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Global Cloud Services Trends
How LARUS is revolutionizing IPv4 leasing for businesses worldwide
The growing demand for IP leasing As the digital economy expands, the demand for IP addresses has skyrocketed. The exhaustion of IPv4 addresses, coupled with the slow adoption of IPv6, has created a supply crunch, making it difficult for businesses to acquire the IP resources…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Telcos at a crossroads: Google Cloud’s AI call to action
What happened: Google Cloud’s AI push for telcos Google Cloud has positioned itself as a key player in the telecommunications industry, advocating for the adoption of AI. The company aims to enhance network operations and customer experiences. At Mobile World Congress (MWC)…
Global Regional ISP Trends
AT&T expands fibre network, eyes financial growth
What happened: Expansion and financial forecast AT&T has unveiled its bold plan to extend its fibre network to over 50 million locations by 2029, marking a major step in enhancing its broadband infrastructure. The telecommunications giant has also committed to adding 15 million…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
Jio and SpaceX partner for Starlink in India
What happened: Jio and SpaceX collaborate to launch Starlink in India Jio Platforms, a subsidiary of Indian billionaire Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance Industries, announced a partnership with Elon Musk‘s SpaceX to bring Starlink satellite internet service to India. This collaboration…
North America National Telecom Trends
Verizon’s subscriber growth warning hits US telecom stocks
What happened: Verizon’s growth concerns trigger market selloff Verizon has warned of weaker Q1 wireless subscriber growth due to intensified competition, triggering a telecom stock selloff. Verizon shares fell over 7%, while AT&T and T-Mobile dropped 5.3% and 4%, respectively.…
Global National Telecom Trends
Orange and Telesat partner for advanced satellite connectivity
What happened: Orange and Telesat expand satellite connectivity with strategic agreement Orange, a global telecom leader, and Telesat, a major satellite operator, partnered to enhance connectivity using the Telesat Lightspeed Low Earth Orbit (LEO) network. This collaboration…
Companies
AFRINIC’s governance challenges and the future of Africa’s internet
Allegations of AFRINIC IP address misappropriation raised concerns over transparency, as 4.1 million addresses were stolen and sold.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Orange partners with Telesat for satellite expansion
What happened: Orange strengthens satellite connectivity with Telesat Orange has signed a satellite connectivity agreement with Telesat, enhancing its service options in France. The partnership involves a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station, which will be hosted at an Orange…
Companies
ARIN adds video verification for new Org ID requests
What happened: ARIN introduces enhanced verification for new organization ID requests ARIN announced an update to its verification process for new Organization ID (Org ID) requests. The change introduces an additional step where requesters may be required to complete a video…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cerebras expands AI data centers
Cerebras significantly enhances AI capabilities by launching new data centers and partnering with Hugging Face.
Companies
ARIN to host ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh
What happened: ARIN to host ‘On the Road’ workshop in Raleigh on internet resource management The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is bringing its ‘ARIN on the Road’ event to Raleigh, North Carolina, on 13 March 2025. Hosted at the DoubleTree by Hilton Raleigh…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Ori partners with Kao Data to launch first UK AI cloud region
What happened: Ori selects Kao Data for its first UK AI cloud region AI-native cloud provider Ori has partnered with Kao Data to launch its first UK-based AI cloud region at Kao Data’s Harlow campus. This deployment will integrate NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs, marking the first…
Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone ties bonuses to office attendance
What happened: Vodafone enforces strict RTO policy with bonus penalties Vodafone is tightening its return-to-office (RTO) policy, warning employees that non-compliance could lead to disciplinary action and loss of bonuses, The Register reports. A company memo states that by July…
Global Cloud Services Trends
GlobalData forecasts $1.8T IoT revenue by 2028
What happened: GlobalData’s IoT market predictions GlobalData has released a strategic intelligence report suggesting that the global IoT market will see significant growth, reaching $1.8 trillion in revenue by 2028. This forecast is driven by the increasing adoption of IoT in…
Global Cloud Services Trends
AMD launches 5th Gen EPYC processors
What happened: AMD’s new EPYC Embedded processors AMD has announced the expansion of its x86 embedded processor portfolio with the introduction of 5th Gen AMD EPYC™ Embedded processors. These processors are optimized for embedded markets, balancing advanced compute capabilities…
Global Datacenter Trends
Nokia targets growth in local data centre opportunities
What happened: Nokia identifies opportunities in local data centres Nokia has identified a growing opportunity in the realm of smaller, local data centres. The telecommunications giant highlights that these decentralised facilities can offer enhanced efficiency and lower latency…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK government pledges 28M for telecoms R&D and cuts red tape
What happened: UK government invests £23 Million in telecoms The UK government has announced a significant investment of £23 million in research and development within the telecommunications sector. This funding aims to enhance connectivity across the nation, supporting…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Ericsson utilize AI to enhance 5G energy efficiency
What happened: Vodafone and Ericsson use AI to improve 5G energy efficiency Vodafone UK and Ericsson conducted a trial to enhance 5G network energy efficiency using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML). The trial tested multiple AI-powered features, including 5G…
Global Datacenter Trends
Syntys launches to drive digital infrastructure in MENA region
What happened: Syntys launches to expand digital infrastructure across MENA Syntys, previously operating as Mena Digital Hub and spun off from Ooredoo, has officially launched to bolster digital infrastructure across the MENA region. The company currently holds data center assets…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Infovista partners with Google Cloud
Infovista and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance advanced RF planning, improving efficiency and accuracy in wireless network design.