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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.

Microsoft expands Recall for AMD-based Copilot PCs

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Microsoft expands Recall for AMD-based Copilot PCs

What happened: New AI-powered tools enhance functionality for Copilot+ devices Microsoft has broadened its Recall Preview rollout to include Windows Insiders using AMD and Intel-based Copilot+ PCs. Previously limited to Snapdragon-based devices, the Recall Preview is part of…

Dec 10, 2024
Vodafone partners with SpaceMobile for space-based connectivity

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Vodafone partners with SpaceMobile for space-based connectivity

What happened: Vodafone signs deal with SpaceMobile for global coverage Vodafone has finalized a commercial agreement with SpaceMobile to provide cellular broadband connectivity directly to devices via low Earth orbit (LEO) satellites. This partnership builds on their…

Dec 10, 2024
Vodafone simplifies MVNO business to attract more players

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Vodafone simplifies MVNO business to attract more players

What happened: Vodafone aims to simplify MVNO operations Vodafone is working to make the Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) business easier to manage, with plans to simplify the process for companies entering the market. The telecom giant aims to transform its wholesale…

Dec 10, 2024
Telkomsel’s hyper 5G network brings next-gen speed to Jakarta

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Telkomsel’s hyper 5G network brings next-gen speed to Jakarta

What happened: Telkomsel brings hyper 5G network to Jakarta Telkomsel continues to strengthen its position as the provider of digital telecommunications services by massively and continuously expanding its 5G network (Hyper 5G) in the Greater Jakarta area (Jabodetabek). With the…

Dec 10, 2024
Amazon shareholders urge bold Bitcoin treasury proposal

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Amazon shareholders urge bold Bitcoin treasury proposal

What happened: Amazon’s Bitcoin treasury proposal A group of Amazon shareholders has urged the company to diversify its treasury holdings by allocating at least 5% of its assets to Bitcoin. In a shareholder proposal dated December 6, The National Center for Public Policy Research…

Dec 10, 2024
NTT achieves 455 Tbps fibre transmission breakthrough

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NTT achieves 455 Tbps fibre transmission breakthrough

What happened: NTT’s multicore fibre breakthrough Japan’s NTT has announced a breakthrough in high-capacity backbone networking, achieving stable signal transmission at 455 Tbps using multicore fibre cables and massive MIMO signal processing. This success was demonstrated in a…

Dec 10, 2024
FIFA Rivals: Football, blockchain, and what fans need to know

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FIFA Rivals: Football, blockchain, and what fans need to know

“Imagine owning your favourite player,” said Duke Vu. “Once you see the possibilities, I think you’ll be hooked.” Duke Vu, CEO of Fungies.io, believes in the transformative potential of blockchain technology in the gaming world. His excitement reflects a larger shift, as FIFA…

Dec 10, 2024
Empowering remote operations: Emma Sinclair on Marlink’s hybrid satellite networks

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Empowering remote operations: Emma Sinclair on Marlink’s hybrid satellite networks

Q1: Introduction to yourself and Marlink Emma: My name is Emma Sinclair, and I am the Head of Marketing Communications for Enterprise, Energy & Government at Marlink. Marlink is a provider of satellite connectivity and digital solutions. We’re the top integrator for multi-orbit…

Dec 10, 2024
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Riot Platforms to raise $500 million for bitcoin purchases

Riot Platforms announces plans to raise $500 million for bitcoin purchases.

Dec 10, 2024
Top tech news today: December 10, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 10, 2024

Tech News Summaries 1. Telkomsel expands hyper 5G network Telkomsel is extending its hyper 5G network, aiming for robust coverage across Jakarta’s key business districts, enhancing connectivity for enterprises and consumers. Capacity Media. FCC urges stricter telecom security…

Dec 10, 2024
DPF joins Innovate Finance to advance CBDC discussions

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DPF joins Innovate Finance to advance CBDC discussions

What happened: DPF joins Innovate Finance to shape UK’s CBDC landscape The Digital Pound Foundation has joined the Innovate Finance community to advance discussions and developments around digital currencies in the UK. This collaboration, announced in December 2024, aims to…

Dec 9, 2024
Nokia and du declare the launch of the first commercial Cloud RAN

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Nokia and du declare the launch of the first commercial Cloud RAN

What happened: Nokia and du launch first Cloud RAN in the Middle East and Africa In December 2024, Nokia and UAE-based telecom operator du announced the launch of the first commercial Cloud RAN (Radio Access Network) offering in the Middle East and Africa (MEA). This milestone…

Dec 9, 2024
Vega-C successfully launches ESA’s sentinel satellite

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Vega-C successfully launches ESA’s sentinel satellite

What happened: Vega-C advances ESA’s Earth observation On December 5, 2024, Arianespace’s Vega-C rocket launched the European Space Agency’s (ESA) next Sentinel satellite, Sentinel-1C, into orbit successfully. The satellite, part of the Copernicus Earth observation program, is…

Dec 9, 2024
Yondr Group advances its 40MW data centre project in Frankfurt

Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends

Yondr Group advances its 40MW data centre project in Frankfurt

What happened: Yondr’s data centre milestone Yondr Group has completed the first half of its 40 MW data centre project in Bischofsheim, near Frankfurt, Germany, delivering 20 MW to customers in just 20 months. This milestone is part of a four-phase project, with two additional…

Dec 9, 2024
Canada pledges $1.4B for sovereign computing in the AI race

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Canada pledges $1.4B for sovereign computing in the AI race

What happened: Canada unveils $1.4B AI race strategy Canada has announced a landmark investment of CAD 2 billion (approximately USD 1.42 billion) aimed at enhancing its domestic computing capacity through the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. This initiative will fund the…

Dec 9, 2024
Tipalti launches localised solution to support Canadian market

Global Cloud Services Trends

Tipalti launches localised solution to support Canadian market

What happened: Tipalti expands market with tailored finance automation solutions. Tipalti, a global leader in finance automation, has announced the launch of its localised solution for the Canadian market, along with its registration as a money services business (MSB) with the…

Dec 9, 2024
Over 400 million crypto wallets hold non-zero balance: Chainalysis

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Over 400 million crypto wallets hold non-zero balance: Chainalysis

Over 400 million crypto wallets hold balances.

Dec 9, 2024
Layer-2 networks need decentralized sequencers: Metis co-founder

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Layer-2 networks need decentralized sequencers: Metis co-founder

Layer-2 networks on Ethereum grow to over $60 billion in TVL.

Dec 9, 2024
Nokia and Aramco achieve 2.4 Tbps optical transmission record

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Nokia and Aramco achieve 2.4 Tbps optical transmission record

What happened: Breakthrough speeds to boost Aramco’s network capacity and efficiency Nokia and Saudi Aramco have successfully achieved an optical network transmission speed of 2.4 terabits per second (Tbps) during tests conducted on Aramco’s operational network. The tests were…

Dec 9, 2024
US considers settlement network for multi-asset transactions

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US considers settlement network for multi-asset transactions

What happened: Exploring multi-asset transactions feasibility The US Federal Reserve is exploring the creation of a settlement network capable of handling multi-asset transactions. This initiative aims to streamline financial operations by enabling faster, more secure settlements…

Dec 9, 2024