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North America 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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Regulators from the US, Europe unite to safeguard effective competition in AI industry
OUR TAKEThe effective regulation of AI competition is vital to ensure a competitive, innovative, and fair environment that promotes growth and benefits society as a whole. And a joint statement is a effective way to promote that. This move signals a proactive stance by these…
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Tyler Technologies boosts forecast by $40M amid soaring demand
OUR TAKEIn the realm of tech and profits, Tyler Technologies is a standout. The company is essentially the digital whisperer for the public sector, fulfilling its IT needs. When states like California modernised their online services, streamlining tax payments and license…
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Trump’s digital comeback: Facebook and Instagram lift ban
Meta said Friday it lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the Republican convention. These platforms are key tools for Trump’s political advocacy and fundraising.
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Delta CEO predicts flight disruptions will continue for days
Delta is still grappling with the aftermath of a global cyber outage that has led to the cancellation of over 4,000 flights since Friday. Delta has assured that its crews are fully staffed and ready to serve, and the company has increased incentive pay for pilots and flight…
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Startup Kandji’s valuation hits $850M after $100M funding round
OUR TAKEKandji, the Apple device management platform founded in 2019, is truly a dark horse in the funding world. In an environment where startups are generally struggling for funding, they effortlessly secured an additional $100 million, with the funds split evenly between…
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Argentina regulates $85B crypto market amid laundering concerns
OUR TAKEArgentina’s crypto market is as hot as a barbecue stand right now, and the government can’t just sit back any longer. With last year’s $85.4 billion trading volume catching global attention, the issues behind it are equally significant—money laundering and financial…
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‘Almost’ all in crypto’s a winners in a second Trump administration
OUR TAKEUnder a potential second Trump administration, there was a notable resurgence of interest in cryptocurrency and digital assets, reflecting a pivotal shift in regulatory and economic landscapes. Donald Trump’s growing endorsement of bitcoin mining and digital currencies…
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Argentina tightens crypto rules amid money-laundering worries
The Argentine government has introduced a fiscal package that includes tax amnesty for undeclared crypto assets, permitting individuals to disclose holdings of up to $100,000 without facing penalties.
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Netflix adds 8M subs in Q2, but cautious on ad growth
Netflix added over 8 million subscribers in Q2, driven by a crackdown on password sharing and the popularity of hit shows. Netflix maintains a conservative stance on the potential for advertising revenue, projecting that it will not become a primary revenue driver until at least…
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Nokia sees lowest quarterly revenue since 2015 amid 5G slump
OUR TAKENokia, the Finland-based telecommunications and electronics company, reported a sharp decline in second-quarter revenue. The 18% year-on-year fall to $4.9 billion was below analysts’ expectations of $5.22 billion. In response, Nokia is diversifying its business, including…
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AT&T’s 109M customer accounts are breached
AT&T says data from 109 million US consumer accounts were illegally downloaded in April, involving records of calls and texts from 2022.
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Kaspersky Lab ceases its US operations following a ban
Russian cybersecurity firm Kaspersky Lab will gradually cease its US operations due to a ban imposed by the US Department of Commerce.
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America Movil loses $60M, gains millions in subscribers
OUR TAKEAmerica Movil taking a $60 million hit? That’s gotta sting, especially after last year’s windfall. But hey, they didn’t let the peso’s tumble bring them down completely. They still managed to boost their subscriber base and broadband access, which is no small feat. And…
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New Ray-Ban Meta glasses smash sales records, Milleri says
New Ray-Ban Meta smart glasses, created by Meta Platforms and EssilorLuxottica, have seen a surge in sales, exceeding their predecessors. The success of Ray-Ban Meta glasses can’t be separated from its pricing, features, and form factor.
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Top tech news stories today: July 17, 2024
Fintech 1. Nigerian judge adjourns Binance money laundering trial to October A Binance Holdings Ltd. executive spent several hours back in a Nigerian court on Tuesday, before a judge adjourned the hearing until October. (Bloomberg) IT infrastructure 2. Google deal for ‘hot…
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UK regulators to scrutinise Big Tech’s digital wallets
British financial regulators said they’ll examine Big Tech digital wallets’ impact on competition, consumer protection, and market integrity.
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YouTube follows Spotify and Deezer with its own AI-powered tunes
On July 15th, YouTube announced the testing of an AI-generated conversational radio feature and the rollout of a Shazam-like song recognition tool.
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Snowflake hack intensifies as AT&T text and call data stolen
US telecoms giant AT&T company has suffered a major data breach after hackers gained access to six months’ worth of call and text data.
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AMD snags Silo AI for $665M in a leap forward in the AI arena
July 10, 2024, chip giant AMD announced it will spend around $665 million to acquire Finnish artificial intelligence startup Silo AI. AMD’s shares jumped more than 5.7% in early trading Wednesday, with gains then falling back to about 3% at $182.51.
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Ericsson beats estimates on cost cutting in tough market
Ericsson’s Q2 earnings surpassed expectations due to strategic cost reductions amid tough market conditions.