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Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Three to overhaul infrastructure for smarter growth
Vodafone and Three’s $13.86bn investment aims to rationalise infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and national coverage.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK upgrades rural 4G mobile network in North Yorkshire
UK activates first government-funded 4G mast upgrades in North Yorkshire to enhance rural mobile coverage.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
TikTok data centre at OSL-Hamar powered by Norway green energy
• TikTok now utilises the full initial 90 MW capacity across three buildings at OSL‑Hamar, with expansion potential up to 150 MW. • The facility exemplifies renewable‑powered, low‑PUE design with potential for heat reuse and community benefits. What happened：TikTok completes full…
Global Cloud Services Trends
IAB urges stronger technical voice in WSIS+20 process
IAB urges UN to include Internet technical community in WSIS+20 process to preserve open and stable Internet.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Kuiper to replace Sky Muster via NBN partnership
NBN Co's Kuiper partnership is a rural broadband continuity event: a planned shift from Sky Muster geostationary service to an Amazon LEO-powered wholesale offer.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Inside Cogent’s vision for intelligent automation growth
Cogent South Africa (Pty) Ltd delivers Africa’s only Blue Prism hyper‑automation via digital workforce OPEX model.
Global Cloud Services Trends
The SPAR Group: A retail giant navigating challenges
The SPAR Group Ltd. continues to lead the retail industry through strategic growth, innovation, and adaptability to meet evolving consumer demands.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Surf Net delivers affordable fibre and wireless in Kenya
Surf Net offers fibre and wireless internet in Kenya with free installation and its own network for faster, reliable service.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
DXC launches SAP practice in Japan for enterprise transformation
DXC expands SAP services in Japan, helping businesses modernise ERP systems and prepare for the 2027 S/4HANA transition.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Sahal Telecom Somalia: Launches 4G LTE in Mogadishu
Sahal Telecom Somalia launches 4G in Mogadishu with Glocall, pushing innovation despite infrastructure and regulatory challenges.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Somcast Networks: Expands scalable internet across Somalia
Somcast Networks delivers fixed wireless internet across Somalia while tackling infrastructure and last-mile delivery challenges.
Companies
Lessons from AFRINIC: How organisations can better secure assets
AFRINIC’s collapse shows how poor governance endangers critical assets and highlights the need for urgent reform.
Companies
The power struggle over proxy voting in AFRINIC elections
Proxy voting fallout deepens AFRINIC’s governance crisis, as Cloud Innovation demands a wind-up and new registry leadership.
Companies
Lack of accountability: The root cause of AFRINIC electoral fraud
AFRINIC’s proxy ban signals a broader power shift, raising concerns about member rights and multistakeholder integrity.
Companies
Election rigging claims deepen AFRINIC governance crisis
AFRINIC cancels its 2025 election over proxy dispute, eroding trust and deepening concerns about Africa’s internet governance.
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Vodafone and MasOrange launch Spain fibre joint venture
Vodafone, MasOrange and GIC form largest fibre company in Spain to expand FTTH access.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Airtel Xtelify unveils digital stack to push enterprise transformation
Airtel launches Xtelify platform to help Indian enterprises adopt AI, cloud, automation, and digital customer engagement tools.
Companies
Can ICANN regain trust after ignoring its own rules?
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is facing mounting criticism for its actions that seem to disregard its own rules, particularly in relation to the governance of regional internet registries like AFRINIC. As ICANN’s credibility is increasingly…
Companies
APNIC 60 brings internet governance and policy reform to Da Nang in September
APNIC 60 will take place in Da Nang, featuring technical workshops, policy sessions, and a key regional election.
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
SK Telecom unveils South Korea’s largest GPU cluster for AI
The new GPU-as-a-Service platform will enhance South Korea’s AI capabilities, supporting national initiatives and global competitiveness.