TelcoNews US - Telecommunications news for ICT decision-makers
United States

Global Stories

BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal
Network Infrastructure

BT wins GBP £200 million NIE Networks connectivity deal

BT secures a multi-year GBP £200m deal to modernise Northern Ireland's electricity grid with upgraded connectivity and cyber security.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer
Digital Transformation

OFX appoints Liz Lord to drive broader business offer

OFX appoints former PayPal Australia marketer Liz Lord as chief marketing officer to spearhead its shift beyond cross-border payments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
UK consumers trust banks over AI for financial advice
Digital Transformation

UK consumers trust banks over AI for financial advice

UK consumers still favour banks over AI for financial advice, with over a third saying they do not trust artificial intelligence in banking.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026
Australian law firms lag peers on legal AI adoption
Software-as-a-Service

Australian law firms lag peers on legal AI adoption

Australian law firms trail global peers on legal AI use, risking missed productivity gains despite mounting pressure on profitability.

By Mark Tarre • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Corlytics wins FinTech Breakthrough policy management award
Digital Transformation

Corlytics wins FinTech Breakthrough policy management award

Dublin regtech Corlytics wins Policy Management Solution of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough for its AI-driven compliance platform.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience
Disaster Recovery

Kroll warns of widening gap in global cyber resilience

Kroll warns boards are overestimating cyber resilience as attacks cost firms an average USD $2.2 million a year and response plans lag reality.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts
Data Analytics

Mother's Day eCommerce orders rise as delivery shifts

UK Mother's Day eCommerce orders rose 8.47% as shoppers bought earlier, spreading demand across the week and favouring faster delivery.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten
Data Protection

SD Worx targets Irish SMEs as payroll rules tighten

SD Worx Ireland eyes 25% payroll share as tighter rules and EUR €3 million SME push fuel demand for compliant, automated pay systems.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Qualtrics launches synthetic panels & hub to speed research
Data Analytics

Qualtrics launches synthetic panels & hub to speed research

Qualtrics unveils AI-driven synthetic panels and Research Hub, promising research-grade insights in hours and cheaper than human panels.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Robinhood fund buys into Stripe, AI start-up ElevenLabs
Fintech

Robinhood fund buys into Stripe, AI start-up ElevenLabs

Robinhood Ventures Fund I adds Stripe and ElevenLabs stakes to give retail investors listed access to late-stage private tech firms.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Thu, 19th Mar 2026
Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network
Customer Experience

Boots expands XPO logistics deal to boost UK network

Boots signs long-term deal with XPO to run East Midlands transport hubs, adding digital tracking and carbon monitoring to its network.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026
Construction turns to data-led, people-first safety
Data Analytics

Construction turns to data-led, people-first safety

Construction leaders are shifting from injury statistics to data-led, people-first safety, prioritising near-miss reporting and culture.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026

Stories from Other Regions

Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push
Data Analytics

Deloitte Ireland names partners in AI & cyber push

Deloitte Ireland names Noelle Doody and Malcolm Barske partners to bolster AI, data and cybersecurity leadership amid rising client demand.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Nucleo warns Irish firms on public AI governance risks
Data Protection

Nucleo warns Irish firms on public AI governance risks

Irish firms are fuelling AI governance risks by urging staff to use generative tools without supplying secure, centrally controlled systems.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to grow advisory services
Digital Transformation

Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to grow advisory services

Auxilion invests EUR €1.5m to expand advisory arm, hiring 12 specialists and targeting EUR €5m revenue amid rising demand for GRC support.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance
Data Protection

Irish CFOs upbeat as AI adoption surges in finance

Irish CFOs forecast 9% growth in 2026 as AI use in finance soars from 12% to 47%, even while regulation and cyber risks intensify.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026
Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project
Hyperscale

Equinix starts USD $92m Dublin data centre project

Equinix has begun a USD $92m data centre build in Dublin, expanding colocation capacity while staying within existing grid power limits.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 20th Mar 2026
Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey
Data Protection

Irish leaders most wary on AI risks in Expleo survey

Irish bosses are warier of AI risks than peers in the UK, Germany and France, with cybersecurity and job fears driving cautious adoption.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Mar 2026