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Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
MoonPay acquires Helio to enhance crypto payment services
What happened: MoonPay acquires Helio to improve crypto payment solutions MoonPay, a leading cryptocurrency payment gateway, has announced its acquisition of Helio, a company known for its technology services in the cryptocurrency payment sector. This acquisition is set to…
North America Institutional Trends
Klarna and Stripe forge major partnership
Klarna partners with Stripe to offer its BNPL service to merchants in 26 countries, as it eyes a $20 billion IPO in the U.S.
Companies
DE-CIX and GLBB boost interconnection in Japan
What happened: Interconnection enhanced by DE-CIX and GLBB DE-CIX, a leading internet exchange operator, has entered into a strategic partnership with Japanese internet service provider GLBB. This agreement aims to enhance interconnection services for GLBB’s customers, providing…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
CoreWeave opens first data centres in the UK
What happened: CoreWeave’s expansion into the UK AI infrastructure market CoreWeave, a cloud firm focused on GPU-powered infrastructure for AI, has officially opened its first two data centres in the UK. The Crawley site, located within a Digital Realty facility, went live in…
Global National Telecom Trends
BT to launch 2G network shutdown in UK by 2033
What happened: BT to shut down 2G network in the UK by 2033 BT has revealed plans to decommission its 2G network in the UK by 2033, marking a major shift towards more modern mobile technologies. The decision is part of BT’s strategy to streamline its network and focus resources…
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US allocates $117M to boost Open RAN technology
What happened: Open RAN funding boosts US hardware development The US government has awarded over $117 million in funding to develop commercially viable Open RAN hardware. This initiative, announced by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA), is part…
Africa Institutional
Top tech news today: January 14, 2025
Global tech and finance highlights: AI expansion, digital banking, data centers, 5G, and semiconductor breakthroughs
Companies
euNetworks optimises European trading routes with record fibre deployment
What happened: euNetworks Enhances Ultra-Low Latency Routes euNetworks has completed key optimisations to improve the performance of its ultra-low latency trading routes across Europe. The company now offers one of the shortest network paths from London and Frankfurt to the…
North America Cloud Services
US telcos support Californians impacted by wildfires
What happened: California fires prompt telecoms response In early January 2025, devastating wildfires swept through large areas of Los Angeles, leaving thousands homeless and in urgent need of assistance. The intensity of the fires, exacerbated by strong winds and dry conditions…
Companies
XConnect and GSMA team up to enhance global mobile roaming
What happened: XConnect and GSMA collaborate to improve mobile roaming services XConnect, a global leader in mobile interconnection, has partnered with the GSMA to enhance mobile roaming services. The collaboration aims to address the growing demand for seamless connectivity…
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP
Top tech news today: January 13, 2025
Tech highlights: BigPay exits, APNIC’s governance, fibre milestones, fintech expansions, and wildfire connectivity support worldwide.
Companies
AT&T unveils customer service guarantee to lead industry
AT&T launches unique guarantee with bill credits and rapid service resolutions for fibre and wireless customers
Companies
Big Tech faces tougher UK scrutiny with new competition rules
What happened: Big Tech undergoes stricter CMA oversight In January 2025, the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) launched a new digital markets competition regime aimed at tightening scrutiny of major tech companies such as Google, Amazon, and Meta. This initiative…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top tech news today: January 9, 2025
Stay updated on the latest tech trends, from AI innovations to telecom advancements and global infrastructure investments.
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Rural Brits benefit from $375M boost for ultrafast internet
What happened: Broadband upgrade boosts rural connectivity The UK Government‘s Project Gigabit is set to benefit over 131,000 homes and businesses in rural and remote areas, thanks to an investment of £289 million. This initiative aims to deliver gigabit-speed broadband to…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Streaming growth pushes UK music revenues to all-time high
UK recorded music revenues hit £2.39 billion in 2024, driven by streaming services and a vinyl resurgence, surpassing the 2001 CD boom high.
Companies
Lyca Group drives growth with ambitious Africa expansion
What happened: Lyca Group announces major expansion plans in Africa Lyca Group, one of the world’s largest mobile virtual network operators (MVNOs), has unveiled plans to reinforce its operations and growth in Africa. In a recent statement, the company highlighted its commitment…
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Deutsche Telekom merges operations with new T Wholesale unit
What happened: Deutsche Telekom unifies wholesale operations Deutsche Telekom has announced the creation of a new unit, T Wholesale, to streamline its domestic and international wholesale operations. This move combines the company’s Global Carrier division with the wholesale arm…
Europe and Middle East Institutional
Nokia exceeds 7,000 essential 5G patent families
What happened: Nokia achieves 7,000 5G patents Nokia has reached a significant milestone by surpassing 7,000 patent families essential to 5G technology. This achievement reflects the company’s ongoing commitment to research and development in the telecommunications sector. The…
Companies
Top tech news today: January 8, 2025
Tech News Roundup AI-driven AR platform Fazeshift raises $4M in seed funding Fazeshift, an AI-driven AR automation platform, secures $4 million in seed funding to enhance its augmented reality solutions for business automation. Source: Fintech Global Paysafe expands payment…