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.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
BoFiNet supports MCKT corporate social responsibility projects
Botswana Fibre Networks Corporation (BoFiNet) recently partnered with the Ministry of Communications, Knowledge and Technology (MCKT) and the Botswana Centre for Digital and Innovation (BDIH) to provide support to three poor families in Ganzi. BoFiNet has pledged £20,000…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Agility reports robust growth at annual general assembly
Agility Infrastructure reported robust financial growth in 2023, driven by strong performance across its diverse portfolio.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ethio Telecom expands 4G LTE to 417 cities nationwide
Ethio Telecom enhances the digital experience of its citisens and drives the country’s digitisation process, while fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and the digital economy by expanding its 4G LTE services to 417 cities across the country. This company also strives for…
Global Institutional Trends
Al Akhawayn University excels in Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future’ regional edition
Al Akhawayn University (AUI) has achieved significant recognition by winning top honours in the first regional edition of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme, held in Essaouira. This prestigious event gathered 150 exceptional young talents from over 17 countries across North…
Global Cloud Services
Google withdraws Gemini AI Olympics ad after public outcry
OUR TAKEGoogle’s withdrawal of the Gemini AI ad underscores a significant misstep in understanding public sentiment about personal communication. The backlash highlights the importance of preserving authenticity in human interactions, something that technology cannot easily…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple bets on AI for iPhone boost amidst faltering China sales
OUR TAKEApple’s strategic focus on AI-driven features for upcoming iPhone models aims to boost sales despite underperformance in China, highlighting the company’s adaptability in a competitive market. However, the success of this approach will depend on how effectively Apple can…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Worldline revises 2024 outlook amid consumption doldrums
OUR TAKEWorldline’s redrawn outlook underscores the significant impact of reduced consumer spending and a challenging economic environment across Europe. Despite implementing measures to protect cash flow and improve volumes, the company’s shares have sharply declined, which shed…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Talen Energy offers up nuclear-powered crypto mining campus stake, sources say
OUR TAKETalen Energy is selling its 75% share in Nautilus, a pioneering cryptocurrency mining operation powered by its Pennsylvania nuclear plant. This setup offers round-the-clock, carbon-free energy, which is just what the tech world is looking for in a power source for data…
Global Cloud Services Trends
12 benefits of smart cities
Smart cities use technology and data to improve the quality of life for their residents. Smart cities are revolutionising urban life by integrating advanced technologies to manage everything from traffic and security to energy and waste. They use real-time data to improve…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Exploring the future of urban life: Key characteristics of smart cities
A smart city makes use of digital technologies to make urban spaces more liveable and more efficient. By putting IoT devices like sensors and smart meters all over the city, these cities collect a lot of data. They use this data to make things better in lots of ways, like…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the features of a smart city to look for?
Smart cities use advanced technologies to optimise infrastructure, energy and services, creating connected environments that improve both sustainability and quality of life for residents. These cities integrate everything from traffic management to energy conservation, using data…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the differences between sustainable and smart cities?
Smart and sustainable cities, while pursuing different goals, offer unique approaches to urban development. Smart cities use advanced technology to improve operational efficiency and citizen engagement, focusing on economic growth through digital transformation. Sustainable…
Global Cloud Services
Internet speed and bandwidth: are they really the same thing?
In today’s digital world, your internet connection is crucial for almost everything you do online, from watching HD videos to controlling smart home gadgets. However, terms like ‘bandwidth’ and ‘internet speed’ often cause confusion because they describe different aspects of your…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Maximise network efficiency: Basic steps to increase bandwidth
In today’s digital-first world, it’s really important for any company to make sure their network is performing at its best. Bandwidth is basically the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network. It plays a big part in how efficiently and quickly data can move.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Exploring VPN usage: Does it increase bandwidth usage?
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a great way to keep your online activities private and secure. They use advanced encryption protocols to add extra information to each data packet, which usually means a 5-15% increase in data usage. By securing data transfers and anonymising…
North America Cloud Services
Does bandwidth affect internet speed? Unravelling the connection
Bandwidth has a big impact on internet speed because it determines the fastest rate at which data can be transmitted over a network. Just like the width of a highway, more bandwidth means more data can flow at once, which makes the internet faster and smoother, especially when…
Global Institutional Trends
Exploring the Internet Governance Forum (IGF): What is it and why does it matter?
OUR TAKEThe Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a key platform under the UN, playing a big part in shaping how the global internet is governed. Through its forums, the IGF brings together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss and navigate the complexities of internet use and…
Global Cloud Services
Roblox increases bookings forecast amid CFO departure
Roblox raised its annual bookings forecast due to surging user engagement and more mature content, but shares fell after its CFO’s departure.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
A smart city model: Singapore’s 6 smart features
As cities worldwide grapple with challenges, Singapore’s smart city model offers a promising blueprint for the future of urban living.
Global Cloud Services
Smart city vs normal city: 6 differences you should know
The differences between smart cities and normal cities are stark, primarily driven by the technological integration and data utilisation.