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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
IP Capital: How network reliability shapes the value of IP addresses
Network reliability can influence how IPv4 addresses are valued in leasing and transfer markets worldwide.

Global Cloud Services
The pros and cons of IP address monetization platforms
IPv4 monetization platforms ease access and flexibility under scarcity but create ongoing financial and reputation risks for entities.

Companies
Verizon network outage disrupts services for thousands across US as carrier works on restoration
Verizon’s network outage left thousands of US users without voice, text or data service on January 14, prompting carrier investigation.

Global Cloud Services Trends
IBM launches Sovereign Core software to help organisations enforce digital sovereignty for AI workloads
IBM announces Sovereign Core software to help organisations deploy and manage AI-ready sovereign environments with operational control.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson job cuts spotlight tech sector turbulence
Ericsson plans to cut 1,600 jobs in Sweden as the wider technology sector continues to downsize amid weaker demand and cost pressures.

Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Red Sea subsea risks expose urgent need for connectivity diversification in Middle East
Red Sea subsea cable risks are prompting calls for diversified connectivity to support Middle East digital growth.

Companies
Telcos ramp up fixed wireless access amid LEO competition
Telcos are increasing fixed wireless access investment as competition from low Earth orbit satellite broadband intensifies.

Global National Telecom Trends
WindTre launches 5G SA with network slicing for businesses
Italian operator WindTre enables businesses of all sizes to use 5G slicing on its standalone network, supporting AR, secure comms and media.

North America Cloud Services Trends
AI-driven borrowing set to lift US corporate bond supply in 2026
AI hyperscaler borrowing is set to drive U.S. corporate bond issuance higher in 2026, reshaping fixed-income markets as capex grows.

Global Cloud Services Trends
AWS launches European Sovereign Cloud to address data concerns
AWS launches its European Sovereign Cloud, an EU-based cloud platform offering data residency and compliance for regulated industries.

Companies
Sony Interactive Entertainment expands PlayStation’s global reach
Sony’s PlayStation division delivers innovative gaming experiences and network services, shaping interactive entertainment worldwide.

North America Cloud Services
UK, Canadian watchdogs press on with probes into Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot
Regulators are still investigating Elon Musk’s X and its AI chatbot Grok over concerns about sexually explicit deepfake images.

Companies
T-Mobile modernises operations with Netcracker cloud-native platform
Telecom operator T-Mobile modernises core BSS/OSS systems with Netcracker to reduce deployment times and enhance digital service delivery.

Global Cloud Services
The impact of IPv4 scarcity on small business growth
IPv4 scarcity raises costs and barriers for small businesses, constraining digital growth and reinforcing competitive imbalances.

North America Institutional
Historic price trends of the /24 IPv4 block reveal market maturity and volatility
Historic price trends of the /24 IPv4 block show peaks around 2021 then moderation as supply and leasing reshape the market.

Global Cloud Services Trends
IP Capital: How to lease unused IP address blocks for revenue
A practical guide to leasing unused IPv4 address blocks and generating recurring income from surplus resources.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Startup Temporal in talks to double valuation to $5 billion on heels of AI boom
Temporal Technologies is in talks to raise funding at a $5 billion valuation, capitalising on growing demand for AI-driven software.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Boldyn Networks expands Transport for London 4G and 5G connectivity rollout across the capital
Boldyn Networks and TfL are expanding 4G and 5G mobile coverage across London Underground and Elizabeth line stations.

Companies
TSMC likely to post strong Q4 profit as AI chip demand surges
TSMC is set to report a 28% increase in Q4 profit, driven by rising AI chip demand and strong revenue growth.

North America Cloud Services Trends
Gulf States join U.S.-Led Pax Silica Tech supply chain initiative amid geopolitical shifts
Qatar and UAE join U.S.-led Pax Silica effort to fortify AI and semiconductor supply chains amid global tech competition.
