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Briefing
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Companies
LACNIC proposes update to ICP-2 principles for RIR governance
What happened: LACNIC proposes changes to ICP-2 RIR governance rules The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) has proposed an update to the Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2), a document that outlines the criteria for the recognition and…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
IPTP Networks advances AI dialogue at Da Nang AI Day 2025
IPTP Networks and its AIDC DeCenter project took a prominent role at Da Nang AI Day 2025, marking a key moment in Vietnam’s efforts to cultivate a thriving AI ecosystem. Held on 9 May, the conference “AI: A New Growth Driver for Da Nang City” underlined the city’s aspirations to…
Companies
ICANN’s role in AFRINIC elections faces scrutiny, claims of interference
Claims have emerged that ICANN’s interference in AFRINIC’s elections risks invalidating votes and IP allocations, threatening Africa’s internet stability. The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the organization responsible for managing Africa’s IP address allocations…
Global Cloud Services Trends
BTW Media launches Leadership Alliance marketing program for internet businesses
BTW Media has officially announced the launch of a new program as part of the Leadership Alliance, an initiative designed to bring together changemakers from across the internet and technology sectors. The Leadership Alliance is now open to both RIR members and non-members, with…
Global Cloud Services Trends
CCT 2025 Dublin to explore the future of global connectivity
Industry leaders from across the global cloud, content, and telecoms ecosystem will gather in Dublin from 17 to 19 June 2025 for the CCT Global 2025, one of the most anticipated executive-level events on the digital infrastructure calendar. Officially known as the Global Cloud…
Global Cloud Services Trends
IDC cuts 2025 smartphone forecast on global uncertainty
What happened: IDC lowers 2025 smartphone forecast amid economic strain IDC has lowered its global smartphone shipment forecast for 2025, cutting growth estimates from 2.3% to just 0.6%. The revision, released in IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker, reflects ongoing…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Innovative Extremism: Expertise of complex computing in Thailand
Inox’s origins and core expertise Innovative Extremist Co., Ltd. was established in 2008 as a Thai technology company specialising in IT infrastructure integration, with particular expertise in open source platforms and enterprise-class computing systems. The company’s origins…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: June 2, 2025
ARIN updates fee schedule for 2025 ARIN has announced a new fee schedule effective 1 July 2025, impacting resource holders and service providers across the region. Stakeholders are advised to review the changes. (ARIN) Regulatory sandboxes boost IPv6 innovation LACNIC highlights…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
ESNOG 33 connects Spanish community with global players
What happened: ESNOG 33 brings together Spanish and global network players The 33rd Spanish Network Operators Group meeting (ESNOG 33) took place in Madrid over two days, bringing together leading figures from Spain’s internet infrastructure and networking sector. Hosted at a…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
iPointeast Inc.: Software expertise from the Philippines
iPointeast Inc.: Driving digital transformation across industrie The company helps organisations adopt digital tools to optimise workflows and improve operational efficiency. Whether developing web applications, enterprise systems, or customised platforms, iPointeast aims to…
Global Cloud Services Trends
BASF starts SAP S/4HANA cloud move to modernise systems
What happened: BASF begins SAP S/4HANA cloud migration to modernise operations At SAP Sapphire 2025 in Madrid, German chemical giant BASF announced the initiation of its transition to SAP S/4HANA Cloud Private Edition, marking a significant step in its digital transformation…
North America Cloud Services Trends
JD Vance asserts stablecoins enhance, not threaten, the dollar
What happened: JD Vance champions stablecoins’ role at Bitcoin conference At the Bitcoin 2025 conference in Las Vegas, U.S. Vice President JD Vance stated that stablecoins do not threaten the integrity of the U.S. dollar. Instead, he views them as a “force multiplier” that…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia tests 5G technology during Joint Viking military exercise
What happened: Nokia trials 5G technology during Joint Viking military exercise in Norway Nokia, in collaboration with industry partners, deployed its 5G AirScale radio products and 5G Standalone Core technology during the Joint Viking 2025 military exercise held in Bardufoss…
Global Institutional Trends
ProtectEU strategy faces criticism
Joint letter against weakening encryption in ProtectEU strategy On 26 May 2025, a coalition of 89 civil society organisations, technology companies, and cybersecurity experts—including members of the Global Encryption Coalition—issued a joint letter to the European Commission.…
Companies
IETF puts technical community role at center of WSIS+20 governance review
The IETF and IAB used an IETF 122 session to explain why open technical standards, voluntary deployment and multistakeholder participation matter in the WSIS+20 review of Internet governance.
Global Cloud Services Trends
HPE expands networking gear to address AI and HPC traffic demands
HPE launches new switches and wireless gear to manage AI and HPC network traffic across edge, campus, and data centres.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Telecom AI, automation and partnerships lead FutureNet MENA 2025 dialogue
AI, automation and new business models take centre stage at FutureNet Middle East & North Africa MENA 2025 in Dubai.
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
iManila: Human-centric tech pioneer in Philippines
iManila’s Human-Centric technological journey Established in 1996 under the name Internet Manila by the Deluria brothers and Jacques Dimanche, iManila was among the Philippines’ earliest internet service companies. Launched with limited capital and a clear mission to “transform…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Aspire integrates Stripe to let SMEs accept digital payments
Aspire allows SMEs access funds without traditional infrastructure Aspire, a Singapore-based financial platform for SMEs, has partnered with global payments giant Stripe to enable card and wallet payments for its users, even if they don’t have a website. The integration allows…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Global Payments sells payroll business to Acrisure for $1.1B
What happened: Global Payments sells payroll business to Acrisure Global Payments has agreed to sell its payroll business to Acrisure for $1.1 billion. This strategic move allows Global Payments to focus more on its core payment processing services. The deal reflects a growing…