A1 Hrvatska tops the fixed-network segment according to the latest nPerf analysis
A1 Hrvatska tops the fixed-network segment according to the latest nPerf analysis

Croatia’s fixed broadband market in 2025 was marked by intense competition among operators, visible technological progress, and a gradual shift toward very high-capacity networks, primarily FTTH infrastructure. This is clearly confirmed by the “Barometer of Fixed Internet Connections in Croatia,” published by nPerf in January 2026, covering measurement results from 1 January to 31 December 2025.

International Markets Drive A1 Group Growth
International Markets Drive A1 Group Growth

A1 Croatia ended the third quarter of 2026 among the markets contributing to service revenue growth, while A1 Group’s international operations once again drove consolidated performance. The quarterly disclosures, however, do not provide separate financial amounts for Croatia: there are no Croatian revenue, EBITDA, EBITDA after leases or capital expenditure figures for either the quarter or the first nine months. Croatia’s performance can therefore be assessed through the operating trends identified in the report and through the aggregate international segment, but not through a standalone Croatian profit and loss account. This distinction matters when comparing A1 with other operators in the Croatian market.

Europe EV Market Gets More Competitive
Europe EV Market Gets More Competitive

Global electric passenger vehicle (EV) sales demonstrated robust growth in the second quarter of 2026, increasing by 16% to reach 5.8 million units, according to Counterpoint Research.

AI Reshapes Large-Scale Software Engineering
AI Reshapes Large-Scale Software Engineering

Siniša Krajnović regards artificial intelligence as one of the most consequential technological changes of the present era. “This may be the biggest change in the history of human civilisation,” Siniša Krajnović, President of the Management Board and CEO of Ericsson Nikola Tesla, tells ICTbusiness Media – ICTbusiness.info. His assessment reflects the scale of the transformation now facing companies whose operations depend on software engineering.

KKR Might Have Misled EC over TIM Deal
KKR Might Have Misled EC over TIM Deal

The European Commission (EC) has expressed concerns that KKR may have submitted inaccurate or misleading data during its 2024 investigation into the acquisition of Telecom Italia’s fixed-line network assets.

Microsoft Expands Control Over Data, AI Systems and Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft Expands Control Over Data, AI Systems and Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft is continuing to expand its digital sovereignty capabilities through Microsoft Sovereign Cloud, bringing together public cloud services, customer-operated private infrastructure and partner technology environments. The new capabilities are aimed at organizations managing sensitive data, critical information systems and business processes subject to strict regulatory requirements, including government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies and other critical infrastructure operators.

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AMD Reports Lower Revenue and Profits in 2Q23
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International Markets Drive A1 Group Growth
International Markets Drive A1 Group Growth

A1 Croatia ended the third quarter of 2026 among the markets contributing to service revenue growth, while A1 Group’s international operations once again drove consolidated performance. The quarterly disclosures, however, do not provide separate financial amounts for Croatia: there are no Croatian revenue, EBITDA, EBITDA after leases or capital expenditure figures for either the quarter or the first nine months. Croatia’s performance can therefore be assessed through the operating trends identified in the report and through the aggregate international segment, but not through a standalone Croatian profit and loss account. This distinction matters when comparing A1 with other operators in the Croatian market.

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Microsoft Expands Control Over Data, AI Systems and Cloud Infrastructure
Microsoft Expands Control Over Data, AI Systems and Cloud Infrastructure

Microsoft is continuing to expand its digital sovereignty capabilities through Microsoft Sovereign Cloud, bringing together public cloud services, customer-operated private infrastructure and partner technology environments. The new capabilities are aimed at organizations managing sensitive data, critical information systems and business processes subject to strict regulatory requirements, including government agencies, financial institutions, healthcare providers, energy companies and other critical infrastructure operators.

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