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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 23, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. UK fraudsters sentenced after stealing £220,000 via SIM farm scheme Two individuals in the UK have been sentenced for orchestrating a SIM farm fraud scheme that led to the theft of £220,000. The fraudsters targeted mobile networks for illicit gains. The…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Tech leaders gather at Digital Infrastructure International Cooperation Conference in Beijing
What happened: Tech execs discuss IT future at GIDCC in Beijing The Digital Infrastructure International Cooperation Conference, hosted by IDCNova, recently concluded in Beijing, drawing an impressive roster of global leaders from the data centre, cloud computing, and…
Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Google boost upload speeds on Pixel devices with advanced 5G tech
Vodafone and Google boost upload speeds on Pixel phones with 5G MIMO and Uplink Carrier Aggregation
Global Cloud Services Trends
Crypto crash: Bitcoin, XRP, and Dogecoin lose $1.17B
Bitcoin and other major cryptocurrencies face a severe correction with losses up to 20%, leading to $1.17 billion in liquidations
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nokia and e& UAE launch first gaming network slicing solution
What happened: New fixed end-to-end solution enhances gaming with dedicated network slices Nokia and e& UAE have introduced the world’s first end-to-end network slicing solution specifically designed for gaming. This innovative technology enables telecom operators to…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
One NZ claims direct-to-cell milestone over T-Mobile US
What happened: One NZ launches Starlink powered Satellite TXT service beating T-Mobile US in direct to cell technology One New Zealand (One NZ) has launched its Satellite TXT service, becoming the first telecommunications company globally to offer direct-to-cell communication via…
Companies
LACNIC’s NRO RPKI program: Highlights and goals
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI program security Earlier this year, LACNIC launched the NRO RPKI Program, aiming to enhance the security and resilience of Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) services. The programme’s primary goal is to raise awareness within the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
KT boosts network speeds with Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 tech
What happened: KT enhances network with Ciena’s WL6e KT Corporation has officially adopted Ciena’s WL6e solution following successful trials that demonstrated impressive data transmission speeds. During these tests, KT achieved speeds of 1.2 Terabytes per second (Tb/s) on a…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
BT triumphs in $1.6B lawsuit despite claims of excessive pricing
What happened: BT faces class action lawsuit outcome The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has ruled on a class action lawsuit against BT, which sought compensation for excessively high prices charged to standalone fixed-line phone customers from 2009 to 2017. Although the…
North America Cloud Services Trends
US boosts telecom security with new Rip and Replace funding
What happened: Telecommunications challenges in Rip and Replace initiative. The recent US$895 billion defence spending package includes significant provisions for the telecommunications sector, particularly through the Secure and Trusted Communications Networks Reimbursement…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
New Zealand reduces merchant service fees on card payments
What happened: Commerce Commission addresses Google Pay fees New Zealand’s Commerce Commission has announced a draft decision to cut merchant service fees businesses pay when accepting Visa and Mastercard payments. These fees, which total nearly $1 billion annually, are a…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Binance Alpha launches to spotlight early crypto projects
What happened: Binance Alpha debuts in Binance Wallet Binance, the leading cryptocurrency exchange ecosystem, has launched Binance Alpha, a new feature within Binance Wallet (formerly Binance Web3 Wallet). Binance Alpha is designed to spotlight early-stage cryptocurrency projects…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Eutelsat expands OneWeb constellation with new 5G satellites
What happened: New satellites to boost OneWeb’s 5G and IRIS2 integration Eutelsat has announced plans to expand its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with new satellites, set for delivery by the end of 2026. The upgraded constellation, built in collaboration…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Solv Protocol to debut native token on Hyperliquid
What happened: Solv Protocol to debut native token on Hyperliquid Solv Protocol, a prominent Bitcoin DeFi project, has revealed its plans to launch a native token on Hyperliquid, a decentralized trading platform. The move marks a significant milestone in Solv’s mission to bring…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Parafin secures $100M in Series C to expand embedded finance
What happened: Parafin raises $100M to scale embedded finance solutions Parafin, a US-based embedded finance fintech, has successfully closed a $100 million Series C funding round. The investment was led by a mix of existing backers and new investors, underscoring growing…
Global Cloud Services Trends
DeFi 2.0: The next wave of decentralized finance innovation
One year ago, the DeFi space was defined by its rapid growth and breakthrough innovations. Now, with the emergence of DeFi 2.0, the industry is undergoing a transformation, as new advancements aim to solve the challenges that arose from the first wave of decentralized finance.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Private Credit: The fintech engine driving growth, or a looming risk?
When Sarah Nguyen, the owner of a small digital design firm in Austin, Texas, faced a sudden cash crunch during the pandemic, traditional banks turned her away due to her lack of collateral. Private Credit from a Fintech platform was her only lifeline. The funds, although…
Companies
RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans
What happened: RIPE NCC shares quarterly plans for Q1 2025 RIPE NCC has revealed its Q1 2025 quarterly plans, providing a comprehensive outline of its development priorities. These plans aim to ensure transparency while inviting feedback from members and the broader internet…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Arthur Hayes predicts crypto dump at Trump’s inauguration
What happened: Arthur Hayes warns of a market drop Arthur Hayes, co-founder of Bitmex, has made a bold prediction for the cryptocurrency market, forecasting a significant downturn around President Trump’s inauguration day. In his recent opinion piece, “Trump Truth,” Hayes…
Companies
ARIN locks inactive accounts without multifactor authentication
What happened: ARIN strengthens security by locking inactive accounts The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has enforced a security measure locking ARIN Online accounts that lack multifactor authentication (MFA) and have been inactive for a prolonged period. This…