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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.

how-to-value-an-ipv4-address-block-for-a-business-audit

Global Cloud Services Trends

How to value an IPv4 address block for a business audit

How businesses can calculate fair value for IPv4 blocks during audits, covering ownership proof, market pricing, risk and sustainability.

Jan 13, 2026
US removes spyware-linked executives from sanctions list, stoking debate on cybersecurity oversight

Asia-Pacific Institutional

US removes spyware-linked executives from sanctions list, stoking debate on cybersecurity oversight

US Treasury removes sanctions on three executives tied to spyware consortium Intellexa, prompting debate on policy and oversight.

Jan 13, 2026
Why RIRs don’t have power to enforce internet address policies

Companies

Why RIRs don’t have power to enforce internet address policies

RIRs play a key role in IP address allocation but lack enforcement power, raising governance questions amid disputes like the AFRINIC case.

Jan 13, 2026
Larus-to-exhibit-at-PTC’26-as-global-connectivity-event-returns-to-Hawaii

Global Cloud Services Trends

LARUS to exhibit at PTC’26 as global connectivity event returns to Hawaii

Larus will participate in PTC’26, the global connectivity event in Hawai‘i, showcasing their IPv4 solutions and network infrastructure.

Jan 13, 2026
SoftBank and OpenAI commit $1B to AI infrastructure expansion

Global National Telecom Trends

SoftBank and OpenAI commit $1B to AI infrastructure expansion

SoftBank and OpenAI commit $1bn to SB Energy to accelerate AI data-centre and power infrastructure under the Stargate initiative.

Jan 13, 2026
Trump to seek Musk’s help to restore internet access in Iran

Europe and Middle East Institutional

Trump to seek Musk’s help to restore internet access in Iran

Trump plans to consult Elon Musk on using Starlink to restore Iran’s internet amid widespread protest and government blackout.

Jan 13, 2026
iraqs-de-cix-powered-internet-exchange-boosts-regional-connectivity

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

Iraq’s DE-CIX-powered internet exchange boosts regional connectivity

IRAQ-IXP growth to nearly 30 networks and rising traffic highlights Iraq’s emergence as a regional digital hub with lower latency access.

Jan 13, 2026
sk-hynix-ramps-up-chip-packaging-capacity-in-south-korea

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

SK Hynix ramps up chip packaging capacity in South Korea

SK Hynix plans a nearly $13 billion chip packaging plant in South Korea to support rising AI memory demand.

Jan 13, 2026
solutia-consulting-delivers-it-and-business-transformation

Global Cloud Services Trends

Solutia Consulting delivers IT and business transformation

Solutia Consulting provides advisory, delivery and leadership services for enterprise software, cloud and transformation initiatives.

Jan 13, 2026
openreach-reports-40-surge-in-full-fibre-usage-as-traditional-broadband-declines

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

Openreach reports 40 % surge in full-fibre usage as traditional broadband declines

Openreach says full-fibre broadband usage rose 40 % in 2025 as FTTP traffic overtook copper-based services across the UK.

Jan 13, 2026
telefonica-tech-unveils-self-sovereign-identity-tool-to-anticipate-eu-digital-id-rules

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends

Telefónica Tech unveils self-sovereign identity tool to anticipate EU Digital ID rules

Telefónica Tech launches a self-sovereign identity tool to help businesses manage verifiable credentials and prepare for Europe.

Jan 13, 2026
FCC revises Verizon phone unlocking rules after fraud issues

Companies

FCC revises Verizon phone unlocking rules after fraud issues

The FCC has revised Verizon’s phone unlocking policy to prevent fraud, closing loopholes that allowed criminal misuse and device trafficking.

Jan 13, 2026
Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president

Companies

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president

Meta appointed Dina Powell McCormick as president to oversee strategic partnerships, AI infrastructure and long-term investment strategy.

Jan 13, 2026
apple-tops-global-smartphone-market-in-2025-with-20-share-counterpoint-says

Global Cloud Services Trends

Apple tops global smartphone market in 2025 with 20 % share, Counterpoint says

Apple led the global smartphone market in 2025 with a 20 % share as shipments grew 2 %, but industry headwinds may slow growth in 2026.

Jan 13, 2026
Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout

Europe and Middle East Institutional

Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout

Amid Iran’s internet blackout, some citizens are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to access the web, despite government restrictions.

Jan 13, 2026
vodafone-idea-secures-agr-relief-agrees-to-pay-₹124-crore-annually-over-six-years

Global National Telecom Trends

Vodafone idea secures AGR relief, agrees to pay ₹124 crore annually over six years

Vodafone Idea’s AGR liabilities are frozen with reduced annual payouts, helping stability now while structural.

Jan 13, 2026
airbus-lands-eutelsat-contract-to-build-340-additional-oneweb-leo-satellites

Global Cloud Services Trends

Airbus lands Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites

Airbus Defence and Space will build 340 more OneWeb LEO satellites for Eutelsat to expand and modernise global broadband coverage.

Jan 13, 2026
trump-urges-microsoft-to-protect-consumers-from-ai-power-costs

Global Datacenter Trends

Trump urges Microsoft to protect consumers from AI power costs

Trump says Microsoft will make changes so Americans do not pay higher electricity bills from AI data centre energy use.

Jan 13, 2026
Apple-and-Google-deepen-AI-ties-with-multi‑year-gemini-deal

Global Cloud Services Trends

Apple and Google deepen AI ties with multi‑year gemini deal

Apple partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI models into Siri, enhancing Apple’s voice assistant with Google’s advanced AI technology.

Jan 13, 2026
Regional control under strain as iwantmyname’s growth reflects rising global influence in the domain industry

Global Cloud Services Trends

Regional control under strain as iwantmyname’s growth reflects rising global influence in the domain industry

As iwantmyname expands under global ownership, questions arise about preserving regional autonomy in domain registration and digital control.

Jan 13, 2026