Impact
Medium
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.
Global Cloud Services Trends
DGDA requests official email addresses for digitalisation
The DGDA has announced a new digital interface for customs brokers, with a deadline of October 5, 2024, for submitting official email addresses.
North America Cloud Services
US officials to address AI infrastructure in White House
The White House has formed a new task force to address the infrastructure needs of AI, involving key tech and power sector leaders.
Global Cloud Services
Understanding the components of a wide area network
Businesses and organisations rely heavily on communication technologies to operate efficiently in our increasingly interconnected world.
Global Cloud Services
Understanding the advantages of wireless mesh network topology
Wireless mesh networks provide extensive area coverage and eliminate dead zones by allowing devices to relay signals.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Australia introduces fines for social media giants over misinformation
OUR TAKEMisinformation poses a significant threat to the integrity of democratic processes, particularly during elections. The legislation aims to safeguard election integrity by targeting false content that could mislead voters or disrupt democratic functions. The Australian…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is logical network topology?
In a network, the logical topology defines how devices communicate and interact, regardless of their physical arrangement. It determines the method of data transmission, the pathways data takes, and how devices are logically connected. Common logical topologies include bus, ring…
Global Cloud Services Trends
BTW debates: Huawei’s tri-fold gamble
Huawei has made headlines with the launch of its innovative tri-foldable smartphone, the Mate XT, priced at $2,800 and unveiled on September 10 in Shenzhen. The device has captivated the market, amassing over 4 million pre-orders, a stark contrast to Apple’s latest iPhone 16…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the characteristics of the physical network topology?
Physical network topology refers to the actual physical layout and arrangement of network devices and cables. It describes how devices are physically connected and how data travels through the network infrastructure. The physical network topology is one of the most fundamental…
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Egypt Linx: Driving VAS service and content development in MENA region
Egypt Linx, founded in 2004, offers top-tier VAS content and services, expanding across the MENA region and integrating telecom and digital media sectors.
Global Regional ISP
Swazisat: Connecting Eswatini and beyond with state-of-the-art satellite internet
Swazisat is the first very small aperture terminal (VSAT) internet service provider in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), offering innovative and reliable satellite communications services. The company specialises in providing high-speed internet access via satellite to businesses…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cellcom Guinea’s new leadership sparks digital expansion and connectivity growth
Cellcom Guinea is entering a new phase of growth following its acquisition by local billionaire Mohamed Diallo in 2023, with plans to expand its services and improve digital infrastructure. Alongside competitors, the company is focusing on enhancing mobile broadband access and…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services
SoftBank and Nokia unite for AI-powered future
The collaboration between SoftBank and Nokia marks a pivotal step toward the future of telecommunications.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Telecom titans launch global API revolution
Leading telecom operators and Ericsson unite to create a global platform for network APIs, facilitating easier integration for developers.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Exowatt P3 brings sustainable and cheaper energy to data centres
OUR TAKE Exowatt’s P3, with its affordable and sustainable design, meets data centres’ energy needs, setting a new standard. Its modularity and cost-effectiveness align with the industry’s shift towards green solutions, supported by investors like Sam Altman, indicating a…
Global Cloud Services Trends
OpenAI unveiled advanced AI models with reasoning skills
OpenAI introduced new AI models, o1 and o1-mini, aimed at solving more complex problems with enhanced reasoning abilities.
Global Cloud Services
Samsung senior adviser Young Sohn to rejoin Arm’s board
Samsung’s senior adviser Young Sohn to rejoin Arm board, seen as strategic move for collaboration and innovation.
Europe and Middle East Institutional
UK to class data centres as ‘critical national infrastructure’
UK government classifies data centres as “critical national infrastructure”, providing support during crises to reduce economic disruptions.
Global Cloud Services Trends
FDA authorises first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple’s AirPods Pro
The FDA has authorised over-the-counter hearing aid software for Apple AirPods Pro 2, enabling personalised hearing assistance through a software update.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Tonga women in ICT champion digital literacy at Pacific IGF
The Pacific IGF was an important platform for TWICT to share its successes and highlight the ongoing need for gender equality and empowerment in the ICT sector as fundamental drivers of sustainable development in the Pacific region. Pacific forum highlights digital governance and…
Global Cloud Services Trends
APNIC58: IPv6 in the internet of everything and anti-counterfeiting
At the recent APNIC58 conference, two speakers, Guangliang PAN (Benny) and Wei WANG (Wesley), presented on the future of IPv6 and its implications for connecting non-electronic items to the internet. The discussion revolved around the concept of the “Internet of Everything,”…