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IETF completes second IASA2 retrospective report

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IETF completes second IASA2 retrospective report

What happened: Review of IETF administrative support activity since 2021 The IETF Administration LLC (IETF LLC) has completed the second retrospective of the IETF Administrative Support Activity version 2.0 (IASA2), following the guidelines set in BCP 101. The report, which was…

Dec 19, 2024
Vodafone and Ericsson launch private 5G network for Cimpor

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

Vodafone and Ericsson launch private 5G network for Cimpor

What happened: Cimpor enhances efficiency with Ericsson’s private 5G Vodafone and Ericsson have partnered to deploy Portugal’s first standalone private 5G network at Cimpor’s Alhandra cement plant. The network is a key component of Cimpor’s decarbonisation strategy, which…

Dec 19, 2024
Verizon launches 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI

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Verizon launches 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI

What happened: Combining private 5G and Nvidia AI for real-time enterprise solutions Verizon announced a groundbreaking 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI, a collaboration with Nvidia that integrates the telco’s private wireless and mobile edge compute (MEC) solutions with…

Dec 19, 2024
Sandfield Capital secures $775M to grow litigation finance

Global Cloud Services Trends

Sandfield Capital secures $775M to grow litigation finance

What happened: Capital injection for Sandfield Capital’s expansion Sandfield Capital, a prominent player in the Litigation FinTech sector, has secured a substantial £600 million ($775 million) facility to fuel its expansion plans. This significant financial commitment positions…

Dec 19, 2024
APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

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APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

What happened: APNIC and NIRs collaborate on audit process APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) has initiated a comprehensive delegation audit across its registry and National Internet Registries (NIRs). This move is part of APNIC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that IP…

Dec 19, 2024
Top tech news today: December 19, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 19, 2024

Tech News Summaries 1. Trump’s NASA pick Jared Isaacman invested heavily in stablecoins Jared Isaacman, chosen by Trump for NASA, made a significant bet on stablecoins through his company Shift4, bolstering his investment in the crypto space. CNBC 2. ClearBank and Azure renew…

Dec 19, 2024
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Google launches Android XR with Samsung headset

What happened: Google teams with Samsung for Android XR revolution Google has unveiled Android XR, a new operating system designed for extended reality (XR) devices, marking a significant step in its reentry into the augmented and virtual reality market. Developed in…

Dec 19, 2024
Fincantieri and Sparkle collaborate on cable protection

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Fincantieri and Sparkle collaborate on cable protection

What happened: Fincantieri and Sparkle team up for protection Fincantieri, the state-controlled shipbuilder, has partnered with Telecom Italia’s submarine cables unit, Sparkle, to develop solutions for the surveillance and protection of submarine telecommunications cables. This…

Dec 18, 2024
Virginia man convicted of using cryptocurrency to fund ISIS

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Virginia man convicted of using cryptocurrency to fund ISIS

What happened: Virginia man convicted of funding ISIS Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a 35-year-old from Springfield, Virginia, was convicted by a federal jury for sending $185,000 in cryptocurrency to members of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) between October 2019 and…

Dec 18, 2024
Silent NASA lander provides new data on Martian dust

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Silent NASA lander provides new data on Martian dust

What happened: InSight offers new findings on Martian dust Two years after NASA retired the InSight lander in 2022, scientists continue to glean insights about Mars from the vehicle. InSight ceased communication due to dust accumulation on its solar panels, which prevented…

Dec 18, 2024
Telia brings 5G to 99% of Norway’s population

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

Telia brings 5G to 99% of Norway’s population

What happened: Telia expands nationwide 5G coverage, supporting Norway’s digitalisation goals Telia has achieved nationwide 5G coverage in Norway, reaching 99% of the population just four years after launching its first 5G base stations in Lillestrøm. The company’s network now…

Dec 18, 2024
Editorial image for EU launches IRIS² to challenge Starlink’s global satellite dominance.

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EU launches IRIS² to challenge Starlink’s global satellite dominance

What happened: New satellite network aims to strengthen Europe’s space and security capabilities The European Union has greenlit the IRIS² satellite project, a major initiative aimed at creating a European-led alternative to SpaceX’s Starlink. IRIS², which will consist of 290…

Dec 18, 2024
What is cable internet?

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What is cable internet?

Cable internet is one of the most widely used broadband solutions globally, leveraging existing coaxial cable networks to provide reliable and fast internet access. This technology has become an essential part of modern life, offering high speeds and scalability for homes and…

Dec 18, 2024
Pyth Network brings real-time oil data to over 80 blockchains

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Pyth Network brings real-time oil data to over 80 blockchains

Pyth Network enables DeFi applications with real-time oil data on 80+ blockchains.

Dec 18, 2024
Syscoin unveils roadmap to scale Bitcoin with modular blockchain

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Syscoin unveils roadmap to scale Bitcoin with modular blockchain

Syscoin unveils a roadmap to scale Bitcoin with modular blockchain and AI.

Dec 18, 2024
Volume raises $6M to revolutionize A2A payments

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Volume raises $6M to revolutionize A2A payments

Volume raises $6 million in seed funding to revolutionize account-to-account (A2A) payments.

Dec 18, 2024
Tietoevry Banking partners with Visa Direct

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Tietoevry Banking partners with Visa Direct

What happened: Tietoevry Banking integrates Visa Direct for better corporate payments Tietoevry Banking has partnered with Visa Direct to improve cross-border payment solutions for its financial institution clients. The collaboration incorporates Visa B2B Connect into Tietoevry’s…

Dec 18, 2024
Chargezoom raises $11.5m for AR automation

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Chargezoom raises $11.5m for AR automation

What happened: Chargezoom raises $11.5m with Google Pay integration at the forefront Chargezoom, an AI-powered accounts receivable (AR) and integrated payments platform, announced the successful completion of an $11.5m Series A funding round, led by Kickstart Fund. Key entities…

Dec 18, 2024
Eurofiber, Quantum Bridge and Juniper join forces to develop quantum-safe comms

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Eurofiber, Quantum Bridge and Juniper join forces to develop quantum-safe comms

What happened: Quantum Bridge boosts Eurofiber’s security with post-quantum cryptography Eurofiber has announced plans to integrate post-quantum cryptography (PQC) into its network infrastructure by combining Juniper Networks’ SRX firewalls with Quantum Bridge’s DSKE technology.…

Dec 18, 2024
CVC Capital Partners’ talks propel TIM shares to new heights

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CVC Capital Partners’ talks propel TIM shares to new heights

What happened: CVC Capital Partners eyes TIM stake Telecom Italia (TIM) saw its stock price surge to €0.29, a level not seen since the start of the year, following reports that CVC Capital Partners is in talks with Vivendi to acquire its 24% stake in the company. If the deal goes…

Dec 18, 2024