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Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
CityFibre acquires Connexin’s fibre network
What happened: Strategic expansion through acquisition CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has announced the acquisition of Connexin’s full fibre infrastructure in a strategic agreement. This move will significantly expand CityFibre’s nationwide footprint…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Gopal Vittal appointed GSMA board chair
What happened: Gopal Vittal named chair of GSMA board until 2026 The GSMA Board of Directors has officially appointed Gopal Vittal as the new Chair of the organisation, marking a significant leadership change in the global mobile industry. Vittal, currently the Vice Chairman and…
Global National Telecom Trends
SITA and Orange Business extend aviation partnership
What happened: SITA and Orange Business extend their partnership SITA and Orange Business have officially renewed their long-standing partnership for the next five years. This agreement, which dates back to 2001, aims to strengthen the global connectivity landscape within the…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
PayU acquires 43.5% stake in Indian paytech Mindgate Solutions
PayU has acquired a 43.5% stake in Mindgate Solutions, significantly enhancing its competitive position in India’s fintech market.
Global Datacenter Trends
$25bn investment to boost Data Centre power
What happened: Investment deal signed Abu Dhabi’s sovereign wealth fund, ADQ, and the American private equity firm, Energy Capital Partners (ECP), have signed a $25 billion investment deal. This agreement aims to enhance power generation. Both firms will invest equally to…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
Vocus cleared to acquire TPG’s fibre network assets
What happened: Australian regulator approves Vocus’ acquisition of TPG telecom’s fibre and fixed assets Australia’s competition regulator, the ACCC, has approved Vocus Group’s A$5.25 billion (US$3.3 billion) acquisition of TPG Telecom’s fibre and fixed network assets. This…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Ofcom plans fibre investment boost
Ofcom unveils new fibre broadband regulations to boost investment, promote competition, and accelerate network expansion across the UK.
Global National Telecom Trends
SoftBank acquires Ampere for $6.5B
SoftBank acquires Ampere Computing for $6.5 billion, boosting its AI infrastructure and semiconductor portfolio.
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Bridge Data Centres secures major funding
What happened: Bridge Data Centres’asia-pacific expansion Bridge Data Centres, a leading hyperscale data centre operator in Asia-Pacific, has secured $2.8 billion in senior secured bank financing. This significant investment will drive the company’s expansion across the region…
North America National Telecom Trends
Sinch expands RCS partnership with Verizon
What happened: Sinch and Verizon strengthen RCS for business messaging Sinch has announced an expansion of its partnership with Verizon, one of the largest mobile network operators in the United States, to further advance the adoption of Rich Communication Services (RCS) for…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: 20 March, 2025
Major tech firms expand capabilities, enhance security, and invest in infrastructure, shaping the future of digital communication and services.
Global Cloud Services Trends
ZTE and TAWAL deepen partnership
What happened: ZTE and TAWAL strategic agreement ZTE Corporation and TAWAL have signed a strategic agreement to enhance their cooperation in telecom and digital energy fields. This collaboration aims to promote the adoption of modern technologies and integrate state-of-the-art…
Global National Telecom Trends
Liberty Global in talks to acquire Vodafone’s dutch stake
What happened: Liberty global’s acquisition plans Liberty Global is reportedly in talks with Vodafone to acquire the telco’s stake in their Dutch joint venture, VodafoneZiggo. Bloomberg reported that discussions have been ongoing for several months. A source cited by the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
MoonPay acquires Iron to expand stablecoin payment solutions
What happened: MoonPay acquires Iron to strengthen enterprise stablecoin payment solutions Cryptocurrency payments company MoonPay has expanded its enterprise stablecoin offerings with the acquisition of Iron, an API-driven stablecoin infrastructure provider. Announced on 13…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
HLISB and GoBarakah launch digital social financing ecosystem
HLISB and GoBarakah partnership Hong Leong Islamic Bank (HLISB) has formed a partnership with GoBarakah, a leading FinTech platform, to create a digital ecosystem for social financing. The partnership aims to channel donations and funds to underserved communities, with the PayNet…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
German military to launch intel satellites from Scotland
What happened: Germany’s initiative for sovereign launch capabilities The German military is considering launching intelligence-gathering satellites from Scotland as part of an initiative to strengthen Europe’s defence links. The German air force’s space command intends to use…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Ori partners with Kao Data to launch first UK AI cloud region
What happened: Ori selects Kao Data for its first UK AI cloud region AI-native cloud provider Ori has partnered with Kao Data to launch its first UK-based AI cloud region at Kao Data’s Harlow campus. This deployment will integrate NVIDIA H200 Tensor Core GPUs, marking the first…
Global Cloud Services Trends
SparkReceipt secures investment for global growth
What happened: AI-driven fintech startup SparkReceipt gains investment for global expansion SparkReceipt, a Finnish pre-accounting software provider, has secured investment from Trind Ventures to fuel its international growth. While the specific funding amount remains…
Global Cloud Services Trends
FutureVault secures $3M in funding to enhance AI technology
What happened: FutureVault receives $3M funding to enhance AI solutions FutureVault, a company known for its AI-driven digital vault technology, has raised $3 million in its latest equity financing round. The investment increases the company’s total funding to $31 million since…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Qualcomm acquires Edge Impulse to advance AI and IoT
What happened: Qualcomm strengthens AI and IoT portfolio At Embedded World, Qualcomm Technologies announced its plans to acquire Edge Impulse, a leading AI development platform provider. This strategic move will enhance Qualcomm’s AI and IoT capabilities, solidifying its…