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EIP partners with Nexacore on device cover push in Asia

Retailers across Southeast Asia and Australia will get a single route to launch device protection and warranty cover as demand grows.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Hybrid Cloud

Google Cloud launches Agentic Data Cloud for AI agents

The new tools could let firms’ AI agents act on live data more securely across clouds, while cutting rebooking from hours to minutes.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 23rd Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Vodafone Germany taps Aurora, HUBER+SUHNER for cable upgrade

Vodafone Germany chooses Aurora and HUBER+SUHNER to roll out DAA and virtual CMTS tech, boosting cable speeds and cutting headend power.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Digital Transformation

Malcolm Seagrave named as hedgehog lab Chief Executive Officer

hedgehog lab has promoted Malcolm Seagrave to CEO, tasking him with scaling its AI-driven digital consultancy across the North and Scotland.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe seals five MNO trial deals

Satellite Connect Europe signs five-operator pact to trial direct-to-device satellite mobile broadband across Europe from summer 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Satellite Connect Europe unveils MNO-first space network

Satellite Connect Europe launches MNO-first direct-to-device satellite network, offering EU-based access to AST SpaceMobile's LEO system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Vodafone stories

Virtual Private Networks

UK telecom servers expose security details, study finds

Customer data and service security may be at risk, as nearly one in five UK telecom web servers leak configuration details, a study finds.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Samsung launches Galaxy A57 5G & A37 5G in Australia

Longer software support and lower prices are at the heart of Samsung’s push to win Australian buyers in the crowded mid-range market.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Zip announces launch of ZMobile for Australian app users

Existing Zip users will be first to access ZMobile, as the lender pushes into mobile plans with TPG Telecom-backed network coverage.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Apr 2026

Unified Communications

Vodafone Ireland makes first smartphone satellite video call

A new satellite link could keep mobile service alive in remote Irish areas and during outages, using ordinary smartphones without special kit.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 27th Mar 2026

Data Analytics

Openreach expands Google Cloud tie-up to cut emissions

The telecoms group says the tie-up has cut annual vehicle emissions by 10,000 tonnes while speeding full-fibre planning and saving millions of pounds.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 26th Mar 2026

EduTech

UK patent filings slip as EPO applications top 200000

UK patent filings drop 3.3% after three years of growth as EPO applications pass 200,000 for the first time, led by US, Germany and China.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Telstra leads NBN brand funnel as trust crowns Aussie

Telstra tops national NBN brand funnel measures, while Aussie Broadband emerges as the most trusted provider in Conjointly's new tracker.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026

Data Privacy

Australians urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles

Australians are being urged to recycle 22.87 million idle mobiles, as industry warns hoarded handsets are choking circular economy goals.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

AI investment surges as firms lag on omnichannel CX

AI tops CX investment plans, but few brands yet deploy proactive, predictive tools across channels, leaving omnichannel ambitions stalled.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 16th Mar 2026

Network Infrastructure

Virgin Media O2 rolls out free 5G+ upgrade across UK

Virgin Media O2 switches millions to faster 5G+ at no extra cost, as its standalone network goes live in over 700 UK towns and cities.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

Tide adds embedded 5G mobile plans for UK small firms

Tide launches embedded 5G mobile plans in its app, giving UK small firms business numbers with unlimited calls, texts and optional data.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Tue, 10th Mar 2026

Unified Communications

UK households urged to switch to dodge telecoms bill hikes

Millions face UK telecoms bill hikes from March, as Uswitch warns households to switch now or pay an extra GBP £126 million a month.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2026

Marketing Technologies

Crazy John's collapse: Market change and strategic missteps

From suburban upstart to shuttered chain, Crazy John's rise and fall charts how carriers and online sales rewrote Australia's mobile market.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026

Customer Experience

Vodafone trials in-store wellbeing staff for vulnerable customers

Vodafone is piloting in-store Customer Wellbeing Specialists in 12 Australian shops to support vulnerable customers facing complex issues.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Thu, 26th Feb 2026