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Lu Heng argues data sovereignty cannot be achieved by technical localisation alone; legal frameworks and interoperability are essential.
New US tariffs targeting Chinese legacy chips are postponed until 2027, drawing sharp criticism from Beijing and industry watchers.
AirTrunk plans a second hyperscale data centre in Melbourne, adding 354MW of capacity as demand for AI and cloud infrastructure grows.
WhatsApp has criticised restrictions in Russia after reported slowdowns, warning that limits could affect encrypted messaging for millions.
IComm Australia integrates unified communications and cloud tools even as regional autonomy is challenged by global tech platforms.
SMX’s email security platform includes secure gateways and scalable archiving to protect business communications in cloud environments.
Critics say buying IPv4 addresses is a lease, not true ownership, raising questions about governance and trillions in telecom asset value.
Lu Heng outlines why mandatory portability of number resources in the ICP-2 revision is essential for resilience and network autonomy.
Trump allows Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to China, sparking debate over national security and US–China tech competition.
Telecom network APIs reached a key inflection point in 2025, driven by standardisation efforts and partnerships, but security risks remain.
Washington postpones new China chip tariffs to mid-2027 while addressing broader trade and supply-chain tensions.