Big Tech Google April 18, 2024 Google restructure leads to job cuts Alphabet's Google trimmed an unspecified number of employees from its workforce, a move it stated is part of a wider restructuring intended to simplify operations and increase efficiency. By Hana Anandira
Nokia RAN Vendors April 18, 2024 Nokia chief brands Q1 low point for mobile network demand Nokia CEO Pekka Lundmark cited low levels of spending in North America and India as contributing to a slump in Q1 sales for its mobile networks division, though the vendor expects the market to pick up later in the year. By Chris Donkin
Lynk Global Network Tech Orange April 18, 2024 Podcast: Settling the satellite saga On the back of Mobile World Live's first monthly topic panel, the team attempt to settle the debate around the threat of satellite to telcos and catch-up with the CEOs of space player Lynk Global and operator Orange Wholesale to discuss the state of play in the segment. By Kavit Majithia
Foxconn Greater China April 18, 2024 Foxconn confirms shift to rotating CEO Taiwan-headquartered contract manufacturer Foxconn reportedly confirmed a shift to a rotating CEO system, with the heads of the company's six business groups each having a stint in the top position. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Operators April 18, 2024 Axiata, Airtel move ahead with Sri Lanka tie-up Axiata Group and Bharti Airtel finalised a deal to merge their operations in Sri Lanka, consolidating the market down to three major players a year after proposing a tie-up. By Joseph Waring
Asia Pacific Devices April 18, 2024 India smartphone growth continues Smartphone demand in India remained strong in the opening quarter of 2024, with four of the top five vendors recording year-on-year growth driven by aggressive pricing for premium models, data from Canalys showed. By Joseph Waring
AI & Cloud Europe Microsoft Regulation April 18, 2024 EC opts against formal probe of Microsoft, OpenAI The European Commission reportedly decided against a formal investigation into Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, which allayed concern the partnership would be unwound under merger regulation. By Mike Robuck