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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.

Top tech news today: May 16, 2025

Africa Regional ISP Trends

Top tech news today: May 16, 2025

Tech News Roundup 1. Orange Wholesale names new CEO Valérie Cussa has been appointed CEO of Orange Wholesale International, succeeding Emmanuel Rochas, and will focus on innovative telecom solutions. Source 2. Mozambique Internet Exchange launches new PoP The Mozambique Internet…

May 16, 2025
Japan achieves its first video call from space with AST and Rakuten

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Japan achieves its first video call from space with AST and Rakuten

What happened: AST SpaceMobile and Rakuten complete Japan’s first video call from space AST SpaceMobile and Rakuten Mobile have successfully completed Japan’s first-ever video call from space using the BlueBird Block 1 satellite. This historic call was made to an unmodified…

May 15, 2025
Telefónica posts $1.4B loss on Latin America writedowns

Latin America and Caribbean National Telecom Trends

Telefónica posts $1.4B loss on Latin America writedowns

Telefónica reported a $1.4B loss in Q1 2025 from Latin America writedowns, but core markets grew steadily.

May 15, 2025
Gemini expands as Google refreshes Android and Wear OS

Global Cloud Services Trends

Gemini expands as Google refreshes Android and Wear OS

Google announces major updates to Android, Wear OS and Gemini, focusing on AI integration, personalised design and security.

May 15, 2025
CoreSite upgrades IP routing with Nokia across U.S. data centres

North America Regional ISP Trends

CoreSite upgrades IP routing with Nokia across U.S. data centres

What happened: CoreSite enhances network infrastructure with Nokia’s IP routing solutions CoreSite, a U.S.-based tower company, has partnered with Nokia to enhance its network infrastructure by deploying advanced core and edge IP routing solutions across its 30 data centres. This…

May 15, 2025
NTT expands data centre network with $10B Investment

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

NTT expands data centre network with $10B Investment

What happened: NTT expands global data centre footprint with $10 billion investment NTT has announced a major expansion of its global data centre division, acquiring land across North America, Europe, and Asia over the past six months. This expansion is part of its previously…

May 15, 2025
Google unveils major Android updates

Companies

Google unveils major Android updates

Google announces Android 16 with Material 3 Expressive design, expands Gemini AI to Wear OS, Android Auto, and Google TV.

May 15, 2025
US warns against Huawei AI chips

North America Cloud Services Trends

US warns against Huawei AI chips

What happened: US issues global warning on Huawei Ascend AI chips On May 13, 2025, the U.S. Department of Commerce issued guidance stating that the use of Huawei’s Ascend AI chips anywhere in the world violates U.S. export controls. The Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS)…

May 15, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Intelsat and Cubic³ test satellite connectivity for vehicles

What happened: Intelsat and Cubic³ complete satellite connectivity test Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a satellite connectivity test for vehicles, marking a significant advancement in mobile communication technology. This test demonstrates the potential for…

May 15, 2025
Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity milestone

Global Cloud Services Trends

Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity milestone

What happened: Rakuten Mobile achieves first positive EBITDA milestone Rakuten Mobile has achieved a significant milestone by reporting positive EBITDA for the first time. This accomplishment comes after the company faced substantial challenges since its launch, including intense…

May 15, 2025
Top tech news today: May 15, 2025

Global Regional ISP Trends

Top tech news today: May 15, 2025

Tech News Roundup 1. Openreach connects remote pub with fibre Openreach has utilized its Project Gigabit initiative to bring high-speed fibre connectivity to a remote pub, enhancing local digital access. Source 2. Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity Rakuten Mobile has…

May 15, 2025
Editorial image for GoDaddy: Empowering small businesses in the digital age.

Global Cloud Services Trends

GoDaddy: Empowering small businesses in the digital age

GoDaddy uses AI to simplify website creation and marketing, supporting millions despite cybersecurity challenges.

May 15, 2025
IP address portability essential to ensure fair, open internet says LARUS CEO

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

IP address portability essential to ensure fair, open internet says LARUS CEO

Lu Heng, CEO of Hong Kong-based LARUS Ltd and founder of the LARUS Foundation, has accused the RIPE Network Coordination Centre (RIPE NCC) of acting like a cartel and violating European anti-trust laws following its refusal to accept his company’s sponsorship for the RIPE 90…

May 14, 2025
Synapxe: Powering Singapore’s public healthcare transformation

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Synapxe: Powering Singapore’s public healthcare transformation

Synapxe: Transforming Singapore’s public health ecosystem Founded as IHiS in 2008 and rebranded in 2023, Synapxe PTE. LTD. is Singapore’s national health tech agency under MOH Holdings. It provides end-to-end technology solutions across public healthcare institutions, including…

May 14, 2025
O2 boosts Wembley with 5G upgrade ahead of summer events

Global Cloud Services Trends

O2 boosts Wembley with 5G upgrade ahead of summer events

What happened: O2 rolls out 5G network to power Wembley’s busy summer O2 has upgraded its mobile network at Wembley Stadium with a dedicated 5G standalone (SA) network. The system uses a distributed antenna network to deliver reliable, high-speed coverage across the entire…

May 14, 2025
Singapore Polytechnic: Leading the way in smart education

Asia-Pacific Institutional

Singapore Polytechnic: Leading the way in smart education

Singapore Polytechnic leading digital transformation with smart education and lifelong learning for a future-ready workforce.

May 14, 2025
SoftBank plots AI comeback

Global Cloud Services

SoftBank plots AI comeback

SoftBank posts Q1 profit as AI bets and Vision Fund rebound. Masayoshi Son reveals “Stargate” as AI strategy core.

May 14, 2025
Ericsson and UK Connect boost Surrey SAR connectivity

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Ericsson and UK Connect boost Surrey SAR connectivity

What happened: Ericsson and UK Connect deploy advanced connectivity for Surrey SAR Surrey Search and Rescue, a voluntary team assisting in locating high-risk missing persons across Surrey and the UK, faced challenges due to unreliable connectivity, often relying on paper maps and…

May 14, 2025
Lu Heng, LARUS CEO, on AFRINIC elections: Clique control must end, decentralisation will ensure democracy

Companies

Lu Heng, LARUS CEO, on AFRINIC elections: Clique control must end, decentralisation will ensure democracy

Lu Heng, founder and CEO of IP address management and leasing companies Cloud Innovation and LARUS Ltd, has written an open letter calling for more transparency and community engagement in the run-up to the AFRINIC elections. The elections, set for June 23, 2025, hope to bring to…

May 14, 2025
AI-Ready data centre rises in Norway with Vertiv’s help

Companies

AI-Ready data centre rises in Norway with Vertiv’s help

Polar partners with Vertiv to build a modular, AI-ready, hydro-powered data centre with efficient cooling infrastructure.

May 14, 2025