Financial terms were not disclosed, and completion…
