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Can the AFRINIC election process ever be trusted again?
One proxy vote annulled AFRINIC’s board election. ICANN intervened. Can reforms fix trust before the September deadline?

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How outdated bylaws sabotaged the AFRINIC election process
AFRINIC’s 2025 election collapsed due to rigid bylaws despite valid proxy votes, deepening distrust in its governance.

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Geopolitical underpinnings of the AFRINIC election drama
Disputed proxy vote sparks wider conflict over AFRINIC election integrity and regional governance authority In 2025, AFRINIC, the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa, became the centre of a growing governance crisis. What started as a technical disagreement over one…

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Why AFRINIC governance needs transparency
Proxy votes are valid — why cancel an entire election? The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC) oversees the allocation of internet number resources across Africa and surrounding regions. Its governance, particularly board elections, is essential for ensuring fair…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Datum’s MCR2 delivers Next-Gen data capacity in Manchester
What happened: New Datum facility boosts Manchester’s role in UK data infrastructure Datum Datacentres has inaugurated its second Manchester facility, MCR2, in the Manchester of the United Kingdom. Designed and constructed from the ground up, the site is equipped to host 1,200…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Lelantos: Tackles home WiFi gaps with enterprise solutions
Lelantos delivers high-performance WiFi setups for complex homes using enterprise gear and expert installation.

Global Cloud Services Trends
HPE completes Juniper deal under DOJ terms
HPE finalises $14 billion Juniper deal after DOJ conditions, gaining Mist AI but losing WLAN unit to ease competition concerns.

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AFRINIC 2025 election in crisis: Why transparency is missing
What happened: AFRINIC’s 2025 election transparency failures The origin of the AFRINIC election crisis in Mauritius last week, stems from a serious breach of confidentiality by a member of the AFRINIC Election Committee. The individual is alleged to have removed Power of Attorney…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Netflix and Spotify in talks to amp up live TV content
What happened: Netflix is exploring a strategic collaboration with Spotify Netflix and Spotify have reportedly held discussions to co-create live music award shows and concert series, according to the Wall Street Journal, as part of a broader push to build live TV offerings. The…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Expert: Cyber retaliation is real and threatens US systems
Cyber expert warns US infrastructure faces real, low-cost cyber retaliation, urging urgent defense upgrades.

Global Cloud Services Trends
RigNet Pte Ltd: Delivers cyber‑secure offshore operations
RigNet Pte Ltd offers secure global connectivity, IIoT enablement, and AI-powered analytics to optimize remote industrial operations.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Samsung and Orange France blaze trail with 5G vRAN
What happened: Samsung and Orange France have completed a pioneering 4G and 5G vRAN trial In the vibrant city of Bordeaux, southwestern France, Samsung and Orange France have successfully executed the first 4G and 5G calls using a virtualised Radio Access Network (vRAN) and Open…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Republic Telecom: Shaping Singapore’s mobile future
Republic Telecom offers affordable 4G services and prepares for 5G, driving innovation in Singapore’s telecom market.

Global Regional ISP Trends
CityFibre brings first gigabit to Buckinghamshire
CityFibre activates first Project Gigabit line in Buckinghamshire, delivering full fibre speeds to homes backed by government funding.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Fujitsu Asia: People‑AI vision drives APAC digital growth
Fujitsu Asia delivers enterprise-ready digital transformation in APAC, combining hybrid IT, local innovation, and its People-AI vision.

Global Regional ISP Trends
Capacity Eurasia 2025 looks at fibre, IP, and regional growth
Capacity Eurasia 2025 explored the role of edge infrastructure, fibre upgrades, and IPv4 solutions in strengthening digital routes.

Global Cloud Services Trends
OpenAI uses Apple’s data centres to serve ChatGPT on iPhones
OpenAI uses Apple’s data centres to deliver ChatGPT queries for iPhones, bypassing Microsoft’s Azure infrastructure.

Global Cloud Services Trends
JPMorgan drives DeFi‑TradFi convergence via blockchain pilots
JPMorgan pilots DeFi–TradFi convergence with Base-based JPMD deposit token to merge institutional banking and blockchain.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Reliance adds $50B in value as AI and energy bets pay off
Reliance Industries sees $50bn market boost from its AI infrastructure and clean energy strategy, says Jefferies.

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npNOG 11 exposes urgent flaws in Nepal’s digital backbone
npNOG 11 gathered Nepal’s network community for workshops and talks, but long-term impact remains uncertain.
