Top tech news today: February 19, 2025

Tech News Roundup

1. Ibercaja Banco transitions to Mambu cloud platform

Ibercaja Banco has announced plans to migrate its consumer finance operations to the cloud-native Mambu platform to enhance its digital capabilities. Source

2. Checkout.com and Visa launch push-to-card in UAE

Checkout.com has partnered with Visa to launch a push-to-card payment solution in the UAE, aiming to improve digital payment efficiency for businesses and consumers. Source

3. BitGo launches OTC trading amid IPO rumors

BitGo has launched an over-the-counter (OTC) trading service as it prepares for a potential IPO in 2025, expanding its offerings for institutional clients. Source

4. Tether co-founder working on yield-bearing stablecoin

The co-founder of Tether is developing a new yield-bearing stablecoin designed to compete in the growing decentralized finance market. Source

5. Solana prices plummet 40% in a month

Solana’s cryptocurrency has fallen by 40% in February, fueled by a combination of market conditions and technical challenges facing the network. Source

6. ISIF Asia applications now open for 2025

Applications for the 2025 ISIF Asia funding are now open, offering support for innovation and infrastructure projects across the region. Source

7. First Pulse Internet Measurement Forum at APRICOT 2025

The inaugural Pulse Internet Measurement Forum will be held at APRICOT 2025, addressing key issues in internet measurement and performance. Source

8. WHOIS policy proposals up for discussion at APNIC 59

Two new WHOIS policy proposals are open for community discussion at APNIC 59, with a focus on domain name registration practices. Source

9. Data centre electricity policy concerns in Ireland

Irish data centre operators are expressing concern over grid electricity policies as demand increases for data storage and digital services. Source

10. Telefónica picks Nokia for enterprise IoT solutions

Telefónica has partnered with Nokia to provide enterprise IoT solutions, enhancing its ability to offer advanced connectivity services to businesses. Source

11. Cisco expands AI knowledge solutions for enterprises

Cisco is enhancing its AI knowledge solutions, offering businesses a deeper integration of artificial intelligence into their operations. Source

12. Exa Infrastructure partners with IOEMA on connectivity

Exa Infrastructure has partnered with IOEMA to strengthen connectivity in Northern Europe, aiming to boost regional network performance. Source

13. Kyocera unveils advanced 5G solutions

Kyocera has introduced new 5G technologies, targeting both enterprise and consumer markets with high-performance mobile solutions. Source

14. China Unicom to roll out 5G Advanced

China Unicom is preparing to roll out its 5G Advanced network, promising significant improvements in speed and connectivity. Source

15. High Court rejects Chinese plea over FTDI chips

The UK High Court has rejected a Chinese firm’s plea against FTDI’s claim over counterfeit chips, ruling in favor of intellectual property rights. Source

16. South Korea to build largest AI data center

South Korea is investing in the construction of the world’s largest AI data center to strengthen its position as a leader in AI research and development. Source

17. Oxigen opens largest data center in Spain

Oxigen has opened its largest data center in Spain, partnering with Vertiv to offer advanced IT infrastructure solutions. Source

18. nLighten names Nick Read as new chair

Former Vodafone CEO Nick Read has been appointed as the new chair of nLighten, bringing significant leadership experience to the company. Source

19. Airtel lands SEA-ME-WE 6 cable in India

Airtel has successfully landed the SEA-ME-WE 6 submarine cable in Chennai, enhancing India’s connectivity to Southeast Asia and the Middle East. Source

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Grace Ge

Grace is an intern reporter at BTW Media,having studied Journalism Media and Communiations at Cardiff University.She specialises in wiritng and reading.Contact her at g.ge@btw.media.

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