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Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
TM Forum names Telstra, NBN veteran to lead AI mission
What happened: AI leadership role for Guy Lupo TM Forum, the global alliance of telecommunications and tech companies, has appointed Guy Lupo to lead its ‘AI & Data Innovation’ industry mission. Lupo transitions to this role from NBN Australia, where he served as the general…
Global Cloud Services Trends
FCC enforces stricter robocall rules with heavy penalties
The FCC enforces stricter robocall rules with $10,000 fines and two-factor authentication to curb spam calls
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
SG.GS boosts APAC connectivity with new Guam PoP
Global telecommunications carrier SG.GS has established a new Point of Presence (PoP) in Guam, marking an important step in its efforts to enhance connectivity and network resilience across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region. This move bolsters SG.GS’s ability to provide reliable and…
Companies
ARIN's IPv6 guidance: what the registry publishes and what it means for operators
ARIN starts from a settled fact: the free IPv4 pool is depleted. Its IPv6 pages set out a request path, implementation material and a policy-defined transition reserve. The practical question for network teams is how to turn that guidance into a dual-stack plan before a…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
Telstra partners with Starlink to enhance remote connectivity
What happened: Telstra partners with Starlink to deliver satellite internet across remote Australia Telstra has announced a partnership with SpaceX’s Starlink to provide high-speed satellite broadband services to remote and rural regions of Australia. The partnership leverages…
North America Cloud Services Trends
US Cyber Trust Mark boosts security standards for IoT devices
What happened: Cyber Trust Mark enhances IoT device security The Biden administration has introduced the US Cyber Trust Mark, a voluntary cybersecurity labelling programme aimed at enhancing security standards for internet-connected devices. This initiative, led by the Federal…
Companies
LACNIC forum calls for talks on regional internet growth
What happened: LACNIC opens call for forum presentations The LACNIC Technical Forum has opened its call for presentations, inviting experts to share their insights on regional internet development. Now in its eighth edition, the forum will take place in San Pablo, Brazil, from 5…
Companies
APNIC initiatives in Asia-Pacific: Too little too late?
APNIC’s 2024 initiatives, including Myanmar’s IXP and Malaysia’s LUCI project
Global Cloud Services Trends
Telecom giants launch Aduna for global API innovation
Discover how Aduna, led by Vonage’s Anthony Bartolo, unites telecom giants to provide simplified global API access for developers.
Global National Telecom Trends
Top tech news today: January 10, 2025
Key telecom updates: Aduna API launch, AT&T guarantee, Nokia’s 4G moon project, and FCC robocall regulations
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK signed dollar289M broadband expansion contracts
What happened: UK committed £289M to boost rural broadband access The UK government has taken another step forward in its mission to bridge the digital divide by signing £289 million worth of new contracts under Project Gigabit. The contracts, awarded to various telecom…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
UK broadband traffic surges 10.5% in 2024
What happened: UK broadband traffic rises 10.5% in 2024, driven by key events According to Openreach’s annual update, broadband traffic in the UK increased by 10.5% in 2024, reaching a total of 103,590 petabytes (Pb) of data. Openreach, which operates the fibre network used by…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Juniper Networks upgrades ASTRON’s LOFAR 2.0 telescope network
What happened: Juniper enhances LOFAR 2.0 telescope network Juniper Networks has been selected by the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) to upgrade the network infrastructure of its LOFAR 2.0 telescope. LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) is the world’s largest radio…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
AWS to invest $5 billion in Thailand to boost digital transformation
What happened: AWS announced $5 billion investment to boost Thailand’s digital economy Amazon Web Services (AWS) has committed to investing $5 billion (approximately THB 190 billion) in Thailand over the next 15 years. The investment includes building a new AWS infrastructure…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Anthropic seeks $2 billion in funding to accelerate AI development
What happened: Anthropic plans $2 billion funding round to boost AI research and safety Anthropic, a leading AI research startup, is in talks to raise $2 billion in fresh funding, according to reports. The company, known for its work on AI safety and the development of advanced…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Tracey Wright appointed new Chair of CCUK
What happened: CCUK appoints Tracey Wright as new Chair to lead industry collaboration CCUK (Communications Committee UK) has announced the appointment of Tracey Wright, Operations Director at Magrathea, as its new Chair. With extensive experience in the telecom industry, Wright…
Global Cloud Services Trends
G+D launches credit card-sized IoT tracker for smarter shipping
What happened: IoT tracker launch by G+D Giesecke+Devrient (G+D) has launched a new IoT tracking solution called the Smart Label, designed in a credit card format for shipping applications. This innovative product aims to enhance location tracking for various purposes, including…
Companies
ARIN launches new IP management service
What happened: ARIN launched enhanced IP management service for streamlined resource allocation The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has officially launched a new IP address management service designed to improve how IP resources are allocated and managed. According…
Companies
LACNIC enhances RPKI security with a comprehensive checklist
What happened: RPKI enhancements by LACNIC improve security In early January 2025, LACNIC announced the implementation of an advanced system to enhance the security of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI). This initiative focuses on managing cryptographic entities…
Companies
APNIC joins AFNOG 2 for Internet growth in Afghanistan
APNIC and APNIC Foundation supported AFNOG 2 and AFSIG 2024 to enhance Internet governance, infrastructure, and connectivity in Afghanistan.