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Events
Israeli cyber startup Torq raises tech funding at $1.2B valuation
Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.
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Anthropic’s valuation surges to $350B following planned $10B AI funding round
Anthropic is reportedly raising $10B at a $350B valuation, nearly doubling its value in months amid intense AI investor interest.
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Marvell to acquire XConn Technologies in $540MB move to strengthen AI data centre connectivity
Marvell will acquire PCIe and CXL switch specialist XConn Technologies for $540MBillion to broaden AI data centre connectivity.
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Accenture and NTT DOCOMO launch universal wallet infrastructure
NTT DOCOMO Global teams with Accenture to build a universal wallet framework for a data-led, AI-enabled digital society.
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Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round
xAI raises $20 billion in Series E funding to boost AI development and infrastructure, backed by Nvidia and Cisco.
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Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal
Amdocs buys Matrixx for $200 million, reflecting industry consolidation and financial pressure on smaller BSS telecom software providers.
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India heralds $4.6B investment in home-grown electronic components under ECMS
India approved $4.6B in electronics component projects to bolster domestic supply and cut import reliance under its ECMS.
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EXA completes Aqua Comms subsea network acquisition
EXA finalises purchase of Ireland-based Aqua Comms cables, bolstering its global infrastructure footprint and low-latency connectivity.
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China presses Netherlands over Nexperia chip dispute
China urges the Netherlands to correct its actions on Nexperia, saying Dutch intervention has disrupted the global semiconductor supply chain.
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Nvidia completes $5 billion stake acquisition in Intel
Nvidia invests $5 billion in Intel, buying 214.7 million shares to support growth and innovation amid semiconductor industry pressures.
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Coupang pledges $1.18 billion in vouchers after massive South Korean data breach
South Korea’s Coupang to compensate 33.7 million users with vouchers after data breach, facing criticism for inadequate restitution measures
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Meta to acquire Chinese-Founded AI startup manus in strategic move on advanced artificial intelligence
Meta to acquire Singapore-based AI startup Manus, boosting advanced AI features and expanding its technology portfolio.
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Nvidia moves to acquire AI chip startup groq for $20B in asset deal
Nvidia will pay about $20 billion for assets from AI chip maker Groq and hire its key executives while Groq remains independent.
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Stonepeak to acquire TeleTower from providence portfolio company Bitė group, creating Baltic tower operator
Stonepeak has agreed to acquire TeleTower from Bitė Group, forming an independent Baltic tower operator with plans for network expansion.
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Stonepeak to acquire Baltic Tower business, creating first independent regional tower company
An independent tower company is set to emerge in Lithuania and Latvia as Stonepeak acquires TeleTower from Bitė Group.
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ByteDance plans massive $23 billion AI investment to close gap with global tech rivals
ByteDance plans a $23bn AI capital spending push in 2026, highlighting rising competition and constraints facing Chinese tech firms globally.
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Bahrain becomes first GCC state to launch direct-to-device satellite services
Bahrain launches satellite direct-to-device services, enabling mobile phones to connect directly to satellites beyond terrestrial coverage.
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Orange and Ericsson launch 5G slice for emergencies
Dedicated 5G slicing for Madrid’s police, fire and medical response teams goes live, boosting mission-critical communication.
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Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks forge nearly $10 billion AI security partnership
Google Cloud expands partnership with Palo Alto Networks in a nearly $10 billion AI security services deal, reshaping cloud competition.
Governance
Top risks to watch in the next AFRINIC election and how to mitigate them
AFRINIC's next election depends on receiver authority, member eligibility, proxy controls, voting constraints, visible results, and dispute channels.