Primary Domain
Technology
Within the Primary Domain facet, Technology intelligence groups reporting by primary domain so readers can follow a focused area of internet infrastructure, governance, connectivity markets, or digital capital. The page brings together related articles, public evidence, institutions, companies, people, regional exposure, operating dependencies, and market context that may otherwise sit across separate category pages. It explains the domain, the likely actor class, the market or governance context, and the source material readers should use when comparing signals. Operators, analysts, and governance readers can see how the same domain appears across events, profiles, market shifts, public-source evidence, regional dependencies, and longer-cycle infrastructure decisions over time.

Companies
Franklin unlocks yield on idle payroll with DeFi
Franklin launches blockchain-based Payroll Treasury Yield, letting companies earn returns on idle payroll funds via DeFi lending.

Global Cloud Services
MediaMath: Advancing programmatic advertising innovation
MediaMath: Transforming digital advertising with data and AI Founded in 2007, MediaMath pioneered the first demand-side platform (DSP), helping marketers automate and optimize digital ad buying. Headquartered in New York, the company serves clients in over 40 countries, including…

Global Institutional Trends
Salesforce to acquire Convergence.ai
What happened: Salesforce signs agreement to acquire Convergence.ai On May 15, 2025, Salesforce announced a definitive agreement to acquire Convergence.ai, a London-based AI agent technology company. Convergence.ai specialises in developing advanced AI systems capable of…

Companies
Deutsche Telekom lifts 2025 outlook after strong Q1 surge
Deutsche Telekom reported strong Q1 2025 results, raising full-year guidance due to robust growth in the US, Europe, and Germany.

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
NTT expands data centre network with $10B Investment
What happened: NTT expands global data centre footprint with $10 billion investment NTT has announced a major expansion of its global data centre division, acquiring land across North America, Europe, and Asia over the past six months. This expansion is part of its previously…

Companies
Google unveils major Android updates
Google announces Android 16 with Material 3 Expressive design, expands Gemini AI to Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google TV.

Global Cloud Services
SoftBank plots AI comeback
SoftBank posts Q1 profit as AI bets and Vision Fund rebound. Masayoshi Son reveals “Stargate” as AI strategy core.

Companies
AI-Ready data centre rises in Norway with Vertiv’s help
Polar partners with Vertiv to build a modular, AI-ready, hydro-powered data centre with efficient cooling infrastructure.

Companies
AMD targets SMB market with new Epyc 4005 server CPUs
AMD launches Epyc 4005 CPUs for SMBs, offering efficient, affordable server performance for on-prem and hosting needs.

Companies
AST SpaceMobile plans 5 satellite launches
What happened: AST SpaceMobile announces 5 satellite launches to support direct-to-smartphone network AST SpaceMobile is ramping up its satellite deployment schedule to support its direct-to-smartphone broadband network. The company has announced plans for five satellite launches…

Companies
Texas wins $1.38B Google deal
Texas settles with Google for $1.38B over user data collection through Incognito, Location History, and biometric tools.

Companies
Lambda partners with Aligned on AI data centre
What happened: Lambda and Aligned partner on AI-focused data centre in Texas Lambda, a leading GPU cloud provider for AI developers, has announced a strategic partnership with Aligned Data Centers. The partnership will establish a next-generation AI-ready data centre in the…

Companies
Telekom Deutschland partners with Compax for TaaS rollout
Telekom Deutschland partners with Compax to launch a Telco-as-a-Service platform, allowing brands to offer mobile services.

Asia-Pacific National Telecom
TPG telecom sends first satellite text via Vodafone network
TPG Telecom sent the first satellite text via Vodafone, demonstrating satellite-based mobile connectivity in remote areas.

Companies
OpenAI restructures for growth with nonprofit control intact
OpenAI restructures for-profit arm into a Public Benefit Corporation to attract funding while retaining nonprofit control.

Companies
RETN deploys 400G technology across Eurasian network
What happened: RETN enhances Eurasian IP network with 400G technology RETN has announced the deployment of 400G technology across its extensive Eurasian IP network. This significant upgrade aims to enhance data transfer speeds, improve network reliability, and expand capacity…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Samsung edges out rivals in global smartphone shipments
Samsung led global smartphone shipments in Q1 2025 with 60.5 million units, despite a sluggish overall market showing only marginal growth.

Companies
VMO2 claims customer service is improving amid mixed results
What happened: VMO2 sees decline in complaints but still tops pay TV and mobile dissatisfaction Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has reported a reduction in customer complaints across all service areas for the fourth quarter of 2024, as per Ofcom’s latest data. This marks a significant…

Companies
Venmo revenue grows 20% in Q1, driven by debit card surge
What happened: Venmo’s Q1 growth driven by debit card adoption and online checkout integration In its Q1 earnings report, PayPal revealed that Venmo’s revenue increased by 20% compared to last year. The company did not disclose the exact figures, but analysts noted that this…

Companies
Arteco enters data centre cooling market with direct-to-chip line
Arteco launches direct-to-chip coolant line for data centres, targeting AI and HPC workloads with its new Fluordrop range.
