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Global Cloud Services Trends
US postpones China chip tariffs to 2027, seeking trade peace while raising stakes
New US tariffs targeting Chinese legacy chips are postponed until 2027, drawing sharp criticism from Beijing and industry watchers.
Global Cloud Services Trends
AirTrunk unveils second hyperscale data centre campus in Melbourne amid rising AI infrastructure demand
AirTrunk plans a second hyperscale data centre in Melbourne, adding 354MW of capacity as demand for AI and cloud infrastructure grows.
Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends
Telefónica Tech partners Hiberus for Latin America growth
A new Telefónica Tech–Hiberus alliance targets digital transformation and enterprise IT growth in Latin America.
Global Cloud Services Trends
VodafoneThree upgrades 100 rural masts under SRN programme
VodafoneThree upgrades 100 mobile masts under the Shared Rural Network to bring 4G coverage to remote UK communities.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Australia’s IComm faces question of local autonomy in a consolidating tech landscape
IComm Australia integrates unified communications and cloud tools even as regional autonomy is challenged by global tech platforms.
Global Cloud Services Trends
IP address market under scrutiny: Critics call purchases a ‘scam’ and hint at trillion-dollar telecom potential
Critics say buying IPv4 addresses is a lease, not true ownership, raising questions about governance and trillions in telecom asset value.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Disney and OpenAI strike $1 billion deal to license characters for Sora AI video tool
The Walt Disney Company and OpenAI agree a three-year deal for Sora character licensing, but industry concerns remain over impact.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Telecom Italia moves to ditch costly savings shares after court victory
Telecom Italia moves to abolish savings shares following a legal win, sending savings stock higher and ordinary shares lower.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Network APIs hit a turning point in 2025, but risks and rewards remain uneven
Telecom network APIs reached a key inflection point in 2025, driven by standardisation efforts and partnerships, but security risks remain.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
US delays chip tariffs on China until 2027 amid trade truce
Washington postpones new China chip tariffs to mid-2027 while addressing broader trade and supply-chain tensions.
Global Datacenter Trends
AirTrunk boosts Melbourne with second large-scale data centre
AirTrunk commits over AUD 5 billion to build a second hyperscale data centre in Melbourne, expanding capacity to over 630 MW.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Shared rural network expands 4G coverage to 100 more rural UK masts
The UK Shared Rural Network has upgraded 100 more rural masts with 4G, improving coverage while raising questions about long-term impact.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
SMSGlobal strengthens Australia’s messaging infrastructure
SMSGlobal’s messaging platform offers bulk SMS, APIs and email-to-SMS tools for reliable enterprise communications across global markets.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Stonepeak to acquire Baltic Tower business, creating first independent regional tower company
An independent tower company is set to emerge in Lithuania and Latvia as Stonepeak acquires TeleTower from Bitė Group.
Global Cloud Services Trends
ByteDance plans massive $23 billion AI investment to close gap with global tech rivals
ByteDance plans a $23bn AI capital spending push in 2026, highlighting rising competition and constraints facing Chinese tech firms globally.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Spain’s CESGA chooses IQM and Telefónica to deploy quantum computing infrastructure
CESGA partners with IQM and Telefónica to install two quantum computers in Spain by June 2026, boosting research and hybrid computing access.
Global Cloud Services Trends
WhatsApp raises concerns over reported service slowdown
WhatsApp raises concerns after reports of service slowdowns in Russia, highlighting rising pressure on foreign tech platforms.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SMARTSEL builds Selangor’s digital connectivity future
As a state-backed provider, SMARTSEL expands broadband networks and connectivity solutions to support Selangor’s smart digital plans.
Africa Institutional Trends
CAIGA rewrites Africa’s IP rules without its resource holders
CAIGA proposals raise concerns over who controls IPv4 and IPv6 policy in Africa as AFRINIC’s governance crisis deepens.
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Orange Polska and APG to buy fibre wholesaler Nexera
A strategic deal sees Orange Polska partner with APG to buy Nexera and expand high-capacity fibre networks in Poland.