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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.

Sparkle and Fincantieri partner to secure subsea networks

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Sparkle and Fincantieri partner to secure subsea networks

What happened: Sparkle and Fincantieri collaborate on subsea security Sparkle has teamed up with Fincantieri to bolster the security of vital subsea infrastructures through innovative monitoring solutions. This partnership, formalized in a Memorandum of Understanding, aims to…

Dec 19, 2024
Avara’s Lens raises $31M for SocialFi blockchain launch

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Avara’s Lens raises $31M for SocialFi blockchain launch

What happened: Avara’s Lens Secures $31M for Blockchain Avara‘s Lens, a layer-2 blockchain tailored for SocialFi, has raised $31 million in a funding round led by Lightspeed Faction. This investment is earmarked for scaling its network infrastructure ahead of the planned mainnet…

Dec 19, 2024
Jared Isaacman leads NASA amidst crypto rise

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Jared Isaacman leads NASA amidst crypto rise

What happened: Shift4 founder leads NASA amidst crypto success Shift4 founder Jared Isaacman, a fintech billionaire and accomplished spaceflight commander, has been nominated by President-elect Donald Trump to lead NASA. Isaacman, who commanded the SpaceX Polaris Dawn mission…

Dec 19, 2024
Indonesia courts Elon Musk for xAI data centres in Southeast Asia

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Indonesia courts Elon Musk for xAI data centres in Southeast Asia

What happened: Indonesia Seeks xAI Partnership with Musk Indonesian officials are actively pursuing Elon Musk to establish his xAI startup in Southeast Asia, focusing on building new data centres in the country. According to The Wall Street Journal, Luhut Binsar Pandjaitan, a…

Dec 19, 2024
SpaceX gains new FAA licence for exciting Starship mission

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SpaceX gains new FAA licence for exciting Starship mission

What happened: SpaceX secures FAA licence for testing The US Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has issued a licence modification for SpaceX‘s next test flight of the Starship. This authorisation allows the company to conduct multiple missions under the Flight 7 mission…

Dec 19, 2024
Intel hit with new lawsuit over foundry struggles

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Intel hit with new lawsuit over foundry struggles

What happened: Intel Faces Shareholder Lawsuit Over Foundry Intel, the beleaguered chipmaker, is facing another lawsuit from shareholders regarding its struggling foundry business. This derivative lawsuit targets former CEO Pat Gelsinger, interim co-CEO/CFO David Zinsner, and…

Dec 19, 2024
BVNK raises $50M to fuel US stablecoin expansion

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BVNK raises $50M to fuel US stablecoin expansion

BVNK secures $50M Series B to grow US stablecoin infrastructure.

Dec 19, 2024
Sygnum partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer crypto fund

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Sygnum partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer crypto fund

Sygnum Singapore partners with Moomoo Singapore to offer its actively managed Digital Asset Multi-Manager Fund

Dec 19, 2024
Leap Financial raises $3.5M seed round to transform remittances

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Leap Financial raises $3.5M seed round to transform remittances

Leap Financial raises $3.5M seed round led by Fuel Venture Capital to revolutionise remittances with its AI-powered.

Dec 19, 2024
Taiwan in talks to tap Amazon’s Project Kuiper space broadband

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Taiwan in talks to tap Amazon’s Project Kuiper space broadband

What happened: Taiwan explores partnership with Amazon’s Kuiper for satellite broadband Taiwan is currently in discussions with Amazon about using its Project Kuiper satellite broadband service. The talks were confirmed by Cheng-Wen Wu, Taiwan’s Minister for the National Science…

Dec 19, 2024
Microsoft pushes passkeys no opt-out option for customers

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Microsoft pushes passkeys no opt-out option for customers

What happened: Microsoft enforces passkey adoption to enhance security Microsoft has been actively promoting the adoption of passkeys over traditional passwords, using a strategy that involves persistent “nudges” to encourage users to enroll in the new authentication system.…

Dec 19, 2024
Nokia, Charité, and Fraunhofer explore sub-THz for health monitoring

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Nokia, Charité, and Fraunhofer explore sub-THz for health monitoring

What happened: Medical sensing tech using sub-THz frequencies Fraunhofer HHI, Charité, and Nokia Bell Labs have partnered to explore how sub-terahertz (sub-THz) frequencies can be used to monitor human vital signs remotely. Sub-THz frequencies (90 GHz to 300 GHz) offer…

Dec 19, 2024
NRO highlights progress in RPKI Program for 2024

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NRO highlights progress in RPKI Program for 2024

What happened: NRO reviews 2024 RPKI achievements The Number Resource Organization (NRO) has released a year-end update on its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) Program, showcasing significant progress in enhancing the security and reliability of internet routing.…

Dec 19, 2024
Temenos-Taurus boosts bank digital services

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Temenos-Taurus boosts bank digital services

What happened: Taurus integration accelerates service launch Temenos, a leader in banking software, has announced the integration of its platform with Taurus, a blockchain technology company specializing in digital asset solutions. This strategic integration significantly reduces…

Dec 19, 2024
What is OpenAI?

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What is OpenAI?

OpenAI is a leading artificial intelligence research organization founded with the mission to ensure that artificial general intelligence (AGI) benefits all of humanity. Since its inception, OpenAI has been at the forefront of AI development, pushing the boundaries of what is…

Dec 19, 2024
What is a data centre?

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What is a data centre?

Nowadays, data is generated and processed at an unprecedented rate. To manage this vast volume of data, businesses and organizations rely on data centres. But what exactly is a data centre, and why is it so critical to the modern digital ecosystem? This article will delve into…

Dec 19, 2024
IPTP Networks and Velo Technologies forge partnership with MoU

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IPTP Networks and Velo Technologies forge partnership with MoU

IPTP Networks and Velo Technologies solidified their collaboration by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) at IPTP Networks’ office in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. This agreement signifies a strengthened partnership aimed at fostering innovation and growth across Southeast…

Dec 19, 2024
internet safety

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Protect your privacy: Managing your digital footprint

Discover how digital footprints impact your privacy and learn actionable steps to manage your online presence.

Dec 19, 2024
RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes

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RIPE NCC urges resource reviews ahead of 2025 changes

What happened: RIPE NCC shares IPv4 stats, urges resource review RIPE NCC, the Regional Internet Registry for Europe, the Middle East, and parts of Central Asia, has announced key updates for its members as 2024 draws to a close. Members are advised to review and update billing…

Dec 19, 2024
LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs

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LACNIC shares strategies to combat traffic abuse at IXPs

What happened: Traffic abuse incidents escalate globally Internet exchange points (IXPs) are crucial for the interconnection of autonomous networks, enabling Internet service providers (ISPs) to efficiently exchange traffic. However, these infrastructures are susceptible to…

Dec 19, 2024