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Quarter 30 120d

Within the Time Horizon facet, Quarter 30 120d 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.

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president

Companies

Meta appoints Dina Powell McCormick as president

Meta appointed Dina Powell McCormick as president to oversee strategic partnerships, AI infrastructure and long-term investment strategy.

Jan 13, 2026
apple-tops-global-smartphone-market-in-2025-with-20-share-counterpoint-says

Global Cloud Services Trends

Apple tops global smartphone market in 2025 with 20 % share, Counterpoint says

Apple led the global smartphone market in 2025 with a 20 % share as shipments grew 2 %, but industry headwinds may slow growth in 2026.

Jan 13, 2026
Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout

Europe and Middle East Institutional

Iranians turn to Starlink to bypass Iran’s internet blackout

Amid Iran’s internet blackout, some citizens are using Elon Musk’s Starlink to access the web, despite government restrictions.

Jan 13, 2026
vodafone-idea-secures-agr-relief-agrees-to-pay-₹124-crore-annually-over-six-years

Global National Telecom Trends

Vodafone idea secures AGR relief, agrees to pay ₹124 crore annually over six years

Vodafone Idea’s AGR liabilities are frozen with reduced annual payouts, helping stability now while structural.

Jan 13, 2026
airbus-lands-eutelsat-contract-to-build-340-additional-oneweb-leo-satellites

Global Cloud Services Trends

Airbus lands Eutelsat contract to build 340 additional OneWeb LEO satellites

Airbus Defence and Space will build 340 more OneWeb LEO satellites for Eutelsat to expand and modernise global broadband coverage.

Jan 13, 2026
trump-urges-microsoft-to-protect-consumers-from-ai-power-costs

Global Datacenter Trends

Trump urges Microsoft to protect consumers from AI power costs

Trump says Microsoft will make changes so Americans do not pay higher electricity bills from AI data centre energy use.

Jan 13, 2026
Apple-and-Google-deepen-AI-ties-with-multi‑year-gemini-deal

Global Cloud Services Trends

Apple and Google deepen AI ties with multi‑year gemini deal

Apple partners with Google to integrate Gemini AI models into Siri, enhancing Apple’s voice assistant with Google’s advanced AI technology.

Jan 13, 2026
Regional control under strain as iwantmyname’s growth reflects rising global influence in the domain industry

Global Cloud Services Trends

Regional control under strain as iwantmyname’s growth reflects rising global influence in the domain industry

As iwantmyname expands under global ownership, questions arise about preserving regional autonomy in domain registration and digital control.

Jan 13, 2026

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

Africa Regional ISP

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.

Jan 12, 2026
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.

Jan 12, 2026

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

Global Cloud Services

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.

Jan 12, 2026
Aviva-backed altnet Trueseed in merger talks with rival Freedom Fibre amid sector consolidation

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP

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

Truespeed backed by Aviva is in merger talks with Freedom Fibre amid growing pressure on UK altnet operators.

Jan 12, 2026
meta-signs-nuclear-power-deals-for-ai-data-centres

Global Cloud Services Trends

Meta signs nuclear power deals for AI data centres

Meta secures up to 6.6 GW of nuclear power from Vistra, Oklo and TerraPower to fuel AI data centres, boosting energy security.

Jan 12, 2026
Iran internet blackout deepens unrest as economic protests spread across country

Companies

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.

Jan 12, 2026
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.

Jan 12, 2026