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Reuters
7 days ago
- Business
- Reuters
Singapore's CapitaLand Ascendas REIT to buy two properties for $543.6 million
May 28 (Reuters) - Singapore's CapitaLand Ascendas REIT ( opens new tab said on Wednesday it will acquire a data centre and a premium business park property in the city-state for a combined S$700.2 million ($543.63 million). The REIT said the acquisitions will increase the value of its Singapore portfolio by 6% to approximately S$11.7 billion. Both properties are fully leased to "reputable tenants", the company added, guaranteeing stable and predictable income streams. The data centre is being acquired at a 2.2% discount to its average independent market valuation as of May 15, while the business park asset is being bought at a 7% discount to its assessed value. Investor appetite for data centre assets has surged in recent years, driven by the exponential growth in digital services, cloud computing and AI-related infrastructure needs, which promise long-term rental stability and strong yield potential. With this deal, CapitaLand Ascendas REIT's total property count will rise to 232, including 98 assets in Singapore. ($1 = 1.2880 Singapore dollars)
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Government moves income support services online
Isle of Man residents can now apply and claim income support online as part of the government's plans to modernise its processes. Several services have already moved online as part of the move, including incapacity benefits in 2023. The updated income support process will also mean people can upload supporting documentation digitally. Treasury Minister Alex Allinson said: "Whilst people can still apply using paper forms, online services will help simplify the system." He said: "The Social Security team have been working to modernise the claiming of benefits, making the online system responsive and a more efficient way to apply." The process would also mean the team would be notified of any changes in personal circumstances, he explained. A Treasury spokesman said a number of "further improvements" were planned over the next few months "to enable ongoing income support claims to be reviewed online". The next area to be digitised is employed person's and jobseekers allowances, due to be launched within the next 18 months, he said. Read more stories from the Isle of Man on the BBC, watch BBC North West Tonight on BBC iPlayer and follow BBC Isle of Man on Facebook and X. Driving licence services to go digital from July Government centre offers help with digital skills Launch of online form for incapacity benefit Online social security messaging platform launched Isle of Man Government online services
Bloomberg
15-05-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
France and Spain Want to Impose Age Limits on Social Media Networks
France, Spain and Greece are pushing for mandatory age restrictions for users of social networks including Meta Platforms Inc. 's Facebook and Elon Musk's X, according to a document seen by Bloomberg. Digital services ministers from the three countries are coordinating on the proposal ahead of a meeting with their European Union counterparts on June 6, the document shows.
Zawya
13-05-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Nokia and stc group pioneer Saudi Arabia's first network slicing over GPON
Once deployed, the solution will enable stc group to offer high-performance, SLA-backed services, allowing the network to serve multiple users and industries simultaneously. Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia – Nokia today announced that stc group, Saudi Arabia's leading digital enabler, has successfully completed the kingdom's first PoC for network slicing over a GPON (Gigabit Passive Optical Network) infrastructure. The trial, conducted at stc group's test lab in Riyadh, leveraged Nokia's Altiplano Access Controller — a software solution for automating and controlling broadband access networks. With Nokia's platform, stc group created and managed multiple virtual network slices within its existing GPON infrastructure. Each slice was optimized for specific performance requirements—such as bandwidth, latency, and reliability— to support services ranging from cloud gaming and enterprise connectivity to mobile backhaul, smart city solutions, and secure government operations. By leveraging Nokia's Altiplano controller stc group will be able to dynamically allocate network resources, accelerating service deployment, improving user experience, and optimizing infrastructure efficiency. Network slicing also unlocks new revenue opportunities across wholesale, B2B, and digital infrastructure initiatives. Nokia's Altiplano platform integrates multi-vendor equipment and supports multiple PON technologies through a single interface, ensuring consistent gigabit performance and streamlined operations. Once deployed, the solution will help stc group deliver advanced digital services faster and at scale. "This GPON slicing trial marks a significant step in transforming our network capabilities. Nokia's solution allows us to deliver tailored services with speed, precision, and scalability, advancing our vision of a smarter digital infrastructure for the kingdom,' said Bader Allhieb, VP of Network Infrastructure at stc. "Altiplano empowers service providers to automate and optimize network management, resulting in faster service delivery, improved efficiency, and superior user experiences. By working with pioneers like stc group we're able to redefine what is possible in network automation,' added Ibrahim Al-Abbas, Head of stc Group Sales Unit for Network Infrastructure at Nokia. About Nokia At Nokia, we create technology that helps the world act together. As a B2B technology innovation leader, we are pioneering networks that sense, think and act by leveraging our work across mobile, fixed and cloud networks. In addition, we create value with intellectual property and long-term research, led by the award-winning Nokia Bell Labs, which is celebrating 100 years of innovation. With truly open architectures that seamlessly integrate into any ecosystem, our high-performance networks create new opportunities for monetization and scale. Service providers, enterprises and partners worldwide trust Nokia to deliver secure, reliable and sustainable networks today – and work with us to create the digital services and applications of the future. About stc group stc group is a digital enabler, offering advanced solutions and driving a role in the digitalization process. The group provides a comprehensive suite of services encompassing digital infrastructure, cloud computing, cybersecurity, Internet of Things (IoT), digital payments, digital media, and digital entertainment. The group comprises 13 subsidiaries across The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, the Middle East, North Africa, and Europe. To know more about stc group: Click here Media inquiries Nokia Middle East & Africa Communications Email:
Phone Arena
11-05-2025
- Phone Arena
List reveals which subscription-based apps subscribers want to stop paying for
Some people end up signing up for online services for their mobile devices that they forget about and never use. That's why there are services that go through your list of subscrioptions and help you unsubscribe from them. Others turn to Google Search and seek information on how to cancel a subscription. Some are so fed up with an app that they not only want to cancel their subscription, they also want it deleted from their device as though it never existed in the first place. Sparrow, a service that helps you file claims with courts related to class-action lawsuits, put together a list of the apps that subscribers are the most desperate to unsubscribe from. The list was created by searching keyword data for words and phrases like "unsubscribe," "delete," "cancel," and "cancel subscription." Looking at the monthly total search volume for these words, a list was created that shows which subscription apps users want to get rid of ASAP. Topping the list with 578,000 searches related to cancellation each month is Amazon Prime. The latter had 45% more cancellation-related searches than the runner-up, Disney Plus. The streaming service from the House of Mouse generates close to 398,000 cancellation-related searches each month. The list looks like this: Amazon Prime (578K total monthly cancellation searches)-this app is the subject of 447,000 searches for "Cancel" each month. Disney Plus (397.7K)-this app has the highest monthly search for "cancel subscription" with an average of 79,000. Hulu (149.7K)-received 113,000 searches each month from subscribers trying to find out how to cancel the service. Snapchat (143.6K)-with 143,000 searches for delete each month, subscribers want to do more than just stop paying for the app. Paramount (139.4K)-in a competitive streaming industry, this app generates 106,000 monthly searches for "cancel." Audible (136.9K)-is the only audio-related subscription service in the top ten. Peacock (106.7K)-the video streamer receives 27,000 "cancel subscription" searches on average, each month. TikTok (101.7K)-with 101,000 monthly searches for "delete," this is another app that those leaving the service want removed from their device. Spotify (95.1K)-brings in a balance of "cancel" and "delete" search requests monthly. Netflix (93.1K)-with fewer "cancel subscription" searches than the competition, Netflix is in a good place among video streamers. Of course, some of these apps are among the most installed. After all, you can't be among the apps getting the most search requests related to cancelling service unless you have a large number of subscribers in the first place.
