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Global Regional ISP Trends
Starlink suffers global outage due to software failure
A 12-hour global Starlink outage caused by software failure highlights risks of depending on mega-constellation internet services.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Salam Inks MoU with Syria to Boost Digital Infrastructure
Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.

North America Cloud Services Trends
KKR in US$5B talks to buy STT GDC
KKR is in advanced talks to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for over US$5 billion, signalling a major digital infrastructure push.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Sudan restricts WhatsApp voice and video calls nationwide
Sudan has blocked WhatsApp voice and video calls from 25 July 2025, sparking criticism over digital rights and communication access amid war.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Rocking Connect: Powering Africa’s digital future
Rocking Connect delivers innovative hybrid network solutions across Africa’s challenging connectivity landscape.

Africa Regional ISP Trends
Directel Communications: Business fibre and voice
Directel delivers fibre and voice services through RocketNet in South Africa.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Iristel Kenya boosts cloud connectivity in competitive market
Iristel Kenya enhances cloud communications with VoIP and SIP solutions, driving digital transformation for Kenyan businesses.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Keyloop transforms automotive retail with cloud solutions
Keyloop delivers cloud-based CRM and digital retail platforms to over 20,000 car dealerships worldwide, transforming automotive sales

Africa Cloud Services Trends
United Nations Office Nairobi: Advancing global cooperation
As the UN’s global hub in Africa, UNON drives peacebuilding, sustainable development, and humanitarian efforts across the continent.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Bundu NetworX: Wireless internet across rural South Africa
Bundu NetworX offers wireless internet across the KZN Midlands.

Global Institutional Trends
UVCI: Teams up with ocean centre to boost digital science
UVCI partners with CRO to advance research, digital education, and innovation in Côte d’Ivoire’s higher education sector.

Global Regional ISP Trends
Ladysmith Wireless Solutions: Air fibre for KZN households
LWS delivers Air Fibre and wireless internet in Ladysmith.

Companies
NomCom composition controversy: Does AFRINIC’s plan breach its own rules?
AFRINIC’s revised NomCom composition has drawn criticism amid claims of bylaw violations over member representation.

Companies
AFRINIC’s election chaos exposes fatal governance flaws
AFRINIC’s election violations of corporate governance norms leave African networks vulnerable as legal crisis deepens.

Companies
AFRINIC under the microscope: Did ICANN CEO exploit a crisis?
AFRINIC’s election failed has sparked outrage over ICANN’s role, with critics accusing it of overreach bypassing governance.

Companies
How AFRINIC’s fall impacts African internet startups and SMEs
AFRINIC’s collapse threatens African startups by disrupting IP access, eroding trust, and stalling innovation.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia lowers profit outlook as currency and tariffs hit earnings
Nokia Q2 2025 operating profit drops on currency and tariff pressures; Mobile Networks contracts while Network Infrastructure gains.

Global Cloud Services Trends
EU investigates KKR over telecom deal
EU regulators are investigating U.S. investment firm KKR during its purchase of Telecom Italia’s fixed-line network.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel’s foundry business faces uncertainty amid profitability struggle
Intel’s $7 billion foundry losses highlight challenges in competing with TSMC, with implications for global chip supply chains.

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Orange Belgium and Proximus push ahead with joint fibre plans
Orange and Proximus launch joint fibre venture to cover 800,000 premises amid concerns over market control.
