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.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Egypt Linx: Driving VAS service and content development in MENA region
Egypt Linx, founded in 2004, offers top-tier VAS content and services, expanding across the MENA region and integrating telecom and digital media sectors.

Global Regional ISP
Swazisat: Connecting Eswatini and beyond with state-of-the-art satellite internet
Swazisat is the first very small aperture terminal (VSAT) internet service provider in Eswatini (formerly Swaziland), offering innovative and reliable satellite communications services. The company specialises in providing high-speed internet access via satellite to businesses…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Cellcom Guinea’s new leadership sparks digital expansion and connectivity growth
Cellcom Guinea is entering a new phase of growth following its acquisition by local billionaire Mohamed Diallo in 2023, with plans to expand its services and improve digital infrastructure. Alongside competitors, the company is focusing on enhancing mobile broadband access and…

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services
SoftBank and Nokia unite for AI-powered future
The collaboration between SoftBank and Nokia marks a pivotal step toward the future of telecommunications.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Telecom titans launch global API revolution
Leading telecom operators and Ericsson unite to create a global platform for network APIs, facilitating easier integration for developers.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Exowatt P3 brings sustainable and cheaper energy to data centres
OUR TAKE Exowatt’s P3, with its affordable and sustainable design, meets data centres’ energy needs, setting a new standard. Its modularity and cost-effectiveness align with the industry’s shift towards green solutions, supported by investors like Sam Altman, indicating a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
OpenAI unveiled advanced AI models with reasoning skills
OpenAI introduced new AI models, o1 and o1-mini, aimed at solving more complex problems with enhanced reasoning abilities.

Global Cloud Services
Samsung senior adviser Young Sohn to rejoin Arm’s board
Samsung’s senior adviser Young Sohn to rejoin Arm board, seen as strategic move for collaboration and innovation.

Europe and Middle East Institutional
UK to class data centres as ‘critical national infrastructure’
UK government classifies data centres as “critical national infrastructure”, providing support during crises to reduce economic disruptions.

Global Cloud Services Trends
FDA authorises first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple’s AirPods Pro
The FDA has authorised over-the-counter hearing aid software for Apple AirPods Pro 2, enabling personalised hearing assistance through a software update.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Tonga women in ICT champion digital literacy at Pacific IGF
The Pacific IGF was an important platform for TWICT to share its successes and highlight the ongoing need for gender equality and empowerment in the ICT sector as fundamental drivers of sustainable development in the Pacific region. Pacific forum highlights digital governance and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
APNIC58: IPv6 in the internet of everything and anti-counterfeiting
At the recent APNIC58 conference, two speakers, Guangliang PAN (Benny) and Wei WANG (Wesley), presented on the future of IPv6 and its implications for connecting non-electronic items to the internet. The discussion revolved around the concept of the “Internet of Everything,”…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Musician creates fake AI songs and fake listeners to reap $10M in streaming royalties
OUR TAKEMichael Smith’s case is a wake-up call on AI’s potential misuse in music, highlighting the need for tighter industry regulations to safeguard artists’ earnings and the reliability of streaming data. The music sector must balance tech innovation with preserving artistic…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: September 13, 2024
IT infrastructure 1. FDA authorizes first OTC hearing aid software to be used in Apple’s AirPods Pro The U.S. Food and Drug Administration on Thursday authorized the first over-the-counter hearing aid software that is intended to be used with compatible versions of the Apple…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Interview with Adam Zhou from Novita AI: Driving innovation in AI solutions
In a recent interview, Adam Zhou, a key figure at Novita AI, shed light on the company’s innovative contributions to the AI industry. As the leader of Novita AI’s ecological cooperation division, Adam Zhou discussed how the company is revolutionising AI development by offering a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google trials desktop mode on tablets for Android
Google is testing a feature that allows Android tablet users to freely resize and arrange app windows, improving multitasking capabilities.

Global Cloud Services Trends
GSMA announces Vivek Badrinath as Director General
Vivek Badrinath appointed Director General of GSMA Following a rigorous selection process, the GSMA Board is pleased to announce that Vivek Badrinath will be appointed Director General and Member of the GSMA Board, effective 1st April 2025. This follows the announcement on 4th…

Global Cloud Services
SCPT Director General visits Kolwezi for infrastructure assessment
SCPT Director General inspects Kolwezi facilities and identifies property mismanagement issues.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Understanding VMware hypervisors: A comprehensive guide
What is a hypervisor? A hypervisor, also known as a virtual machine monitor (VMM), is software that enables multiple virtual machines (VMs) to run on a single physical server or host. Each VM operates independently, with its own operating system (OS) and applications, while the…

Global Institutional Trends
Adobe to launch generative AI video creation tool later this year
OUR TAKEAdobe’s introduction of the Firefly Video Model signals a significant leap in AI-driven video creation. By allowing users to generate video clips from text and image prompts, Adobe is positioning itself as a major player in the AI video tool market. This new tool promises…
