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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Companies
Impact of such disputes on AFRINIC’s member community
AFRINIC’s internal breakdown and external interference leave African IP resource members without representation or policy clarity.

Companies
The future of AFRINIC: Rebuilding trust after controversy
Cloud Innovation calls for AFRINIC’s dissolution due to governance failures, urging a reset in Africa’s IP management.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Huawei challenges Nvidia in AI chip race
Huawei challenges Nvidia in AI with CloudMatrix, signaling China’s push for tech self-reliance amid U.S. restrictions.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Tesla inks $16.5B chip deal with Samsung
Tesla has signed a $16.5bn deal with Samsung to produce advanced AI chips, enhancing autonomous tech and US manufacturing.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel separates network unit after $2.9B loss
Intel separates its loss-making NEX unit to streamline operations and seek external investment in edge infrastructure.

Europe and Middle East Institutional
RIPE updates dnsmon with redesigned user interface and features
RIPE NCC redesigns dnsmon platform to enhance dns data clarity and usability for network operators and researchers.

Africa Regional ISP Trends
Morocco to invest $8.9B in 5G expansion by 2030
Morocco plans to invest $8.9 billion to deliver 5G to 85 percent of the country by 2030, with fibre expansion and rural connectivity.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Nokia drives Medusa cable linking Europe and Africa
Nokia powers the 8,760 km Medusa cable, linking Europe and North Africa to deliver high‑speed fibre for 5G, cloud, and AI growth.

Global Regional ISP Trends
Starlink suffers global outage due to software failure
A 12-hour global Starlink outage caused by software failure highlights risks of depending on mega-constellation internet services.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Salam Inks MoU with Syria to Boost Digital Infrastructure
Salam and Syria sign MoU to establish IP PoPs in Damascus and Aleppo, backed by over SAR 4 billion in Saudi tech investments.

North America Cloud Services Trends
KKR in US$5B talks to buy STT GDC
KKR is in advanced talks to acquire ST Telemedia Global Data Centres for over US$5 billion, signalling a major digital infrastructure push.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Sudan restricts WhatsApp voice and video calls nationwide
Sudan has blocked WhatsApp voice and video calls from 25 July 2025, sparking criticism over digital rights and communication access amid war.

Africa Cloud Services
Global Network Systems: South Africa’s SME IT & cloud partner
Global Network Systems (GNS) is a South African IT company delivering tailored cloud hosting and managed cybersecurity.

Africa Cloud Services
Nerospec Group: Industrial IoT & autonomous mining innovator
Nerospec Group is a South African innovation firm delivering industrial IoT, mine automation, and machine safety solutions globally.

Africa Cloud Services
Vlocity Communications: Transforming African connectivity
Vlocity Communications delivers innovative connectivity solutions across Southern Africa’s challenging terrain.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Rocking Connect: Powering Africa’s digital future
Rocking Connect delivers innovative hybrid network solutions across Africa’s challenging connectivity landscape.

Africa Cloud Services
EDIATTAH: Powers Côte d’Ivoire’s digital growth
EDIATTAH advances Côte d’Ivoire’s digital sector with secure, local cloud and IT services and infrastructure.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Tangerine Limited: Leading digital transformation in Thailand
Leading the way in digital transformation for businesses across Thailand, Tangerine Limited focuses on next-generation solutions.

Africa Regional ISP Trends
Directel Communications: Business fibre and voice
Directel delivers fibre and voice services through RocketNet in South Africa.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Iristel Kenya boosts cloud connectivity in competitive market
Iristel Kenya enhances cloud communications with VoIP and SIP solutions, driving digital transformation for Kenyan businesses.
