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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson and UK Connect boost Surrey SAR connectivity
What happened: Ericsson and UK Connect deploy advanced connectivity for Surrey SAR Surrey Search and Rescue, a voluntary team assisting in locating high-risk missing persons across Surrey and the UK, faced challenges due to unreliable connectivity, often relying on paper maps and…

Companies
Lu Heng, LARUS CEO, on AFRINIC elections: Clique control must end, decentralisation will ensure democracy
Lu Heng, founder and CEO of IP address management and leasing companies Cloud Innovation and LARUS Ltd, has written an open letter calling for more transparency and community engagement in the run-up to the AFRINIC elections. The elections, set for June 23, 2025, hope to bring to…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Cyber clash: India-Pakistan tensions escalate online
Cyberattacks target India’s infrastructure amid India-Pakistan tensions, driven by hacktivists and raising cybersecurity concerns.

Companies
ARIN approves 5% fee increase for 2026
What happened: ARIN announces 5% fee increase for 2026 to support financial strategy The ARIN Board of Trustees approved a 5% increase in its Registration Services Plan (RSP) fees for 2026. This decision is part of ARIN’s ongoing effort to align its operating costs with projected…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Q-KON partners with Rivada to enhance connectivity in Africa
What happened: Q-KON and Rivada partner to enhance connectivity Q-KON, a provider of satellite-based connectivity solutions in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rivada Space Networks to deploy ultra-secure, high-performance connectivity across the…

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
BDx raises funds for new Hong Kong data centre
What happened: BDx secures funding for Hong Kong’s first hyperscale data centre Asia Pacific data centre operator BDx has secured funding for its first hyperscale data centre in Hong Kong. The financing comes from Clifford Capital, UOB, and SMBC, aimed at developing a flagship…

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Top tech news today: May 14, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. O2 upgrades Wembley Stadium connectivity O2 has enhanced its mobile network at Wembley Stadium with a dedicated 5G system to improve connectivity for fans during major events this summer. Source 2. BDx secures funding for Hong Kong data center BDx has…

Global National Telecom Trends
KDDI and DriveNets partner to advance open network architecture
KDDI partners with DriveNets to deploy open network architecture, aiming for flexible, cost-efficient solutions by 2025.

Global Cloud Services Trends
FTC delays new subscription cancellation rule to July
FTC delays enforcing its click-to-cancel rule, giving companies 60 more days to simplify subscription cancellations.

North America Cloud Services Trends
US asset manager launches $100M blockchain property fund
What happened: PREH launches tokenised fund with institutional backing US-based Patel Real Estate Holdings (PREH) has launched a $100 million tokenised property fund using the Chintai blockchain platform. The PREH Multifamily Fund will invest in vintage Class A multifamily…

Global Institutional Trends
BlackRock flags quantum computing as risk in Bitcoin ETF filing
What happened title: BlackRock highlights quantum computing as potential threat to Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock updated the registration statement for its iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), explicitly citing quantum computing as a potential risk to the security of Bitcoin and other blockchain…

Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
SK Telecom sees Q1 AI growth
SK Telecom Q1 2025 results show AI growth but mobile losses after cyberattack. Revenue stable, SIM services face disruption.

Global Cloud Services Trends
FutureNet World 2025 ends on a high with AI in focus
AI, 5G and ESG strategies take centre stage at FutureNet The FutureNet Conference London brought together leaders in telecommunications, networking, and digital infrastructure to dissect the technologies reshaping global connectivity. The two-day event spotlighted core themes…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin to go public through merger
What happened: Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin to go public with gryphon merger Eric Trump’s cryptocurrency mining firm, American Bitcoin, has announced its intention to go public through an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The merger is expected to be completed in the…

Global Datacenter Trends
Zendo secures $2.2M to help data centres cut emissions
What happened: Zendo Energy secures funding to transform data centre sustainability Zendo Energy, a British startup focused on decarbonising data centres, has secured £1.75 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Fly Ventures, with participation from Octopus…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Worry and concern in ICP-2 discussions at RIPE 90
What happened: ICP-2 discussions get fraught at RIPE 90 in Lisbon The first day of RIPE 90 in Lisbon kicked off on May 12, and immediately the foremost topic was the update of the ICP-2 document, governing Regional Internet Registry (RIR) creation and operation. BTW Media…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 13, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin goes public American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, is set to go public via a merger, aiming to capitalize on the growing cryptocurrency market. Source 2. BlackRock flags quantum computing risks for Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock…

North America Institutional Trends
Coalition calls for spectrum policy reform to enhance competition
What happened: Coalition calls for fairer spectrum licensing A coalition of 39 public policy and civil rights organisations has called for reforms to US spectrum policy. In a letter to key lawmakers, including Senate Majority Leader John Thune and House Speaker Mike Johnson, they…

Global Cloud Services Trends
SG.GS: Empowering cybersecurity in a digital-first world
SG.GS provides innovative cybersecurity services, specialising in penetration testing, risk management, and protecting digital assets.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cellnex Q1 loss deepens on layoffs but guidance stands firm
Cellnex posts wider Q1 loss due to Spain layoffs but maintains guidance and progresses with major buyback plan.
