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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.
Cloud Service
Signicat joins EU digital ID project
Signicat joins the EU Digital Identity Wallet project to enhance cross-border business processes and streamline payments.
Cloud Service
StarlightIntel: Revolutionising intelligence solutions with technology
Innovative intelligence solutions for diverse sectors Founded with a mission to deliver powerful intelligence tools, StarlightIntel provides an array of services tailored to industries that require high-quality data analytics and decision-support systems. The company’s flagship…
Cloud Service
Project Gigabit brings fast broadband to 11,000 homes in Scotland
Project Gigabit delivers £26m broadband to 11,000 homes in East Lothian and Scottish Borders, boosting digital infrastructure.
Cloud Service
Millions of Virgin Media customers face significant price increases
Inflation-linked price increases to take effect in April Millions of Virgin Media broadband customers are set to face price increases of up to 7.5% from April. Customers who signed contracts before 9 January 2025 will see their bills rise in line with inflation-linked…
Datacenter
DataVolt to open AI-ready data centre in Riyadh
What happened: DataVolt partners with MODON for sustainable AI-ready data centre DataVolt, a leading developer and operator of sustainable digital infrastructure, has announced plans to build an AI-ready data centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Saudi…
Cloud Service
Nokia, NTT, and Anritsu launch PoC to cut energy use in networks
What happened: Nokia, NTT, and Anritsu launch Elastic networking PoC to reduce energy consumption Nokia, in collaboration with NTT and Anritsu, has initiated a Proof of Concept (PoC) to showcase the advantages of Elastic networking in reducing energy consumption within mobile…
Datacenter
Poland’s $700M Microsoft deal raises digital sovereignty concerns
What happened: Poland’s $700M Microsoft deal sparks EU digital sovereignty concerns Microsoft has entered into a PLN2.8 billion ($700 million) agreement with the Polish government to enhance its hyperscale infrastructure and collaborate on cybersecurity efforts with the country’s…
Cloud Service
Trump announces escalating tariffs on imports
Trump announces new escalating tariffs on imports, aimed at forcing foreign companies to shift production to the US.
Cloud Service
VMO2 reports revenue decline for 2024
VMO2 reports 2.1% revenue decline in 2024, despite strong customer growth and network expansion, aims for growth in 2025
Institutional
Lutnick urged to support BEAD reforms and supply chain resilience
What happened: Lutnick’s confirmation and TIA’s call for action Following Howard Lutnick’s confirmation as the US Secretary of Commerce, the Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA) has urged him to support reforms to the Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD)…
Cloud Service
Datacloud awards 2025: celebrating in digital infrastructure
What happened: Datacloud awards 2025, honoring excellence in digital infrastructure The Datacloud Awards 2025 will take place on June 5, 2025, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France. This prestigious event will recognize excellence in the digital…
National Telecom
Vodafone launches European broadband research hub
Vodafone is launching a research hub in Spain with AST SpaceMobile, focusing on integrating LEO satellite and mobile broadband.
National Telecom
Telefónica enhances 5G and quantum strategy
Telefónica collaborates with Nokia for 5G core network services and teams up with Biscay to advance quantum computing.
Datacenter
Oxigen unveils largest data centre in Spain
Oxigen opens its largest data centre in Spain, featuring Vertiv technology for AI workloads and high power capacity.
Institutional
MAMPU: Leading digital transformation in Malaysia’s public sector
MAMPU, a key agency under Malaysia’s Prime Minister’s Department, was established with the goal of modernising and improving the efficiency of public sector management. The agency’s primary focus is on transforming public administration through the adoption of innovative…
National Telecom
Ericsson drives innovation in telecommunications technology
Core business areas Ericsson operates in several key areas: Also read: Ericsson launches Cognitive Labs to drive telecom AI innovationAlso read: Ericsson ends 2024 with strong Q4 performance Sustainability commitment Ericsson is dedicated to sustainability and corporate…
Cloud Service
Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s Sparkle
Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s subsea unit Sparkle after deal with Asterion fund; TIM board approves €700m sale.
Regional ISP
Svalbard to receive world’s northernmost subsea cable system
What happened: Norway to launch world’s northernmost subsea cable system for Svalbard The Norwegian government has started the Arctic Way Cable System project, laying a 2,350 km subsea cable. This cable will connect Bodø, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard. The initiative is part of…
Cloud Service
GoCardless partners with Form3
GoCardless partners with Form3 to boost Bacs payment connectivity, enhancing resilience and scalability for UK businesses.
Cloud Service
TalkTalk and O2 lead complaints in Ofcom survey
TalkTalk and O2 lead Ofcom complaints, with Sky and EE receiving fewer issues, mainly around service reliability.