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 Cloud Services Trends
DDoS attacks on Russian apps underscore cybersecurity vulnerabilities
OUR TAKEThe outage of major communications applications in Russia due to DDoS attacks has revealed the serious challenges facing the country’s cybersecurity and reflected a growing global trend of cyberattacks.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What happened Users of Telegram and WhatsApp in…

Companies
Malicious links and AI-enabled attacks target SMBs, says Mimecast report
Malicious links surge in 2024 Messaging attacks have evolved significantly in 2024, with hackers increasingly favouring malicious links over traditional malware to deliver their payloads. Mimecast reported a dramatic 133% increase in malicious links in Q1 2024 and a further 53%…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
APrIGF 2024 explores future directions in digital governance
The Asia Pacific Regional Internet Governance Forum (APrIGF) 2024, which commenced on August 21, is a crucial annual event for internet public policy in the Asia-Pacific region. As highlighted in a press release from the Ministry of Digital Development, Taiwan, Minister Huang…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Intel bets on China’s electric car market with new AI chips
Intel introduced Arc Graphics for automotive discrete GPUs at a product launch on 8 August 2024 in Shenzhen.

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: August 22, 2024
Fintech 1. MercadoLibre’s fintech launches its own dollar-backed ‘stablecoin’ in Brazil MercadoLibre’s fintech division, Mercado Pago, just unveiled its dollar-backed stablecoin, Meli Dolar, in Brazil to offer more stability to users. (Finimize) IT infrastructure 2. UK watchdog…

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Sky partners with CityFibre for full fibre expansion
CityFibre and Sky are collaborating to expand broadband access to over 1.3 million homes in underserved areas in UK.

Global Regional ISP Trends
Netomnia joins The Fibre Café to boost connectivity
Netomnia has merged with Brsk and joined The Fibre Café, enhancing its network and ISP onboarding capabilities.

Global Datacenter Trends
AMD’s $4.9B acquisition to boost AI dominance
AMD acquires ZT Systems for $4.9 billion, enhancing its data center AI capabilities and competing more in the growing AI accelerator market.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Congo Telecom educates police cadets on cybersecurity practices
Congo Telecom hosted a delegation of police cadets to educate them on cybersecurity and digital investigation methods.

Leaders
Silicone Connect modernises Congo’s digital backbone with Nokia
Silicone Connect and Nokia completed the modernisation of the southern backbone using DWDM technology, enhancing Congo’s digital infrastructure.

Global Cloud Services
Aljeel Aljadeed for technology: Transforming Libya’s communications landscape
This company stands at the forefront of Libya’s communications and information technology sector. With a mission to modernise and enhance the local market, the company is dedicated to delivering technology services and superior services. Through strategic projects and technology…

North America Cloud Services Trends
U.S. accuses Iran of cyberattacks targeting Trump and Harris campaigns
OUR TAKEThe allegations of Iranian cyber operations against U.S. presidential campaigns highlight a significant threat to the integrity of democratic processes. Such interference can undermine public trust in elections and democratic institutions, which is crucial for a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
The essential role of wireless access points in modern networking
In the digital age, the chances that you’re interacting with a wireless access point (WAP) are high. A WAP is a critical component in networking that enables wireless devices to connect to a wired network using Wi-Fi or related standards. But what exactly is a WAP, and why is it…

Global Regional ISP
A guide to wireless networking cards
A wireless networking card, also known as a Wi-Fi card or wireless network adapter, is a hardware component that enables a computer or other devices to connect to a wireless network. Whether you’re working or simply browsing the web, the backbone of your connectivity is often a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
5 common wireless network challenges
Wireless networks, while offering significant advantages in terms of flexibility and convenience, can also present several unique challenges. Understanding these potential problems can help in designing more robust and reliable wireless networks. In this blog, we’ll explore some…

Global Cloud Services
2 most common phases of malware analysis
Static analysis involves examining the malware’s code, binaries, and metadata without executing the malware. This phase focuses on understanding the structure and potential functionality of the malware through various techniques such as disassembly and decompilation. Key aspects…

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is cyber threat intelligence?
Cyber threat intelligence is the process of gathering and analysing data on cyber threats to provide actionable insights for organisations. It focuses on understanding the tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs) of cyber adversaries, enabling proactive defence measures. CTI is…

Global Cloud Services Trends
5 uses of cyber threat intelligence
Cyber threat intelligence involves the collection and analysis of data related to cyber threats. This data can include information about threat actors, their tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTPs), and indicators of compromise (IOCs). CTI helps organisations understand the…

Global Cloud Services Trends
What network does EnTouch Wireless use?
A Mobile Virtual Network Operator (MVNO) is a wireless service provider that does not own the wireless network infrastructure it uses to deliver services to customers. Instead, MVNOs lease access to networks owned by major carriers, allowing them to offer mobile services without…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Authors sue Anthropic for copyright infringement over AI training
OUR TAKEThe lawsuit against Anthropic underscores the tension between rapid technological innovation and the need to respect intellectual property rights. As AI technologies advance, it is essential for companies to ensure they comply with copyright laws and address the concerns…
