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Global Institutional Trends
Top tech news today: 20 June, 2025
Stay tuned with Tech News Roundup for updates on major fintech deals and global tech policy shifts impacting the digital world.
Global National Telecom Trends
Telstra and Nokia partner to open network APIs for developers
Telstra partners with Nokia to open network APIs, helping developers create enterprise applications and drive network productisation.
Story
RIPE NCC defends neutrality in Kosovo IP address dispute
RIPE NCC's response to ARKEP is a evidence-led registry-neutrality event about Kosovo .XK handling in the RIPE Database.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Mobile industry emissions down 8% but progress still too slow
GSMA says mobile industry emissions fell 8% in 2022, but faster cuts are needed to hit global net zero target.
Global Institutional Trends
Kyivstar and Ukraine launch AI model project
Kyivstar and Ukraine’s digital ministry to build AI model using Ukrainian data for national tools and services.
Global Cloud Services Trends
ASO council moves RIR governance rewrite toward a second draft
The Address Supporting Organization Address Council has become the visible institutional entity in the ICP-2 rewrite because the process is no longer only about admitting new Regional Internet Registries. The public debate now treats the revision as a test of failure standards…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Xela Energy rebrands to support private-wire renewables
What happened: Clean Energy Capital rebrands to Xela Energy Clean Energy Capital has rebranded as Xela Energy, signalling a shift from a renewables developer to an Enterprise Independent Power Provider (EIPP) in the UK. Founded in 2019, the firm now focuses on designing…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Zataq: Enabling digital growth and consumer solutions
Zataq: Business and digital consulting services Founded in 2016 and headquartered in Singapore, Zataq Pte. Ltd. delivers a range of digital consulting services designed to help businesses improve their online performance. From detailed website analysis to user behaviour tracking…
Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Airbus team up for secure European communications
Vodafone and Airbus launch hybrid mobile-satellite platform for secure critical communications in European public and business sectors.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Paratus, PowerTel launch $570M fibre network in Zimbabwe
Paratus and PowerTel launch $570M fibre network in Zimbabwe to connect cities and enhance regional connectivity.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Philippine National Police: Reform efforts to rebuild public trust
Philippine National Police: Mission, history and structure The Philippine National Police is the main law enforcement group in the country. It works to keep people safe, stop crimes, and respond to emergencies. It was formed in 1991 to take over from the Philippine Constabulary.…
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica sells Ecuador unit to Millicom for $380M
What happened: Telefónica to sell Ecuadorian unit to Millicom for $380M Telefónica has agreed to sell its Ecuadorian unit, Otecel S.A. (operating under the Movistar brand), to Millicom International for $380 million. The deal forms part of Telefónica’s broader strategy to reduce…
Global National Telecom Trends
Mavenir merges debt relief with a sharper Open RAN strategy
What happened: Mavenir gets finances in order but rethinks Open RAN strategy Mavenir has restructured its finances, cutting approximately $1.3 billion in debt through a debt-for-equity swap with lenders and securing $300 million in fresh funding. At the same time, the company has…
Companies
AFRINIC elections 2025: ICANN is ‘inappropriate’, ‘unreasonable’ and ‘irresponsible’
ICANN’s request to reconstitute the Nominating Committee in the run up to the AFRINIC elections has been denied by the Supreme Court of Mauritius. In documented minutes seen by BTW Media, the court stated: “Notwithstanding the fact that the applicant has no locus standi to enter…
Companies
8 men hoping to lead AFRINIC into the future
The Number Resource Society (NRS), an organisation at the centre of the drive to improve Africa’s internet ecosystem after years of corruption and mismanagement, has put its voice behind eight candidates in the upcoming AFRINIC elections. The elections will take place on June 23…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia and Google Cloud unveil AI fabric to drive telco automation
What happened: Autonomous Network Fabric launched Nokia has partnered with Google Cloud to roll out an AI-powered Autonomous Network Fabric designed for telecom network automation. The platform brings together Google’s Vertex AI, BigQuery, and a data mesh architecture with…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Infobip Launches RCS Messaging with All Four US Carriers
What happened: RCS rollout with full US carrier support Infobip, a global cloud communications platform, announced that it has successfully launched RCS Business Messaging services across all four major US mobile operators: AT&T, Verizon, T-Mobile, and US Cellular. This makes…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Mexico hits Telcel with $94M fine over SIM-card monopoly scandal
What happened: Telcel used retail exclusivity to block SIM-card rival Mexico’s telecom regulator, the Federal Telecommunications Institute (IFT), has imposed a fine of approximately $94 million (MXN 1.78 billion)on Telcel, the country’s largest mobile operator and a subsidiary of…
Companies
RIPE NCC and Tajikistan agree on Internet upgrade
RIPE NCC and Tajikistan agree to work on Internet resilience, training, and local digital development support.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Swedish military teams up with Telia and Ericsson on defense tech
What happened: Sweden secures telecom partnership for defense upgrades The Swedish Armed Forces start a new deal with telecom company Telia and equipment maker Ericsson. The aim is to improve military communication. The plan, shared on 17 June, includes secure mobile networks. It…