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orange-polska-and-apg-to-buy-fibre-wholesaler-nexera

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

Orange Polska and APG to buy fibre wholesaler Nexera

A strategic deal sees Orange Polska partner with APG to buy Nexera and expand high-capacity fibre networks in Poland.

Dec 23, 2025
2026-telecoms-forecast-from-quantum-security-to-ai-driven-capacity-models

Global Cloud Services Trends

2026 telecoms forecast: From quantum security to AI-driven capacity models

Telecom leaders predict 2026 will bring quantum-safe security, telco-trained AI and flexible capacity models reshaping global networks.

Dec 23, 2025
bahrain-becomes-first-gcc-state-to-launch-direct-to-device-satellite-services

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Bahrain becomes first GCC state to launch direct-to-device satellite services

Bahrain launches satellite direct-to-device services, enabling mobile phones to connect directly to satellites beyond terrestrial coverage.

Dec 23, 2025
south-western-railway-trials-starlink-satellite-internet-on-trains

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

South Western Railway trials Starlink satellite internet on trains

South Western Railway tests Starlink satellite internet on trains to tackle poor Wi-Fi and mobile coverage on UK routes.

Dec 23, 2025
smartlink-broadbands-surge-in-mumbais-fiber-market

Global Regional ISP Trends

Smartlink Broadband’s surge in Mumbai’s fiber market

Smartlink Broadband delivers high-speed fibre internet in Mumbai with up to 1 Gbps speed, local 24/7 support and OTT entertainment bundles.

Dec 23, 2025
smartrams-drives-japans-custom-software-edge

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

SmartRams drives Japan’s custom software edge

SmartRams offers software development, secure cloud solutions and IT consulting, backed by ISO quality and security certifications in Japan.

Dec 23, 2025
If AFRINIC’s new board has nothing to hide, why is it so afraid of a simple factual question?

Companies

If AFRINIC’s new board has nothing to hide, why is it so afraid of a simple factual question?

AFRINIC’s fierce response to basic factual questions reveals deeper governance anxieties, as NRS presses for transparency amid disputed board elections.

Dec 22, 2025
What Smart Africa’s statements on CAIGA reveal — and what they avoid

Africa Cloud Services Trends

What Smart Africa’s statements on CAIGA reveal — and what they avoid

CAIGA rhetoric focuses on unity, while critics argue Smart Africa avoids addressing AFRINIC’s governance failures.

Dec 22, 2025
stc-humain-and-center3-advance-ai-ready-data-centre

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

stc, Humain and Center3 advance AI-ready data centre

A new Saudi data centre partnership aims to support high-performance AI and cloud workloads in line with Vision 2030 goals.

Dec 22, 2025
Orange and Ericsson launch 5G slice for emergencies

Global National Telecom Trends

Orange and Ericsson launch 5G slice for emergencies

Dedicated 5G slicing for Madrid’s police, fire and medical response teams goes live, boosting mission-critical communication.

Dec 22, 2025
hcltech-buys-hpe-telco-unit-to-boost-ai-services

Global Cloud Services Trends

HCLTech buys HPE telco unit to boost AI services

HCLTech acquires HPE’s telecom solutions unit for $160m, strengthening its push into AI-driven telecom services.

Dec 22, 2025
google-cloud-and-palo-alto-networks-forge-nearly-10-billion-ai-security-partnership

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks forge nearly $10 billion AI security partnership

Google Cloud expands partnership with Palo Alto Networks in a nearly $10 billion AI security services deal, reshaping cloud competition.

Dec 22, 2025
tiktok-signs-long-awaited-deal-to-divest-u-s-unit-to-american-investors

North America Cloud Services Trends

TikTok signs long-awaited deal to divest U.S. unit to American investors

TikTok signs U.S. divestiture deal with American investors including Oracle, aiming to satisfy national security concerns and avoid a ban.

Dec 22, 2025
quantum-computing-poses-a-dual-challenge-to-asias-financial-sector

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Quantum computing poses a dual challenge to Asia’s financial sector

Asia’s banks and payment networks face a quantum challenge: strong potential benefits but significant cryptographic vulnerabilities.

Dec 22, 2025
smartdial-pty-ltd-ai-driven-calling-enhances-business-outreach

Global Cloud Services Trends

SmartDial Pty Ltd: AI-driven calling enhances business outreach

Australian company SmartDial delivers AI calling, automated outreach and smart dialer features for business communication and engagement.

Dec 22, 2025
Election delays threaten Africa’s internet growth

Companies

Election delays threaten Africa’s internet growth

AFRINIC’s governance delays and annulled elections slow IP allocation and weaken trust in Africa’s internet growth.

Dec 19, 2025
Top risks to watch in the next AFRINIC election and how to mitigate them

Companies

Top risks to watch in the next AFRINIC election and how to mitigate them

AFRINIC's next election depends on receiver authority, member eligibility, proxy controls, voting constraints, visible results, and dispute channels.

Dec 19, 2025
Africa’s digital future at risk: How Smart Africa may be deepening tech dependency

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Africa’s digital future at risk: How Smart Africa may be deepening tech dependency

As Smart Africa expands its role, concerns grow that Africa’s internet governance is trading autonomy for coordination.

Dec 19, 2025
smart-africa-under-scrutiny-vision-without-governance

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Smart Africa under scrutiny: Vision without governance

Africa’s digital vision clashes with governance failure as AFRINIC collapses and ICANN expands its influence.

Dec 19, 2025
planzer-boosts-logistics-efficiency-with-huawei-network-solutions

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Planzer boosts logistics efficiency with Huawei network solutions

Swiss logistics firm Planzer boosts efficiency with Huawei network solutions for faster, reliable operations across Europe.

Dec 19, 2025