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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.

Nokia, Charité, and Fraunhofer explore sub-THz for health monitoring

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Nokia, Charité, and Fraunhofer explore sub-THz for health monitoring

What happened: Medical sensing tech using sub-THz frequencies Fraunhofer HHI, Charité, and Nokia Bell Labs have partnered to explore how sub-terahertz (sub-THz) frequencies can be used to monitor human vital signs remotely. Sub-THz frequencies (90 GHz to 300 GHz) offer…

Dec 19, 2024
NRO highlights progress in RPKI Program for 2024

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NRO highlights progress in RPKI Program for 2024

What happened: NRO reviews 2024 RPKI achievements The Number Resource Organization (NRO) has released a year-end update on its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Program, showcasing significant progress in enhancing the security and reliability of internet routing.…

Dec 19, 2024
Temenos-Taurus boosts bank digital services

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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…

Dec 19, 2024
What is OpenAI?

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What is OpenAI?

OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research organization founded with the mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. Since its inception, OpenAI has been at the forefront of AI development, pushing the boundaries of what is…

Dec 19, 2024
What is a data centre?

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What is a data centre?

Nowadays, data is generated and processed at an unprecedented rate. To manage this vast volume of data, businesses and organizations rely on data centres. But what exactly is a data centre, and why is it so critical to the modern digital ecosystem? This article will delve into…

Dec 19, 2024
IPTP Networks and Velo Technologies forge partnership with MoU

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IPTP Networks and Velo Technologies forge partnership with MoU

IPTP Networks and Velo Technologies solidified their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IPTP Networks’ office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This agreement signifies a strengthened partnership aimed at fostering innovation and growth across Southeast…

Dec 19, 2024
internet safety

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Protect your privacy: Managing your digital footprint

Discover how digital footprints impact your privacy and learn actionable steps to manage your online presence.

Dec 19, 2024
RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes

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RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes

What happened: RIPE NCC shares IPv4 stats, urges resource review RIPE NCC, the Regional Internet Registry for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, has announced key updates for its members as 2024 draws to a close. Members are advised to review and update billing…

Dec 19, 2024
LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs

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LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs

What happened: Traffic abuse incidents escalate globally Internet exchange points (IXPs) are crucial for the interconnection of autonomous networks, enabling Internet service providers (ISPs) to efficiently exchange traffic. However, these infrastructures are susceptible to…

Dec 19, 2024
Netflix struggles to track AWS costs and usage

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Netflix struggles to track AWS costs and usage

What happened: Netflix works on improving AWS cost management despite challenges Netflix, a major user of Amazon Web Services (AWS) for its cloud infrastructure, admitted that tracking and understanding its cloud resource usage and associated costs is a difficult task. In a…

Dec 19, 2024
IETF completes second IASA2 retrospective report

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IETF completes second IASA2 retrospective report

What happened: Review of IETF administrative support activity since 2021 The IETF Administration LLC (IETF LLC) has completed the second retrospective of the IETF Administrative Support Activity version 2.0 (IASA2), following the guidelines set in BCP 101. The report, which was…

Dec 19, 2024
Vodafone and Ericsson launch private 5G network for Cimpor

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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…

Dec 19, 2024
Verizon launches 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI

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Verizon launches 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI

What happened: Combining private 5G and Nvidia AI for real-time enterprise solutions Verizon announced a groundbreaking 5G Private Network with Enterprise AI, a collaboration with Nvidia that integrates the telco’s private wireless and mobile edge compute (MEC) solutions with…

Dec 19, 2024
Energy firms pledge $98B to rewire Britain’s grid

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Energy firms pledge $98B to rewire Britain’s grid

What happened: $98B investment announced to modernize Britain’s grid Energy firms in Great Britain have pledged to invest £77 billion ($98 billion) over the next decade to overhaul the nation’s electricity grid. The initiative is part of a strategic effort to modernize aging…

Dec 19, 2024
Sandfield Capital secures $775M to grow litigation finance

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Sandfield Capital secures $775M to grow litigation finance

What happened: Capital injection for Sandfield Capital’s expansion Sandfield Capital, a prominent player in the Litigation FinTech sector, has secured a substantial £600 million ($775 million) facility to fuel its expansion plans. This significant financial commitment positions…

Dec 19, 2024
APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

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APNIC launches delegation audits to ensure registry accuracy

What happened: APNIC and NIRs collaborate on audit process APNIC (Asia Pacific Network Information Centre) has initiated a comprehensive delegation audit across its registry and National Internet Registries (NIRs). This move is part of APNIC’s ongoing efforts to ensure that IP…

Dec 19, 2024
Top tech news today: December 19, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 19, 2024

Tech News Summaries 1. Trump’s NASA pick Jared Isaacman invested heavily in stablecoins Jared Isaacman, chosen by Trump for NASA, made a significant bet on stablecoins through his company Shift4, bolstering his investment in the crypto space. CNBC 2. ClearBank and Azure renew…

Dec 19, 2024
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Google launches Android XR with Samsung headset

What happened: Google teams with Samsung for Android XR revolution Google has unveiled Android XR, a new operating system designed for extended reality (XR) devices, marking a significant step in its reentry into the augmented and virtual reality market. Developed in…

Dec 19, 2024
Fincantieri and Sparkle collaborate on cable protection

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Fincantieri and Sparkle collaborate on cable protection

What happened: Fincantieri and Sparkle team up for protection Fincantieri, the state-controlled shipbuilder, has partnered with Telecom Italia’s submarine cables unit, Sparkle, to develop solutions for the surveillance and protection of submarine telecommunications cables. This…

Dec 18, 2024
Virginia man convicted of using cryptocurrency to fund ISIS

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Virginia man convicted of using cryptocurrency to fund ISIS

What happened: Virginia man convicted of funding ISIS Mohammed Azharuddin Chhipa, a 35-year-old from Springfield, Virginia, was convicted by a federal jury for sending $185,000 in cryptocurrency to members of the Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) between October 2019 and…

Dec 18, 2024