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Cloud Innovation calls to dissolve AFRINIC after vote scandal

Companies

Cloud Innovation calls to dissolve AFRINIC after vote scandal

Cloud Innovation says AFRINIC’s cancelled vote over one proxy shows governance collapse and demands the failed registry be dissolved.

Aug 4, 2025
The broken IP system: How AFRINIC bent its own bylaws

Companies

The broken IP system: How AFRINIC bent its own bylaws

AFRINIC repeatedly broke its own bylaws, including during a key election process—intensifying calls for structural reform or even dissolution.

Aug 4, 2025
ICANN CEO adds more murkiness to the AFRINIC mess

Companies

ICANN CEO adds more murkiness to the AFRINIC mess

Kurt Lindqvist’s media warning during AFRINIC’s crisis raises questions about transparency and governance accountability in Africa.

Aug 4, 2025
RIPE NCC publishes RIR governance consultation results

Companies

RIPE NCC publishes RIR governance consultation results

RIPE NCC releases RIR governance consultation summary, revealing calls for transparency and clearer oversight of internet registries.

Aug 4, 2025
IEPG at IETF 123 tackles BGP disruptions and QUIC adoption

Companies

IEPG at IETF 123 tackles BGP disruptions and QUIC adoption

The IETF’s IEPG meeting in Madrid explored BGP routing issues and the slow adoption of QUIC across major browsers.

Aug 4, 2025
Editorial image for SoftBank 5G network upgrade in new Ericsson deal.

Global National Telecom Trends

SoftBank 5G network upgrade in new Ericsson deal

SoftBank 5G network upgrade advances with Ericsson deal, boosting coverage, efficiency and AI‑powered standalone 5G expansion.

Aug 4, 2025
Cloud infrastructure

Global Cloud Services Trends

Q2 Cloud spend nears $100B on AI demand

Global cloud spend hits $98.8 billion in Q2 2025, driven by rapid AI adoption and GenAI infrastructure growth.

Aug 4, 2025
Mtaani Telecom-Kenya internet provider

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Mtaani Telecom: Connecting Kenya’s underserved communities

Mtaani Telecom delivers affordable internet to Kenya’s homes and small businesses, focusing on underserved urban areas.

Aug 4, 2025
Directcore Kenya-Kenya cybersecurity

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Directcore: Advancing Kenya’s digital infrastructure

Directcore delivers enterprise networking and security solutions, powering Kenya’s digital transformation securely.

Aug 4, 2025
Teracom Communications

Global Cloud Services Trends

Teracom Communications: Powering remote monitoring systems

Teracom delivers Ethernet and GSM-based monitoring tools, supporting real-time automation across global industrial and telecom sectors.

Aug 4, 2025
Vijiji Connect-rural broadband Kenya

Africa Regional ISP Trends

Vijiji connect brings internet to rural Kenya

Vijiji Connect expands rural broadband in Kenya through affordable fibre and Wi-Fi, helping remote communities access the digital world.

Aug 4, 2025
Hormuud-Telecom

Global Cloud Services Trends

Hormuud Telecom, Save the children boost digital access

Hormuud Telecom and Save the Children expand digital learning for Somali youth amid telecom growth and infrastructure gaps.

Aug 4, 2025
Your Communications Pty Ltd

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Your Communications: Transforming SME telecoms in South Africa

Your Communications delivers scalable telecoms to South African SMEs, offering fibre, hosted PBX and cloud tools to boost business efficiency.

Aug 4, 2025
5G voice-cloud-native telecom

Global Cloud Services Trends

Optus partners with Nokia to deploy cloud-native 5G voice services

Optus partners with Nokia to deploy cloud-native 5G voice services, promising enhanced reliability and future-ready calling features.

Aug 1, 2025
Online Safety Act

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

UK’s Online Safety Act faces political criticism again

UK’s Online Safety Act faces renewed political backlash over enforcement powers and risks to free speech online.

Aug 1, 2025
Editorial image for CMA pushes SMS status for AWS and Microsoft in UK cloud probe.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

CMA pushes SMS status for AWS and Microsoft in UK cloud probe

CMA report finds UK cloud market dominated by AWS and Microsoft, recommends Strategic Market Status to boost competition under new legislation.

Aug 1, 2025
Bell and Cohere launch Canadian AI services

North America Cloud Services Trends

Bell and Cohere launch Canadian AI services

Bell and Cohere partner to offer secure, Canada-based AI services for enterprises, focusing on data sovereignty.

Aug 1, 2025
PTI- french towers-5G

Global Cloud Services Trends

Phoenix Tower boosts French towers with 5G sites deal

Phoenix Tower to acquire 3,700 French towers and 5G sites, expanding network footprint and strengthening European infrastructure.

Aug 1, 2025
Orange Belgium

Africa National Telecom Trends

Orange Q2 growth powered by Africa, Middle East

Orange’s Q2 revenue grew 2.2% to €10.6B with Africa/Middle East surging 11.3% while Europe declined. Emerging markets now drive telecom growth

Aug 1, 2025
hyperscale data-AI infrastructure

Global Datacenter Trends

Hyperscale data campus drives Texas AI infrastructure

ECP and KKR launch Texas hyperscale data campus to drive AI infrastructure with integrated power solutions.

Aug 1, 2025