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Europe AND Middle East
Europe AND Middle East 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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Deutsche Telekom to manage EU IRIS² satellite ground segment
What happened: Deutsche Telekom joins IRIS² satellite project Deutsche Telekom has been selected to oversee the ground segment of the EU’s IRIS² satellite system, which aims to provide secure and sovereign connectivity services across Europe. The IRIS² (Infrastructure for…
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NetUK2 2025 brings UK tech community together in London
NetUK2 2025 to gather UK tech leaders for two days of talks and networking focused on digital infrastructure and research.
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Revolut joins EPI to expand Wero payments across Europe this summer
Revolut joins the European Payments Initiative, bringing Wero to millions across Europe in a strategic summer rollout.
Institutional
Noel King joins Napier AI to drive AI crime-fighting tech
Napier AI appoints Noel King as CTO to advance AI-driven tools for tackling financial crime and compliance challenges.
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Enrico Bagnasco takes helm at Global Leaders’ Forum
Sparkle CEO to steer international telecom collaboration Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of international telecom provider Sparkle, has been elected chair of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a consortium of executives from the world’s leading ICT service providers. Bagnasco joined the GLF…
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Cisco warns AI boom could overwhelm networks without overhaul
What happened: Rising AI demands push urgent network upgrades Cisco’s latest global research reveals a sweeping shift in enterprise networking. Over 8,000 IT and business leaders took part in the study across 30 countries. The findings show strong demand for smarter, more secure…
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Smart spires turns Belval into real-time 5G smart city lab
What happened A new initiative named Smart spires is transforming Luxembourg’s Belval district into a large-scale smart city living lab, combining 5G, AI and edge computing to test and demonstrate real-time urban innovations. The project, launched by Luxembourg Institute of…
National Telecom
Deutsche Telekom joins EU’s IRIS² project
What happened: Deutsche Telekom to develop ground infrastructure for EU’s IRIS² satellite system Deutsche Telekom has announced its participation in the European Union’s IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivity and Security via Satellite) project. The company will…
National Telecom
Orange enhances LEO satellite services
Orange partners with Eutelsat to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite services for enterprise and government clients.
Regional ISP
Zayo Europe accelerates GNM fibre link for AI demand
What happened: Zayo fast-tracks Marseille-Amsterdam fibre for GNM Zayo Europe constructed a new fibre route linking Marseille and Amsterdam for Global Network Markets (GNM). The project leveraged Zayo’s fully owned terrestrial fibre across France, Belgium, and the Netherlands.…
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State Street: Sara Mathew takes helm as State Street’s independent lead director
Sara Mathew appointed as State Street’s independent lead director, enhancing governance amid digital finance innovations.
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Samsung trims down Galaxy S25 with ultra-slim Edge model
What happened: Galaxy S25 Edge debuts as Samsung’s thinnest phone yet Samsung has launched a new version of its flagship phone – the Galaxy S25 Edge. This comes just months after unveiling the rest of the S25 series. The standout feature? It’s a mere 5.8mm thick. That makes it…
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Nokia to head EU project on autonomous drones and robotics
What happened: Nokia to lead EU drone and robotics project Nokia has been selected to lead PROACTIF, an EU-funded initiative involving 42 organisations from 13 countries. The project aims to develop autonomous drone and robotics systems to enhance the monitoring and protection of…
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Vodafone and Three explore merger talks amid UK telecom consolidation
Vodafone and Three UK discuss merger to create the largest UK mobile network amid rising market consolidation pressures.
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BT launches international unit amid sale speculation
What happened: BT drives strategic shift with platforms & divestments Firstly, BT announced BT international as a standalone business. Burger stated the unit helps customers tackle market challenges head-on. He specifically mentioned geopolitics, regulation, and AI-driven change.…
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UK’s largest AI data campus unveiled in Lincolnshire
What happened: Elsham Tech Park plans unveiled for major AI infrastructure build A former RAF base in Lincolnshire could soon host the UK’s most ambitious digital infrastructure project to date. The proposed Elsham Tech Park would span 176 hectares, delivering over 1.5 million…
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ESNOG 33 connects Spanish community with global players
What happened: ESNOG 33 brings together Spanish and global network players The 33rd Spanish Network Operators Group meeting (ESNOG 33) took place in Madrid over two days, bringing together leading figures from Spain’s internet infrastructure and networking sector. Hosted at a…
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ProtectEU strategy faces criticism
Joint letter against weakening encryption in ProtectEU strategy On 26 May 2025, a coalition of 89 civil society organisations, technology companies, and cybersecurity experts—including members of the Global Encryption Coalition—issued a joint letter to the European Commission.…
National Telecom
Europe 2025 GCCM Berlin: Telecom networking insights
BTW Media is pleased to announce its coverage of the Europe 2025 GCCM Berlin, happening from June 15 to 18 at Hotel Palace Berlin. Organised by Carrier Community (CC), this annual event provides a platform for telecom professionals to explore trends in connectivity, exchange…
Institutional
Dojo secures $210M funding from Vitruvian Partners
What happened: Dojo secures significant funding from Vitruvian Partners UK paytech Dojo has successfully secured £190 million in funding from Vitruvian Partners to bolster its growth and expand its payment solutions. This significant investment will help Dojo enhance its…