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Asia Pacific
Asia Pacific regional intelligence explains how companies, people, policy moves, network operations, investment signals, data centre demand, telecom execution, and market constraints shape infrastructure delivery in the same geographic market or governance area. The page connects public articles with evidence, regional actors, operating dependencies, market context, and customer or regulatory exposure that may otherwise sit across separate topic or company pages. Readers can compare who is active, which signals are backed by public evidence, how local execution risk connects to broader internet infrastructure strategy, and what changes may affect customers, partners, regulators, or capital planning. Search users can understand the geography, the relevant infrastructure sectors, the public evidence base, and the practical questions that make the regional page more useful than a short listing of articles.
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Network APIs finally hit inflection point in 2025
In 2025 network APIs reached a key inflection point as operators and developers embraced programmable interfaces for new digital services.
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Australia’s IComm faces question of local autonomy in a consolidating tech landscape
IComm Australia integrates unified communications and cloud tools even as regional autonomy is challenged by global tech platforms.
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SMX Ltd: Protecting email for organisations in a digital age
SMX’s email security platform includes secure gateways and scalable archiving to protect business communications in cloud environments.
APNIC
Portability of internet number resources: Why ICP-2 revision must guarantee mobility
Lu Heng outlines why mandatory portability of number resources in the ICP-2 revision is essential for resilience and network autonomy.
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Trump allows Nvidia AI chip exports to China
Trump allows Nvidia to export H200 AI chips to China, sparking debate over national security and US–China tech competition.
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Network APIs hit a turning point in 2025, but risks and rewards remain uneven
Telecom network APIs reached a key inflection point in 2025, driven by standardisation efforts and partnerships, but security risks remain.
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US delays chip tariffs on China until 2027 amid trade truce
Washington postpones new China chip tariffs to mid-2027 while addressing broader trade and supply-chain tensions.
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AirTrunk boosts Melbourne with second large-scale data centre
AirTrunk commits over AUD 5 billion to build a second hyperscale data centre in Melbourne, expanding capacity to over 630 MW.
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AI Data centres fuel return of obsolete ‘Peaker’ power plants in the United States
Surging AI data centre demand is keeping old US peaker power plants running, complicating grid planning and raising pollution concerns.
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Shared rural network expands 4G coverage to 100 more rural UK masts
The UK Shared Rural Network has upgraded 100 more rural masts with 4G, improving coverage while raising questions about long-term impact.
Institutional
US delays additional tariffs on Chinese chips until June 2027
The US has delayed additional tariffs on Chinese semiconductor imports until June 2027, easing short term pressure on chip supply chains.
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SMSGlobal strengthens Australia’s messaging infrastructure
SMSGlobal’s messaging platform offers bulk SMS, APIs and email-to-SMS tools for reliable enterprise communications across global markets.
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Hyve’s global expansion stirs debate on regional autonomy in cloud infrastructure
Global cloud expansion by firms like Hyve sharpens debate over innovation, data sovereignty and regional control of digital infrastructure
APNIC
Calls grow for a clean break in APNIC governance
Lu Heng criticises APNIC governance, calling for leadership accountability and a clean break from past structures.
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SMARTSEL builds Selangor’s digital connectivity future
As a state-backed provider, SMARTSEL expands broadband networks and connectivity solutions to support Selangor’s smart digital plans.
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Bahrain becomes first GCC state to launch direct-to-device satellite services
Bahrain launches satellite direct-to-device services, enabling mobile phones to connect directly to satellites beyond terrestrial coverage.
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Smartlink Broadband’s surge in Mumbai’s fiber market
Smartlink Broadband delivers high-speed fibre internet in Mumbai with up to 1 Gbps speed, local 24/7 support and OTT entertainment bundles.
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SmartRams drives Japan’s custom software edge
SmartRams offers software development, secure cloud solutions and IT consulting, backed by ISO quality and security certifications in Japan.
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Kaopu Cloud and the quiet erosion of regional digital autonomy
Kaopu Cloud’s global edge network shows how external tech forces can undermine regional autonomy and why local reform efforts matter.
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HCLTech buys HPE telco unit to boost AI services
HCLTech acquires HPE’s telecom solutions unit for $160m, strengthening its push into AI-driven telecom services.