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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.

FUTURECOM 2025 Brazil explores digital trends and connectivity

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services

FUTURECOM 2025 Brazil explores digital trends and connectivity

FUTURECOM 2025 Brazil highlighted 5G, AI, and sustainability, shaping the future of digital infrastructure in LATAM.

Oct 6, 2025
Editorial image for T-Mobile launches satellite data service enabling WhatsApp calls from anywhere.

North America National Telecom Trends

T-Mobile launches satellite data service enabling WhatsApp calls from anywhere

The US carrier’s Starlink-powered T-Satellite service now supports apps including WhatsApp, X, and AllTrails in areas without mobile coverage, with voice and video calling available through more than 650 satellites, included free on premium plans.

Oct 3, 2025
China restricts Nokia and Ericsson as Europe hesitates on Huawei ban

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

China restricts Nokia and Ericsson as Europe hesitates on Huawei ban

Nokia and Ericsson’s combined Chinese market share has collapsed from 12 per cent in 2020 to around 4 per cent in 2024, according to Dell’Oro Group

Oct 3, 2025
novo-nordisk

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Denmark and Novo Nordisk owner launch world’s largest quantum venture fund

Copenhagen-based 55 North has raised €134 million in its first close, with backing from Novo Holdings and Denmark’s Export and Investment Fund (EIFO)

Oct 3, 2025
Tributes flow in after peering evangelist Fearghas McKay dies

Africa Regional ISP

Tributes flow in after peering evangelist Fearghas McKay dies

Fearghas McKay, long-time internet evangelist and peering manager at FlexOptix, has died. Known for his warmth, advocacy, and decades of work shaping the global internet community, McKay leaves behind a legacy of connection and kindness.

Oct 2, 2025
Srini Gopalan

Global National Telecom Trends

Srini Gopalan named T-Mobile CEO amid competitive pressures

T-Mobile names Srini Gopalan as CEO effective 1 November, with Mike Sievert becoming Vice Chair in strategic leadership shift.

Oct 2, 2025
American Tower and AT&T Mexico settle tower-rent dispute

Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends

American Tower and AT&T Mexico settle tower-rent dispute

AT&T Mexico and American Tower resolve tower-rent row, with withheld sums repaid and future payments placed in escrow.

Oct 2, 2025
Editorial image for e& enterprise launches OneCloud, UAE’s sovereign cloud platform.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

e& enterprise launches OneCloud, UAE’s sovereign cloud platform

The platform, powered by Oracle Alloy, offers AI-ready infrastructure and data sovereignty for the UAE’s government and regulated sectors.

Oct 2, 2025
DCD Connect: Shaping the future of digital infrastructure

Leaders

DCD Connect: Shaping the future of digital infrastructure

DCD Connect LATAM 2025 highlighted AI, sustainability, and connectivity, shaping the future of digital infrastructure in LATAM.

Oct 2, 2025
Editorial image for AFRINIC election crisis: Implications for startups and ISPs in Africa.

Companies

AFRINIC election crisis: Implications for startups and ISPs in Africa

AFRINIC election crisis raises doubts over internet governance in Africa. Startups and ISPs face risks as instability threatens.

Oct 1, 2025
5 lessons from AFRINIC election disputes for RIRs

Companies

5 lessons from AFRINIC election disputes for RIRs

AFRINIC’s election disputes expose flaws in governance. Other RIRs must learn lessons to protect trust and stability.

Oct 1, 2025
Editorial image for VMO2 prepares 3G shutdown in northern Scotland.

Global National Telecom Trends

VMO2 prepares 3G shutdown in northern Scotland

VMO2 schedules 3G network shutdown in northern Scotland on 5 November 2025, urging users with 3G devices to upgrade ahead of transition.

Oct 1, 2025
Editorial image for HPE builds pop-up smart city for 2025 Ryder Cup.

Global Cloud Services Trends

HPE builds pop-up smart city for 2025 Ryder Cup

HPE builds a pop-up smart city at the 2025 Ryder Cup, using modular networks and AI for seamless connectivity across a golf course terrain.

Oct 1, 2025
Editorial image for Schneider Electric unveils next-gen liquid cooling for AI and HPC.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Schneider Electric unveils next-gen liquid cooling for AI and HPC

Schneider Electric unveils advanced liquid cooling solutions to meet growing AI and HPC demands, targeting EMEA data centres.

Oct 1, 2025
Elections data transparency: Who owns AFRINIC’s records?

Companies

Elections data transparency: Who owns AFRINIC’s records?

AFRINIC’s refusal to share election records fuels mistrust and suspicion of manipulation. Cloud Innovation warns that only full transparency can restore credibility to Africa’s failed registry.

Oct 1, 2025
Editorial image for 5G, AI, and sustainability lead discussions at FUTURECOM 2025.

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends

5G, AI, and sustainability lead discussions at FUTURECOM 2025

FUTURECOM 2025 Brazil highlights 5G, AI, and sustainability, shaping the future of telecom in Latin America.

Oct 1, 2025
Editorial image for Faster broadband could ease UK household tensions.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Faster broadband could ease UK household tensions

Openreach says faster broadband can reduce household arguments caused by slow shared connections for streaming, gaming and home working.

Oct 1, 2025
How AFRINIC can learn from RIPE and ARIN election systems

Companies

How AFRINIC can learn from RIPE and ARIN election systems

AFRINIC’s 2025 board election is annulled after one disputed proxy vote causes cancellation of all ballots.

Sep 30, 2025
How AFRINIC elections affect cloud and CDN providers in Africa

Companies

How AFRINIC elections affect cloud and CDN providers in Africa

AFRINIC’s governance crisis impacts cloud services and CDN providers in Africa, urgently requiring reform to restore trust.

Sep 30, 2025
Lessons from corporate governance for AFRINIC board elections

Companies

Lessons from corporate governance for AFRINIC board elections

Corporate governance lessons show AFRINIC needs legal safeguards and transparent dispute resolution to restore trust.

Sep 30, 2025