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Cloud Service
Pismo's Dalal appointment turns Visa's acquisition into an issuer-processing control test
Pismo's 16 April 2025 appointment of Vishal Dalal as global CEO is best read as a post-acquisition integration signal, not a routine personnel note. Pismo said Dalal had led North America, Europe and Asia since 2021 and would succeed co-founder Ricardo Josua after Visa's…
Institutional
SpinLaunch secures $12M investment
SpinLaunch secures $12M from Kongsberg to develop the Meridian Space LEO constellation for global broadband coverage.
Institutional
Pennylane’s valuation soars with Alphabet’s CapitalG investment
What happened: Pennylane reaches €1B valuation after CapitalG investment Pennylane, a financial management and accounting platform tailored for SMEs, has seen its valuation double to €1 billion following an investment from CapitalG, the growth fund of Google’s parent company…
Regional ISP
T-Mobile finalises Lumos acquisition
T-Mobile completes the acquisition of Lumos Networks to enhance its fibre network, supporting a $950 million expansion in the US.
Institutional
XConnect acquires Sekura.id to enhance mobile identity solutions
What happened: Xconnect acquires Sekura.id to boost mobile identity services XConnect, a London-based provider of numbering intelligence solutions, has acquired Sekura.id, a mobile identity, authentication, and fraud prevention services company based in Aylsham, UK. The financial…
Institutional
Nokia and Amazon settle patent dispute
Nokia and Amazon have settled their patent dispute, highlighting the importance of collaboration over lengthy legal battles.
Institutional
Wales secures $318M EV chip manufacturing investment
What happened: Wales secures $318M investment in EV semiconductor manufacturing Vishay Intertechnology, a global semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a $318M investment to enhance semiconductor production in Wales. This initiative aims to bolster the UK’s capabilities in…
Cloud Service
Bell’s sovereign cloud security launch
Bell launches Canadian-sovereign cloud security with AI-driven SIEM, ensuring data stays within borders while offering threat detection.
Institutional
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.
Regional ISP
DE-CIX internet exchange now live at Elea Data Centers
What happened: DE-CIX internet exchange now operational at Elea Data Centers in Brazil Elea Data Centers has launched DE-CIX Internet Exchanges (IXs) at its São Paulo-SPO1 and Rio de Janeiro-RJO1 facilities, marking the first DE-CIX Points of Presence (PoPs) in Brazil and Latin…
Institutional
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…
Cloud Service
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…
Regional ISP
Keppel acquires Global Marine Group
Keppel acquires Global Marine Group, strengthening its subsea infrastructure and fibre optic cable services.
AFRINIC
ICANN receiver update anchors AFRINIC's court-supervised board reset
ICANN's March 2025 receiver update records the court appointment of Gowtamsingh Dabee over AFRINIC and makes board reconstruction a legitimacy test.
Institutional
OpenAI to launch high-end AI agents
What happened: OpenAI plans specialised AI agents with high subscription costs OpenAI is reportedly working on a new range of specialised AI agents aimed at businesses and professionals, with subscription fees reaching as high as $20,000 per month, according to a report by the…
Cloud Service
CORD's Datacenter United closing turns Belgian colocation scale into a control test
CORD's Datacenter United closing is a Belgian infrastructure-control story, not just an acquisition headline. Cordiant Digital Infrastructure takes a 47.5% economic interest and 50% voting position in DCU Invest, while Datacenter United absorbs Proximus' Belgian data-centre…
Regional ISP
Aduna's EnStream partnership turns Canadian telco identity APIs into a global test
Aduna's February 2025 partnership with EnStream matters because it gives a global network-API platform a live Canadian identity and fraud-prevention channel. EnStream brings network signals from Bell, Rogers and TELUS into Aduna's standardized API layer; Aduna brings global…
Institutional
PNB: Driving Malaysia’s investment landscape forward
PNB: A legacy of wealth creation PNB was founded with a clear mission: to increase wealth for Malaysians through strategic investment management. By offering unit trust schemes, the institution has enabled millions of Malaysians to participate in capital market investments.…
National Telecom
Orange Group probes cyberattack after data breach
What happened: Orange Group investigates cyberattack after hacker compromises data Orange Group, a leading telecommunications company, is investigating a cyberattack after a hacker reportedly compromised sensitive data. The breach, detected during routine security checks, exposed…
Regional ISP
Shane Schilling appointed CEO of LiveOak Fiber
LiveOak Fiber has appointed Shane Schilling as CEO to drive the company’s expansion and lead the continued growth of its fibre network.