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Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Serverfarm and IPTO launch Gemini in Greece
What happened: Hyperscale data centres drive digital transformation in Greece Data centre operator Serverfarm and Greece’s Independent Power Transmission Operator (IPTO) have announced a joint venture, Gemini, to construct hyperscale data centres across the country. The…

North America Institutional Trends
Jump Crypto settles SEC case with $123M fine
What happened: Jump Crypto resolves SEC case linked to Google Pay competitor TerraUSD Tai Mo Shan, a subsidiary of Jump Crypto, has reached a $123 million settlement with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) over allegations of misleading investors about the…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Quantum computing to fortify Bitcoin signatures: Adam Back
What happened: Bitcoin and quantum computing security Adam Back, co-founder of Blockstream and a leading cryptographer, believes quantum computing could strengthen Bitcoin’s security in the future. In a Dec. 21 post on X, Back stated that advancements in post-quantum (PQ)…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Spacecoin launches satellite for blockchain in space
Spacecoin XYZ launches its first satellite, advancing an ultra-secure blockchain network in space for decentralised innovation

North America Cloud Services Trends
Chime prepares for potential 2025 IPO in US
Chime Financial plans a 2025 IPO, leveraging its $25B valuation and leadership in digital-first banking to drive growth.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital reap gains from crypto surge
Brevan Howard and Galaxy Digital thrive as Bitcoin hits $100k

North America Cloud Services Trends
CFPB sues major banks over Zelle fraud allegations
What happened: CFPB takes legal action over Zelle fraud issues The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has filed lawsuits against three major US banks—JPMorgan Chase, Bank of America, and Wells Fargo—over allegations of failing to prevent and address fraud on the Zelle…

Global Regional ISP Trends
ACM CoNEXT-2024 workshop tackles Internet Decentralization
What happened: Experts discuss challenges for decentralizing the web The Decentralization of the Internet (DIN) workshop at ACM CoNEXT-2024 gathered network researchers, digital rights activists, and policy experts to explore the growing centralization of Internet services…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Best practices task force shapes networking standards
What happened: BCOP TF tackles IPv6, IoT security, and operational challenges The Best Current Operational Practices Task Force (BCOP TF) was established in 2013 at RIPE 67 to address operational challenges in networking and create standardised guidelines for technology…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Craig Wright gets suspended sentence for court contempt
What happened: Craig Wright sentenced for court contempt Craig Wright, who claims to be the creator of Bitcoin, has been sentenced to one year in prison, suspended for two years, for contempt of court. This ruling follows his blatant violation of a March 2024 court injunction…

Global Institutional Trends
IANA to host webinar on PTI 2025–2030 Draft Strategic Plan
What happened: Discuss PTI 2025–2030 draft strategic plan The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is hosting a public webinar on January 14, 2025, at 16:00 UTC to discuss its strategic plan for 2025–2030. This session will focus on IANA’s proposed strategic objectives for…

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is Augmented Reality?
Augmented reality (AR) has rapidly transformed from a niche technology to a mainstream innovation, reshaping industries and enhancing user experiences across various sectors. But what exactly is augmented reality, and how does it work? This article delves into the basics of AR…

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…

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…
