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Match Group settles FTC claims over OkCupid data sharing

Match Group settles FTC claims over OkCupid data sharing, raising concerns about privacy compliance and handling of sensitive user data.

South Korea’s Rebellions raises $400m to scale AI chip ambitions

Rebellions raises $400m to scale AI chips but faces strong competition, supply limits and uncertain enterprise adoption.

Australia probes tech giants over social media ban

Australia probes tech giants over social media ban compliance, raising global pressure on platforms to strengthen age verification systems.

Leaders

Xerox appoints insider Louie Pastor as CEO

Xerox appoints Louie Pastor as CEO, signalling continuity as it navigates decline and digital transformation pressure.

National Telecom

China’s DeepSeek faces major service outage

DeepSeek AI suffers longest outage after viral rise, exposing infrastructure strain in China’s fast-growing AI sector

Crypto Trails Lead to Drone Supply Chains in Russia and Iran

Report says crypto donations are funding drone purchases linked to Russia and Iran, raising security and regulatory concerns.

Regional ISP

KBRO expands Taiwan broadband with Harmonic fibre rollout

KBRO expands fibre-on-demand broadband in Taiwan using Harmonic’s virtualised cOS platform to deliver multi-gigabit connectivity.

Europe data centre growth hit by power constraints

Europe’s data centre growth is accelerating, but power shortages and regulation are limiting expansion, says EUDCA.

Europe must rethink data centre strategy amid AI surge

Europe faces data centre challenges as AI demand rises, warns EUDCA chairman Michael Winterson.

Starlink challenges traditional ISPs as adoption rises

Starlink moves into mainstream broadband, as Opensignal reports growing adoption beyond rural areas and rising competition with ISPs.

From victim to survivor in IP capital structures

Explore how IPv4 scarcity and RIR control create structural survivorship dynamics in internet infrastructure economies

Meta Content Policy Chief Monika Bickert to Leave for Harvard

Longtime Meta executive Monika Bickert departs for Harvard, marking a leadership shift amid rising global scrutiny of social media.

Institutional

Chinese Universities with Military Links Bought Super Micro Servers

Chinese universities with military links reportedly acquired Super Micro servers, raising supply chain concerns.

Cloud Service

Huawei AI Chips Gain Traction as Orders Grow

Huawei’s AI chips gain traction as ByteDance and Alibaba plan orders, boosting China’s semiconductor ambitions.

Cloud Service

AquaBlue Opens New HQ as Aggregation Demand Grows

AquaBlue opens new HQ after 40% growth driven by demand for network aggregation services.

Vodafone Ireland Moves Closer to Direct-to-Device Satellite Launch

Vodafone Ireland advances direct-to-device satellite service, signaling progress towards mobile connectivity without terrestrial networks.

Bickert to Leave for Harvard Law School After 12 Years

Meta’s content policy chief Monika Bickert will leave after 12 years to join Harvard Law School, marking a key leadership change.

Geotab Report Finds Fleets Cut Fuel Waste with Data-Driven Strategies

Geotab report shows fleets cutting idling by up to 30% using data-driven telematics to reduce fuel costs and improve efficiency.

UK Issues Guidance to Limit Childrens Screen Time

UK introduces guidance to limit children’s screen time, reflecting global concern over digital wellbeing and youth mental health.

Austria Moves to Restrict Under-14s Social Media Use

Austria plans social media ban for under-14s, reflecting Europe’s growing push to protect children from online harms and risks.