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Latest Briefings
Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
A*STAR: Singapore’s premier R&D agency
A*STAR Singapore leads research in science and biomedical sciences. It supports innovation, industry collaboration and talent development.
AFRINIC’s image among African internet stakeholders
AFRINIC’s image among African internet stakeholders continues to suffer amid governance crises and transparency failures.
Apple unveils devices powered by new M5 chip
Apple introduces refreshed MacBook Pro, iPad Pro, and Vision Pro headset, with focus on creative professionals.
Nvidia-backed group buys Aligned Data Centers for $40 billion
Nvidia, BlackRock and Microsoft lead $40 billion acquisition of Aligned Data Centers, boosting AI infrastructure reach across the Americas.
Airtel drafts IBM to bolster ‘AI-ready’ Airtel Cloud
Airtel taps IBM to upgrade Airtel Cloud with hybrid-cloud and AI-inference tools for regulated sectors and multi-cloud interoperability.
Altice France rejects $18B takeover offer for SFR
Altice France rejects $18 billion takeover bid from Bouygues, Orange, and Free-Iliad for SFR, saying undervalue.
Certegy Ezi-Pay strengthens Australia’s retail credit ecosystem
Certegy Ezi-Pay offers interest-free payment plans for Australian retailers, blending digital finance innovation with strong risk control.
Centrics Networks strengthens cybersecurity foundation
Centrics Networks delivers cybersecurity, cloud, and managed IT solutions for enterprises across Singapore.
Effect of AFRINIC election delays on IPv6 adoption across Africa
AFRINIC’s election delays threaten IPv6 deployment across Africa, risking stagnation in digital infrastructure.
Member exit rights: Can AFRINIC members pull out or create a splinter RIR?
AFRINIC members lack legal exit rights; forming a splinter RIR faces legal, technical, and recognition barriers.
Proxy voting reforms for AFRINIC: What a fair model should look like
A fair proxy voting model for AFRINIC must protect member votes with clear rules, legal backing and independent oversight.
Vodafone taps Ericsson for pan-European network upgrade
Vodafone and Ericsson begin a five-year network upgrade across Europe with 5G Advanced, AI automation, and energy optimisations.
Iridium and Qualcomm team up on military satellite comms
Iridium and Qualcomm integrate L-band satellite connectivity into Snapdragon Mission Tactical Radio, targeting defence and allied users.
MekongNet IXP: Strengthening Cambodia’s digital infrastructure
MekongNet IXP is at the forefront of Cambodia’s internet exchange evolution, enhancing connectivity and driving digital transformation.
Khazna eyes over 1 GW global Data-Centre capacity by 2030
Khazna Data Centers in the UAE plans over 1 GW of new capacity by 2030, expanding into Saudi Arabia and Italy with $2.62 billion funding.
C-DAC at the Forefront of India’s Computing Renaissance
C-DAC leads India’s R&D in supercomputing, semiconductors and quantum technologies, advancing national tech self-reliance.
Celio LLC strengthens identity and access management
Celio LLC provides identity and access management in Japan, offering Okta integration, cloud-security consulting and compliance solutions.
Cengage: Navigating the digital turn in the ANZ education market
Cengage Learning ANZ leads digital transformation in Australian education, combining publishing expertise with online learning innovation.
Ring-A-Nerd delivers full IT and connectivity services
Ring-A-Nerd cc is a Garden Route-based IT outsourcing and connectivity provider. It offers uncapped wireless internet in the Western Cape.
Equifax Australia: Building financial confidence
Equifax Australia offers credit reports, credit scores, and identity protection services to help individuals manage their financial health.
Global Platinum drives IT infrastructure in South Africa
Global Platinum Solutions is a South African technology company providing fibre optic networks to support reliable business connectivity.
Stories from small ISPs & remote members affected by election disruptions
Small ISPs and remote members face debilitating setbacks from AFRINIC election disruptions, demanding legal clarity and safeguards.
How secure and transparent are AFRINIC’s digital voting tools?
