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Global Cloud Services Trends
SMARTSEL builds Selangor’s digital connectivity future
As a state-backed provider, SMARTSEL expands broadband networks and connectivity solutions to support Selangor’s smart digital plans.
Africa Institutional Trends
CAIGA rewrites Africa’s IP rules without its resource holders
CAIGA proposals raise concerns over who controls IPv4 and IPv6 policy in Africa as AFRINIC’s governance crisis deepens.
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Orange Polska and APG to buy fibre wholesaler Nexera
A strategic deal sees Orange Polska partner with APG to buy Nexera and expand high-capacity fibre networks in Poland.
Global Cloud Services Trends
2026 telecoms forecast: From quantum security to AI-driven capacity models
Telecom leaders predict 2026 will bring quantum-safe security, telco-trained AI and flexible capacity models reshaping global networks.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Bahrain becomes first GCC state to launch direct-to-device satellite services
Bahrain launches satellite direct-to-device services, enabling mobile phones to connect directly to satellites beyond terrestrial coverage.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
South Western Railway trials Starlink satellite internet on trains
South Western Railway tests Starlink satellite internet on trains to tackle poor Wi-Fi and mobile coverage on UK routes.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Smartlink Broadband’s surge in Mumbai’s fiber market
Smartlink Broadband delivers high-speed fibre internet in Mumbai with up to 1 Gbps speed, local 24/7 support and OTT entertainment bundles.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
SmartRams drives Japan’s custom software edge
SmartRams offers software development, secure cloud solutions and IT consulting, backed by ISO quality and security certifications in Japan.
Companies
If AFRINIC’s new board has nothing to hide, why is it so afraid of a simple factual question?
AFRINIC’s fierce response to basic factual questions reveals deeper governance anxieties, as NRS presses for transparency amid disputed board elections.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
What Smart Africa’s statements on CAIGA reveal — and what they avoid
CAIGA rhetoric focuses on unity, while critics argue Smart Africa avoids addressing AFRINIC’s governance failures.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
stc, Humain and Center3 advance AI-ready data centre
A new Saudi data centre partnership aims to support high-performance AI and cloud workloads in line with Vision 2030 goals.
Global National Telecom Trends
Orange and Ericsson launch 5G slice for emergencies
Dedicated 5G slicing for Madrid’s police, fire and medical response teams goes live, boosting mission-critical communication.
Global Cloud Services Trends
HCLTech buys HPE telco unit to boost AI services
HCLTech acquires HPE’s telecom solutions unit for $160m, strengthening its push into AI-driven telecom services.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Cloud and Palo Alto Networks forge nearly $10 billion AI security partnership
Google Cloud expands partnership with Palo Alto Networks in a nearly $10 billion AI security services deal, reshaping cloud competition.
North America Cloud Services Trends
TikTok signs long-awaited deal to divest U.S. unit to American investors
TikTok signs U.S. divestiture deal with American investors including Oracle, aiming to satisfy national security concerns and avoid a ban.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Quantum computing poses a dual challenge to Asia’s financial sector
Asia’s banks and payment networks face a quantum challenge: strong potential benefits but significant cryptographic vulnerabilities.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SmartDial Pty Ltd: AI-driven calling enhances business outreach
Australian company SmartDial delivers AI calling, automated outreach and smart dialer features for business communication and engagement.
Companies
Election delays threaten Africa’s internet growth
AFRINIC’s governance delays and annulled elections slow IP allocation and weaken trust in Africa’s internet growth.
Companies
Top risks to watch in the next AFRINIC election and how to mitigate them
AFRINIC's next election depends on receiver authority, member eligibility, proxy controls, voting constraints, visible results, and dispute channels.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Africa’s digital future at risk: How Smart Africa may be deepening tech dependency
As Smart Africa expands its role, concerns grow that Africa’s internet governance is trading autonomy for coordination.