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Global Cloud Services Trends
Gigs raises $73M in Series B to expand TaaS
Gigs raises $73 million in a Series B round led by Ribbit Capital to expand its Telecom-as-a-Service platform.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Payabl. teams up with Work in Fintech to empower future talent
payabl. teams up with Work in Fintech to offer mentorship and career opportunities.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Telia claims to be first to deliver nationwide 5G coverage in Norway
What happened: Telia reaches 99% of Norway’s population with 5G setting a new milestone in mobile connectivity Telia has announced that it is the first operator in Norway to deliver nationwide 5G coverage, now reaching nearly 99% of the population. This milestone comes four years…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Avelacom expands US-Mexico trading connectivity with new PoPs
What happened: Avelacom enhances low-latency connectivity between US and Mexico Avelacom, a low-latency network solutions provider, has expanded its infrastructure by deploying two new Points of Presence (PoPs) and upgrading existing connections to improve interconnectivity…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Visa Direct enables real-time bank transfers in under 60 seconds
What happened: Visa Direct introduces real-time bank transfers in the U.S. Visa Direct, Visa’s global real-time payments platform, has announced a major upgrade to its domestic services in the United States, ensuring bank transfers are completed in under 60 seconds. This…

Global Cloud Services Trends
SoFi, Galileo partner with Mesh Payments to simplify expenses
What happened: SoFi Bank and Galileo collaborate with Mesh Payments SoFi Bank and its technology platform Galileo have teamed up with Mesh Payments to streamline enterprise travel and expense management. This partnership aims to integrate SoFi’s robust financial services…

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is internet infrastructure?
The internet has become an indispensable part of daily life, supporting global commerce, communication, and innovation. At the heart of this digital ecosystem lies internet infrastructure — a robust system of hardware, software, and protocols working seamlessly together to enable…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China drives Bluetooth alternative as universal remotes rise
What happened: Star Flash launches universal remote standard Last week, China’s Electronics Video Industry Association approved a standard for universal remote controls, aimed at simplifying the user experience for consumers struggling with multiple remotes. The standard mandates…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Macquarie seeks to spend billions on Edotco
What happened: Macquarie bids for Axiata’s Edotco valued at $3.5 billion Macquarie Asset Management has made a bid for Edotco, Axiata Group’s tower infrastructure business, valued at approximately US$3.5 billion. Sources suggest that Axiata is currently considering the offer.…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nokia and EOLO launch Europe’s first 5G mmWave network
What happened: Nokia and EOLO to deliver Italy’s first 5G mmWave network Nokia has entered a four-year partnership with EOLO, Italy’s first B Corp in the telecoms sector, to deploy Europe’s first 5G standalone mmWave Radio Access Network. The deal sees Nokia provide a range of…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Current raises $200M amidst rapid growth
What happened: Current secures $200M to drive innovation and growth Current, a U.S.-based consumer FinTech platform, has raised $200 million in new funding as it continues to experience rapid growth. The company reported a 90% increase in revenue this year, driven by the…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Enhanced website performance with LightSpeed hosting upgrade
Upgraded hosting platform for maximum efficiency Real World Group are excited to unveil significant updates to our web hosting platform, now powered by LightSpeed technology. This change replaces the traditional Apache system with a more advanced solution that focuses on speed…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitget plans Lithuania hub for European expansion
What happened: Bitget establishes regional hub in Lithuania Bitget, a prominent cryptocurrency exchange and Web3 company, has announced plans to establish a European regional hub in Lithuania. This initiative aligns with the EU’s Markets in Crypto-Assets (MiCA) framework, which…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 17, 2024
Tech News Summaries Fintech leaders to gather in Riyadh for Money20/20 Middle East Fintech leaders will converge in Riyadh for the inaugural Money20/20 Middle East event in 2025, showcasing regional innovation and growth in fintech. Source Millions of UK savers unaware of pension…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Standard Chartered partners with Paxos for stablecoins
What happened: Standard Chartered supports Google Pay integration for Paxos stablecoins Standard Chartered has announced a strategic reserve management partnership with Paxos, a leading blockchain infrastructure company. This agreement focuses on managing reserves for two…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Mesh Payments teams up with SoFi and Galileo
What happened: Mesh Payments joins forces with Google Pay Mesh Payments, a leader in global travel and expense management, has partnered with SoFi Bank and Galileo Financial Technologies to enhance its financial ecosystem. SoFi Bank will serve as Mesh’s sponsor bank, while…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Sui blockchain partners with Ant Digital on tokenised ESG assets
Sui blockchain partners with Ant Digital to tokenise ESG assets.

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a network port?
A network port is an essential component in modern computing, acting as a logical access point for data traffic to enter and leave a device. With the increasing complexity of networks and the rise in cybersecurity threats, understanding how ports work and how to secure them is…

Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone launches AI anomaly detection tool for IoT
What happened: AI tool enhances Vodafone’s IoT service reliability Vodafone has launched an AI-powered anomaly detection tool for its IoT services, designed to detect and address service anomalies in near real-time. This new tool uses machine learning algorithms to monitor IoT…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft removes Suggested Actions feature from Windows 11
What happened: Suggested Actions feature discontinued as Microsoft shifts focus in Windows 11 Microsoft has officially confirmed that its Suggested Actions feature will be removed in a future Windows 11 update. This feature, introduced less than three years ago, was designed to…
