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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.

Chunghwa and Astranis to launch Taiwan satellite

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Chunghwa and Astranis to launch Taiwan satellite

Chunghwa Telecom partners with Astranis to launch Taiwan’s first satellite, improving national connectivity and communication resilience.

Apr 21, 2025
Magic Eden launches season 2 NFT rewards programme

Global Cloud Services Trends

Magic Eden launches season 2 NFT rewards programme

What happened: Magic Eden launches season 2 rewards programme Magic Eden, a prominent NFT marketplace, has officially launched its Season 2 rewards programme, aimed at enhancing user engagement and incentivising participation within the NFT community. This new initiative offers a…

Apr 21, 2025
LARUS to attend Internet2 Community Exchange 2025 in Anaheim, California

Global Institutional Trends

LARUS to attend Internet2 Community Exchange 2025 in Anaheim, California

Internet2’s CommEX25: Bridging ideas and infrastructure The Internet2 Community Exchange 2025 (CommEX25) will gather the research and education networking elite from 28 April to 1 May at the Hilton Anaheim, California. This annual cornerstone event continues to serve as a dynamic…

Apr 21, 2025
AI Energy Council balances AI growth with clean energy goals

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

AI Energy Council balances AI growth with clean energy goals

What happened: AI Energy Council addresses technology and sustainability The inaugural meeting of the AI Energy Council took place on 8 April 2025 in Whitehall, focusing on integrating the UK government’s push for artificial intelligence (AI) with its clean energy ambitions.…

Apr 21, 2025
Apple slips in China as local brands surge ahead

Asia-Pacific Institutional

Apple slips in China as local brands surge ahead

Apple’s smartphone shipments in China fell 9% in Q1 2025, while Xiaomi surged 40% amid government subsidies.

Apr 21, 2025
Google ruled unlawful in ad monopoly case

North America Institutional

Google ruled unlawful in ad monopoly case

What happened: Court ruling challenges Google’s market power In a landmark decision in April 2025, a U.S. federal judge ruled that Google had unlawfully monopolised the digital advertising ecosystem. The ruling follows an extensive investigation led by the U.S. Department of…

Apr 21, 2025
New York targets illegal payday lenders in fintech crackdown

Global Cloud Services Trends

New York targets illegal payday lenders in fintech crackdown

New York cracks down on fintech payday lenders violating interest rate laws, issuing cease and desist letters in major regulatory move.

Apr 21, 2025
Temu and Shein cut US ads as tariff shift ends cheap China shipping

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Temu and Shein cut US ads as tariff shift ends cheap China shipping

Temu and Shein reduce US ad spend ahead of 2 May as new US tariffs close a loophole on cheap Chinese shipping.

Apr 21, 2025
ARIN seeks feedback on ICP-2, updated RIR governance draft

Companies

ARIN seeks feedback on ICP-2, updated RIR governance draft

What happened: ARIN seeks global feedback on revised RIR governance framework On 14 April 2025, ARIN announced the start of a public consultation regarding a draft “Governance Document for the Recognition, Maintenance, and Derecognition of Regional Internet Registries.” This…

Apr 21, 2025
OpenSea opens Solana token trading on OS2 platform

Global Cloud Services Trends

OpenSea opens Solana token trading on OS2 platform

What happened: OpenSea launches open Solana token trading on new OS2 platform OpenSea, one of the largest NFT marketplaces, has officially launched open access for Solana token trading on its newly updated OS2 platform. This move comes as part of a broader platform redesign that…

Apr 21, 2025
IETF 122 discusses Key DNS enhancements

Companies

IETF 122 discusses Key DNS enhancements

Key updates on DNS protocols and security from IETF 122, highlighting their importance for internet safety.

Apr 21, 2025
Top tech news today: 21 April, 2025

Asia-Pacific Institutional

Top tech news today: 21 April, 2025

Latest updates on fintech, real estate tokenization, network quality, and major tech developments shaping the digital landscape today

Apr 21, 2025
RIPE NCC introduces partial payment option

Companies

RIPE NCC introduces partial payment option

RIPE NCC introduces an online partial payment option, allowing members to make flexible payments through the LIR Portal, enhancing billing management.

Apr 21, 2025
BPI: Banking and financial services in the Philippines

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

BPI: Banking and financial services in the Philippines

BPI: Comprehensive financial services BPI offers various financial products and services tailored to meet the needs of its diverse clientele. These include savings and checking accounts, time deposits, loans, credit and debit cards, insurance products, and investment options. The…

Apr 20, 2025
Colorado’s 30-year tax breaks for hyperscale data centres

Global Datacenter Trends

Colorado’s 30-year tax breaks for hyperscale data centres

What happened: Colorado’s strategic move to attract data centres Colorado is making a significant push to attract hyperscale data centres with a proposed legislation offering 30-year tax breaks. The Colorado Data Centre Development and Grid Modernisation Act aims to make the…

Apr 20, 2025
​Internet Society Asia Limited: Drives Internet Resilience Across Asia-Pacific

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

​Internet Society Asia Limited: Drives Internet Resilience Across Asia-Pacific

Internet Society Asia Limited helps expand reliable Internet access across Asia-Pacific through community-led networks and partnerships.

Apr 20, 2025
Quantum computing and cybersecurity: A delicate balance

Companies

Quantum computing and cybersecurity: A delicate balance

What happened: UK’s strategic investment in quantum technologies The rapid development of quantum computing has the potential to revolutionise various sectors, from healthcare to finance. However, it also poses significant cybersecurity challenges. Paulina Gomez, Senior Advisor…

Apr 20, 2025
WIT: Satellite broadband provider in the Philippines

Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends

WIT: Satellite broadband provider in the Philippines

WIT: National satellite infrastructure WIT operates a wide-reaching network of Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) systems and teleport facilities, delivering stable satellite connectivity throughout the Philippines. These systems are used for critical communications by…

Apr 20, 2025
Packetworx: IoT solutions and connectivity in the Philippines

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services

Packetworx: IoT solutions and connectivity in the Philippines

Packetworx: End-to-end IoT solutions Packetworx delivers complete IoT solutions by integrating hardware, software, and connectivity. Its offerings cover the full spectrum—from designing and deploying smart devices to establishing long-range, low-power LoRaWAN® networks and…

Apr 20, 2025
​Tenpage Pte Ltd: Bridging Software Development and Print Services in Singapore

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

​Tenpage Pte Ltd: Bridging Software Development and Print Services in Singapore

Tenpage Pte Ltd offers software development and printing services in Singapore, supporting businesses with IT solutions.

Apr 20, 2025