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Global Cloud Services Trends
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection firm
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection firm Alterya to enhance blockchain security and combat scams in the crypto industry.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Brex secures $235M credit facility
Brex secures $235M revolving credit facility with Citi and TPG Angelo Gordon to expand its corporate card and expense management services.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
HGC with Blackpanda boosting cybersecurity for enterprises
HGC and Blackpanda’s strategic alliance HGC Global Communications, a leading ICT service provider, has partnered with Blackpanda to offer advanced cybersecurity solutions through the IR-1 SaaS platform, marking a significant milestone in Hong Kong’s cybersecurity landscape. This…

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Nexfibre calls for M&A backing in UK fibre market
Nexfibre urges Ofcom to back M&A in the UK fibre market and tighten regulation of BT’s anti-competitive pricing tactics.

North America Institutional Trends
MACOM wins $70M CHIPS funding to expand semiconductor manufacturing
What happened: MACOM secures $70M funding to expand its manufacturing MACOM Technology Solutions, a leading producer of semiconductor devices used in telecommunications and defence applications, has received $70 million from the US government to expand its manufacturing…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Broadband Success Partners rebrands to BSP
What happened: Broadband Success Partners rebrands to BSP to strengthen industry presence Broadband Success Partners (BSP) has officially rebranded, shortening its name to BSP. This change is aimed at improving brand recognition and simplifying its identity as the company…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Kaleido Intelligence and Mobilesquared Boost Telecom Analytics
What happened: Kaleido Intelligence and Mobilesquared Merge to Enhance Telecom Analytics Kaleido Intelligence and Mobilesquared, two leading firms in the telecom analytics space, have merged to form a new entity that will provide even more comprehensive insights and data-driven…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
MoonPay acquires Helio to enhance crypto payment services
What happened: MoonPay acquires Helio to improve crypto payment solutions MoonPay, a leading cryptocurrency payment gateway, has announced its acquisition of Helio, a company known for its technology services in the cryptocurrency payment sector. This acquisition is set to…

Companies
ICANN Roadshow sparks dialogue on DNS Security in Jamaica
ICANN’s December 2024 Jamaica roadshow covered DNS security, the gTLD program, and digital transformation, engaging 150+ entities.

North America Institutional Trends
Klarna and Stripe forge major partnership
Klarna partners with Stripe to offer its BNPL service to merchants in 26 countries, as it eyes a $20 billion IPO in the U.S.

Companies
RIPE NCC to host SEE 13 meeting in Bulgaria
What happened: RIPE NCC publishes announcement of SEE 13th meeting The RIPE NCC has announced that its SEE 13 meeting will be held in Sofia, Bulgaria, on April 7-8, 2025. This event aims to bring together industry professionals, including network engineers and technology experts…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson unveils genAI assistant to simplify 5G network operations
What happened: Ericsson launches AI assistant to simplify 5G network operations Ericsson has introduced a new generative AI-based assistant, NetCloud Assistant (ANA), to help manage 5G wireless networks more easily. ANA uses large language model (LLM) technology to understand and…

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
Albanese to invest $3B to upgrade NBN’s copper connections
What happened: Albanese announces $3B investment to upgrade NBN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $3 billion to improve Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) by replacing old copper connections with fibre-optic technology. The upgrade will benefit 622,000 homes…

Companies
ARIN opens 55 fellowship applications for 2025
What happened: ARIN opens applications for 55 fellowships in 2025 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially announced the opening of 55 fellowship applications for its 2025 program. The fellowship aims to promote the development of future leaders in…

Companies
LACNIC invites presentations for internet development forum
What happened: Internet forum offers presentation opportunities The LACNIC Technical Forum has announced its call for presentations focused on regional internet development. This event, taking place in São Paulo, Brazil, from 5 to 9 May, is part of the LACNIC 43 conference. After…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia wins deal to connect TenneT’s North Sea wind platforms
What happened: Nokia connects TenneT’s offshore wind platforms Nokia has been selected by TenneT, a leading European offshore transmission system operator, to provide critical optical networking technology for eight new offshore wind platforms in the Dutch North Sea. These…

Global National Telecom Trends
T-Mobile acquires Vistar Media for $600M to enhance ad business
What happened: T-Mobile acquires Vistar Media for $600 million T-Mobile has announced its acquisition of Vistar Media for $600 million, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its advertising business. Vistar Media, known for its advanced programmatic advertising platform…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Top tech news today: January 15, 2025
Tech news roundup: covering crypto payments, global IPO updates, AI innovation, 6G standards, data breaches, fiber upgrades.

North America Cloud Services Trends
HP wins $53M in CHIPS Act funding to expand Oregon plant
What happened: HP secures $53M in CHIPS Act funding to expand Oregon plant HP has been awarded $53 million from the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act to expand its semiconductor facility in Corvallis, Oregon. This funding aims to enhance the company’s capabilities in producing…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
KAF Digital Bank gets BNM and MOF approval
What happened: KAF Digital Bank Launches Operations in Malaysia KAF Digital Bank has received approval from Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and the Ministry of Finance (MOF) to commence operations as a digital bank in Malaysia. This approval follows a thorough operational readiness…
