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Fiber-broadband-infrastructure-remains-capital-intensive,-pushing-companies-such-as-Alphabet-to-seek-external-investors.

North America Regional ISP Trends

Alphabet spins off GFiber in broadband reshuffle

Alphabet sells a majority stake in GFiber, merging it with Astound Broadband as private equity backs US fiber expansion.

Mar 13, 2026
meta-outlines-next-gen-in-house-ai-chips

Global Cloud Services Trends

Meta outlines next-gen in-house AI chips

Meta plans new batches of in-house AI chips for 2026 as it expands computing capacity and reduces reliance on external suppliers.

Mar 13, 2026
Virgin-Media-O2-deal-could-help-households-cut-broadband-bills

Global National Telecom Trends

Virgin Media O2 deal could help households cut broadband bills

Virgin Media O2 customers may cut broadband bills by switching tariffs or checking eligibility for discounted social tariffs.

Mar 13, 2026
google-cloud-promotes-agentic-telco-vision

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google Cloud promotes ‘agentic telco’ vision

Google Cloud promotes an “agentic telco” model using AI agents to automate telecom network operations and management.

Mar 13, 2026
Alternative-network-providers-are-expanding-fiber-infrastructure-and-attracting-broadband-customers-in-the-UK

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

UK altnets win 850,000 broadband customers from major providers

UK alternative fiber networks gain 850,000 broadband customers from major providers as competition intensifies in the fiber market.

Mar 13, 2026
Antevia-and-Benetel-partner-on-outdoor-private-5G

Global Cloud Services Trends

Antevia and Benetel partner on outdoor private 5G

Antevia Networks and Benetel partner to accelerate scalable outdoor private 5G for mission-critical enterprise connectivity.

Mar 13, 2026
Targa-digitises-London-bus-driver-changeovers

Global Cloud Services Trends

Targa digitises london bus driver changeovers

Targa Telematics introduces digital workflow for London bus driver changeovers, improving fleet visibility and operational efficiency.

Mar 13, 2026
Regulators-are-pushing-technology-platforms-to-introduce-stronger-age-verification-systems-to-protect-children-online

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

Ofcom orders tougher age checks online

Ofcom orders tech platforms to strengthen age-verification systems under the UK Online Safety Act to protect children.

Mar 13, 2026
oracle-prepares-job-cuts-as-ai-tools-reshape-operations

Global Cloud Services Trends

Oracle prepares job cuts as AI tools reshape operations

AI-driven automation is prompting Oracle to restructure its workforce as technology companies seek greater operational efficiency.

Mar 13, 2026
infrastructure-hiring-evolves-with-digital-investment

Global Regional ISP Trends

Infrastructure hiring evolves with digital investment

Infrastructure firms rethink leadership recruitment amid growing investment in fibre networks, data centres and digital platforms.

Mar 13, 2026
AllPoints-adds-CityFibre-multi-gig-services-to-aquila

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

AllPoints adds CityFibre multi-gig services to Aquila

AllPoints Fibre Networks adds CityFibre multi-gig broadband to aquila, expanding wholesale FTTP options for UK service providers.

Mar 12, 2026
new-zealand-approves-first-ai-factory-project-in-southland

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

New Zealand approves first AI factory project in Southland

Datagrid’s Southland project will build New Zealand’s first AI-focused computing facility designed for high-performance AI workloads.

Mar 12, 2026
Artificial-intelligence-semiconductor-chip-designed-for-machine-learning-workloads

Global Datacenter Trends

Meta unveils four custom chips to power AI and recommendations

Meta unveils four custom chips designed to power AI workloads and recommendation systems, developing its data center infrastructure strategy.

Mar 12, 2026
GPU-servers-powering-artificial-intelligence-cloud-computing-workloads

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nvidia Plans $2bn Investment in AI cloud firm Nebius

Nvidia plans a $2bn investment in AI cloud firm Nebius for specialized infrastructure to run artificial intelligence workloads as they grow.

Mar 12, 2026
Engineers-testing-semiconductor-chip-designs-using-simulation-software

Global Cloud Services Trends

Synopsys introduces hardware-assisted chip verification

Synopsys introduces hardware-assisted verification technology to help accelerate AI chip development and testing.

Mar 12, 2026
Stable-KPIs-hide-rising-frustration-in-call-centres

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Stable KPIs hide rising frustration in call centres

Stable contact centre KPIs hide rising customer frustration as UK consumers switch providers after poor support experiences.

Mar 12, 2026
Huawei Cloud unveils industry AI solutions at MWC 2026

Global Cloud Services Trends

Huawei Cloud unveils industry AI solutions at MWC 2026

Huawei Cloud launched new AI-driven industry solutions at Mobile World Congress 2026, targeting enterprise adoption of generative AI.

Mar 12, 2026
iran-warns-us-tech-firms-could-be-targets

North America Cloud Services Trends

Iran warns US tech firms could be targets

Rising Middle East tensions place American technology companies in the geopolitical spotlight as cyber risks grow.

Mar 12, 2026
Meta-buys-Moltbook-to-expand-AI-agent-ecosystem

Global Cloud Services Trends

Meta buys Moltbook to expand AI agent ecosystem

Meta acquires AI agent social network Moltbook, signalling growing competition among tech firms to build autonomous AI ecosystems.

Mar 11, 2026
att-invests-250bn-in-networks

Global Cloud Services Trends

AT&T invests $250BN in networks

AT&T’s $250bn network push signals a wider telecom shift towards fibre and 5G infrastructure to power cloud, AI and data-heavy services.

Mar 11, 2026