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Global Cloud Services Trends
e& and Digicel strike deal to bolster voice security in the Americas
What happened: e& and Digicel Partner to strengthen voice services and combat telecom fraud Telecommunications giants e& and Digicel Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Digicel’s international voice services across the Americas. Under the agreement…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK altnets eye mergers and new services amid mounting pressures
What happened: Altnets face consolidation push amid mounting challenges A staggering 96% of UK alternative network providers (altnets) are actively considering mergers, acquisitions or partnerships, according to new research published by Neos Networks. The survey, conducted by…

Global Cloud Services Trends
TectumKeys brings quantum-level security to key generation
TectumKeys uses physical entropy and air-gapped hardware to generate ultra-secure cryptographic keys resistant to quantum threats.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia and Bittium test hybrid network for Finnish military
What happened: Nokia and Bittium test secure tactical network for Finnish military Bittium and Nokia have successfully demonstrated a hybrid tactical communications network for the Finnish Defence Forces. The trial, carried out in early 2025, tested the integration of Bittium’s…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 5, 2025
1. Telefónica considers cutting 5,000 jobs in Spain Telefónica is evaluating a major workforce reduction of up to 5,000 jobs in Spain as part of cost-cutting measures in response to market pressures. (Economic Times) 2. Apple’s India pivot redefines global supply Apple is…

Global Cloud Services Trends
LINX124 Conference 2025: 30th anniversary & global tech networking
30th anniversary celebrations & agenda highlights The LINX124 Member Meeting & AGM, held from 2nd–3rd June 2025 at London’s Convene venue, commemorates LINX’s 30th anniversary. Attendees will explore operational updates, collaborative problem-solving sessions, and keynote…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK boards warned against unrealistic AI expectations
What happened: UK tech leaders caution boards against overestimating AI capabilities A recent study by IDC, commissioned by Expereo, reveals that nearly 40% of UK technology leaders believe their boards have unrealistic expectations regarding AI’s impact on business performance.…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China enforces strict ‘minors mode’ across digital platforms
What happened China has formally enacted a sweeping ‘minors mode’ regulation requiring all smart devices, platforms and online services to implement restrictions for users under 18. The mandate includes time limits, age-appropriate content filtering, and educational prompts…

Global Cloud Services Trends
International Telecoms Week 2025: Key highlights to look forward to
BTW Media is excited to announce our participation in the International Telecoms Week 2025, taking place from 4 to 7 May at the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center in National Harbor, MD. This highly anticipated event brings together industry leaders, visionaries, and…

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Cloudflare outage cuts power to thousands in Spain and Portugal
A Cloudflare BGP error disrupts power and emergency services across Spain and Portugal, revealing infrastructure risks in digital routing.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Venmo gains ground as Cash App stumbles
What happened Venmo, PayPal’s mobile payments app, is seeing a resurgence in popularity, reporting stronger-than-expected growth in total payment volume in early 2025. According to earnings released by PayPal, Venmo saw double-digit growth, driven by increased user engagement…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 2, 2025
1. Tech firms brace for recession Tech companies are advised to streamline operations, prioritise essential projects, and build financial resilience to weather potential economic downturns. Strategic planning and agility are key to survival. (InformationWeek) 2. Google adds ads…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Digital catapult joins 6G project to boost connectivity
Digital Catapult joins a European 6G project to develop AI-driven, sustainable connectivity solutions for the future.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Three eSIM trial for businesses launches in Birmingham and Bristol
Three UK offers a 30-day eSIM trial for businesses to test its 5G network alongside their current provider.

Companies
IP address allocation for individuals: Should RIRs do more?
ARIN community discusses the feasibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals A lively discussion has emerged within the ARIN community regarding the possibility of allocating IP addresses to individuals directly from RIRs. Historically, RIRs such as ARIN have allocated IP…

Global Cloud Services Trends
American Airlines offers free Wi-Fi to attract connected travellers
What happened: American Airlines offers free Wi-Fi to improve passenger experience American Airlines has announced the launch of free Wi-Fi on its flights, aiming to enhance the travel experience for its passengers. This initiative is part of a broader strategy to attract…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Interview with Eduardo Silva, Global Vice President of Telecommunications at Vyntelligence: How AI video auditing reduced telecom defect rates by 68%
At Connected North 2025, we were speaking with Eduardo Silva, Global Vice President of Telecommunications at Vyntelligence. Standing at the intersection of AI and video technology, he is working to solve the telecom industry’s most challenging ‘generational gap’—how can new…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Fintech stocks surge on earnings and upgrades
What happened: Fintech sector sees positive movement Fintech stocks were in focus on Tuesday as several companies reported earnings and received analyst upgrades. Shift4 Payments saw its shares rise more than 10% after reporting first-quarter results that exceeded expectations…

Global Cloud Services Trends
FCC updates satellite power rules and opens 37 GHz band
What happened: FCC modernises satellite power limits and introduces shared access in 37 GHz band FCC unanimously approved proposals to update satellite power regulations and establish a shared licensing framework for the 37–37.6 GHz frequency band. The move aims to reflect…

Global National Telecom Trends
Top tech news today: 30 April, 2025
Latest tech news including fintech earnings, Rivada’s expansion, IBM’s quantum investment, and Vodafone’s IoT projects.
