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Bybit unveils physical card in Brazil to simplify crypto spending

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends

Bybit unveils physical card in Brazil to simplify crypto spending

What happened Bybit, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has introduced its first physical crypto card in Brazil, designed to make digital currencies more practical for everyday use. The card allows users to convert cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and USDT directly into…

Dec 3, 2024
Swift crypto legislation expected under Trump

North America Institutional Trends

Swift crypto legislation expected under Trump

What happened Faryar Shirzad, the chief policy officer at Coinbase, has stated that he anticipates the Donald Trump administration will swiftly pass pro-crypto legislation in the United States. This comes on the heels of the Republican Party‘s significant win, securing control of…

Dec 3, 2024
APNIC fosters collaboration at Peering Asia 6.0

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APNIC fosters collaboration at Peering Asia 6.0

What happened APNIC supported and participated in Peering Asia 6.0, held in Jakarta, Indonesia from 6 to 7 November 2024. The event, co-hosted by IDNOG, APJII, and Equinix, welcomed 598 entities who participated in peering meetings, conference, and panel sessions. A peering…

Dec 3, 2024
Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of antitrust violations

Global Cloud Services Trends

Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of antitrust violations

What happened Lawyers for tech billionaire Elon Musk filed a preliminary injunction on November 29 against OpenAI, several of its co-founders, and Microsoft, its investor and close partner, to prevent OpenAI and other named defendants from engaging in what Musk’s lawyers claim…

Dec 3, 2024

Global National Telecom Trends

Cellnex and VMO2 enhance connectivity in Bristol

What happened: connectivity in Bristol added by Cellnex and VMO2 Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Bristol City Council has provided Cellnex with access to lamposts to…

Dec 3, 2024
What is IP address management?

Global Cloud Services Trends

What is IP address management?

As businesses rely more on seamless and secure digital infrastructure, effectively managing IP addresses becomes crucial in an increasingly interconnected world. IP address management (IPAM) ensures that the networks are properly configured, scalable, and protected from security…

Dec 3, 2024
Norway to join Eurosystem’s Instant Payment network by 2028

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Norway to join Eurosystem’s Instant Payment network by 2028

What happened: Instant payment service Norway has agreed to add the krone to the Eurosystem’s Target Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service, with plans for inclusion in the first half of 2028. This follows the addition of the Swedish krona and Danish krone, expected next year.…

Dec 3, 2024
ECB releases second progress report on digital euro

Global Cloud Services Trends

ECB releases second progress report on digital euro

What happened: Digital euro The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the digital euro, marking significant steps in its potential launch. Since the first report, the ECB has updated its digital euro rulebook to standardise payments across the…

Dec 3, 2024
How Anycast routing boosts DNS resilience and reduces latency

Global Regional ISP Trends

How Anycast routing boosts DNS resilience and reduces latency

What happened At LACNIC 42 LACNOG 2024, Carlos Martínez highlighted the importance of Anycast in enhancing DNS resilience. The technique works by combining Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing with Domain Name System (DNS) capabilities. DNS, often called “the phone book of the…

Dec 3, 2024
CHIPS network sets Black Friday record with $2.63T in transactions

Global Cloud Services Trends

CHIPS network sets Black Friday record with $2.63T in transactions

What happened: Payments record The CHIPS network, the world’s largest private-sector clearing and settlement system, set a new record on Black Friday, processing 1,083,550 payments valued at $2.63 trillion. Several factors drove the surge, including transactions from foreign…

Dec 3, 2024
Viasat pioneers direct-to-device satellite messaging in Saudi Arabia

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Viasat pioneers direct-to-device satellite messaging in Saudi Arabia

What happened In a technological first for Saudi Arabia, Viasat demonstrated its direct-to-device (D2D) satellite messaging system, marking a step forward in satellite connectivity. The showcase took place during the “Connecting the World from the Skies” event hosted by Saudi…

Dec 3, 2024
Kao Data partners with CBRE to expand its AI data centre footprint

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Kao Data partners with CBRE to expand its AI data centre footprint

What happened: Data centre facilities added by Kao Data Kao Data, a leader in developing AI-focused data centres, has announced CBRE as its new facilities management (FM) partner. CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, will oversee the management of Kao Data’s…

Dec 3, 2024
Top tech news today: December 3, 2024

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Top tech news today: December 3, 2024

1. Kyivstar partners with AWS for AI lab Veon’s Kyivstar launches a GenAI lab with Amazon Web Services to foster innovation and aid Ukraine’s economic recovery. Veon Expired DNSSEC signatures disrupt 26 African TLDs 2. TIM’s Sparkle sale faces more delays The much-anticipated…

Dec 3, 2024
AWS reveals next-gen data center tech

Latin America and Caribbean Datacenter

AWS reveals next-gen data center tech

What happened Amazon Web Services (AWS) showed off new cooling and rack designs and an overhaul of its data center power distribution and mechanical systems at AWS re:Invent on December 3. The announcement highlights the introduction of custom silicon, including the Graviton and…

Dec 3, 2024
Pat Gelsinger

Global Cloud Services Trends

Pat Gelsinger steps down as Intel CEO amid financial struggles

What happened Pat Gelsinger, who became Intel’s CEO in 2021, announced his retirement and immediate departure from the board of directors amid challenging economic conditions for the company. Gelsinger had launched the “IDM 2.0” initiative, aimed at reviving domestic…

Dec 3, 2024
XRP surpasses $100B market cap, soars 30% in a week

Global Cloud Services Trends

XRP surpasses $100B market cap, soars 30% in a week

What happened XRP’s market cap soared above $100 billion for the first time since 2018, driven by optimism around Ripple’s expanding market presence and potential regulatory milestones. The token posted impressive gains, with a 7-day increase of 30% and a 30-day surge nearing…

Dec 2, 2024
MyFatoorah joins Mastercard to redefine digital payments

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MyFatoorah joins Mastercard to redefine digital payments

What happened MyFatoorah and Mastercard announced on November 29 that they will collaborate to launch the Middle East Digital Payment Gateway platform. MyFatoorah, a leading payments platform and the only payment service provider (PSP) licensed in all GCC countries offering…

Dec 2, 2024
STC ups ante: Raises Telefonica stake to 9.9%

Asia-Pacific National Telecom

STC ups ante: Raises Telefonica stake to 9.9%

What happened The Spanish government has given the go-ahead for Saudi Telecom (STC) to increase its stake in Telefonica to almost 10%, subject to a series of conditions designed to protect national security. The authorisation came following “an exhaustive analysis by the Spanish…

Dec 2, 2024
Expired DNSSEC signatures disrupt 26 African TLDs

Global Cloud Services Trends

Expired DNSSEC signatures disrupt 26 African TLDs

What happened At the end of October 2024, a significant technical issue disrupted 26 African Top-Level Domains (TLDs). One of their authoritative name servers, managed by Afrinic, served outdated data, with DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) signatures flagged as…

Dec 2, 2024
Ex-Tesco leader’s plan to channel Moroccan energy to the UK

Africa Cloud Services Trends

Ex-Tesco leader’s plan to channel Moroccan energy to the UK

What happened Sir Dave Lewis, the former boss of Tesco, is spearheading an ambitious project to build the world’s longest subsea power cable, stretching 4,000 km from Morocco to Great Britain. This initiative, backed by Xlinks, will harness renewable energy from vast wind and…

Dec 2, 2024