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Instagram and Facebook back online after Meta outages
What happened: Instagram and Facebook are back online Over 22,000 people reported issues with Facebook on Wednesday evening(December 11) and over 18,000 struggled to use WhatsApp, according to outage-tracking site Downdetector. Problems with the apps were reported in the UK…
Global Cloud Services
Understanding the Internet’s core and its role in digital innovation
What happened The Internet is a global network of interconnected systems that enables seamless communication and innovation. It serves as a platform for global connectivity, allowing systems worldwide to interact regardless of technology or vendor. The core of the Internet…
Companies
Brighty secures $10M to expand crypto payments across Europe
What happened: Brighty secures $10M for expansion Brighty, a Swiss-based fintech firm specialising in crypto payments, has raised $10 million from Futurecraft Ventures to expand its services in Europe and the UK. Known for combining traditional digital banking features with…
Companies
Nevada adopts blockchain to secure elections
What happened: Blockchain tech bolsters Nevada’s election certification process. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced the adoption of blockchain technology for the state’s electoral certification process on Dec. 10. The decision aims to enhance transparency and…
Global Institutional
Augmented Reality (AR) in IT: Beyond gaming
Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the most revolutionary technologies of the modern era. While its association with gaming, notably through experiences like Pokémon Go, has driven mainstream awareness, its applications in the IT sector have grown far beyond entertainment. From…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom
Telefonica: Tailored solutions for a hyperconnected future
What happened: Telefonica Global Solutions shapes connectivity for the future At Capacity Europe 2024, Mario Di Paolo, Head of NaaS and Mobile Products at Telefonica Global Solutions, spoke with Saf Malik, Senior Reporter at Capacity Media, about Telefonica’s role in shaping the…
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Norway’s Vipps debuts world’s first Apple Pay rival for iPhones
What happened: Norway’s Vipps as Apple Pay rival Norwegian payment service Vipps has made history by launching the world’s first competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhones. Following an agreement between Apple and European regulators to open up NFC technology to third…
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Wire 3 to expand Florida fibre network with $115M
What happened: Wire 3 raises funds for Florida fibre expansion Wire 3 has secured a $115 million credit facility, led by Woodforest National Bank, CIBC, and JPMorgan, with Axiom Bank also participating. This funding will support the expansion of its fibre-optic network across…
Global Institutional
El Salvador eases bitcoin requirement to unlock IMF loans
El Salvador adjusts its bitcoin policy to secure $3 billion in loans.
Companies
Telia ventures into hydrogen power for mobile sites
What happened: Telia’s hydrogen power initiative Telia, a leading telecommunications operator, has announced the trial of hydrogen power for its mobile sites, marking a significant step towards sustainable and resilient energy solutions. The trials are set to take place outside…
Global Institutional
Empowering remote operations: Emma Sinclair on Marlink’s hybrid satellite networks
Q1: Introduction to yourself and Marlink Emma: My name is Emma Sinclair, and I am the Head of Marketing Communications for Enterprise, Energy & Government at Marlink. Marlink is a provider of satellite connectivity and digital solutions. We’re the top integrator for multi-orbit…
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Canada pledges $1.4B for sovereign computing in the AI race
What happened: Canada unveils $1.4B AI race strategy Canada has announced a landmark investment of CAD 2 billion (approximately USD 1.42 billion) aimed at enhancing its domestic computing capacity through the Canadian Sovereign AI Compute Strategy. This initiative will fund the…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services
Over 400 million crypto wallets hold non-zero balance: Chainalysis
Over 400 million crypto wallets hold balances.
Global Cloud Services
Layer-2 networks need decentralized sequencers: Metis co-founder
Layer-2 networks on Ethereum grow to over $60 billion in TVL.
Companies
US considers settlement network for multi-asset transactions
What happened: Exploring multi-asset transactions feasibility The US Federal Reserve is exploring the creation of a settlement network capable of handling multi-asset transactions. This initiative aims to streamline financial operations by enabling faster, more secure settlements…
Companies
Telcables Nigeria launches PoP to boost West African connectivity
What happened: TelCables Nigeria enhances digital connectivity with new PoP at Lagos Rack Centre TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of Angola Cables, has launched a new Point of Presence (PoP) at the Lagos Rack Centre facility. This PoP aims to significantly enhance low-latency…
Global Cloud Services
Musk’s xAI plans one million GPU Colossus expansion
What happened: Elon Musk’s xAI to develop one of the largest AI supercomputers Elon Musk’s xAI is preparing to scale its Colossus supercomputer cluster to a minimum of one million GPUs, according to the Greater Memphis Chamber. Initially housing 100,000 Nvidia GPUs, the facility…
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Making crypto as simple as cash: Rezolve AI and Tether
What happened: Rezolve AI and Tether join forces to redefine cryptocurrency payments Rezolve AI, a leader in AI-driven commerce solutions, has partnered with Tether, a prominent name in the digital asset space, to transform how cryptocurrencies are used in daily transactions. By…
Global Institutional
GameStop soars on Roaring Kitty’s cryptic post, reviving retail hype
What happened: Cryptic post spurs GameStop surge Shares of GameStop experienced a significant increase of 6% on Thursday following a cryptic post from Keith Gill, known online as “Roaring Kitty,” the influential figure behind the 2021 meme stock phenomenon. Gill’s post on social…
Global Datacenter
Schneider and Nvidia: Transforming AI data center cooling system
What happened: Schneider and Nvidia redefine AI data center cooling innovation French electrical equipment maker Schneider Electric is working with Nvidia to develop designs for data center cooling systems for use in new artificial intelligence data centers, it said on…