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North America Datacenter Trends
Mistral AI to invest billions in French data centre
Mistral AI plans to invest several billion euros in a new data centre in France, which aims to reduce reliance on US tech infrastructure.
Companies
ICANN selects RSM as ASP review panel provider
ICANN has appointed RSM US LLP as the SARP provider for the Applicant Support Program, ensuring a fair evaluation for new gTLD applicants.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Macron announces €109 billion AI investment for France
What happened: Macron Announces €109 Billion Investment in AI to Bolster France’s Technological Leadership On February 10, 2025, during the AI Action Summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a substantial investment of €109 billion in artificial intelligence…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
EU invests €200B in AI industry
The EU is investing €200 billion in AI industry to compete with the US and China. Experts share their insights.
Global National Telecom Trends
T-Mobile and Starlink begin large-scale satellite connectivity testing
T-Mobile and SpaceX’s Starlink have begun large-scale testing of satellite-to-cell service, aiming to extend connectivity to remote areas.
Global Cloud Services Trends
NEC unveils solution for faster mobile network rollout
NEC unveils AI-powered solution to speed up mobile network modernisation, cutting deployment time by 60% and easing 5G virtualisation.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
EE deploys 5G Standalone network at Wembley Stadium
What happened: EE rolls out 5G Standalone network at Wembley Stadium On February 10, 2025, EE announced the deployment of its 5G Standalone (5G SA) network at Wembley Stadium in London. This upgrade marks Wembley as the first sporting venue in the UK to feature a dedicated 5G SA…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Rostelecom reports damage to underwater cable in the Baltic Sea
What happened: Rostelecom reports Baltic Sea cable damage, investigation underway On February 10, 2025, Rostelecom announced that one of its underwater cables in the Baltic Sea had sustained damage due to an unspecified external impact. The cause of the damage has not been…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
DE-CIX CEO Ivo Ivanov’s vision for the internet: Speed, security, and global reach
Scaling the internet for a global future DE-CIX’s rapid global expansion presents a unique set of challenges, but Ivo Ivanov, CEO at the global interconnection service provider, sees it as an opportunity to drive innovation. Speaking at the recent Capacity Middle East 2025 event…
Global Institutional Trends
AirTrunk founder donates $100M to boost women in STEM
AirTrunk founder Robin Khuda donates $100M to the University of Sydney for a 20-year STEM diversity initiative for girls in Western Sydney.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Windward launches AI solution for subsea infrastructure
Windward launches AI monitoring to protect subsea cables and offshore infrastructure amid rising security concerns.
Companies
US and APAC allies ban DeepSeek from government devices
The US and its allies are banning Chinese AI app DeepSeek from government devices, citing national security risks.
Companies
LACNIC examines the impact of outdated BGP attributes
What happened: BGP disruptions highlight LACNIC’s challenges In January 2025, LACNIC reported on significant disruptions caused by obsolete BGP attributes within its region. In 2023, numerous BGP sessions were shut down due to these outdated attributes in routing announcements…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
LuLu Exchange teams up with Fintech Galaxy for remittances
What happened: LuLu Exchange enhances remittance services LuLu International Exchange has partnered with Fintech Galaxy to enhance remittance solutions in Bahrain. This collaboration leverages Fintech Galaxy’s Open Banking Solutions, aimed at making cross-border payments faster…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Feedzai and Backbase boost digital banking security
What happened: Feedzai enhances fraud prevention for banks Feedzai has partnered with Backbase to integrate its advanced fraud prevention solutions into Backbase’s digital banking platform. This collaboration aims to enhance security measures for banks as they serve their…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
TRAI proposes 10-digit numbering system for landlines
What happened: TRAI recommends new 10-digit numbering system for landline users On February 6, 2025, the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) recommended a new numbering system for landline users. The proposal suggests moving from the current Short Distance Charging Area…
Companies
ARIN announces ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee
What happened: ARIN announces ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee members On January 31, 2025, ARIN announced the formation of the ARIN 55 Fellowship Selection Committee. This committee is responsible for reviewing applications and selecting fellows for the ARIN 55 Fellowship…
Companies
ARIN discontinues old SSL and TLS, now supports TLS 1.2 and 1.3
What happened: ARIN discontinues outdated SSL and TLS versions, supports only TLS 1.2 and 1.3 On February 4, 2025, ARIN announced that it has officially discontinued support for outdated Secure Socket Layer (SSL) and Transport Layer Security (TLS) protocols. Moving forward, ARIN…
Companies
ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting registration now open
What happened: ARIN opens registration for ARIN 55 Public Policy Meeting On January 22, 2025, ARIN announced that registration is now open for the ARIN 55 Public Policy and Members Meeting. The event will take place from April 27-30, 2025, in Charlotte, North Carolina, and will…
Global National Telecom Trends
Brussels’ 5G connectivity faces challenges
Brussels’ 5G connectivity faces challenges. Proximus and Orange lead in performance, but overall availability remains low.