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Within the Impact facet, Medium impact intelligence highlights articles where the expected effect level, operational exposure, or decision relevance is comparable. Readers can use the page to separate routine market updates from higher-consequence governance, infrastructure, security, and investment signals that may affect planning, procurement, policy, or customer exposure. The page connects the consequence band to public evidence, related organisations, regional context, operating dependencies, service continuity, competition, investment timing, compliance, and customer risk. It helps readers decide which developments deserve deeper monitoring, which actors are most exposed, and how a signal may affect operations or market planning.

ICANN and AFRINIC: A partnership or a power play?

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ICANN and AFRINIC: A partnership or a power play?

Is ICANN helping or taking control? The AFRINIC governance crisis exposes tensions in Africa’s internet oversight.

Nov 10, 2025
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile select Germany for satellite hub

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile select Germany for satellite hub

Explore Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile’s new EU satellite hub project, designed to provide secure, space-based mobile broadband.

Nov 10, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Nokia and Latvian operator strike tactical 5G deal in the Baltics

Baltic defence gets a 5G upgrade as Nokia and LMT launch a tactical communications system for secure military networks.

Nov 10, 2025
Friday deadline for feedback on global RIR governance review

Companies

Friday deadline for feedback on global RIR governance review

The NRO sets a Friday deadline for ICP-2 feedback, marking a key moment in revising global RIR governance and internet policy coordination.

Nov 7, 2025
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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Microsoft and G42 unveil 200 MW UAE data-centre expansion

Learn how Microsoft and G42’s 200 MW UAE data-centre expansion strengthens the country’s position as a leading global AI hub.

Nov 7, 2025
Nebius launches advanced NVIDIA-powered AI cloud in the UK

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Nebius launches advanced NVIDIA-powered AI cloud in the UK

Explore Nebius’s UK AI cloud debut powered by NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs, strengthening the nation’s AI infrastructure and digital growth.

Nov 7, 2025
Huawei pushes F5G-A vision to power Europe’s intelligent future

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

Huawei pushes F5G-A vision to power Europe’s intelligent future

Explore Huawei’s F5G-A innovations showcased at GOS 2025, transforming industries with ultra-broadband connectivity.

Nov 7, 2025
Editorial image for Five Eyes regulators agree closer telecoms-security cooperation.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Five Eyes regulators agree closer telecoms-security cooperation

Five Eyes regulators will cooperate more closely to strengthen telecoms security, sharing threat intelligence and aligning defences globally.

Nov 7, 2025
Editorial image for Telia strengthens RAN capabilities with new Ericsson and Nokia contracts.

Global National Telecom Trends

Telia strengthens RAN capabilities with new Ericsson and Nokia contracts

Telia partners with Ericsson and Nokia to upgrade Nordic-Baltic RAN networks, boosting 5G performance, automation and sustainability.

Nov 7, 2025
ARIN 56 concludes with strong policy debate and community focus

Companies

ARIN 56 concludes with strong policy debate and community focus

ARIN 56 in Arlington gathered Internet leaders to discuss IPv4 policies, routing security, and future network governance.

Nov 7, 2025
Editorial image for MT Networks accelerates fibre broadband in rural Kansas.

Global Regional ISP Trends

MT Networks accelerates fibre broadband in rural Kansas

MT Networks expands high-speed fibre broadband across rural Kansas, addressing connectivity gaps and supporting local economic growth.

Nov 7, 2025
MTel advances Macau fibre network amid AI and cloud push

Companies

MTel advances Macau fibre network amid AI and cloud push

MTel expands Macau fibre network, partners with H3C and Lark, advancing AI, cloud services, and digital transformation.

Nov 7, 2025
Women and representation in AFRINIC elections: Closing the governance gap

Companies

Women and representation in AFRINIC elections: Closing the governance gap

The exclusion of women from AFRINIC’s governance structure highlights the systemic issues in the registry’s elections.

Nov 6, 2025
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People

Olga Cavalli

Olga Cavalli reflects on her role in Latin American Internet governance, highlighting key initiatives, challenges, and successes.

Nov 6, 2025
From registry to battlefield: How AFRINIC’s board election became political

Companies

From registry to battlefield: How AFRINIC’s board election became political

AFRINIC’s election crisis fuels calls for dissolution, with Cloud Innovation leading efforts for reform and stability.

Nov 6, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Samsung honoured for AI and security breakthroughs at CES 2026

Discover the advanced technology unveiled by Samsung at CES 2026, including the Galaxy XR and memory advancements.

Nov 6, 2025
Editorial image for Vantage Towers appoints Martin Bouchard as CEO.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Vantage Towers appoints Martin Bouchard as CEO

Martin Bouchard appointed Vantage Towers CEO, following high executive turnover, to lead amid industry challenges.

Nov 6, 2025
Microsoft expands cloud presence in Johor Bahru

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Microsoft expands cloud presence in Johor Bahru

Microsoft expands cloud presence in Johor Bahru, focusing on AI adoption and sustainable infrastructure for Southeast Asia.

Nov 6, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

UK phone networks unite to block scam calls and number spoofing

Explore the changes in telecom security with the new Telecommunications Fraud Charter aimed at reducing scam calls in the UK.

Nov 6, 2025
Impact on IPv6 adoption & Forwarding Address (FA) policy if AFRINIC’s governance remains in Limbo

Companies

Impact on IPv6 adoption & Forwarding Address (FA) policy if AFRINIC’s governance remains in Limbo

The ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC is putting critical internet infrastructure, including IPv6 adoption and Forwarding Address policy.

Nov 6, 2025