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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.

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Global Cloud Services Trends

Trans Pacific Networks Upgrades Subsea Cables

Ciena will upgrade Trans Pacific Networks’ Echo and Tabua subsea cables to increase capacity and performance.

Jan 28, 2026
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Global Datacenter Trends

Seagate performance beats expectations in fiscal Q2

Seagate beats expectations in fiscal Q2 2026, reporting strong revenue, margins and cash flow as data center storage demand remains resilient

Jan 28, 2026
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Dan Caruso: How AI is Driving the Industry Growth

Dan Caruso explains how AI and innovation are shaping future industry growth and infrastructure investment.

Jan 28, 2026
Brian Carpenter: Today’s internet no longer recognizable

History

Brian Carpenter: Today’s internet no longer recognizable

Internet pioneer Brian Carpenter reflects on early collaboration, governance lessons and today’s struggle for regional autonomy online.

Jan 28, 2026
Internet Blackout Continues in Iran

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

Internet Blackout Continues in Iran

Iran remains largely offline as a prolonged internet blackout continues amid protests and growing economic pressure.

Jan 28, 2026
Du and EHRDC Signs MoU to Boost tech-savvy Emiratis

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Du and EHRDC Signs MoU to Boost tech-savvy Emiratis

Du and EHRDC sign an MoU to boost Emiratisation by developing Emirati talent for technology and digital roles in the UAE.

Jan 28, 2026
AI-enabled-video-conferencing-in-modern-hybrid-boardrooms

Global Cloud Services Trends

Logitech unveils Rally AI cameras for hybrid video conferencing

Logitech launches Rally AI and Pro cameras with adaptive AI framing and occupancy analytics to improve hybrid meetings in large spaces.

Jan 28, 2026
AI-deployment-telecom-participation-and-data-sovereignty

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

HPE and 2degrees partner on AI and data sovereignty

HPE and 2degrees partner on AI infrastructure in New Zealand, highlighting growing focus on data sovereignty and local cloud strategy.

Jan 28, 2026
sris-digital-solutions-power-it-modernisation-in-japan

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

SRI’s digital solutions power IT modernisation in Japan

Tokyo-based SRI delivers cloud infrastructure, network services and system development for Japanese businesses modernising IT operations.

Jan 27, 2026
microsoft-takes-on-nvidia-with-a-home-grown-ai-chip

Global Cloud Services Trends

Microsoft takes on Nvidia with a home-grown AI chip

Microsoft joins rivals in designing custom AI chips as cloud costs and competition intensify.

Jan 27, 2026
Spanish Telcos explore shared mobile network

Global Cloud Services Trends

Spanish Telcos explore shared mobile network

Spanish telcos explore a mobile network joint venture to improve capital efficiency and reduce costs in a challenging telecom environment.

Jan 27, 2026
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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Singapore shifts AI towards public research infrastructure

Singapore will invest over S$1 billion in public AI research shifting national strategy towards foundational research and talent development.

Jan 27, 2026
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Global Institutional Trends

Texas restricts Chinese tech use on state devices

Texas bans state employees from using Alibaba, Temu, Shein and other Chinese tech products on government devices to protect data privacy.

Jan 27, 2026
Nvidia-and-coreweave-deepen-partnership-to-expand-ai-infrastructure

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nvidia and CoreWeave deepen partnership to expand AI infrastructure

Nvidia invests $2 billion in CoreWeave to accelerate AI data center buildouts, raising concerns over cloud infrastructure concentration.

Jan 27, 2026
CBNG Unveils Next-Gen 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access

Companies

CBNG Unveils Next-Gen 5G mmWave Fixed Wireless Access

CBNG launches VectaStar NR, a 5G mmWave fixed wireless platform aimed at multi-gigabit broadband without fibre.

Jan 27, 2026
riyadh-air-and-neo-space-group-redefine-in-flight-internet-experience

Global Cloud Services Trends

Riyadh Air accelerates in-flight satellite internet deployment

Riyadh Air partners with Neo Space Group to bring high-speed satellite internet to its Airbus A321 fleet, enhancing passenger experience.

Jan 27, 2026
Europe tightens scrutiny on X’s Grok under Digital Services Act

Leaders

Europe tightens scrutiny on X’s Grok under Digital Services Act

EU regulators escalate scrutiny of Grok and X algorithms under Digital Services Act, marking a new phase in AI compliance enforcement.

Jan 27, 2026
google-settles-68m-voice-assistant-privacy-case

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google settles $68m voice assistant privacy case

Google settles a $68 million lawsuit over claims its voice assistant recorded private conversations without consent.

Jan 27, 2026
nvidias-ai-cuts-through-the-clouds

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nvidia’s AI cuts through the clouds

Nvidia unveils open-source AI weather models promising faster and cheaper forecasts with industry impact.

Jan 27, 2026
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Nokia Chooses Pure Storage to Power Next-Gen Red Hat Telco Cloud

Nokia selects Pure Storage to support its Red Hat telco cloud strategy

Jan 27, 2026