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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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What is cybersecurity?
Where data breaches, hacking attempts, and cyberattacks have become increasingly common, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. But what exactly is cybersecurity, and why is it crucial for individuals and organizations alike? This article explores the fundamentals…
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Ericsson and Beyon reduce energy use by 30%
What happened: Ericsson and Beyon cut energy use Ericsson and Beyon have successfully reduced energy consumption on Batelco’s network in Bahrain by 30%, marking a significant step towards sustainability. This achievement stems from their renewed collaboration, which focuses on…
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SvarDOS: the new open-source DOS for retro computing
What happened: SvarDOS emerges as new open-source DOS The SvarDOS project has evolved into an independent open-source operating system, breaking away from its roots in FreeDOS. This shift follows the recent open-sourcing of MS-DOS 4 by Microsoft, prompting a renewed interest in…
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37% of UAE retail investors aim to boost crypto holdings in 2025
What happened: eToro survey highlights rising crypto interest in UAE A recent survey conducted by global trading platform eToro has revealed that 37% of retail investors in the UAE plan to increase their cryptocurrency holdings in 2025. The findings underscore the region’s…
Institutional
Telegram hits over $1B in revenue for 2024
What happened: Telegram achieves milestone revenue success Telegram, the widely used messaging app, has reported a significant milestone by generating over $1 billion in revenue for 2024, marking its first profit since launch. Founder Pavel Durov shared this achievement while…
Cloud Service
Regal accepts USDC payments for discounted cinema tickets
What happened: Regal accepts USDC for discounts Regal cinemas has made a significant move by accepting USDC stablecoin payments through Coinbase Wallet. This initiative allows moviegoers to pay for tickets and concessions with cryptocurrency, enhancing the cinema experience for…
Institutional
Binance, Kraken lead $10M Series A for stablecoin startup Usual
Binance and Kraken lead $10M investment in Usual, driving rapid growth and innovation in decentralised finance.
Institutional
ICANN’s 2024 vision: Driving innovation in internet policies
What happened: ICANN’s recent developments and changes As 2024 draws to a close, ICANN enters a new chapter under the leadership of Kurtis Lindqvist, the newly appointed president and CEO. This year has seen significant achievements, including the publication of the Registration…
RIPE NCC
Claim RIPE NCC certification vouchers before year-end
What happened: Exam vouchers for RIPE NCC certifications expire on 31 December The RIPE NCC Certified Professionals programme is reminding members to redeem their 2024 exam vouchers before 31 December. Each member is entitled to three vouchers, which can be used to schedule exams…
Regional ISP
Virgin Media connects 13,000 homes to fibre in Stoke
What happened: Virgin Media launches fibre in Stoke Virgin Media has successfully connected 13,000 homes in Stoke to its gigabit broadband network, introducing full-fibre broadband with speeds of up to 2Gbps. This upgrade promises to transform internet access in the area…
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Best practices task force shapes networking standards
What happened: BCOP TF tackles IPv6, IoT security, and operational challenges The Best Current Operational Practices Task Force (BCOP TF) was established in 2013 at RIPE 67 to address operational challenges in networking and create standardised guidelines for technology…
Institutional
IANA to host webinar on PTI 2025–2030 Draft Strategic Plan
What happened: Discuss PTI 2025–2030 draft strategic plan The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) is hosting a public webinar on January 14, 2025, at 16:00 UTC to discuss its strategic plan for 2025–2030. This session will focus on IANA’s proposed strategic objectives for…
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Nokia and e& UAE launch first gaming network slicing solution
What happened: New fixed end-to-end solution enhances gaming with dedicated network slices Nokia and e& UAE have introduced the world’s first end-to-end network slicing solution specifically designed for gaming. This innovative technology enables telecom operators to…
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BT triumphs in $1.6B lawsuit despite claims of excessive pricing
What happened: BT faces class action lawsuit outcome The UK’s Competition Appeal Tribunal (CAT) has ruled on a class action lawsuit against BT, which sought compensation for excessively high prices charged to standalone fixed-line phone customers from 2009 to 2017. Although the…
National Telecom
Eutelsat expands OneWeb constellation with new 5G satellites
What happened: New satellites to boost OneWeb’s 5G and IRIS2 integration Eutelsat has announced plans to expand its OneWeb low Earth orbit (LEO) satellite constellation with new satellites, set for delivery by the end of 2026. The upgraded constellation, built in collaboration…
Institutional
RIPE NCC publishes Q1 2025 development plans
What happened: RIPE NCC shares quarterly plans for Q1 2025 RIPE NCC has revealed its Q1 2025 quarterly plans, providing a comprehensive outline of its development priorities. These plans aim to ensure transparency while inviting feedback from members and the broader internet…
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Bulgarian market joins EU’s Target Instant Payment Settlement service
What happened: Bulgaria integrates with EU’s TIPS system The Bulgarian financial market has officially joined the European Union’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service, a key milestone in the country’s payment infrastructure modernization. TIPS, a real-time payment…
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BT reveals Brits embrace multitasking during events
What happened: BT finds Brits multitasking during events BT‘s recent Network Wrapped study reveals a shift in how British internet users engage with cultural events, as over 35% admit to multitasking across multiple screens. This trend particularly highlights the rise of…
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Temenos-Taurus boosts bank digital services
What happened: Taurus integration accelerates service launch Temenos, a leader in banking software, has announced the integration of its platform with Taurus, a blockchain technology company specializing in digital asset solutions. This strategic integration significantly reduces…
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Vodafone and Ericsson launch private 5G network for Cimpor
What happened: Cimpor enhances efficiency with Ericsson’s private 5G Vodafone and Ericsson have partnered to deploy Portugal’s first standalone private 5G network at Cimpor’s Alhandra cement plant. The network is a key component of Cimpor’s decarbonisation strategy, which…