A global disruption affecting Microsoft Outlook and Teams began to subside on Friday following over 24 hours of systemic instability.

In complex ICT projects, an emerging problem often appears as a trend of deviations from the plan rather than a missed deadline. Shifts in key activities, higher person-day expenditure, unavailable resources and unmet prerequisites may signal the need to adjust the schedule. When several projects require the same specialists at the same time, project managers, technical leads and the relevant organisational managers work together to align priorities. New client requirements must also be evaluated before being accepted, as even a minor change can require additional effort or shift related activities. The impact on the technical solution, scope, costs, deadlines and quality is then considered, with the decision confirmed by the project sponsor. Completed implementation confirms that contractual project obligations have been fulfilled, but does not in itself reveal the benefit the solution has brought the customer. The business impact can be assessed after a period of use, through process efficiency, system availability or service quality. Veronika Petrović, Project Manager in Combis's Project Management Office, discusses early identification of deviations, resource coordination and tracking value after implementation with ICTbusiness Media – ICTbusiness.info.

The Chinese government has refuted allegations concerning espionage activities targeting Nvidia, following the company's decision to initiate a probe into CEO Jensen Huang.

Combis project managers working within the PMO are responsible for the company's largest and most complex deliveries. On an individual project, the project manager is accountable for the plan, deadlines, resources, risks, and communication with the client, while the technical lead is responsible for implementing and verifying the solution. At the organisational level, the PMO develops the methodology, assigns project managers to complex projects and checks that the agreed rules are followed. Performance is measured through key project milestones, person-days spent, financial results, and the quality of documentation, testing and handover. Its particular value becomes apparent when a risk is identified early enough to adjust the plan or priorities, or to involve those authorised to make a decision. A major infrastructure project she cites was completed within the agreed deadline and budget despite incomplete documentation and decisions that depended on the client. Lessons learned from projects are subsequently analysed and used to improve the methodology, processes and day-to-day work. Ivana Skočanić, Project Manager in Combis's Project Management Office, discusses the division of responsibilities, performance measurement and the sharing of experience with ICTbusiness Media – ICTbusiness.info.

Anthropic is targeting a valuation exceeding $1.3 trillion for its initial public offering scheduled for this month.

The European Chip Design Platform is set to mobilize €525 million in capital to foster a new generation of regional semiconductor design firms.

Google’s parent company has disclosed a $548 million equity stake in its long-term partner, Qualcomm.

Siemens has initiated the formal spin-off process for its healthcare division, characterizing the transition as a strategic alignment with its broader industrial artificial intelligence roadmap.

The European Commission has issued a preliminary finding that TikTok has violated the Digital Services Act (DSA) due to the systemic "rabbit hole effect" within its recommendation engine.

The UK’s National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that the nation is likely to face more frequent and large-scale cyberattacks from hostile actors over the next two years.

In a strategic reorganization of its corporate framework, Bosch is scheduled to transition its semiconductor operations into a newly established division designated as "Semiconductors."

Orange Cyberdefense has established a partnership with Mistral AI to develop security services utilizing a specialized iteration of the French firm's large language model.

Deutsche Telekom sustained its expansionary trajectory through the third quarter of 2026, accelerating its operational momentum.

During the fiscal fourth quarter of 2026, Apple reported revenue of $114.5 billion, representing a 12% year-on-year increase.

Zalando reported a 5.1% increase in revenue to €3.17 billion in the third quarter of 2026, while gross merchandise volume (GMV) rose 7.5% to €4.54 billion. Adjusted earnings before interest and taxes (EBIT) increased 10.6% to €106.5 million, with the corresponding margin improving from 3.2% to 3.4%. 

The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has cleared Amazon’s $11.5 billion acquisition of satellite service provider Globalstar.

Deutsche Telekom’s strategic proposal to merge with its subsidiary, T-Mobile US, has encountered significant internal resistance, according to recent media reports.

Bell Canada has agreed to sell a minority interest in its newly established tower division to the investment firm La Caisse for CAD 2.5 billion ($1.8 billion).

Hrvatski Telekom maintained its growth momentum in the third quarter of 2026, reporting a 3.5% year-on-year revenue increase for the first nine months of the year.