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Briefing
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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cellnex nears break-even point amid tower expansion efforts
What happened: Cellnex nears break-even amid tower expansion Cellnex, a leading European telecommunications infrastructure company, has reported that it is close to reaching break-even financially. This milestone comes after years of aggressive expansion in its tower portfolio…

Global Cloud Services Trends
KPN IoT launches latest eSIM solution for enhanced connectivity
What happened: KPN IoT launches new eSIM solution KPN IoT, a provider of Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity solutions, has launched its latest eSIM (embedded SIM) technology. The new eSIM solution is designed to simplify device connectivity, improve scalability, and support…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Eco-phones gain popularity but face challenges
What happened: Eco-Friendly phones gain consumer interest but challenges remain Eco-friendly smartphones, or “eco-phones,” are gaining popularity among consumers as awareness of environmental issues grows. These devices are designed with sustainability in mind, using recycled…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nokia to upgrade Maxis data centers
Maxis partners with Nokia to upgrade Malaysia’s data centers, deploying 7220 IXR switches and automation for improved efficiency.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Marqeta acquires TransactPay and names interim CEO
Marqeta acquires TransactPay, expands in Europe, names Mike Milotich interim CEO after Simon Khalaf’s departure.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: 3 March, 2025
Fintech, telecom, AI, and data centers news, featuring acquisitions, 5G growth, AI innovations, and global infrastructure upgrades.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia: Shaping future leaders
Overview of USIM University The National University of Malaysia (USIM), established in 1998, focuses on producing innovative leaders. These leaders will contribute to both national and global development. The university blends Islamic values with modern education. It offers…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
PNB: Driving Malaysia’s investment landscape forward
PNB: A legacy of wealth creation PNB was founded with a clear mission: to increase wealth for Malaysians through strategic investment management. By offering unit trust schemes, the institution has enabled millions of Malaysians to participate in capital market investments.…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Teleperformance expands its presence in Malaysia, strengthening global operations
Teleperformance Malaysia expands its footprint to strengthen its global operations, offering advanced customer experience services.

Companies
APNIC updates on resource audit at APRICOT 2025
APNIC updates on resource audit progress, findings, investigations, and policy compliance initiatives at APRICOT 2025.

Global Cloud Services Trends
RIPEstat launches new UI
RIPEstat unveils a new UI with improved features, enhancing user experience and offering better access to global Internet measurement data.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Telefónica Germany upgrades to Mavenir’s cloud-native IMS
O2 Telefónica Germany has signed a five-year deal with Mavenir to transition to a cloud-native IMS solution.

North America Institutional Trends
UK demands for Apple backdoor condemned by US Intelligence chief
What happened: The UK’s demand and Apple’s response The UK government has reportedly issued a secret order under the Investigatory Powers Act (IPA) of 2016, demanding that Apple create a backdoor to its encrypted iCloud service. This would allow UK authorities to access user data…

Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefonica posts net loss amid Latin America writedowns
What happened: Telefonica’s financial results and strategic shift Telefonica, the Spanish telecommunications giant, reported a net loss of €1.003 billion in the fourth quarter of 2024, primarily due to €2 billion in writedowns across its Latin American operations. The largest…

Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Orange Group probes cyberattack after data breach
What happened: Orange Group investigates cyberattack after hacker compromises data Orange Group, a leading telecommunications company, is investigating a cyberattack after a hacker reportedly compromised sensitive data. The breach, detected during routine security checks, exposed…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft cancels AI data centre leases
What happened: Microsoft cancels AI data centre leases amid strategic shift Microsoft has reportedly canceled leases for several AI data centres as part of a strategic shift in its cloud and AI infrastructure plans. The decision affects data centre facilities that were intended…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nokia, Globe Telecom use secure APIs to fight banking fraud
What happened: Nokia partners with Globe Telecom to combat banking fraud using secure APIs Nokia has partnered with Globe Telecom, a leading telecommunications provider in the Philippines, to tackle banking fraud using secure APIs. The collaboration leverages Nokia’s advanced…

Global National Telecom Trends
VMO2 launches 5G trial at Overbury Farms for farming
Virgin Media O2 launches a groundbreaking 5G trial at Overbury Farms, using AI, sensors, and private networks.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Solsis: Pioneering IT services in Malaysia
Solsis: comprehensive IT solutions Solsis offers a wide array of ICT services tailored to diverse industries, including government, education, telecommunications, and financial services. Their expertise encompasses on-site support, multi-vendor hardware and software solutions…

Companies
APNIC faces tough questions on ICP-2 update, finances, and governance at AGM 2025
APNIC’s Executive Council has been grilled over its failure to proactively engage members of the Asia-Pacific internet community on the topic of ICP-2’s long-overdue update. Speaking at the AGM held this week during the APRICOT event, Lu Heng, CEO at LARUS Ltd, was just one vocal…
