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Can the AFRINIC election process ever be trusted again?

Companies

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?

Jul 7, 2025
How outdated bylaws sabotaged the AFRINIC election process

Companies

How outdated bylaws sabotaged the AFRINIC election process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.

Jul 7, 2025
Geopolitical underpinnings of the AFRINIC election drama

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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…

Jul 7, 2025
Why AFRINIC governance needs transparency

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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…

Jul 7, 2025
Datum Datacentres

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…

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
AFRINIC 2025 election in crisis: Why transparency is missing

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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…

Jul 7, 2025
Netflix and Spotify in talks to amp up live TV content

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…

Jul 7, 2025
16 Critical Infrastructure Sectors Diagram

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.

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
Samsung-OrangeFrance

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…

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
Capacity Eurasia 2025 looks at fibre, IP, and regional growth

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.

Jul 7, 2025
Apple-OpenAI

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.

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
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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.

Jul 7, 2025
npNOG 11 exposes urgent flaws in Nepal’s digital backbone

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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.

Jul 7, 2025