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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.

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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Equinix hosts Merck’s liquid-cooled supercomputer in Germany

Equinix and Lenovo deliver a liquid-cooled HPC for Merck in Germany, accelerating AI research in life sciences and materials.

Nov 25, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Starlink launches direct-to-cell service across Ukraine

Ukraine becomes first European country to use Starlink for SMS on regular 4G phones, bolstering war-time connectivity.

Nov 25, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Vantage secures $1.6B to expand its APAC data-centre platform

Vantage’s APAC capacity climbs to 1 GW after a $1.6B funding round led by GIC and ADIA and Johor acquisition.

Nov 25, 2025
Foxconn and OpenAI join forces to build next-gen AI infrastructure in the U.S.

Companies

Foxconn and OpenAI join forces to build next-gen AI infrastructure in the U.S.

What happened:OpenAI and Foxconn have partnered to co-design and build AI data-centre hardware in the US. OpenAI and Foxconn (Hon Hai Technology Group) have formed a strategic partnership to co-design and manufacture hardware for AI data centres in the United States. Under the…

Nov 25, 2025
South Korea eyes cooperation with Taiwan on U.S. chip tariffs

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

South Korea eyes cooperation with Taiwan on U.S. chip tariffs

What happened: South Korea may cooperate with Taiwan on U.S. chip tariffs South Korea’s Trade Minister, Yeo Han-koo, indicated on Monday that Seoul sees potential for cooperation with Taiwan regarding U.S. semiconductor tariffs. In a radio interview, Yeo noted that “Taiwan is…

Nov 25, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Google and Accel launch $2M‑per‑startup fund to nurture Indian AI founders

Google and Accel launch $2M‑per‑startup initiative to support early‑stage Indian AI startups Google’s AI Futures Fund and venture capital firm Accel announced a partnership to back at least ten early‑stage AI startups in India, jointly investing up to US$2 million in each…

Nov 25, 2025
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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Myanmar Country Co., Ltd. drives digital transformation in Myanmar

Myanmar Country Co., Ltd. is leading the way in Myanmar’s digital evolution, offering technology services to overcome local challenges.

Nov 25, 2025
Singapore Telecom Japan bridging Asia’s digital divide

Africa Cloud Services

Singapore Telecom Japan bridging Asia’s digital divide

Singtel Japan excels in ICT solutions, cloud platforms, cybersecurity, and Asia-Pacific integration for Japan’s digital future.

Nov 25, 2025
Is CAIGA replacing AFRINIC? A clear breakdown

Companies

Is CAIGA replacing AFRINIC? A clear breakdown

AFRINIC faces potential influence from CAIGA, with implications for technical independence and policy decisions in Africa.

Nov 24, 2025
The future of African internet governance in the wake of CAIGA

Global Cloud Services Trends

The future of African internet governance in the wake of CAIGA

CAIGA’s launch raises fears of shifting African internet governance from community-driven to state-led models, with ICANN’s role under fire.

Nov 24, 2025
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Global National Telecom Trends

RAN market holds steady while core revenue surges on 5G SA

Dell’Oro data shows global RAN market is flat while mobile core revenues jump 14% as 5G SA and Advanced deployments surge.

Nov 24, 2025
UK government backs satellite innovation and AI start‑ups

Companies

UK government backs satellite innovation and AI start‑ups

UK invests £6.9 m in five satellite‑technology projects while backing AI start‑ups to drive space‑enabled innovation.

Nov 24, 2025
Singapore Computer Systems at the forefront of ICT

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

Singapore Computer Systems at the forefront of ICT

SCS provides ICT services, cloud infrastructure, and enterprise solutions, helping businesses in Singapore embrace digital transformation.

Nov 24, 2025
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Africa Cloud Services Trends

What is Smart Africa’s CAIGA initiative?

This article delves into the top-down governance model, digital sovereignty, and the risks to AFRINIC’s independence.

Nov 21, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

GSMA urges urgent spectrum planning to support 6G

According to GSMA, commercial 6G needs 2–4 GHz of mid-band spectrum by 2040; current allocations may not be sufficient.

Nov 21, 2025
CAIGA’s rise and AFRINIC’s challenges: What comes next?

Companies

CAIGA’s rise and AFRINIC’s challenges: What comes next?

From election annulment to CAIGA’s launch—Africa’s IP registry crisis forces a reckoning with continental power grabs.

Nov 21, 2025
How African internet governance could evolve under CAIGA

Africa Institutional

How African internet governance could evolve under CAIGA

The emergence of CAIGA could redefine the future of Africa’s internet governance, but it may also risk political overreach.

Nov 21, 2025
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Global Datacenter Trends

SoftBank to invest $3 billion in Ohio factory for OpenAI data centre

SoftBank will invest $3 billion in an Ohio factory to support OpenAI’s expanding data centre infrastructure.

Nov 21, 2025
IBM and Cisco outline plans to network quantum computers

Global Cloud Services

IBM and Cisco outline plans to network quantum computers

IBM and Cisco plan to connect quantum computers over long distances by 2030, enabling a global quantum internet.

Nov 21, 2025
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Global National Telecom Trends

Verizon cuts 13,000 jobs to reorient its business operations

Verizon is laying off 13,000 employees to streamline operations and enhance customer experience, says CEO.

Nov 21, 2025