How IPv4 scarcity and structural constraints shape its economic value and capital debate in the digital age.
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Zayo Europe has launched eight PoPs across the Middle East to improve connectivity between Gulf countries and Europe.
Latvia police say no evidence links a vessel to damage of an undersea Baltic Sea cable, as the investigation continues.
Latvian police found no evidence linking a vessel in Liepāja to Baltic Sea undersea telecom cable damage, though the probe continues.
Saudi Arabia’s SDAIA has launched construction of the 480 MW Hexagon data centre in Riyadh to support government data and AI systems.
EXA finalises purchase of Ireland-based Aqua Comms cables, bolstering its global infrastructure footprint and low-latency connectivity.
The UK government is working with Google to deploy AI across public services, raising questions about governance and reliance on big tech.
IPv4 addresses have become scarce digital assets with rising market value due to limited supply, slow IPv6 adoption and secondary trading.
Lu Heng highlights how conflating symbolic legitimacy with enforceable authority fuels resistance to clarity in critical systems.
Regional Internet Registries do not have legal authority; community sovereignty can cause governance conflicts.
Companies can monetise unused IPv4 addresses by leasing them, creating steady revenue while keeping ownership.
Scammers spoof RIPE NCC emails, exploiting misunderstandings about registry authority amid internet number resource governance debates.