With his transition from Hrvatski Telekom to Deutsche Telekom, Boris Drilo has taken on a broader European perspective at a time when the industry is entering a new technological phase.
The European smartphone market is entering a new phase in which artificial intelligence and data privacy are becoming the primary axes of differentiation.
New research from the GSMA has found that the mobile industry is moving beyond connectivity.
ITU, the UN agency for digital technologies, announced new industry pledges to its Partner2Connect Digital Coalition.
Infobip has partnered with Vero, one of Brazil’s largest telecommunications companies, to strengthen customer engagement for the Internet Service Provider.
Rimac Technology announced a leadership transition as the company enters its next phase of growth. Nurdin Pitarević, previously Chief Operating Officer, has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, while Marko Brkljačić, formerly Deputy COO, assumes the role of Chief Operating Officer.
Infobip is set to launch its AI-native, fully managed solution AgentOS.
Worldwide smartphone shipments are forecast to decline 12.9% year-on-year (YoY) in 2026 to 1.1 billion units, according to IDC.
NVIDIA reported record revenue for the fourth quarter ended January 25, 2026, of $68.1 billion, up 20% from the previous quarter and up 73% from a year ago. For fiscal 2026, revenue was $215.9 billion, up 65% from a year ago.
Global spending on ICT is forecast to reach $4 trillion in 2026 and surpass $6 trillion by 2029, according to IDC. Excluding the consumer segment, the ICT market is projected to grow 10% in 2026, driven by the rapid adoption of AI platforms, which will grow over 70% by the end of the year.
US President Donald Trump urged technology giants to construct their own power plants to support AI data centers. The intention behind this call is to shield consumers from rising household electricity bills.
Erste Group, together with the Austrian deeptech company zerothird and A1, has achieved a milestone in securing digital financial flows. In a pilot project in Vienna, a commercial quantum security solution was successfully integrated into the bank’s existing fiber-optic infrastructure for the first time.
Micro LED display revenue is projected to grow 100% year-over-year, increasing from $52.4 million in 2025 to $105.4 million in 2026, according to Omdia. While Micro LED displays for public display, ultra-large TVs, smart watches, and smart glasses remain limited, rapidly maturing manufacturing capabilities and new product adoption are expected to drive significant shipment and revenue growth in the near term.
Deutsche Telekom closed out an extremely successful 2025. Its net revenue increased by 4.2% year-on-year in organic terms to €119.1 billion.
Telecom Italia reported solid results for the financial year 2025. The operator group noted that it has recorded a growth in revenues and EBITDA, and a significant reduction in net debt.
Meta Platforms signed a business partnership with AMD to deploy 6 gigawatts’ worth of GPUs over the next five years. The arrangement could give the Facebook parent a 10% stake in the chipmaker.
We will take a closer look at HT’s operations in Croatia, but also at the Group level, including the business results of Crnogorski Telekom. Continued investments and growth across all key indicators are visible, demonstrating the resilience of the strongest domestic telecom operator.
In 2025, Hrvatski Telekom continued its stable growth and confirmed its operational resilience in a demanding market environment. Revenues increased by 3.6% year-on-year, while EBITDA after leases (EBITDA AL) rose by 3.3%, confirming disciplined cost management and sustainable profitability. Net profit amounted to €143 million, up 0.8%, further reinforcing the company’s financial stability.
Infobip has partnered with the European Space Agency (ESA) to improve the delivery of asteroid impact alerts via Infobip’s Voice API solutions.
Samsung unveiled its flagship Galaxy S26 lineup of smartphones.
