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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Pulsant secures £187m refinancing to fuel UK growth
Pulsant completes £187 million refinancing to strengthen UK data centres, hybrid cloud, and edge infrastructure for future growth.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China expands rare-earth export controls again
China widens rare-earth export controls, adding five elements and stricter licences for defence and chip uses, heightening supply-chain risk.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
LINX and Digital Realty expand partnership with new IXP in Ghana
The London Internet Exchange teams up with Digital Realty to introduce a new interconnection hub, boosting connectivity in West Africa.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Ofcom clears Openreach FTTP offer
Ofcom rejects competition concerns over Openreach FTTP upgrade scheme, vows continued regulatory oversight
North America Cloud Services Trends
Salesforce pledges $1B for Mexico AI push
Salesforce commits US $1 billion to expand its AI footprint in Mexico and support Latin America AI growth.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Verizon acquires Starry to boost fixed wireless broadband
Verizon acquires Starry to expand fixed wireless reach in MDUs, aiming to reach more customers via hybrid fibre and mmWave technology.
North America Cloud Services Trends
DoW selects InterDigital to pioneer civil-military spectrum sharing research
The U.S. Department of War (DoW) has appointed InterDigital to lead a coalition researching advanced mid-band spectrum coexistence technologies, aiming to enable radar systems and commercial 5G networks to share frequencies more effectively. The project raises questions about…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Zain Sudan: Connecting the nation with digital solutions
Zain Sudan, part of Zain Group, offers mobile and data services supporting Sudan’s digital transformation.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
auDA: Administrator of Australia’s .au Domain
auDA manages Australia’s .au domain namespace, accredits registrars, enforces policy, runs DNS, and introduced direct .au registrations.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Telsense brings prepaid fibre to South Africa’s connection
Telsense Technology Group offers prepaid, contract-free Openserve fibre in South Africa with clear pricing and flexible service plans.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
AddPay Ltd drives modern payment innovation in South Africa
AddPay (Pty) Ltd is a South African fintech firm delivering end-to-end payment and commerce infrastructure.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Emstret: Connecting Papua New Guinea with affordable internet
Emstret Holdings Limited offers affordable internet via fibre, VSAT, and fixed wireless, serving urban and rural Papua New Guinea.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Mediacom CATV: Revolutionising cable television services
Mediacom CATV (Pvt.) Limited continues to lead the way in Pakistan’s cable TV industry by offering technology services.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
QSupport strengthens South Africa’s data protection landscape
QSupport Cloud is a South African cloud provider that offers secure backup and private hosting with local data protection and clear pricing.
Companies
When votes don’t count: AFRINIC’s disallowed members
Disallowed votes in AFRINIC elections can skew results, erode trust, and weaken Africa’s global internet standing.
Companies
Why AFRINIC needs certainty beyond Mauritius’ constitution
AFRINIC’s September 2025 election highlights the dangers of weak constitutional safeguards, risking capture and eroding trust in governance.
Companies
Regional representation in AFRINIC elections explained
AFRINIC’s regional representation in elections explained, highlighting board seats, NomCom structure, and governance concerns.
Companies
Inside AFRINIC’s election oversight: How the community ensures fairness
AFRINIC’s election oversight remains under fire as members question its fairness and transparency. Cloud Innovation urges independent audits and public accountability to restore trust in Africa’s internet governance.
Companies
Conflict of interest in AFRINIC elections: The 2025 lens
AFRINIC’s contract with C&A Law, led by a convicted fraudster, involved inflated fees and unlimited expenses.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Desktop confirms talks with Claro after report on potential sale
Brazilian internet provider Desktop has confirmed discussions with telecom giant Claro regarding a potential acquisition.