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Africa Regional ISP
What’s RPKI in networking?
Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) is a vital framework that enhances the security of internet routing. Designed to secure the Border Gateway Protocol (BGP), RPKI mitigates vulnerabilities like route hijacking and leaks by cryptographically validating route advertisements.…
Companies
Top tech news today: November 13, 2024
Top tech news today: Bitcoin still hits record highs with Trump boost, Visa teams with Affirm on a new payment card, Starlink expands internet in Chad. 1. Bitcoin rally nears $90,000 on Trump boost Bitcoin’s record-breaking rally is approaching $90,000, driven by renewed interest…
Global Institutional Trends
ASMPT concludes acquisition talks with potential acquirer
What happened ASMPT, a semiconductor equipment manufacturer, has decided to end takeover talks with a potential buyer. The discussions had sparked rumors about a possible buyout, with speculation pointing to investment firm KKR & Co. as a likely suitor. The news initially caused…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Amazon confirms employees’ data breach over vendor hack
What happened Amazon disclosed on Monday that in a breach that affected a third-party vendor, a hacker had acquired over 2.8 million lines of employee data. A hacker named Nam3L3ss stated in a post on a hacker forum that the data was taken during the widespread 2023 attacks that…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Amazon considers doubling down on AI investment in Anthropic
—————————— What happened Amazon is reportedly in talks for a second multi-billion-dollar investment in AI startup Anthropic, aiming to expand its artificial intelligence capabilities. This follows an initial funding round earlier in 2023 when Amazon and Anthropic strengthened…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Human vs AI investment adviser: Which is best?
The rapid development of technology has brought revolutionary changes to wealth management services. The application of technologies such as artificial intelligence, big data analytics, and cloud computing has made wealth management services more intelligent and personalised…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: November 8, 2024
Top tech news today: UBS explores blockchain payments, Amazon expands Italy data centers, and Qualcomm benefits from rising chip sales. 1. UBS launches blockchain payment pilot Swiss bank UBS is piloting a blockchain-based system to streamline payment processes and reduce…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
DE-CIX and GCX forge partnership to boost subsea connectivity
What happened DE-CIX and Global Cloud Xchange (GCX) have formed a partnership to enhance international connectivity. This collaboration allows DE-CIX India to leverage GCX’s subsea cable infrastructure, which spans regions such as the Middle East, Asia, Europe, and the U.S. The…
North America Institutional Trends
New Samsung Galaxy S25 Slim to launch in 2025
_____________ What happened Samsung plans to launch a new “Galaxy S25 Slim” alongside its Galaxy S25 lineup in Q2 2025, according to recent certifications. Identified as model SM-S937U for the U.S. and SM-S937 internationally, this variant will be slimmer than current flagship…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Perplexity AI raising new investment at $9B valuation
What happened According to the source, venture capital company Institutional Venture Partners (IVP), which also owns a board seat in the startup, is spearheading a fresh investment round for California-based Perplexity that is expected to raise $500 million. In January, the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Major Crypto firms launch new Global Dollar Network
What happened Anchorage Digital, Bullish, Galaxy Digital, Kraken, Nuvei, Paxos, and Robinhood have unveiled the Global Dollar Network. This network combines the power of major players to encourage stablecoin adoption on a global scale. It will utilize Paxos’ new stablecoin, the…
Africa Cloud Services Trends
A new chapter in expansion: SBA makes acquisition in Africa
What happened SBA Communications has taken a major step in expanding its global reach by purchasing 7,000 telecom towers from Millicom for $975 million. This acquisition strengthens SBA’s presence in Central America, giving the company a more significant role in the region’s…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple acquires Pixelmator to boost its photo editing features
What happened Pixelmator announced on Friday that it is being acquired by Apple. Regulatory authorities still need to approve the acquisition, and the company has not disclosed the specific financial terms. Entrepreneurs founded Pixelmator in 2007, and they headquartered the…
Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Digi team up to acquire Telekom Romania
What happened Vodafone Romania has entered into talks with Digi Communications for a potential acquisition of certain assets from the former state-owned Telekom Romania. Vodafone confirmed in a filing with the London Stock Exchange that Digi has signed a memorandum of…
Global Cloud Services Trends
NVIDIA AI acquisition faces EU scrutiny over competition concerns
The proposed NVIDIA AI acquisition of Run:ai, announced in April, aims to enhance Nvidia’s capabilities in managing and optimising artificial intelligence infrastructure. However, this acquisition has drawn the attention of EU antitrust authorities, who are particularly vigilant…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What can we learn from Apple’s 250$ win of the watch patent lawsuit?
Apple recently won its patent lawsuit against Masimo, making headlines across all media platforms. I found the $250 award and the spokesperson’s statements—”we’re not here for money” and “stop copying our design”—especially intriguing. This portrayal makes Apple seem like an…
Companies
How IP address management can strengthen network security
Safeguarding network security is more critical than ever, and effective IP Address Management (IPAM) plays a pivotal role in achieving this goal. According to IBM, the highest-ever average cost of a data breach was $4.88 million in 2024. Many other statistics alarms the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech stories today: October 31, 2024
Top tech stories today: Worldcoin’s iris-scanning innovation, Netflix’s earnings surpass targets, and Amazon AWS pushes return-to-office. 1. FTX deputy Nishad Singh faces sentencing Sam Bankman-Fried’s former FTX executive Nishad Singh awaits sentencing after cooperation in the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Asset management companies launch a new ETF focused on AI
What happened AI technology is developing quickly around the world. As a result, asset management companies are launching new exchange-traded funds (ETFs) to take advantage of the market’s excitement about AI. Morningstar data shows that in 2024, companies launched many new ETFs.…
Global Institutional Trends
UMG’s partnership with KLAY raises questions over AI in music
What happened In the latest move toward integrating artificial intelligence into the music world, Universal Music Group (UMG) announced a partnership with a new AI company called KLAY. This partnership, described as “pioneering,” aims to establish an “ethical foundation” for…