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Companies
LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO to enhance internet growth
What happened: LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO LACNIC has appointed Ernesto Majó as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition within the organisation. With over 20 years of experience at LACNIC, Majó has held various roles, including deputy CEO, where he gained…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: 6 March, 2025
1. Quantexa Secures $175m Series F Funding Quantexa, a UK-based AI FinTech company, has secured $175 million in Series F funding, reaching a valuation of $2.6 billion. Source: Fintech Global 2. Grain Lands $50m+ Funding for AI-Powered FX Tools Grain, a FinTech company, has…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Conversant: Unleashing the full potential of the Internet
Conversant: Core offerings and expertise Conversant specialises in providing advanced network solutions that enable businesses to optimise their internet performance. Its services include edge computing, which brings data processing closer to the source, reducing latency and…

Global Datacenter Trends
Nicolas Roy to lead Orange’s Data Centre strategy
What happened: Nicolas Roy’s new role at Orange Nicolas Roy, the CEO of Totem (Orange’s tower-focused subsidiary) since its launch in October 2021, has announced that he will step aside to lead Orange Group’s data center strategy and business development unit. This move was…

Global Cloud Services Trends
AWS unveils new cloud solutions to boost 5G networks for Telcos
What happened: AWS outposts for 5G networks At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled new offerings aimed at enhancing 5G network capabilities for telecom service providers. The new AWS Outposts racks and servers are designed to support…

Global National Telecom Trends
Orange unveils 5G core network as a service
Orange launches its 5G Core Network as a Service (CNaaS), enabling operators to deploy standalone 5G with a scalable, fully managed solution.

Companies
LACNIC publishes insights from the ICP-2 principles questionnaire
What happened:LACNIC publishes ICP-2 feedback insights LACNIC has released a comprehensive report detailing the community responses to its ICP-2 principles questionnaire. Open from 8 October to 6 December 2024, the survey attracted 298 individual submissions from the Regional…

Companies
ARIN updated Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) version
What happened: ARIN updates Number Resource Policy Manual to version 2025.1 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has released an updated version of its Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), version 2025.1, which is now in effect and replaces the previous version.…

Global National Telecom Trends
Elon Musk and SoftBank CEO explore investment opportunities
What happened: Elon Musk and SoftBank CEO discuss potential investment opportunities Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently held discussions with Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, regarding potential investment opportunities. While details of the talks remain undisclosed, the…

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile launch European satellite service
What happened: Vodafonea and AST SpaceMobile to offer satellite connectivity across Europe Vodafone has announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile to launch a joint satellite service across Europe. The collaboration aims to provide seamless mobile connectivity, particularly in…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Finland launches Europe’s first 50-Qubit quantum computer
What happened: Finland launches Europe’s first 50-Qubit superconducting quantum computer Finland’s leading research institute, VTT Technical Research Centre, in collaboration with computer company IQM Quantum Computers, has developed and launched Europe’s first 50-qubit…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Savvy Wealth appoints Eric Hurkman as first CTO
Savvy Wealth hires ex-Carta executive Eric Hurkman as CTO to lead AI-driven wealth management innovation and product development.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Armatec Global unveils AI Turnkey SaaS under $1M
Armatec Global disrupts AI market with cost-effective Turnkey SaaS In a groundbreaking industry first, Armatec Global has launched a full-scale turnkey AI-native platform for under $1M USD—a milestone in an industry where similar deployments typically cost tens of millions. This…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia to acquire Infinera in $2.3B deal
Nokia announces a $2.3bn acquisition of Infinera, expanding its optical networking business. The deal enhances scale and market presence.

Global National Telecom Trends
SoftBank showcases AI RAN innovations at MWC
SoftBank unveils five AI RAN advancements at MWC, focusing on improving network efficiency, optimising energy management.

Global Cloud Services Trends
The Gigabit: Empowering connections in the digital age
The Gigabit: Bridging the digital divide The Gigabit stands out as a trailblazer in the tech industry. Founded with a passion for innovation, The Gigabit aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet solutions tailored for both businesses and individuals.…

Global Institutional Trends
UTHM: Pioneering innovation in technical education and research
UTHM: Core focus and achievements UTHM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, technology, and technical education. Its curriculum is designed to meet industry demands, ensuring graduates are job-ready and equipped with practical skills.…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
VSTECS: Driving IT innovation in Malaysia
VSTECS: Core offerings and expertise VSTECS offers a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions, including hardware, software, and services. The company partners with global technology giants such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Dell, Microsoft, and Cisco to deliver…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Casbay Sdn. Bhd. strengthens Malaysia’s cloud and hosting services
Casbay Sdn. Bhd. enhances Malaysia’s cloud and hosting services, offering secure and scalable solutions to support digital transformation.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Shopee Mobile Sdn Bhd strengthens e-commerce presence in Malaysia
Shopee Mobile Sdn Bhd strengthens Malaysia’s e-commerce with fintech, logistics, and seller support, driving digital economy growth.
