IT, AI & Telecommunications

Rees – November 02, 2026 -- Bleckmann Informationssysteme will present its integrated digital workflow for trade businesses on November 10, 2026, at Sonepar's Trend + Technik roadshow in Dortmund, built around the pds craftsman software used by about 52,000 users.

The IT systems house, a regional pds competence partner based in Rees on the Lower Rhine, will exhibit in Hall 4 at stand 4.C66 of Signal Iduna Park. The show runs from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Sonepar and pds integration targets media breaks in procurement

Bleckmann's demonstration centers on how purchasing and materials data flow directly into project, service and billing processes instead of staying isolated. A key focus is the interplay between electrical wholesaler Sonepar and pds in article, material and procurement workflows.

Mobile tools cover time tracking, service orders and site documentation

Visitors will see the following:

Jena – November 02, 2026 -- State-backed hacking groups from Russia, Iran, North Korea and China are expanding their activity and tailoring campaigns to global conflicts, according to ESET's latest APT Activity Report. Targets include governments, defense contractors, critical infrastructure, technology providers and institutions in geopolitical crisis regions.

Attackers use AI for malware, phishing and fake websites

Threat actors increasingly use AI tools to develop malicious code, build convincing phishing campaigns and generate fraudulent websites. Jean-Ian Boutin, Director of Threat Research at ESET, says AI makes individual attacks more efficient and partly lowers entry barriers for criminals. Strategic planning, target selection and execution still happen largely by hand, and the expected revolution in cybercrime has not materialized so far.

SAN ANTONIO – November 02, 2026 -- Mobileum Inc. has earned Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for its roaming services platform, citing technology innovation, strategic execution and customer-centric solutions.

Mobileum links commercial, network and security data in one roaming platform

The platform connects commercial intelligence, customer analytics, testing, steering, security and operational workflows. AI-assisted analytics and automated decision-making are meant to help operators refine roaming strategies, strengthen fraud management and network security, and improve quality of service while keeping costs in check.

Its technology-agnostic architecture lets operators adopt AI-driven capabilities at their own pace, according to the company. Mobileum draws on more than 25 years of roaming experience to address regulatory complexity and shifting customer expectations.

SINGAPORE – November 02, 2026 -- BIGO Ads, the deep learning-based advertising platform of JOYY Inc. (NASDAQ: JOYY), ranked No. 7 globally in the Android Gaming Overall Power Ranking of AppsFlyer's Performance Index 2026, securing 11 placements across gaming and non-gaming rankings.

The placements span global rankings and regional markets in Europe, North America and Latin America. AppsFlyer publishes the index annually to benchmark mobile media platforms by device, region and app category for advertisers choosing user acquisition partners.

BIGO Ads takes No. 5 in Eastern Europe and Latin America for Android Gaming Overall

In the same ranking, BIGO Ads placed No. 8 in North America and No. 21 in Western Europe. The company credits exclusive in-house inventory and a broad network of partner apps for its reach across regions.

LONDON – November 02, 2026 -- Infiterra, a vendor-agnostic subscription commerce platform, is extending its channel offering with multi-distributor purchasing for managed service providers (MSPs) and an AI-assisted vendor onboarding studio for IT distributors.

Infiterra adds Pax8 and TD SYNNEX integrations to its Ingram Micro connection

MSPs currently work across multiple distributor portals and disconnected billing systems as their vendor portfolios grow. Infiterra will let them buy from several distributors and manage and bill every subscription in one place. Integrations with Pax8 and TD SYNNEX are in development. An Ingram Micro integration is already in place.

Martin Thormeyer of COSMO CONSULT, an MSP of Microsoft Business Solutions operating in 17 countries, said the platform grows with the company and prepares it for future challenges.

Fulda – November 02, 2026 -- CNS Company Network Solutions GmbH plans to launch KIBUCO, an AI-assisted business networking platform for European companies, in 2027. The concept won a 2026 iF Design Award.

KIBUCO combines verified networking with a personal AI assistant

The platform is built around two functions: exclusive business networking and personal AI support. AI-based matching is meant to surface contacts by industry, interests, company profiles and specific business needs. A "Kennenlernbeschleuniger" (introduction accelerator) is designed to highlight shared topics between prospective contacts.

The assistant is designed to condense company information, industry and expert knowledge, analyses and automated benchmarks for the user's specific question.

NEW YORK – November 02, 2026 -- SharonAI Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SHAZ) will release its third quarter 2026 financial results after the market closes on Monday, November 16, 2026. The Australian Neocloud provider will hold a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. ET the same day to discuss the figures.

Sharon AI opens U.S. and international dial-in lines for the 4:30 p.m. ET call

Investors can join the call using conference ID 479447. The U.S. dial-in is 877-545-0320, and international callers can use +1 973-528-0002. A webcast replay will be available on the company's investor relations site after the event.

SHANGHAI – November 02, 2026 -- The9 Limited (Nasdaq: NCTY) will hold its annual general meeting in Hong Kong on December 4, 2026, with no proposals submitted for shareholder approval.

The9 schedules 2 p.m. open forum at Three Pacific Place in Wanchai

The meeting will take place at 2 p.m. Hong Kong time at the BNY Mellon Office, Room No. 2602, 26/F Three Pacific Place, 1 Queen's Road East, Wanchai. Instead of resolutions, the session will serve as an open forum where shareholders and beneficial owners of the company's American depositary shares (ADSs) can discuss company affairs with management.

ABU DHABI – November 01, 2026 -- Context Labs B.V. has secured a strategic equity investment from 22/x, the Abu Dhabi-based AI-native investment and incubation platform established by the Nowais family, and will open its regional headquarters in Abu Dhabi. The two companies also signed a long-term agreement to expand Context Labs across the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The announcement did not specify the investment amount.

Agreement covers regional deployment of sovereign AI infrastructure

The headquarters will serve customers and partners across the GCC and wider MENA region. The agreement also provides for regional deployment of Context Labs' AI Data Infrastructure, including the AI Distillery for sovereign AI. The Distillery lets organizations run frontier and open-weight AI models inside their own data centers, on their own verified data.

Austin – October 31, 2026 -- Sabey Data Centers is piloting hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO) as the primary fuel in backup generators at its Sabey Data Center Austin (SDC Austin) campus, targeting one of the hardest-to-reduce sources of Scope 1 emissions in data center operations.

HVO runs in existing diesel generators without engine modifications

HVO is a renewable diesel made by hydrotreating vegetable oils and waste fats, including used cooking oil. Because it works as a drop-in replacement, operators can avoid retrofitting backup fleets. The pilot will determine whether the fuel can maintain mission-critical reliability under real-world operating conditions.