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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.

Stargate data centres-OpenAI Oracle SoftBank

North America National Telecom Trends

Stargate rollout gathers paces with 5 more sites revealed

OpenAI, Oracle and SoftBank expand Stargate with five more US sites, bringing total planned capacity near 5.5 GW.

Sep 25, 2025
Editorial image for Meta widens Llama AI access to US allies.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Meta widens Llama AI access to US allies

Meta is expanding its AI model Llama to democratic allies like France, Germany, Italy, Japan, and South Korea, as well as organizations like NATO and the EU, after it was approved for federal use in the United States. This move indicates a larger strategy to align AI development…

Sep 25, 2025
Nokia-Boldyn

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Nokia and Boldyn deploy private 5G at Finnish mine testbed

Callio FutureMINE in Finland uses Nokia/Boldyn private 5G to enhance safety, remote operations and real-time mapping in mining tunnels.

Sep 25, 2025
Editorial image for Nokia, Microscan partner on optical backbone in western India.

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends

Nokia, Microscan partner on optical backbone in western India

Nokia and Microscan strengthen India’s digital backbone with a 400G+ optical network upgrade, boosting resilience and lowering costs.

Sep 25, 2025
Editorial image for HKNOG 14.0 to unite Hong Kong’s network community.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

HKNOG 14.0 to unite Hong Kong’s network community

HKNOG 14.0, Hong Kong network operator conference, to be held 31 October 2025, showcasing networking trends and products.

Sep 25, 2025
Candle cable system links Japan and Singapore by 2028

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP

Candle cable system links Japan and Singapore by 2028

The Candle subsea cable, launching 2028, links Japan, Taiwan, Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia, Singapore with 24 fibre pairs.

Sep 25, 2025
NANOG 95 to shape the future of IP networking

Companies

NANOG 95 to shape the future of IP networking

NANOG 95 will gather network engineers to explore 5G, fibre, IP evolution, automation and wireless trends in Arlington this October.

Sep 25, 2025
Why AFRINIC’s election legitimacy matters for internet governance globally

Companies

Why AFRINIC’s election legitimacy matters for internet governance globally

AFRINIC’s election legitimacy raise concerns about transparency in internet governance, with implications for Africa and global trust.

Sep 24, 2025
How AFRINIC’s electoral future relies on stronger constitutional safeguards

Companies

How AFRINIC’s electoral future relies on stronger constitutional safeguards

AFRINIC’s June and September 2025 election failures highlight the urgent need for stronger constitutional safeguards.

Sep 24, 2025
AFRINIC elections and the consequences of weak legal remedies in Mauritius

Companies

AFRINIC elections and the consequences of weak legal remedies in Mauritius

Mauritius’ AFRINIC election annulment shows how weak legal safeguards invite state capture and foreign interference.

Sep 24, 2025
Srini Gopalan to become T-Mobile CEO on 1 November 2025

Europe and Middle East National Telecom

Srini Gopalan to become T-Mobile CEO on 1 November 2025

T-Mobile names Srini Gopalan as new CEO starting 1 November 2025 under planned leadership transition; Sievert becomes Vice Chair.

Sep 24, 2025
Peering Asia 7.0 connects Manila as regional internet hub

Leaders

Peering Asia 7.0 connects Manila as regional internet hub

Peering Asia 7.0 in Manila gathers APAC internet experts to advance peering, interconnection, and network innovation.

Sep 24, 2025
US-Secret-Service

North America Cloud Services Trends

US Secret Service dismantles telecom threat near UN summit

US Secret Service dismantles large SIM server network near UN summit in New York, preventing telecom attacks.

Sep 24, 2025
Infosys Sunrise collaboration-Infosys Topaz

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Infosys extends Sunrise deal to speed IT modernisation and AI

Infosys expands its Sunrise partnership to modernise IT and lay AI foundations in Switzerland using Topaz.

Sep 24, 2025
Editorial image for Ciena acquires Nubis to power AI data centres.

North America Datacenter Trends

Ciena acquires Nubis to power AI data centres

In an all-cash transaction worth US$270 million, Ciena is purchasing optical connector specialist Nubis Communications. The action is intended to increase its data center networking capabilities, particularly in light of the growing need for AI workloads. How well the integration…

Sep 24, 2025
Editorial image for Mavenir to power Iridium’s new satellite-core network.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Mavenir to power Iridium’s new satellite-core network

Iridium selected Mavenir to build the cloud-native core network, aimed at enabling global NB-IoT for D2D connectivity over satellite.

Sep 24, 2025
Editorial image for Nvidia to invest $100B in OpenAI to boost AI infrastructure.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nvidia to invest $100B in OpenAI to boost AI infrastructure

Nvidia will invest $100B in OpenAI, securing a deal to provide chips for the AI firm’s future growth, with deliveries starting in 2026.

Sep 24, 2025
Editorial image for Zain South Sudan: Connecting a new nation.

Global Regional ISP Trends

Zain South Sudan: Connecting a new nation

Zain South Sudan offers mobile and internet services, driving innovation and supporting digital transformation nationwide.

Sep 24, 2025
MicroAccess Ltd-Nigeria ICT solutions

Africa Cloud Services Trends

MicroAccess Ltd strengthens Nigeria’s ICT backbone

MicroAccess Ltd is a leading ICT solutions provider in Nigeria, helping businesses embrace cloud, cybersecurity, and digital transformation.

Sep 24, 2025
Dolphin Telecommunication Limited: Pioneering Connectivity Across West Africa

Africa Cloud Services

Dolphin Telecommunication Limited: Pioneering Connectivity Across West Africa

Dolphin Telecommunication Limited, a top global communications provider with a focus on capacity wholesale and internet bandwidth services for carriers, ISPs, and enterprise clients, was founded in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, in 2013.

Sep 24, 2025