At a time when much of the business world still behaves as if it is enough to layer new technology on top of an existing model, futurist and business thinker Rik Vera argues that this is precisely the strategic mistake companies can no longer afford.

UK regulator for communication services, Ofcom, has launched a probe into Telegram.

A new study by Juniper Research forecasts that the global value of direct carrier billing (DCB) transactions will rise from $51 billion in 2026 to more than $87 billion in 2030.

The global connectivity market, spanning mobile, fixed broadband, and fixed voice, reached $333 billion in 4Q25, representing a 5% year-on-year growth, according to Omdia.

Deutsche Telekom is considering a merger with its subsidiary T-Mobile US.

Worldwide IT spending is expected to reach $6.31 trillion in 2026, up 13.5% from 2025, according to Gartner.

In the first quarter of 2026, Austria-based A1 group reported growth in all relevant business segments.

French company Thales Alenia Space signed an agreement with Polish Radmor and Airbus to develop a telecoms defence satellite for the Polish armed forces.

The robotaxi market is expected to see transformative growth through 2035, with the market value for services projected to reach $168 billion, according to Counterpoint Research.

Apple confirmed that John Ternus will succeed Tim Cook as CEO.

Microdramas are rapidly emerging as one of the fastest-scaling formats in online video.

The European Commission issued a warning to Meta Platforms’ WhatsApp on its policy of charging a fee for access.

Global semiconductor revenue is projected to exceed $1.3 trillion in 2026, according to Gartner.

During his keynote speech at Hannover Messe, Deutsche Telekom CEO Tim Hoettges pointed out Germany’s prospects of taking a leading role in the adoption of AI in industrial environments.

New research from Juniper Research has found that spending on sophisticated microfinance services (MFS) by mobile money users in emerging markets would rise from $8.4 billion in 2025 to $22 billion by 2030; a 164% increase.

2026 had a rocky start for Ericsson.

Global foldable smartphone shipments are projected to grow 20% in 2026, supported by Apple’s expected entry, continued premiumization, and expanding OEM participation, according to Counterpoint Research.

The European Commission awarded four companies up to €180 million.

Omdia forecasts that V (formerly VIDAA), the smart TV operating system developed by Hisense, is set to overtake LG’s webOS in European shipments in 2026.