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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.

Global National Telecom Trends

Telefónica Tech Unveils Self-Sovereign Identity Platform

Telefónica Tech has launched a self-sovereign identity platform.

Jan 13, 2026
Why most ISPs miss Massive Revenue Opportunities from IPv4

Global Institutional Trends

Why most ISPs miss Massive Revenue Opportunities from IPv4

Exploring structural, policy and organisational barriers that prevent ISPs from capturing IPv4 revenue opportunities.

Jan 12, 2026
How IPv4 scarcity is driving IP prices through the roof

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How IPv4 scarcity is driving IP prices through the roof

IPv4 scarcity and fixed supply have pushed IP address prices up, turning technical resources into valuable digital assets worldwide.

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Understanding IP addresses and why they are important

Africa Institutional

Understanding IP addresses and why they are important

Discover what IP addresses are, the difference between IPv4 and IPv6, and their importance in internet communication.

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Global Regional ISP Trends

Simple Ip strategies that can multiply ISP revenue over time

An in-depth analysis of how internet service providers use intellectual property strategies to unlock long-term revenue growth.

Jan 12, 2026
Grok AI limits image generator after global outcry over sexualised deepfakes

Leaders

Grok AI limits image generator after global outcry over sexualised deepfakes

Grok AI limits image generation after global backlash over sexualised deepfakes, with governments and advocates criticising the response.

Jan 12, 2026
China accelerates humanoid robot production, leading global shipment growth in 2025

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

China accelerates humanoid robot production, leading global shipment growth in 2025

Chinese humanoid robot makers led global shipments in 2025, with AgiBot, Unitree and UBTECH outpacing US competitors.

Jan 12, 2026
Samsung and Keysight demonstrate continuous NTN connectivity with live SAT-to-SAT mobility

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Samsung and Keysight demonstrate continuous NTN connectivity with live SAT-to-SAT mobility

Samsung and Keysight demonstrated continuous NR-NTN connectivity with live satellite-to-satellite mobility in 3GPP band n252 at CES 2026.

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Aviva-backed altnet Trueseed in merger talks with rival Freedom Fibre amid sector consolidation

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Aviva-backed altnet Trueseed in merger talks with rival Freedom Fibre amid sector consolidation

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meta-signs-nuclear-power-deals-for-ai-data-centres

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Meta signs nuclear power deals for AI data centres

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Iran internet blackout deepens unrest as economic protests spread across country

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Iran internet blackout deepens unrest as economic protests spread across country

Iran cut internet access nationwide as economic protests spread, affecting communication and raising human rights concerns.

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Ofcom insists sharing is caring when it comes to upper 6 GHz

Global National Telecom Trends

Ofcom insists sharing is caring when it comes to upper 6 GHz

Ofcom reaffirms support for flexible upper 6 GHz spectrum access to spur innovation and safeguard existing services.

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how-better-ip-management-can-make-isps-significantly-more-profitable

Global Cloud Services Trends

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CES 2026 highlights next-generation tech shaping our future

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CES 2026 highlights next-generation tech shaping our future

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FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites

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FCC approves SpaceX plan to deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites

FCC approves SpaceX’s plan to deploy 7,500 more Starlink satellites, expanding global broadband access.

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Indonesia temporarily blocks grok over AI‑Generated sexualised content

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

Indonesia temporarily blocks grok over AI‑Generated sexualised content

Indonesia temporarily blocks access to Grok AI due to concerns over sexualised deepfake content.

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OpenAI and SoftBank commit $1B to SB Energy in bid to Power AI Data Centres

Companies

OpenAI and SoftBank commit $1B to SB Energy in bid to Power AI Data Centres

OpenAI and SoftBank invest $1 billion in SB Energy to develop AI data centres.

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elon-musk-to-open-source-x-algorithm-amid-global-scrutiny

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Elon Musk to open source X algorithm amid global scrutiny

Elon Musk says X will open source its recommendation algorithm within seven days amid growing global regulatory scrutiny.

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qatar-and-gulf-states-pivot-to-secure-tech-supply-chains

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Qatar and Gulf states pivot to secure tech supply chains

Qatar and the UAE are joining a U.S.-led push to secure global technology supply chains and strengthen ties around semiconductors and AI.

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israeli-cyber-startup-torq-raises-tech-funding-at-1-2bn-valuation

Global Cloud Services Trends

Israeli cyber startup Torq raises tech funding at $1.2B valuation

Israeli cyber security startup Torq secures $140 million at a $1.2 billion valuation to boost its AI-driven security platform and expand.

Jan 12, 2026