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Global Regional ISP Trends
How Anycast routing boosts DNS resilience and reduces latency
What happened At LACNIC 42 LACNOG 2024, Carlos Martínez highlighted the importance of Anycast in enhancing DNS resilience. The technique works by combining Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing with Domain Name System (DNS) capabilities. DNS, often called “the phone book of the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
CHIPS network sets Black Friday record with $2.63T in transactions
What happened: Payments record The CHIPS network, the world’s largest private-sector clearing and settlement system, set a new record on Black Friday, processing 1,083,550 payments valued at $2.63 trillion. Several factors drove the surge, including transactions from foreign…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Viasat pioneers direct-to-device satellite messaging in Saudi Arabia
What happened In a technological first for Saudi Arabia, Viasat demonstrated its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite messaging system, marking a step forward in satellite connectivity. The showcase took place during the “Connecting the World from the Skies” event hosted by Saudi…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Telstra acquires Boost Mobile for $100M
What happened Telstra Group, Australia’s largest telecommunications company, has taken a significant step in its multi-brand strategy by acquiring Boost Mobile in a deal valued at approximately $100 million. This move formalises a long-standing partnership between the two…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Pat Gelsinger steps down as Intel CEO amid financial struggles
What happened Pat Gelsinger, who became Intel’s CEO in 2021, announced his retirement and immediate departure from the board of directors amid challenging economic conditions for the company. Gelsinger had launched the “IDM 2.0” initiative, aimed at reviving domestic…
Global Cloud Services Trends
XRP surpasses $100B market cap, soars 30% in a week
What happened XRP’s market cap soared above $100 billion for the first time since 2018, driven by optimism around Ripple’s expanding market presence and potential regulatory milestones. The token posted impressive gains, with a 7-day increase of 30% and a 30-day surge nearing…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Akhetonics secures funding to pioneer all-optical chip revolution
What happened Akhetonics, a advanced startup specializing in photonic computing, has secured a significant round of fresh funding to advance its work on all-optical chips. These chips represent a bold departure from traditional electronic processors, using light instead of…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Expired DNSSEC signatures disrupt 26 African TLDs
What happened At the end of October 2024, a significant technical issue disrupted 26 African Top-Level Domains (TLDs). One of their authoritative name servers, managed by Afrinic, served outdated data, with DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) signatures flagged as…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Intel’s $7.86B CHIPS Act funding comes with strict conditions
What happened Intel has secured $7.86 billion in funding under the United States CHIPS Act, but the deal comes with firm restrictions. The conditions, revealed in a recent filing, require Intel to retain at least 50.1% ownership and control of its foundry business if spun out as…
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Ex-Tesco leader’s plan to channel Moroccan energy to the UK
What happened Sir Dave Lewis, the former boss of Tesco, is spearheading an ambitious project to build the world’s longest subsea power cable, stretching 4,000 km from Morocco to Great Britain. This initiative, backed by Xlinks, will harness renewable energy from vast wind and…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
KPMG UK and FinTech Scotland unite for fintech growth
What happened KPMG UK has joined FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organization for fintech in Scotland, to work closely on fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and driving technology adoption within the Scottish financial technology sector. This commitment by KPMG…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone partners with Quantum Accelerator to advance network optimization
What happened Vodafone announced its collaboration with Digital Catapult’s Quantum Accelerator program, a UK-based initiative designed to enhance quantum technology integration. The program will focus on optimizing Vodafone’s network performance, including capacity management and…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Chinese ship accused of Baltic undersea cable sabotage
What happened A Chinese commercial ship, Yi Peng 3, is under scrutiny for allegedly cutting two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Investigators believe the ship intentionally dragged its anchor, causing extensive damage to internet links between Sweden, Lithuania, Finland…
Global Institutional Trends
SpaceX celebrates 400th Falcon 9 launch with Starlink satellites
What happened SpaceX marked a historic achievement on November 27, 2024, completing its 400th Falcon 9 rocket launch. This milestone flight carried 24 Starlink satellites into low Earth orbit, departing from the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. The mission saw the Falcon 9’s…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitcoin nears $100K as long-term holders pose volatility risk
What happened Bitcoin is nearing a significant milestone, with its price climbing close to $100,000, reaching $96,572 recently. This rally has been driven by strong institutional interest, increased adoption, and overall bullish market sentiment. The cryptocurrency is positioned…
Latin America and Caribbean Institutional Trends
Brazil restricts on stablecoin transferring to curb financial risks
What happened Brazil is considering a proposal to restrict stablecoin transfers to self-custody wallets in order to increase financial transparency and combat illicit activities. The policy would limit the ability of users to transfer stablecoins like Tether (USDT) or USDC…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
BSO intents to build Europe’s largest AI data center in France
What happened BSO has announced plans to build one of Europe’s largest AI-focused data centers, named DataOne, in France. The company has taken over an existing Tier-3 data center and plans to expand it into a 400MW facility by 2028. The project is led by Charles-Antoine Beyney…
Global Cloud Services Trends
GoCardless simplifies payments for grassroots football
What happened GoCardless has announced a strategic partnership with Total Grassroots and Kelme, a kit manufacturer, aimed at simplifying payment collection for grassroots football clubs.This alliance is designed to alleviate the administrative burden of collecting cash, a common…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Crypto miners pour $3.6B into new tech advancements
___________ What happened Publicly traded crypto mining companies have spent $3.6 billion on plant, property, and equipment (PP&E) so far in 2024, with most funds allocated to hardware upgrades. The report by TheMinerMag highlights that the third quarter marked the highest PP&E…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Explosion shatters Japan’s rocket test, halting ambitious plans
What happened Japan’s space agency aborted an engine test for the Epsilon S rocket on Tuesday (November 26) after it exploded and caught fire, a repeated failure that will likely push the rocket’s debut launch beyond the March-end target and delay the national space programme.…