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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Mastercard reaches $250m settlement in UK overcharging lawsuit
What happened: Mastercard settles UK fee overcharging lawsuit Mastercard has reached a settlement agreement in principle to resolve a groundbreaking legal claim brought on behalf of approximately 46 million UK consumers. The consumers alleged that the payments company imposed…

North America Cloud Services Trends
IPH Limited acquires Bereskin & Parr, expanding Canadian reach
Canadian footprint with Bereskin & Parr acquisition IPH Limited, a leading global provider of intellectual property (IP) services, has announced its acquisition of Canadian IP firm Bereskin & Parr. The acquisition strengthens IPH’s presence in Canada, as Bereskin & Parr will…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Outcomex: AU’s changing Security Landscape Amid DDoS Attack
Australia faces evolving cyber threats with rise in DDoS attacks The security landscape in Australia is changing rapidly, driven by increasing digitalisation and the corresponding rise in cyber threats. Among these threats, Distributed Denial of Service (DDoS) attacks have…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Trump nominates billionaire Jared Isaacman to lead NASA
What happened: Jared Isaacman nominated by Trump to lead NASA “We will never again lose our ability to journey to the stars,” declared Jared Isaacman, founder of Shift4 Payments, as President-elect Donald Trump announced his nomination for NASA administrator. Isaacman, a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Kyivstar’s GenAI lab boosts innovation with AWS partnership
What happened Kyivstar, the largest telecommunications operator in Ukraine, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to establish a Generative AI Lab aimed at empowering Ukrainian businesses to leverage AI technologies for innovation and operational efficiency. The lab will…

Global Institutional Trends
Kaizen enhances compliance with RegGenome’s AI-driven data
What happened: Integration of AI-driven regulatory data Kaizen, a provider of regulatory compliance solutions to global financial institutions, has announced a strategic partnership with RegGenome, a global regulatory data provider. This collaboration will leverage AI to…

Global Institutional Trends
European Commission introduces sustainable finance FAQs
What happened: EU Commission releases sustainable finance FAQs The European Commission has recently unveiled a set of frequently asked questions (FAQs) documents to assist investors in navigating the complexities of sustainable finance. These FAQs are designed to provide clear…

Global Cloud Services Trends
M-Files appoints Jay Bhatt as CEO following major recapitalization
What happened: Jay Bhatt named M-Files CEO amid recapitalization M-Files, recognized for its intelligent information management solutions, has announced the appointment of Jay Bhatt as its new CEO. This leadership transition is in conjunction with the closing of a significant…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
ICP-2 principles debate: Shaping Asia’s internet governance
What happened: ICP-2 principles debate At the recent Japan Internet Governance Forum (IGF) and JPOPM 47, entities engaged in detailed discussions about proposed updates to the ICP-2 principles. These principles guide Internet governance in the Asia-Pacific region, and the updates…

Global Institutional Trends
Applications open for fintech startups to pitch at EBAday 2025
What happened: Fintech Zone pitch contest Applications are now open for fintech startups to join the Fintech Zone pitch contest at EBAday 2025, the annual summit hosted by the Euro Banking Association (EBA) and Finextra. The event will take place in Paris and feature a high-level…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
ITW Asia 2024: Connecting Asia’s digital future
In a region as dynamic as Asia, the need for robust digital infrastructure has never been more urgent. The upcoming ITW Asia 2024, set to take place from December 4-5 at the Shangri-La Singapore, will bring together key industry players to chart the future of connectivity. With…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Kyivstar and AWS join forces to bring AI innovation to Ukraine
What happened Kyivstar, one of Ukraine’s largest telecom providers, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a generative AI lab aimed at transforming business operations in the region. This initiative will provide Ukrainian enterprises with access to advanced…

Companies
IAB appoints Pete Resnick to 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee
What happened: Pete Resnick appointed to 2025 ICANN NomCom The Internet Architecture Board (IAB) has appointed Pete Resnick as the IETF delegate to the 2025 ICANN Nominating Committee (NomCom). The NomCom plays a key role in selecting leadership positions within ICANN, including…

Global Cloud Services Trends
TP ICAP collaborates with AWS to scale technology infrastructure
What happened: TP Icap cooperates with Amazon Web Services TP ICAP has signed a significant agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its technology infrastructure and accelerate innovation. As part of the collaboration, 45 AWS Professional Services engineers will work…

Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Fraud fighters: French telecoms launch security APIs
What happened: French telecoms use network APIs to combat fraud France’s four largest mobile operators, Bouygues Telecom, Free, Orange and SFR, on December 3 jointly launched two innovative network apis designed to combat online fraud and protect mobile users’ digital identities.…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bridging oceans: Google’s Fiji cable ambition
What happened: Google lays the groundwork for Pacific connectivity Google announced on November 30 that it will break ground on a new cable landing station in Fiji. The station will serve as a hub for an international undersea cable connecting the island nation to the wider…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Lumin Digital raises over $160M in growth equity financing
What happened: Digital banking platform Lumin Digital raises over $160M Cloud-native digital banking platform Lumin Digital has secured over $160 million in growth equity financing. The funding round was led by Light Street Capital, NewView Capital, and Partners Group. Founded in…

Global Cloud Services Trends
EPC releases the 2025 payment scheme rulebooks
What happened: Payment scheme rulebooks The European Payments Council (EPC) has released five rulebooks for its 2025 payment schemes, along with the Implementation Guidelines (IGs). These updates will take effect on 5 October 2025, instead of the usual November date. This shift…

North America Regional ISP Trends
Top tech news today: December 4, 2024
1. AT&T targets 50 million fibre locations AT&T has set a target of expanding its fibre network to 50 million locations by 2025, aiming to enhance its broadband offerings across the U.S. Telecoms.com Viasat satellite messaging 2. Industry responds to Rosenworcel’s ‘rip and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Pat Gelsinger resigns as Intel CEO after tough financial year
What happened Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s CEO since 2021, has stepped down effective immediately, marking the end of a pivotal era for the semiconductor giant. Gelsinger’s tenure was defined by the launch of “IDM 2.0,” a strategy aimed at revitalising Intel’s domestic semiconductor…
