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NomCom composition controversy: Does AFRINIC’s plan breach its own rules?
AFRINIC’s revised NomCom composition has drawn criticism amid claims of bylaw violations over member representation.
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Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea route
Sparkle and Algérie Telecom launch new subsea cable linking Annaba and Palermo, boosting Mediterranean connectivity.
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Damac Digital acquires land for AI data centre in Indonesia
JLL facilitated Damac Digital’s land deal for a major AI data centre in Indonesia, advancing Southeast Asia’s digital infrastructure.
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Vertiv to acquire Great Lakes in major data centre expansion
Vertiv’s $2.2 billion purchase of Great Lakes targets AI-driven demand for energy-efficient data centre cooling solutions.
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SES to acquire Intelsat in $3.1B deal
SES agrees to acquire Intelsat for $3.1 billion, combining satellite fleets and expanding services in key sectors.
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Scale AI cuts 14% of workforce after Meta investment
Scale AI reduces 14% of its workforce after Meta’s major investment and founder’s departure, while consolidating GenAI teams.
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Bezeq to acquire Exelera Telecom for $160M
Bezeq has agreed to acquire Exelera Telecom for $160 million, expanding its fibre broadband network as it leverages recent profitability.
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Ukraine to launch Starlink mobile service by 2026
Kyivstar and Starlink will debut direct-to-cell messaging by end-2025, with satellite broadband and voice scheduled by mid-2026.
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Interview with Ram Kumar, Cofounder of OpenLedger: Harnessing the $25M funding to shape the future of decentralized AI in China
OpenLedger’s $25 million initiative aims to revolutionise AI in China. Ram Kumar, Cofounder of OpenLedger, shares insights on opportunities and challenges.
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Ro& taps Gina Grosso as adviser amid global PRI launch
Lt Gen (ret) Gina Grosso joins Ro& Advisory Board as it prepares to scale its Physical Risk Intelligence platform worldwide.
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Vodafone and Digital Realty launch subsea hub in Crete
Vodafone and Digital Realty launch new subsea cable hub in Crete to enhance Europe-Africa-Asia connectivity.
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CoreWeave acquires Core Scientific in $9bn AI infrastructure deal
CoreWeave to acquire Core Scientific for $9bn in a strategic shift from crypto mining to AI data centre infrastructure.
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Telenor Acquires GlobalConnect’s Fibre Business for $597M
What happened Telenor has bought GlobalConnect’s Norwegian consumer business for NOK 6 billion ($597 million). This deal includes fibre infrastructure and ar…
Governance
Timeline of the AFRINIC vs Cloud Innovation Ltd dispute
Chronology of AFRINIC–Cloud Innovation legal clash, showing Lu Heng’s lawful action and its limited impact on elections.
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T‑Mobile delivers full-state 5G in Florida with $2B investment
T-Mobile completes a $2B 5G upgrade across Florida, boosting coverage, speed, and emergency readiness for over 22 million residents.
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DigitalBridge and La Caisse complete acquisition of Yondr Group
What happened: DigitalBridge and La Caisse finalise Yondr Group acquisition DigitalBridge and La Caisse have finalised their acquisition of global hyperscale…
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AFRINIC election staff calling voters: A breach of confidentiality
AFRINIC suspends 2025 election after staff contacted a voter, raising concerns over proxy voting and confidentiality rules.
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Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile launch SatCo for D2D broadband
What happened: SatCo JV to bring satellite broadband to smartphones Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile formed a 50/50 joint venture called SatCo. They chose Luxemb…
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BH Telecom and AWS launch sovereign cloud
BH Telecom and AWS will launch sovereign cloud services to store Bosnia’s public sector data locally and securely.
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Carefull secures funding from CIBC innovation
Carefull secures funding from CIBC Innovation to expand its AI-powered elder fraud detection and protection tools.