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Global National Telecom Trends
Telus and Samsung push Open RAN upgrade
Telus partners with Samsung to expand Open RAN using RIC for AI-driven 5G optimisation.
Companies
ARIN sets date for virtual Candidate Forum ahead of 2025 elections
ARIN sets 16 Oct virtual Candidate Forum before 2025 elections, with voting from 30 Oct–7 Nov for Board, AC and NRO NC seats.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Huawei builds SuperClusters to challenge global AI race
Huawei introduces SuperPoDs, SuperClusters and UnifiedBus 2.0 to scale Ascend chips and challenge Nvidia dominance in global AI hardware.
Companies
RIPE NCC revises RIR governance document
The RIPE NCC releases second draft of RIR Governance Document, integrating community feedback to improve clarity and effectiveness.
Companies
AusNOG 2025: Automation, BGP and quantum cryptography
AusNOG meeting explored network management trends, submarine cable geopolitics, and the future of cryptography.
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Aquila by AllPoints Fibre aims new UK wholesale benchmark
AllPoints Fibre launches Aquila platform, giving ISPs access to over 20 million UK premises via standard APIs and backbone resilience.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
BET: Building Africa’s betting tech backbone amid regulatory shifts
BET Software (Pty) Ltd develops betting platforms such as SyX, serving markets across South Africa and Sub-Saharan Africa.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Umbrella provides technology services nationwide
Abantu IT delivers affordable fibre and community internet in South Africa, focusing on local partnerships and reliable connectivity.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
IS Internet Solutions Limited charges ahead
ISN Nigeria offers fibre, microwave, MPLS, satellite & cloud services; integrating ICT to bridge gaps in urban & rural connectivity.
Global Datacenter Trends
Global Data Services strengthens Niger’s telecom infrastructure
Global Data Services Niger delivers internet, MPLS and colocation, supporting operators and enterprises in Niger’s telecom sector.
Africa Institutional Trends
FUOYE innovation hub tackles higher education challenges
FUOYE drives innovation while facing challenges in Nigeria’s higher education sector.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Thinkst: pioneering cybersecurity with deception
Thinkst Applied Research in Pretoria develops cybersecurity solutions like Thinkst Canary and Canarytokens to detect threats globally.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Tizeti fibre internet expands Africa connectivity
Tizeti delivers fibre internet across Africa, boosting connectivity with innovation.
Companies
AFRINIC elections and the fragility of Mauritius’ political institutions
The AFRINIC election crisis exposes governance failures, while Mauritius intervention threatens judicial independence and digital governance.
Companies
AFRINIC election disputes reflect Mauritius’ rule of law crisis
AFRINIC’s election controversies expose Mauritius’ rule of law concerns, with delays and rulings risking fair elections and credibility.
Companies
AFRINIC community raises concern over Smart Africa data breach
Interviews show most respondents are concerned to Smart Africa after a visible-recipient email exposes AFRINIC-aligned addresses.
Companies
Who really controls AFRINIC? Exploring stakeholder influence
AFRINIC’s governance is undermined by external interference and resource pressure, highlighting the risks to smaller providers.
Companies
AFRINIC election results face legitimacy challenge over governance breaches
AFRINIC’s September 2025 board election is illegal. Members urge recognition of the valid June results to protect internet governance.
Companies
AFRINIC elections: why Mauritius’ law matters for internet trust
AFRINIC’s 2025 elections bring new leadership, but continued reliance on Mauritius courts raises governance risks.
Companies
AFRINIC and the risk of disputed elections in a weak legal framework
AFRINIC’s weak legal framework threatens repeated election disputes and erodes trust in governance. Cloud Innovation urges reforms to safeguard Africa’s IP resources and ensure fair elections.