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Global Cloud Services Trends
Vantage Towers appoints Martin Bouchard as CEO
Martin Bouchard appointed Vantage Towers CEO, following high executive turnover, to lead amid industry challenges.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft expands cloud presence in Johor Bahru
Microsoft expands cloud presence in Johor Bahru, focusing on AI adoption and sustainable infrastructure for Southeast Asia.
Global Cloud Services Trends
UK phone networks unite to block scam calls and number spoofing
Explore the changes in telecom security with the new Telecommunications Fraud Charter aimed at reducing scam calls in the UK.
Companies
Impact on IPv6 adoption & Forwarding Address (FA) policy if AFRINIC’s governance remains in Limbo
The ongoing governance crisis at AFRINIC is putting critical internet infrastructure, including IPv6 adoption and Forwarding Address policy.
Companies
Why member‐fee arrears threaten voting rights
AFRINIC’s voting ban on fee arrears widens its governance crisis, silencing members and intensifying calls for dissolution and reform.
Companies
How vote manipulation threatens AFRINIC’s credibility
Internal governance issues and external interference have left AFRINIC’s future in jeopardy, undermining Africa’s digital sovereignty.
Companies
How fees & membership status determine voting eligibility at AFRINIC
AFRINIC’s voting rules link membership fees to eligibility, a system critics say entrenches inequality and weakens democratic control.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Big Sleep becomes a WebKit security signal in Safari fixes
Apple's Safari 26.1 notes credit Google Big Sleep on WebKit fixes, showing how AI-assisted vulnerability research is starting to enter vendor patch cycles for browser engines and open-source dependencies.
Global Cloud Services Trends
TSF enhances rapid-response connectivity for disaster relief
Explore TSF’s innovative approach to emergency telecoms and how telecom responders deliver crucial connectivity in disasters.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Verizon signs deal to build fibre routes for AWS data centres
Verizon partners with AWS to build fibre routes, enhancing AI workloads and network performance for businesses.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia launch $1.2B AI cloud
Deutsche Telekom and Nvidia are launching a $1.2B AI cloud for industrial applications, set to launch in 2026.
North America Cloud Services Trends
AWS announces Fastnet, a high-capacity transatlantic cable
AWS unveils Fastnet, a transatlantic cable to boost cloud, AI services, and network resilience between US and Ireland.
Companies
Succession planning for AFRINIC leadership in times of crisis
AFRINIC’s failure in leadership planning worsens governance paralysis and threatens the stability of Africa’s internet.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
IONX and VMO2 perform UK’s first neutral host trial
IONX Networks and Virgin Media O2 achieve successful integration of neutral host small cells into 5G SA core network.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ex-Nokia exec Mary O’Neill appointed CEO of new AIOps firm
Telecom industry expert Mary O’Neill takes the helm of NumoData, a new software firm specialising in network AIOps and service assurance.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson secures deal to modernise VodafoneZiggo’s 3,000 sites
Ericsson will upgrade VodafoneZiggo’s mobile network in the Netherlands, focusing on energy efficiency and IoT applications.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Orange plans €4.25bn buyout of the remaining MasOrange stake
Orange plans to buy Lorca’s 50% stake in MasOrange for €4.25 billion under a non-binding agreement, subject to final terms and regulatory approval.
History
‘Pioneer of African Women in Tech’: Interview with Dorcas Muthoni
Kenyan innovator Dorcas Muthoni helped bring Internet connectivity to Africa’s universities and empower women in tech.
Companies
How AFRINIC will strengthen its election rules, audit mechanisms & member engagement post-election
AFRINIC commits to governance reforms, including overhauling elections, increasing transparency, and restoring stakeholder trust.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Equinix to invest $4.9B in new UK data centre
Equinix is set to develop a $4.9 billion data centre in Hertfordshire, marking its largest European investment to date.