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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top tech news today: February 11, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. QR code payments expected to exceed $8T Juniper Research projects that global QR code payment transactions will grow by 50%, reaching $8 trillion by 2029, driven by national QR schemes and A2A payment initiatives. Source 2. Questal secures $3.2M for AI…

Companies
Top tech news today: February 10, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Feedzai integrates fraud solution with Backbase Feedzai has partnered with Backbase to enhance its fraud prevention capabilities, helping banks protect their digital customers from increasing online threats. Source 2. ACI Worldwide expands fintech partnership…

Global Cloud Services
Data centre capex to exceed $1 trillion by 2029
Global data center spending will exceed $1 trillion by 2029. Cloud providers’ AI investments are driving this growth.

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP
UK gigabit coverage reaches 85% as fibre overbuild intensifies
UK achieves 85% gigabit broadband coverage as FTTP overbuild accelerates and fibre networks vie for customers.

North America Regional ISP
Britain’s first internet connection: A polite journey into the digital age
The advent of packet switching The UK’s foray into internet technology was significantly influenced by the development of packet switching—a method of data transmission that segments data into packets for efficient routing. In 1965, Donald Davies of the National Physical…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Eurostat: Internet access and digital economy grow across EU
What happened Eurostat has released its latest findings on internet access and the digital economy within the European Union, showing a steady increase in connectivity and digital engagement. The data highlights significant growth in the number of households with internet access…

Global Cloud Services
Dell’Oro Group predicts flat growth for RAN market
Dell’Oro Group forecasts flat RAN market growth, with regional imbalances and slower data traffic impacting long-term prospects.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
6 advantages of network operating systems
Explore the advantages of network operating systems: centralized management, enhanced security, efficiency, and integration.

Companies
Rebranded Binance Labs eyes AI and biotech investments
What happened: Binance Labs expands into AI and biotech Binance Labs, the technology incubator of Binance, has rebranded to YZi Labs to reflect its expanded focus on artificial intelligence and biotechnology. The announcement, made on 23 January, confirmed that former Binance CEO…

Global Cloud Services
Centralized vs decentralized internet
Differences between centralized vs. decentralized internet. Benefits for privacy, security, and freedom; key challenges.

Global Regional ISP
An example of Classless Inter-Domain Routing
Explore a practical classless inter-domain routing example. Learn how CIDR simplifies IP address allocation and enhances network efficiency.

Global Regional ISP
Is the internet connected by undersea cables?
Yes, the internet is overwhelmingly connected by undersea cables. In fact, approximately 99% of global internet traffic is transmitted through undersea cables, which form the essential infrastructure that powers much of the world’s digital communication. These cables are the…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top tech news today: January 23, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Kraken wallet rumors spark donation discussions Speculation surrounding a $47M wallet linked to Ross Ulbricht has led to discussions on donations, raising questions about the future of these funds. Source 2. BlackRock CEO predicts $700K Bitcoin value…

Companies
Telia announces new appointments to group executive management
What happened: Telia announces executive management changes Telia Company has appointed Holger Haljand as Senior Vice President and Head of Telia Finland, effective February 1, 2025. Haljand has been with Telia since 2014, initially joining the Telia Estonia management team…

Global Regional ISP
Network Operating System vs. Traditional Operating System
Operating systems are the backbone of modern computing, but not all are created equal. Traditional operating systems (like Windows, macOS, and Linux) focus on managing resources on a single device, while network operating systems (NOS) are designed to manage and coordinate…

Global Cloud Services
How network operating system works
Explore how a Network Operating System (NOS) manages resources, facilitates communication, and ensures security across connected devices.

Global Institutional
SSAC’s vision for 2025: Open and accessible
SSAC outlines its 2025 vision to enhance DNS security with a focus on transparency, engagement, and strategic goals.

Companies
Kacific launches SatPack for reliable portable satellite internet
Empowering connectivity for critical operations SatPack is a portable and rapidly deployable solution for enterprises, emergency personnel, and government agencies. It ensures reliable communication for demanding projects in remote and challenging environments such as natural…
Companies
DE-CIX and GLBB boost interconnection in Japan
What happened: Interconnection enhanced by DE-CIX and GLBB DE-CIX, a leading internet exchange operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Japanese internet service provider GLBB. This agreement aims to enhance interconnection services for GLBB’s customers, providing…

Companies
US allocates $117M to boost Open RAN technology
What happened: Open RAN funding boosts US hardware development The US government has awarded over $117 million in funding to develop commercially viable Open RAN hardware. This initiative, announced by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is part…
