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Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

NTT expands data centre network with $10B Investment

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

NTT expands data centre network with $10B Investment

What happened: NTT expands global data centre footprint with $10 billion investment NTT has announced a major expansion of its global data centre division, acquiring land across North America, Europe, and Asia over the past six months. This expansion is part of its previously…

May 15, 2025
Google unveils major Android updates

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Google unveils major Android updates

Google announces Android 16 with Material 3 Expressive design, expands Gemini AI to Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google TV.

May 15, 2025
US warns against Huawei AI chips

North America Cloud Services Trends

US warns against Huawei AI chips

What happened: US issues global warning on Huawei Ascend AI chips On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued guidance stating that the use of Huawei’s Ascend AI chips anywhere in the world violates U.S. export controls. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)…

May 15, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Intelsat and Cubic³ test satellite connectivity for vehicles

What happened: Intelsat and Cubic³ complete satellite connectivity test Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a satellite connectivity test for vehicles, marking a significant advancement in mobile communication technology. This test demonstrates the potential for…

May 15, 2025
Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity milestone

Global Cloud Services Trends

Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity milestone

What happened: Rakuten Mobile achieves first positive EBITDA milestone Rakuten Mobile has achieved a significant milestone by reporting positive EBITDA for the first time. This accomplishment comes after the company faced substantial challenges since its launch, including intense…

May 15, 2025
Top tech news today: May 15, 2025

Global Regional ISP Trends

Top tech news today: May 15, 2025

Tech News Roundup 1. Openreach connects remote pub with fibre Openreach has utilized its Project Gigabit initiative to bring high-speed fibre connectivity to a remote pub, enhancing local digital access. Source 2. Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity Rakuten Mobile has…

May 15, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

GoDaddy: Empowering small businesses in the digital age

GoDaddy uses AI to simplify website creation and marketing, supporting millions despite cybersecurity challenges.

May 15, 2025
IP address portability essential to ensure fair, open internet says LARUS CEO

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

IP address portability essential to ensure fair, open internet says LARUS CEO

Lu Heng, CEO of Hong Kong-based LARUS Ltd and founder of the LARUS Foundation, has accused the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) of acting like a cartel and violating European anti-trust laws following its refusal to accept his company’s sponsorship for the RIPE 90…

May 14, 2025
Synapxe: Powering Singapore’s public healthcare transformation

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Synapxe: Powering Singapore’s public healthcare transformation

Synapxe: Transforming Singapore’s public health ecosystem Founded as IHiS in 2008 and rebranded in 2023, Synapxe PTE. LTD. is Singapore’s national health tech agency under MOH Holdings. It provides end-to-end technology solutions across public healthcare institutions, including…

May 14, 2025
O2 boosts Wembley with 5G upgrade ahead of summer events

Global Cloud Services Trends

O2 boosts Wembley with 5G upgrade ahead of summer events

What happened: O2 rolls out 5G network to power Wembley’s busy summer O2 has upgraded its mobile network at Wembley Stadium with a dedicated 5G standalone (SA) network. The system uses a distributed antenna network to deliver reliable, high-speed coverage across the entire…

May 14, 2025
Singapore Polytechnic: Leading the way in smart education

Asia-Pacific Institutional

Singapore Polytechnic: Leading the way in smart education

Singapore Polytechnic leading digital transformation with smart education and lifelong learning for a future-ready workforce.

May 14, 2025
SoftBank plots AI comeback

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SoftBank plots AI comeback

SoftBank posts Q1 profit as AI bets and Vision Fund rebound. Masayoshi Son reveals “Stargate” as AI strategy core.

May 14, 2025
Ericsson and UK Connect boost Surrey SAR connectivity

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Ericsson and UK Connect boost Surrey SAR connectivity

What happened: Ericsson and UK Connect deploy advanced connectivity for Surrey SAR Surrey Search and Rescue, a voluntary team assisting in locating high-risk missing persons across Surrey and the UK, faced challenges due to unreliable connectivity, often relying on paper maps and…

May 14, 2025
Lu Heng, LARUS CEO, on AFRINIC elections: Clique control must end, decentralisation will ensure democracy

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Lu Heng, LARUS CEO, on AFRINIC elections: Clique control must end, decentralisation will ensure democracy

Lu Heng, founder and CEO of IP address management and leasing companies Cloud Innovation and LARUS Ltd, has written an open letter calling for more transparency and community engagement in the run-up to the AFRINIC elections. The elections, set for June 23, 2025, hope to bring to…

May 14, 2025
AI-Ready data centre rises in Norway with Vertiv’s help

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AI-Ready data centre rises in Norway with Vertiv’s help

Polar partners with Vertiv to build a modular, AI-ready, hydro-powered data centre with efficient cooling infrastructure.

May 14, 2025
AMD targets SMB market with new Epyc 4005 server CPUs

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AMD targets SMB market with new Epyc 4005 server CPUs

AMD launches Epyc 4005 CPUs for SMBs, offering efficient, affordable server performance for on-prem and hosting needs.

May 14, 2025
Cyber clash: India-Pakistan tensions escalate online

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Cyber clash: India-Pakistan tensions escalate online

Cyberattacks target India’s infrastructure amid India-Pakistan tensions, driven by hacktivists and raising cybersecurity concerns.

May 14, 2025
AST SpaceMobile plans 5 satellite launches

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AST SpaceMobile plans 5 satellite launches

What happened: AST SpaceMobile announces 5 satellite launches to support direct-to-smartphone network AST SpaceMobile is ramping up its satellite deployment schedule to support its direct-to-smartphone broadband network. The company has announced plans for five satellite launches…

May 14, 2025
ARIN approves 5% fee increase for 2026

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ARIN approves 5% fee increase for 2026

What happened: ARIN announces 5% fee increase for 2026 to support financial strategy The ARIN Board of Trustees approved a 5% increase in its Registration Services Plan (RSP) fees for 2026. This decision is part of ARIN’s ongoing effort to align its operating costs with projected…

May 14, 2025
Q-KON partners with Rivada to enhance connectivity in Africa

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Q-KON partners with Rivada to enhance connectivity in Africa

What happened: Q-KON and Rivada partner to enhance connectivity Q-KON, a provider of satellite-based connectivity solutions in Africa, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rivada Space Networks to deploy ultra-secure, high-performance connectivity across the…

May 14, 2025