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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Global Datacenter Trends
ValorC3 to build 10MW data centre in Boise
ValorC3 announces a new 10MW data centre in Boise, expanding AI-ready infrastructure and enterprise services.

Companies
ICANN 83 Policy Forum Czech Prague: A global stage for internet governance and IP policy
ICANN 83 heads to Prague in 9-12 June 2025, focusing on internet policy, IP resources, and global collaboration.

Africa Datacenter Trends
Sonatel advances digital infrastructure with Phase 3 data centre expansion
Sonatel expands its Phase 3 Dakar data centre, boosting power and capacity for West Africa’s digital growth.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
PayNet fintech hub aims to build Malaysia’s next tech giant
What happened: Supporting local fintechs with strategic partnerships PayNet has launched the Fintech Hub, an initiative designed to support Malaysian fintech startups by providing access to funding, mentorship, strategic partners, and essential resources. The platform, backed by…

Global Cloud Services Trends
CFPB drops enforcement of BNPL rule
What happened: CFPB reverses BNPL enforcement The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has announced that it will not prioritise enforcement of a rule classifying buy now, pay later (BNPL) providers as credit card issuers. This decision marks the third time under President…

Global Cloud Services
Traders made $100M from Melania coin
Melania Trump’s $MELANIA memecoin saw $2.6M in early buys and nearly $100M in profits, sparking transparency concerns.

Companies
RETN deploys 400G technology across Eurasian network
What happened: RETN enhances Eurasian IP network with 400G technology RETN has announced the deployment of 400G technology across its extensive Eurasian IP network. This significant upgrade aims to enhance data transfer speeds, improve network reliability, and expand capacity…

Companies
Beyond.pl launches sovereign AI factory in Central Eastern Europe
What happened: Beyond.pl unveils regional AI factory for secure innovation Beyond.pl has launched its Sovereign AI Factory, marking a significant move towards bolstering artificial intelligence capabilities in Central Eastern Europe. The new facility is designed to deliver…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 7, 2025
1. PayNet launches fintech hub in Malaysia PayNet’s new Fintech Hub aims to support Malaysian startups by providing funding, mentorship, and strategic partnerships to foster the next generation of tech giants. Source 2. CFPB halts BNPL enforcement under Trump The Consumer…

Global National Telecom
ITW 2025: Spotlight on AI and 5G SA in global telecom evolution
On 5-7 May at ITW 2025, industry leaders spotlight AI, 5G SA, and digital infrastructure shaping the future of global telecom.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Samsung’s Q1 profit rises on Galaxy S25 sales, but chip division struggles
Samsung posts record Q1 2025 earnings boosted by Galaxy S25 sales, while chip profits drop due to weak memory demand.

Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
BT office closure in Belfast sparks backlash from Northern Ireland leaders
BT faces criticism over plans to close its Belfast office, with Northern Ireland ministers warning the move undermines regional job growth.

Global Cloud Services Trends
NIX Members Meeting 2025: Key updates and networking
BTW Media is pleased to announce our coverage of the NIX Members Meeting 2025, happening on May 26 at the University of Oslo. This annual event gathers internet exchange providers, network operators, and infrastructure experts to exchange ideas and discuss the evolution of…

Leaders
China Unicom Singapore: Driving global connectivity
China Unicom Singapore connects global businesses with advanced telecom solutions, focusing on 5G, cloud, and digital innovation.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top tech news today: May 6, 2025
1. UK altnets eye M&A amid market strain UK alternative network providers are considering mergers and diversification strategies to survive challenging economic conditions. Source 2. Smartphone market shows weak Q1 growth Global smartphone shipments remained flat in Q1 2025 as…

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Sparkle and Orchest forge strategic alliance
What happened: Strategic partnership to enhance global connectivity Sparkle, the global operator owned by Telecom Italia (TIM), has entered a strategic partnership with Orchest Technologies. The goal is to strengthen network services across Latin America and other international…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Windstream and Ciena complete industry-first 800G WL6e trial
What happened: Windstream and Ciena 800G WL6e trial success Windstream Wholesale, in partnership with Ciena, has successfully completed an industry-first trial of Ciena’s WaveLogic 6 Extreme (WL6e) technology. The trial was conducted over a 1,590-kilometre route from Virginia…

Global Cloud Services Trends
e& and Digicel strike deal to bolster voice security in the Americas
What happened: e& and Digicel Partner to strengthen voice services and combat telecom fraud Telecommunications giants e& and Digicel Group have entered into a strategic partnership aimed at boosting Digicel’s international voice services across the Americas. Under the agreement…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK altnets eye mergers and new services amid mounting pressures
What happened: Altnets face consolidation push amid mounting challenges A staggering 96% of UK alternative network providers (altnets) are actively considering mergers, acquisitions or partnerships, according to new research published by Neos Networks. The survey, conducted by…

Global Cloud Services Trends
TectumKeys brings quantum-level security to key generation
TectumKeys uses physical entropy and air-gapped hardware to generate ultra-secure cryptographic keys resistant to quantum threats.
