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Tune Talk Leads Southeast Asia’s Telecom Shift to Cloud-Native Infrastructure
Kuala Lumpur, Monday, 23 February 2026.
On February 23, 2026, Tune Talk became the first mobile operator in the ASEAN region to deploy a fully cloud-native architecture. By partnering with Mavenir to implement self-healing automation and zero-touch processes, the Malaysian carrier has established a new standard for cost-efficiency and network agility in the competitive Southeast Asian market.
Shift to Uniform Pay Raises Threatens Retention of Top Talent
New York, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
As businesses navigate financial pressures in early 2026, a significant shift in compensation strategy is emerging: the “peanut butter” pay raise. Recent data indicates that nearly 44% of employers are moving toward uniform salary increases—averaging around 3.5%—rather than performance-based rewards. While intended to control costs and ensure equity, analysts warn this approach is critically short-sighted. With projected inflation at 3%, these flat adjustments offer negligible real wage growth, effectively penalizing high achievers. Management experts highlight that failing to differentiate compensation for top talent risks triggering a wave of attrition, as exceptional employees seek competitors offering merit-based incentives. While the broader job market remains tight, the alienation of key performers could prove more costly to corporations than the savings generated by these standardized pay structures.
Dell Earnings Report to Test Durability of AI Hardware Demand This Week
Round Rock, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
With an $18.4 billion backlog, Dell’s report serves as a critical AI infrastructure test. Evercore recently listed the stock as a “Tactical Outperform,” anticipating a significant earnings beat.
Alaska Air Group Centralizes Long-Haul Growth in Seattle While Trimming Hawaiian Fleet
Seattle, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Alaska Air Group is fundamentally reshaping its transpacific strategy following its acquisition of Hawaiian Airlines. In a move that redefines the carrier’s operational geography, future widebody growth is pivoting away from Honolulu to the company’s Seattle headquarters. Data from a recent 10-K filing reveals that while Hawaiian Airlines will see its Airbus A330 fleet shrink by four aircraft in 2028, Alaska Airlines will simultaneously integrate new Boeing 787-10 Dreamliners—originally intended for Hawaiian—into its Seattle base. While this signals a reduction in Hawaiian’s long-haul capacity, the group is counterbalancing these fleet cuts with a $600 million “Kahuʻewai” investment plan focused on modernizing airport infrastructure throughout the islands. This strategic consolidation underscores a drive for route profitability, effectively positioning Seattle as the primary gateway for the group’s global ambitions while streamlining Hawaiian’s operations for efficiency.
Trump Threatens Netflix with Consequences Over Susan Rice Role During Merger Talks
Los Gatos, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
President Trump has issued an ultimatum to Netflix to fire board member Susan Rice immediately, explicitly linking corporate governance to political compliance as the streaming giant navigates its $83 billion bid for Warner Bros. Discovery.
MARA Finalizes Strategic Stake in French Tech Firm to Bolster AI and Cloud Infrastructure
Las Vegas, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
MARA secures a 64% stake in Exaion to expand into high-performance computing. Analysts project a potential 163% stock upside as the miner diversifies revenue ahead of February 26 earnings.
Costco Enhances Food Court Strategy with New Double Chocolate Mint Sundae
Issaquah, Sunday, 22 February 2026.
Costco Wholesale Corporation (COST) has strategically refreshed its food court lineup by introducing the Double Chocolate Mint Sundae, priced at $2.99. Rolled out nationwide in mid-February 2026, this seasonal item replaces the standard chocolate soft serve, aligning with St. Patrick’s Day trends. While the dessert features mint soft serve, cookie crumbles, and chocolate sauce, its introduction serves a broader economic purpose: acting as a high-value member benefit to drive warehouse foot traffic and retention. Interestingly, this menu expansion coincides with reports of the retailer tightening its return policies, highlighting a dual approach to managing operational costs while maintaining member satisfaction through affordable luxuries.