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RIRs finalise draft governance model after community consultation
RIRs finalise draft governance document defining roles, responsibilities and transparency across global Internet number registries.
Companies
ARIN adjusts RSA to align with global IP resource management
ARIN removes IP recovery clause from its RSA to align with global RIRs, improving clarity and trust in IP address management.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia to head EU project on autonomous drones and robotics
What happened: Nokia to lead EU drone and robotics project Nokia has been selected to lead PROACTIF, an EU-funded initiative involving 42 organisations from 13 countries. The project aims to develop autonomous drone and robotics systems to enhance the monitoring and protection of…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Panay Broadband expands local internet access in Iloilo
Panay Broadband: Delivers fibre internet across Iloilo and Antique Panay Broadband, a service by Buenavista Cable TV Inc., has been serving the provinces of Iloilo and Antique since 2012. With its headquarters in Iloilo City, the company focuses on providing fast, stable, and…
Global Institutional Trends
Top tech news today: 5 June, 2025
Top tech news today: 5 June, 2025 intelligence summary explains the development, the public evidence available to readers, the organisations involved, the regional context, market exposure, and the infrastructure consequences that may follow. The Global Institutional Trends…
Global National Telecom Trends
BT launches international unit amid sale speculation
What happened: BT drives strategic shift with platforms & divestments Firstly, BT announced BT international as a standalone business. Burger stated the unit helps customers tackle market challenges head-on. He specifically mentioned geopolitics, regulation, and AI-driven change.…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Pacific nations boost digital sovereignty at key telecom summit
What happened: APNIC drives technical capacity building Firstly, APNIC participated actively throughout the summit. Jia Rong Low presented on regional development strategies. Specifically, she addressed fostering an open, stable, and secure internet. Furthermore, Terry Sweetser…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
CommunicAsia 2025 ends with major strides in connectivity
CommunicAsia 2025 explored AI, 5G, IoT, cybersecurity, and talent development, driving Asia’s digital transformation.
Companies
Old rules, new world: ICP-2 criteria for new RIR
ICANN’s criteria for new RIRs In a document titled ICP-2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) outlines ten foundational requirements that any aspiring Regional Internet Registry (RIR) must…
Companies
LACNIC 43 focuses on routing security and IPv6 at Bogotá event
LACNIC 43 emphasises routing security and IPv6 adoption in Latin America’s evolving internet infrastructure landscape.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Samsung may use Perplexity AI as default on Galaxy S26
What happened: Samsung may replace Google Gemini with Perplexity AI on Galaxy S26 Samsung is reportedly in advanced discussions with U.S. startup Perplexity AI to integrate its AI assistant into upcoming Galaxy devices, potentially starting with the Galaxy S26 series in early…
Companies
ICANN awards $10 million in first grant programme cycle
What happened: ICANN gives $10 million to first grant recipients The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the recipients of its inaugural Grant Program. Approximately $10 million will be distributed to support projects that align with ICANN’s…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK’s largest AI data campus unveiled in Lincolnshire
What happened: Elsham Tech Park plans unveiled for major AI infrastructure build A former RAF base in Lincolnshire could soon host the UK’s most ambitious digital infrastructure project to date. The proposed Elsham Tech Park would span 176 hectares, delivering over 1.5 million…
Global Institutional Trends
Satellite-connected cars hit Paris roads in 5GAA demonstration
What happened: Live trials show satellite-5G integration for cars The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) hosted a series of live vehicle demonstrations this week in Paris, showcasing how non-terrestrial networks (NTNs)—including satellites—can support connected cars. These trials…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Interview with Samson Tan, co-founder of Syncarta Private Limited
Samson Tan discusses AI’s impact on digital transformation and introduces Syncarta’s eco-friendly NFC Business Card.
Companies
ICP-2 feedback continues: Revisions to RIR governance framework
ICP-2 revision on RIR governance Originally developed in 2001, ICP-2 outlines the criteria for establishing and recognizing RIRs, ensuring the equitable distribution of internet number resources. Recognizing the need to modernize this framework, the NRO EC commissioned a…
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LACNIC proposes update to ICP-2 principles for RIR governance
What happened: LACNIC proposes changes to ICP-2 RIR governance rules The Latin American and Caribbean Internet Addresses Registry (LACNIC) has proposed an update to the Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2), a document that outlines the criteria for the recognition and…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
IPTP Networks advances AI dialogue at Da Nang AI Day 2025
IPTP Networks and its AIDC DeCenter project took a prominent role at Da Nang AI Day 2025, marking a key moment in Vietnam’s efforts to cultivate a thriving AI ecosystem. Held on 9 May, the conference “AI: A New Growth Driver for Da Nang City” underlined the city’s aspirations to…
Companies
ICANN’s role in AFRINIC elections faces scrutiny, claims of interference
Claims have emerged that ICANN’s interference in AFRINIC’s elections risks invalidating votes and IP allocations, threatening Africa’s internet stability. The African Network Information Centre (AFRINIC), the organization responsible for managing Africa’s IP address allocations…
Global Cloud Services Trends
BTW Media launches Leadership Alliance marketing program for internet businesses
BTW Media has officially announced the launch of a new program as part of the Leadership Alliance, an initiative designed to bring together changemakers from across the internet and technology sectors. The Leadership Alliance is now open to both RIR members and non-members, with…