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Global Cloud Services Trends
Marco Santori joins Pantera Capital
Marco Santori joins Pantera Capital to strengthen its position in the evolving regulatory landscape of cryptocurrencies.

Global Regional ISP Trends
BKNIX Peering Forum 2025: Key highlights
The BKNIX Peering Forum 2025 in Bangkok will bring together experts to discuss peering, security, and internet infrastructure.

Global National Telecom Trends
SK Telecom offers free SIM replacements after data breach
SK Telecom offers free SIM replacements to 23M users following a data breach, enhancing security measures.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
OpenAI and NTT Data launch AI solutions in Japan
OpenAI and NTT Data partner to bring ChatGPT Enterprise and industry-specific AI agents to Japanese businesses.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitcoin whales increase holdings
Bitcoin whales add over 47,000 BTC in a week as Michael Saylor hints at another MicroStrategy Bitcoin purchase.

Global National Telecom Trends
Fujitsu spins off telecoms network unit to boost global expansion
What happened: Fujitsu establishes 1Finity to consolidate telecoms network assets Fujitsu announced plans to spin off its telecoms infrastructure business into a wholly-owned subsidiary named 1Finity. Set to launch in July, 1Finity will integrate Fujitsu’s optical transmission…

Africa National Telecom Trends
Orange Q1 revenue rises 0.6% on MEA growth
What happened: Orange Q1 2025 revenue up 0.6% as MEA growth offsets France decline Orange reported Q1 2025 revenues of €9.91 billion, marking a 0.6% year-on-year increase. This growth was primarily driven by a 12.8% revenue rise in the Middle East and Africa (MEA) region…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
CommunicAsia 2025: The future of tech in Asia
CommunicAsia 2025 brings together tech leaders to explore future trends in 5G, AI, cloud, and digital connectivity.

Global Cloud Services Trends
New York hosts Crypto Summit to court blockchain leaders
What happened: New York City to host first Crypto Summit New York City will host its first-ever Crypto Summit on 20 May 2025, part of a broader push to position the city as a world leader in digital finance. The initiative, led by Mayor Eric Adams and Chief Technology Officer…

Global Institutional Trends
Ericsson invests $214M in R&D at Irish site
Ericsson invests $214M in Athlone to develop open, AI-powered telecom networks with Irish government support.

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Euro-IX 42: Fostering collaboration in internet exchange
Euro-IX 42: A platform for industry collaboration The European Internet Exchange Association (Euro-IX) will host its 42nd forum in Antwerp, Belgium, from 1 to 3 June 2025. This event is a significant gathering for Internet Exchange Point (IXP) operators, service providers, and…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Genesis Networks: Leading digital transformation in Southeast Asia
Genesis Networks drives digital transformation in Southeast Asia with advanced IT solutions and 24/7 managed services.

Global Cloud Services Trends
GFL Systems: Full-service IT solutions for small to mid enterprises
GFL Systems: Comprehensive service offerings GFL Systems provides a wide range of services tailored to meet the technological needs of its clients. In web development, the company offers e-commerce solutions, WordPress site creation, and custom application development.For mobile…

Companies
Cloud Innovation welcomes AFRINIC Receiver, urges continued allocation of IP addresses to ensure African business growth
Cloud Innovation, an IP management service for Africa, has issued a public statement fully supporting the Mauritius Supreme Court’s recent confirmation of Mr. Gowtamsingh Dabee as the official receiver of AFRINIC—the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Africa. In its letter…

Global National Telecom Trends
TAWAL’s shared Open RAN model cuts costs by up to 60%
TAWAL unveils shared Open RAN model with Nokia, enabling multi-operator use and cutting deployment costs significantly.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Trump meme coin surges on promise of presidential dinner
What happened: Meme coin market reacts to presidential invitation The Trump meme coin experienced a significant surge, increasing over 50%, after the top 220 holders of the token were promised dinner with the president. The event, titled “Have Dinner in Washington, D.C. With…

North America National Telecom Trends
Helium network expands Wi-Fi access through AT&T partnership
Helium partners with AT&T to provide Wi-Fi in US via its decentralised network, marking a key step in the future of crypto-backed telecom.

Global National Telecom Trends
BT confirms sale of Italian unit to Retelit, reshaping its presence
What happened: BT confirms sale of BT Italia to Retelit for strategic realignment BT has confirmed the sale of its Italian unit, BT Italia, to Retelit as part of its ongoing strategy to streamline operations. This preliminary deal signals a significant shift for BT, allowing it…

Global National Telecom Trends
Orange partners with F-Secure for enhanced cybersecurity
Orange has partnered with F-Secure to significantly enhance cybersecurity measures and effectively protect consumers from online scams.

North America Datacenter Trends
Stonepeak commits $1.5B to data hubs
What happened: Stonepeak introduces Montera Infrastructure On 23 April 2025, Stonepeak, an alternative investment firm, announced the launch of Montera Infrastructure. This new platform aims to develop and operate hyperscale data centres across North America. Stonepeak has…
