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Companies
Internet community reacts to call for AFRINIC wind-up
Cloud Innovation’s call to wind up AFRINIC has sparked debate across ICANN, the NRO, ISPs, and civil society.
Companies
A radical proposal, or a necessary reset? Assessing the case for dissolving AFRINIC
Petition to dissolve AFRINIC ignites debate over governance, trust, and whether liquidation is necessary for reform.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
VodafoneThree power connectivity at Sizewell C site
VodafoneThree brings 5G to Sizewell C, supporting real-time operations, worker safety and digital infrastructure at the UK nuclear site.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Eni and Khazna develop UAE data centre hub
Eni and Khazna to build 100MW data centre in Abu Dhabi, supporting digital operations and energy-efficient infrastructure.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SES to acquire Intelsat in $3.1B deal
SES agrees to acquire Intelsat for $3.1 billion, combining satellite fleets and expanding services in key sectors.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China-backed hackers intensify cyberattacks on Taiwan chipmakers
China-backed hackers launched spear-phishing campaigns against Taiwan chipmakers and analysts from March to June 2025.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Scale AI cuts 14% of workforce after Meta investment
Scale AI reduces 14% of its workforce after Meta’s major investment and founder’s departure, while consolidating GenAI teams.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
BTS rolls out Record-Fast modular data centre in Ivory Coast
What happened: Modular, edge-ready cloud hub launched in Abidjan innovation zone BTS has completed the installation of its first modular, cloud-enabled data centre at the Village des Technologies de l’Information et de la Biotechnologie (VITIB) in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Sparkle’s New Thessaloniki Hub Bolsters Balkan Connectivity
Sparkle launches a second point of presence in Thessaloniki, boosting Balkan IP capacity and access to BlueMed submarine routes.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Vipnet delivers broadband and enterprise connectivity nationwide
Vipnet is a telecom operator in Côte d’Ivoire offering broadband, IP transit, cloud, and interconnection services nationwide.
Global Cloud Services Trends
ATCS telecom and security services
Atcs delivers telecom, digital security, infrastructure, and energy solutions to support national ICT growth across Burkina Faso.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Connectis: Drives digital shift in Belgian public sector
Connectis supports Belgium’s digital public services amid growing complexity in compliance, security and system integration.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Electro Shack: Powering Liberia’s digital future
Electro Shack delivers integrated tech solutions in Liberia, combining connectivity with solar power to overcome infrastructure gaps.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
Comtech: Expands high-speed DIA services across Congo
Comtech expands its DIA service in Congo, offering fibre-backed internet with enterprise-grade reliability and custom routing.
Africa Regional ISP Trends
GVA: Expands fibre rollout to boost digital access in Africa
GVA accelerates fibre rollout in Africa through local hiring, cross-border deals and affordable high-speed access.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
E&Egypt strengthens digital footprint as telecom provider
E&Egypt leads Egypt’s telecom transformation E& Egypt, formerly known as Etisalat Misr, has evolved into one of Egypt’s most forward-looking telecom companies since entering the market in May 2007. The company made waves by becoming the first Egyptian operator to introduce 3.5G…
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Xceed Contact Center drives Egypt’s global BPO ambitions
Xceed Contact Center: Leading BPO innovation from Cairo to the world In an increasingly competitive global outsourcing market, Xceed Contact Center has emerged as one of Egypt’s most prominent Business Process Outsourcing (BPO) providers. Established in 2001 as a subsidiary of…
Africa Cloud Services Trends
MIST: Egypt’s Real-Time financial intelligence powerhouse
MIST’s Role in Egypt’s Financial Technology Infrastructure Founded in 1989 in Cairo, MISR Information Services & Trading—known widely as MIST—was built on the vision of creating an informed online financial society. From its early beginnings, the company has developed into a…
Companies
Cloud Innovation vs AFRINIC: A Legal Standoff
Cloud Innovation questions AFRINIC’s legitimacy, reigniting debate over internet resource governance and legal authority in Africa.
Companies
A solution or a coup? Member perspectives on AFRINIC’s future
AFRINIC faces internal crisis, with members split on whether reform or leadership change can resolve issues.