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Global Datacenter Trends
Trump urges Microsoft to protect consumers from AI power costs
Trump says Microsoft will make changes so Americans do not pay higher electricity bills from AI data centre energy use.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple and Google deepen AI ties with multi‑year gemini deal
Apple partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI models into Siri, enhancing Apple’s voice assistant with Google’s advanced AI technology.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Regional control under strain as iwantmyname’s growth reflects rising global influence in the domain industry
As iwantmyname expands under global ownership, questions arise about preserving regional autonomy in domain registration and digital control.
Global National Telecom Trends
Telefónica Tech Unveils Self-Sovereign Identity Platform
Telefónica Tech has launched a self-sovereign identity platform.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta signs nuclear power deals for AI data centres
Meta secures up to 6.6 GW of nuclear power from Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower to fuel AI data centres, boosting energy security.

Global National Telecom Trends
Ofcom insists sharing is caring when it comes to upper 6 GHz
Ofcom reaffirms support for flexible upper 6 GHz spectrum access to spur innovation and safeguard existing services.

Global Cloud Services Trends
How better IP management can make ISPs significantly more profitable
Better IP management helps ISPs cut costs, optimise IPv4 use, and improve margins in an increasingly scarce address market.

Companies
FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites
FCC approves SpaceX’s plan to deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites, expanding global broadband access.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk to open source X algorithm amid global scrutiny
Elon Musk says X will open source its recommendation algorithm within seven days amid growing global regulatory scrutiny.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Qatar and Gulf states pivot to secure tech supply chains
Qatar and the UAE are joining a U.S.-led push to secure global technology supply chains and strengthen ties around semiconductors and AI.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Israeli cyber startup Torq raises tech funding at $1.2B valuation
Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Why IP addresses are critical digital capital for modern businesses
IP addresses are essential digital capital that enable connectivity, drive economic value and shape modern business strategy.

Global Cloud Services Trends
EU Extends Retention Order on X’s Grok AI Records to 2026
EU orders X to keep Grok AI records until 2026 amid concerns over harmful and explicit content.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $20bn amid mounting backlash over Grok AI deepfakes
xAI secures $20bn funding while its Grok AI chatbot faces global backlash over generated deepfake imagery and rising regulatory pressure.

Global Cloud Services Trends
The 2026 tech awakening physical AI sparks hype and anxiety
How “physical AI” dominated CES 2026, signalling a shift to real-world automation and renewed concerns over jobs.

Global Cloud Services Trends
SUBCO reports progress on SMAP hypercable construction as final splices near completion
SUBCO says SMAP hypercable construction is progressing with final splices planned and full service from May 2026.

Global National Telecom Trends
Telefónica global solutions unveils intelligent, programmable connectivity vision
Telefónica Global Solutions unveils a standards-based programmable NaaS platform to deliver intelligent, customisable connectivity worldwide.

Global National Telecom Trends
Optus CTO departs after critical 000 emergency call report
Leadership change at Optus follows findings that 000 emergency calls were not properly prioritised during service disruption.

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI startup in talks to raise $10bn as valuation doubles again
How Anthropic’s planned $10bn funding round and soaring valuation are reshaping investor expectations across the global AI market.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nokia strengthens Middle East partnerships with expanded network agreements and infrastructure deals
Nokia expands network partnerships in the Middle East with major deals for 5G modernisation and high-capacity optical transmission.
