Time Horizon
Medium
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.

Global Regional ISP
Is the internet connected by undersea cables?
Yes, the internet is overwhelmingly connected by undersea cables. In fact, approximately 99% of global internet traffic is transmitted through undersea cables, which form the essential infrastructure that powers much of the world’s digital communication. These cables are the…

Latin America and Caribbean Regional ISP Trends
Ufinet expands with Internexa Chile and Gold Data
What happened: Ufinet strengthens Latin American presence Ufinet, a leading telecommunications operator in Latin America, announced its acquisition of Internexa Chile and Gold Data Panamá. Internexa Chile adds a robust 5,000 km fibre-optic network, combining metro and national…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Is Quantum Computing the Future?
Quantum computing, once confined to theoretical research, is rapidly becoming a transformative force in technology. Unlike classical computers that process information in binary (0s and 1s), quantum computers use quantum bits (qubits), enabling them to perform complex…

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI apps revenue hits $1.3B in 2024
In-app purchases for AI apps surged to $1.3 billion in 2024, with $ 1.49 billion downloads, marking rapid growth in generative AI adoption.

Global Cloud Services Trends
TIM wins $1.03B court ruling
TIM wins $1.03B court ruling against the Italian state, potentially affecting shareholder payouts and Vivendi’s stake sale.

North America Institutional Trends
Trump announces $500 billion AI investment
Trump announces a $500 billion private-sector investment in AI infrastructure to create 100,000 jobs and advance U.S. leadership in AI.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Trump revokes Biden order on AI risks
What happened: Trump cancels AI oversight order On January 20, U.S. President Donald Trump revoked a 2023 executive order signed by his predecessor, Joe Biden, that aimed to address risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI). Biden’s order required developers of high-risk AI…

Companies
ARIN concludes ICP-2 consultation to update RIR criteria
What happened: ARIN concludes ICP-2 Principles Consultation to update RIR criteria On January 22, 2025, ARIN announced the completion of the Internet Coordination Policy-2 (ICP-2) Principles Consultation. This consultation, initiated by the Number Resource Organization (NRO)…

Global Institutional Trends
Cisco joins TM Forum to drive 5G and AI innovation
What happened: Cisco joins TM Forum to accelerate 5G innovation and AI-driven operations Cisco has announced its membership in TM Forum, a global industry association that collaborates on standards and solutions for digital transformation in telecommunications. This move…

Global Institutional
Kraken denies link to $47M Bitcoin wallet rumors
What happened: Kraken denies connection to $47M wallet tied to Ross Ulbricht donation rumors Kraken, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has publicly denied any association with a $47 million Bitcoin wallet rumored to be connected to donations supporting Ross Ulbricht, the founder…

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Top tech news today: January 23, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Kraken wallet rumors spark donation discussions Speculation surrounding a $47M wallet linked to Ross Ulbricht has led to discussions on donations, raising questions about the future of these funds. Source 2. BlackRock CEO predicts $700K Bitcoin value…

Global Cloud Services Trends
ICP-2 principles feedback period ends
The ICP-2 feedback period ended with 300 responses. The next step is to analyze the feedback to improve RIR governance.

Global Regional ISP Trends
Why use classless inter-domain routing?
Learn why Classless Inter-Domain Routing (CIDR) is crucial for efficient IP address management and network routing.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Mitiga secures $30m to expand cybersecurity services
Mitiga raises $30m in Series B to expand cloud and SaaS cybersecurity in the US and Europe, boosting AI-driven threat detection and response.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
CYFIRMA secures investment from MDI ventures
CYFIRMA, backed by MDI Ventures, expands in Southeast Asia. It offers advanced solutions to combat digital risks.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Raichelle Kallery appointed CEO of The Savings Bank
Raichelle Kallery is appointed the first female president and CEO of The Savings Bank, marking a historic milestone.

Global Cloud Services Trends
What are internet privacy issues?
Internet privacy issues have emerged as a critical concern in today’s hyper-connected world. With the rapid growth of digital services, the amount of personal data collected online has skyrocketed. This data—spanning from browsing histories and online purchases to personal…

Companies
Telia announces new appointments to group executive management
What happened: Telia announces executive management changes Telia Company has appointed Holger Haljand as Senior Vice President and Head of Telia Finland, effective February 1, 2025. Haljand has been with Telia since 2014, initially joining the Telia Estonia management team…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Telxius upgrades global Ethernet service for Europe and Americas
What happened: Telxius upgrades its global Ethernet service Telxius has introduced significant improvements to its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service, designed for enterprises and service providers in Europe and the Americas. The upgraded service provides bandwidth…

Global Regional ISP
Network Operating System vs. Traditional Operating System
Operating systems are the backbone of modern computing, but not all are created equal. Traditional operating systems (like Windows, macOS, and Linux) focus on managing resources on a single device, while network operating systems (NOS) are designed to manage and coordinate…
