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Companies
How ICANN’s CEO increased his authority over regional registries
ICANN CEO Kurt Lindqvist gains power to derecognise AFRINIC; Cloud Innovation calls for new governance and continuity.

Companies
What losing AFRINIC would mean for African ISPs and networks
A collapse of AFRINIC would halt IP allocations, hike internet costs, expose African networks to security risks.

Companies
Should RIRs be immune from outside oversight?
AFRINIC’s governance crisis sparks debate and the independence of regional internet registries.

Companies
Procedure or precedent? Rethinking ICP‑2 in AFRINIC’s aftermath
Kurt Lindqvist’s role in AFRINIC’s crisis raises questions about press freedom and expanding control under revised ICP‑2 compliance.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
EU‑Japan AI accord fosters global standard setting
The EU and Japan agree AI governance cooperation, promoting global standards and regulatory alignment.

Global Regional ISP Trends
Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea route
Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea cable linking Annaba and Palermo, boosting Mediterranean connectivity.

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Telco Transformation LATAM to spotlight telecom innovation in Rio
Telco Transformation LATAM will gather top telecom leaders in Rio to explore AI, 5G, automation, and network security across Latin America.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK 5G network underperforms despite rollout efforts
UK ranks lowest in G7 for 5G reliability and speed due to investment gaps, planning delays and legacy decisions.

North America National Telecom Trends
T-Mobile US leads mobile subscriber gains amid slowing industry growth
T-Mobile adds 934,000 postpaid customers in Q2 2024, outpacing Verizon and AT&T as US mobile growth slows.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone Q1 revenue rises thanks to Three UK merger
Vodafone has reported solid growth in its Q1 2025 earnings, boosted by the successful merger with Three UK.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Aligned Data Centers launches massive AI campus in Ohio
Aligned expands in Ohio with 1.7GW AI campus, adding 2.3M sq ft to support hyperscalers and AI growth in the Midwest.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta unveils prototype wristband for computer control by thought
Meta’s prototype wristband interprets nerve signals to control computers, offering new accessibility options while raising privacy questions.

Global National Telecom Trends
BT appoints Virgin Media O2 CFO to lead next chapter
Patricia Cobián is set to become BT’s first female Group CFO in summer 2026, as part of a major shake‑up during BT’s transformation drive.

Global Cloud Services Trends
VodafoneThree adds spectrum to boost 4G speeds for millions
VodafoneThree has activated shared 1800MHz spectrum to deliver a 20% 4G speed boost for 7+ million Three and SMARTY users.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
LanDynamix: South Africa’s Leading Managed IT Partner
LanDynamix delivers managed IT, cloud and voice support for South African SMEs.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
MainOne: Boosts private cloud for West Africa
MainOne expands private cloud to strengthen enterprise digital services across West Africa’s growing digital economy.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cubic Systems: powering middle east digital growth
Cubic Systems delivers tailored IT infrastructure and cloud solutions for Middle Eastern businesses undergoing digital transformation.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Cloud One Ltd: Accelerating Africa’s cloud transformation
Cloud One Ltd delivers secure, scalable cloud solutions tailored for African businesses, addressing key challenges in digital transformation.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
POA Internet: Expanding Kenya’s digital access
POA Internet delivers affordable wireless broadband across Kenya, overcoming infrastructure challenges with technology services.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
DATACONNECT Africa: Advances cyber resilience across Africa
DATACONNECT Africa partners with Forward Global Sallient for a united African approach to digital and cyber resilience.
