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Africa Cloud Services Trends
Starlink intensifies telecom competition in Africa
Starlink’s Africa expansion pressures traditional telecom providers to target underserved regions and seek new growth opportunities.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Crown Castle terminates CEO
What happened: Leadership change at Crown Castle Crown Castle Inc., a prominent U.S. communications infrastructure provider, has announced the termination of CEO Steven Moskowitz after a tenure of less than a year. The company stated that the decision aligns with its recent…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia introduces AI-ready optical solutions
What happened: Advancements in optical network automation Nokia has announced significant enhancements to its WaveSuite optical network automation platform, aiming to meet the increasing demands for bandwidth, reliability, and minimal latency in the artificial intelligence (AI)…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Viasat to engineer ESA’s lunar comms backbone
What happened: Viasat to spearhead lunar comms system in ESA’s Moonlight Initiative Satellite communications company Viasat has officially joined the European Space Agency’s (ESA) ambitious Moonlight Initiative, taking on the role of ‘end-to-end communications lead’. The…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Kao Data partners with 20i for cloud hosting
20i partners with Kao Data’s Harlow data centre to enhance cloud hosting performance, security, and sustainability.
Africa National Telecom Trends
MTN and Airtel to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria
What happened: MTN Group and Airtel Africa to share networks in Uganda and Nigeria MTN Group and Airtel Africa have agreed to share mobile network infrastructure in Uganda and Nigeria. This collaboration aims to reduce investment costs and expand service coverage, particularly in…
Global Regional ISP Trends
AT&T in talks to buy Lumen’s consumer fiber business for $5.5B
What happened: AT&T is reportedly in exclusive discussions to purchase Lumen Technologies‘ consumer fiber operations for over $5.5 billion. This acquisition would add more than 4 million fiber-connected homes to AT&T’s network, aligning with its goal to expand fiber coverage to…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
NetPlay, Inc.: Providing IT solutions for businesses
IT solutions tailored for every business NetPlay, Inc. (NPI) has established itself as a key provider of advanced IT solutions across the Philippines. Founded to meet the ever-evolving needs of businesses, NPI offers a comprehensive range of security solutions such as endpoint…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Chiang Mai University: Shaping regional knowledge frontiers
Advancing higher education in Northern Thailand Chiang Mai University (CMU) was established in 1964 as the first higher education institution in Northern Thailand and has since developed into one of the region’s most comprehensive public universities. It was originally founded…
Companies
RIPE NCC and ITU collaborate to promote IPv6 deployment
What happened: RIPE NCC and ITU sign agreement to promote IPv6 and internet development On 7 March 2025, the Telecommunication Development Bureau (BDT) of the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) and the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) signed a Joint…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
UK issues guidelines for broadband pole rollout
What happened: ISPA UK and INCA introduce new broadband pole guidelines The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) and the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) have published new best practice guidelines to improve the placement of telecommunications…
Global Cloud Services Trends
A look back at ICANN82
What happened: ICANN82: A Successful Community Forum The ICANN82 Community Forum, held in Seattle, was a significant event that brought together a diverse group of stakeholders from around the world. Over six days and 175 public sessions, members of the ICANN community, Board…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia at a crossroads in AI evolution
What happened: A strategic inflection point for Nvidia’s AI future At its annual GTC conference last week, Nvidia attempted to regain control of the AI narrative after a rocky start to the year. From the DeepSeek scandal to the underwhelming reception of the RTX 50-Series, 2024…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
James Tyler to helm Equinix’s largest EMEA market
What happened: Equinix names James Tyler as new UK managing director Equinix, the global digital infrastructure company, has appointed James Tyler as its new Managing Director for the United Kingdom, effective April 2025. The appointment places Tyler at the helm of Equinix’s…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Nokia launches Broadband Easy for faster fibre deployment
Nokia launches Broadband Easy, an AI-powered platform to automate fibre deployment, cut costs, and speed up rollouts.
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
India’s 5G users reach 250 million
India reaches 250 million 5G users as Vodafone Idea launches services in Mumbai, facing strong competition from Jio and Airtel.
Companies
Gábor de Wit named RIPE NCC registry operations chief
What happened: Gábor de Wit appointed as RIPE NCC’s chief registry operations officer The RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) has announced the appointment of Gábor de Wit as its new Chief Registry Operations Officer (CROO), effective 1 May 2025. In this role, de Wit will…
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Can Singapore dive into underwater data centres? A solution for land and energy challenges
Singapore is a global tech and financial hub, but its data centre industry faces growing constraints. As one of the world’s largest data centre markets, the country must balance its digital expansion with sustainability and land limitations. With traditional data centres…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Campana Group: Driving digital transformation
Expanding network services across Asia Campana Group is a prominent provider of network services, operating across key locations such as Singapore, Bangkok, and Yangon. The company is dedicated to driving digital transformation through a comprehensive range of products and…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Transforming Thailand’s investment experience
Driving digital access to Thailand’s capital markets Settrade.com Co., Ltd. is a fully owned subsidiary of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), founded with the mission of expanding digital access to the Thai capital markets. It plays a central role in shaping how investors…