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Global Cloud Services Trends
What Are Examples of Network Operating Systems? Windows Server, Linux, and Cisco IOS
Learn the difference between server and network-device operating systems, with current examples including Windows Server, Linux, Cisco IOS, and Junos OS.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Is private credit an alternative investment? Learn why it’s growing
Why private credit is gaining attention? Private credit is becoming a prominent alternative investment. As traditional investment opportunities, such as stocks and bonds, offer lower returns, more investors are looking to private credit as a viable option. But, is private credit…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
NOS and iBASIS renew and expand strategic partnership
What happened: NOS and iBASIS renew and expand global connectivity partnership NOS, a leading telecom provider in Portugal, and iBASIS, a global communications enabler, have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance international voice…

Global Cloud Services Trends
TRUMP memecoin launch ignites crypto market frenzy
TRUMP memecoin frenzy boosts search interest for “buy crypto” and “Solana.” Solana rallies to $270 billion.

Global Institutional Trends
iCapital acquires Parallel Markets to enhance investor onboarding
iCapital acquires Parallel Markets to streamline investor onboarding and improve compliance with reusable KYC/AML technology.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Amazon to acquire Indian BNPL firm Axio
Amazon is set to acquire Indian fintech Axio, a BNPL provider, to expand its credit offerings and enhance services for customers in India.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Q*Bird unveils scalable quantum key distribution for secure multipoint networks
What happened: A new era in scalable quantum key distribution Q*Bird has introduced its Falqon MQS4000 Quantum Switch, a breakthrough in scalable multipoint quantum key distribution (QKD). This technology allows quantum links for hundreds or thousands of users to be set up at the…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Southeast Asia FinTech funding declines in 2024
Southeast Asia’s FinTech funding declines in 2024 due to economic challenges, but resilience remains as investment continues in key sectors.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection firm
Chainalysis acquires AI fraud detection firm Alterya to enhance blockchain security and combat scams in the crypto industry.

North America Institutional Trends
MACOM wins $70M CHIPS funding to expand semiconductor manufacturing
What happened: MACOM secures $70M funding to expand its manufacturing MACOM Technology Solutions, a leading producer of semiconductor devices used in telecommunications and defence applications, has received $70 million from the US government to expand its manufacturing…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
MoonPay acquires Helio to enhance crypto payment services
What happened: MoonPay acquires Helio to improve crypto payment solutions MoonPay, a leading cryptocurrency payment gateway, has announced its acquisition of Helio, a company known for its technology services in the cryptocurrency payment sector. This acquisition is set to…

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
Albanese to invest $3B to upgrade NBN’s copper connections
What happened: Albanese announces $3B investment to upgrade NBN Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has pledged $3 billion to improve Australia’s National Broadband Network (NBN) by replacing old copper connections with fibre-optic technology. The upgrade will benefit 622,000 homes…

Global National Telecom Trends
T-Mobile acquires Vistar Media for $600M to enhance ad business
What happened: T-Mobile acquires Vistar Media for $600 million T-Mobile has announced its acquisition of Vistar Media for $600 million, a strategic move aimed at strengthening its advertising business. Vistar Media, known for its advanced programmatic advertising platform…

North America Cloud Services Trends
HP wins $53M in CHIPS Act funding to expand Oregon plant
What happened: HP secures $53M in CHIPS Act funding to expand Oregon plant HP has been awarded $53 million from the U.S. CHIPS and Science Act to expand its semiconductor facility in Corvallis, Oregon. This funding aims to enhance the company’s capabilities in producing…

Global National Telecom Trends
BT to launch 2G network shutdown in UK by 2033
What happened: BT to shut down 2G network in the UK by 2033 BT has revealed plans to decommission its 2G network in the UK by 2033, marking a major shift towards more modern mobile technologies. The decision is part of BT’s strategy to streamline its network and focus resources…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Telecom giants launch Aduna for global API innovation
Discover how Aduna, led by Vonage’s Anthony Bartolo, unites telecom giants to provide simplified global API access for developers.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Anthropic seeks $2 billion in funding to accelerate AI development
What happened: Anthropic plans $2 billion funding round to boost AI research and safety Anthropic, a leading AI research startup, is in talks to raise $2 billion in fresh funding, according to reports. The company, known for its work on AI safety and the development of advanced…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Tracey Wright appointed new Chair of CCUK
What happened: CCUK appoints Tracey Wright as new Chair to lead industry collaboration CCUK (Communications Committee UK) has announced the appointment of Tracey Wright, Operations Director at Magrathea, as its new Chair. With extensive experience in the telecom industry, Wright…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Red Helix’s $1M SOC investment boosts headcount by 150%
What happened: Red Helix expands team with $1M investment Red Helix has announced a significant investment of $1 million to expand its 24/7 security operations centre (SOC) based in Buckinghamshire. This strategic move has led to a remarkable 150% increase in the SOC team’s…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over software license resale restrictions
What happened: Microsoft and ValueLicensing prepare for high-stakes court showdown Microsoft is set to face UK-based ValueLicensing in court over a dispute regarding the resale of second-hand software licenses. ValueLicensing accuses Microsoft of unfairly restricting the resale…
