Time Horizon
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.
Global National Telecom Trends
Boost Mobile and Mavenir achieve first Open RAN handover
What happened: Boost Mobile and Mavenir advance Open RAN interoperability Boost Mobile, in collaboration with Mavenir, has achieved the first-ever inter-vendor Open RAN handover via the 3GPP Xn interface, marking a significant milestone in Open RAN evolution. This innovation…
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The future of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) in global finance
Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) have become a significant topic of discussion in global finance. As central banks explore their potential, CBDCs promise to transform payment systems, financial inclusion, and the role of monetary policy. However, challenges remain, and…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin receives green light from NYDFS
What happened: Ripple gets NYDFS approval for RLUSD Ripple Labs has achieved a major regulatory milestone with the New York Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) granting final approval for the launch of its US dollar-backed stablecoin, RLUSD. This development was confirmed by…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
ABN AMRO and Two launch ‘Pay Later’ for B2B payments
What happened: New Solutions for B2B Payments ABN AMRO, a leading financial institution based in the Netherlands, has launched a pilot program named ‘Pay Later’ in collaboration with B2B tech company Two. This new feature allows business clients to make payments through online…
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Crypto rules shake-Up: Australia’s security overhaul
What happened: Australia’s stricter crypto rules Australia has introduced a new set of rules that it hopes will help put up a better fight against financial crimes that have long terrorized the crypto sector. The new proposals were floated by the Australian Transaction Reports…
Global Institutional Trends
Ukraine’s plan to legalize crypto: Risk or reward?
What happened: Ukraine to legalize crypto by 2025 Ukraine has announced on Thursday(December 12) that it plans to legalize cryptocurrency by 2025. This is aims to create a regulated environment for digital assets. The Ministry of Digital Transformation will lead the effort…
Global Cloud Services
Ethena’s USDe becomes 3rd-largest stablecoin
What happened: Ethena’s USDe defies expectations Decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol Ethena’s stablecoin, USDe, has surpassed Sky’s Dai ( DAI ) in total market capitalization, becoming the third-largest stablecoin after Tether’s USDt ( USDT ) and USD Coin ( USDC ), according to…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is an internet protocol?
The term internet protocol (IP) refers to a set of rules that govern how data is transmitted over the internet or any other computer network. It defines how devices on a network communicate with one another, ensuring that data packets find their way to the right destination.…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Virgin Media O2 opens flagship store in Westfield Stratford City
What happened: Virgin Media O2 opens new its flagship store Virgin Media O2 has opened its new flagship store at Westfield Stratford City, aiming to enhance its retail experience for customers. The store features interactive technology and an immersive space where visitors can…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
UK fibre market grows as competition cuts broadband prices
What happened: ISPs drive price drops in the UK fibre market The UK’s fibre market is seeing significant growth. According to recent reports, increased competition among internet service providers (ISPs) is driving down the cost of high-speed broadband. Smaller, independent…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Digi expands to Belgium with low-cost mobile and fibre plans
What happened: Digi launches low-cost mobile and fibre services in Belgium Digi Communications has officially launched in Belgium, expanding its European footprint. The Romania-based operator introduced a low-cost mobile plan and fibre broadband, although the latter is currently…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Finny raises $4.3M to redefine financial advisory with generative AI
What happened: Finny’s $4.3M funding Finny, a FinTech startup based in New York City, has successfully secured $4.3 million in seed funding to enhance its generative AI-powered platform. The funding round was led by Maple VC and HNVR, with contributions from prominent investors…
Europe and Middle East Institutional
EU cyber resilience act: A new challenge for open-source projects
What happened The CRA, which officially passed in 2024, is the EU’s latest push to ensure security and transparency in digital products with network components. By 2027, all affected products must comply with stringent security requirements. This timeline includes multiple…
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GoCardless and Endava partner to transform enterprise payment
What happened: GoCardless and Endava team up The partnership between GoCardless and Endava focuses on embedding GoCardless’ payment technology into Endava’s enterprise clients’ operations. By integrating features like Direct Debit and Instant Bank Pay into digital transformation…
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ARIN hosts holiday toy drive to support local families in need
What happened: ARIN hosts holiday toy drive for local families ARIN, the American Registry for Internet Numbers, has organized a holiday toy drive to support local families in need. This initiative is part of ARIN’s commitment to giving back to the community during the holiday…
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APNIC’s Geoff Huston unpacks the quantum threat to security
What happened: APNIC explores transition to post-quantum cryptography In the final episode of the PING podcast for 2024, Geoff Huston, Chief Scientist at APNIC, highlights the urgency of transitioning from traditional public-private key cryptography methods, such as RSA and ECC…
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LACNIC publishes RFC 9660 to enhance IP address management
What happened LACNIC has announced the publication of RFC 9660. The document, developed over several years, outlines a new protocol related to the distribution of IP addresses in Latin America and the Caribbean. It addresses key issues such as address allocation and network…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP
Undersea cables and global tensions: A geopolitical tug-of-war
In the era where digital connectivity dictates the pulse of global communication, finance, and security, undersea cables have emerged as the unsung heroes of the internet. These fiber-optic lines, stretching across the ocean floors, carry over 99% of international data traffic…
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Top tech news today: December 13, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. Cohesity and Veritas merge, hitting $7B valuation Data protection leader Cohesity merges with Veritas, creating a powerhouse with a $7 billion valuation. FinTech Global Scalapay partners with Trustfull to prevent fraud in BNPL 2. Wald AI secures $4M to…
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Navigating change: RIPE NCC’s 2025 strategy
What happened: How RIPE NCC will tackle security, diversity, and sustainability in 2025 In RIPE NCC (Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Centre) staff presentation which was published on RIPE NCC’s official Youtube channel on December 9, RIPE NCC’s CEO, Hans Petter Holen…