AFRINIC’s voting faces scrutiny after a court-supervised June election was annulled, exposing legal and transparency gaps.
Google appoints ex-Sparkle VP to head EMEA subsea operations
Google appoints former Sparkle VP Luigi Sangiorgio to lead EMEA subsea operations, expanding its submarine network reach.
Ofcom's 4chan fines test the Online Safety Act's reach over offshore forums
Ofcom's 13 October 2025 penalty against 4chan Community Support LLC was an information-power case before it became a wider content-safety case. The UK regulator imposed a GBP 20,000 fixed penalty after 4chan failed to answer two statutory information notices seeking its illegal-content risk assessment and qualifying worldwide revenue. Ofcom later escalated the same investigation into GBP 520,000 of March 2026 safety-duty penalties for age assurance, risk assessment and terms-of-service failures. The strategic issue is not the cash amount; it is whether the Online Safety Act can make an offshore open-access forum produce auditable compliance evidence, or whether Ofcom has to move toward debt recovery, business-disruption orders and UK access blocking.
Telstra trials quantum machine learning for network analytics
Telstra and SQC join forces in Australia to trial quantum-machine-learning for network analytics, achieving deep-learning accuracy.
INCA slams Ofcom over Openreach FTTP discount ruling
INCA criticises Ofcom for waving through Openreach’s FTTP discount, warning it could dampen altnet investment; Ofcom vows to monitor impacts.
Infinity Connect Ltd brings full connectivity solutions to South Africa
Infinity Connect (Pty) Ltd is a South African ISP in Krugersdorp that offers uncapped fibre, LTE wireless and VoIP services.
Ilitha Infrastructure is scaling broadband in South Africa
Ilitha Infrastructure Ltd is a South African network operator managing broadband infrastructure and deliver affordable internet access.
Cefalo strengthens Nordic-Bangladesh software bridge
Cefalo Bangladesh Ltd provides Norway-aligned software teams from Dhaka, scaling cost-efficient development with cultural fit.
Cegedim deepens digital healthcare and B2B services in the region
Cegedim Asia Pacific offers healthcare, insurance and B2B digital solutions across Asia, combining domain depth and regional delivery.
Intellicomms Ltd: Powering business IT and networkin South Africa
Intellicomms (Pty) Ltd in Sandton offers managed IT, cloud backup, business fibre, and VoIP services, helping South African stay connected.
What role does the Election Committee (ECom) play in AFRINIC?
AFRINIC’s Election Committee’s mandate compromised when external political forces annul free votes, undermining rule of law.
What should AFRINIC’s new board tackle first?
AFRINIC’s new board inherits a registry crippled by disputes, governance paralysis, and vanishing trust across Africa’s internet community.
Should AFRINIC bylaws & Mauritian corporate law be aligned better?
AFRINIC’s inspector revocation exposes a deeper governance flaw: Leaving Africa’s internet body trapped between autonomy and state control.
How AFRINIC’s governance crisis affects IPv4/IPv6 resource pricing & allocation
Africa’s IP resources face mounting uncertainty due to AFRINIC’s governance crisis, threatening fair pricing and the future of IPv6 adoption.
Can AFRINIC ensure secure E-Voting for all resource members?
AFRINIC’s 2025 e-voting system shows promising progress, but gaps in verification and auditability still threaten trust.
China tightens customs checks on Nvidia AI chips
China tightens port checks on Nvidia AI chips, FT says, adding uncertainty for buyers amid US export curbs and a push for local alternatives.
Farice drives Iceland’s rise as data centres hub via green connectivity
Farice scales subsea cables, green power and satellite systems to boost Iceland’s data centre connectivity and resilience.
Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as paid adviser
Rishi Sunak joins Microsoft and Anthropic as paid adviser, with strict ethical conditions imposed by ACOBA.
Telecom Equipment Spending Rises 4 % in H1 2025
After two years of shrinkage, the telecoms equipment market appears to be shifting. According to Dell’Oro’s preliminary data, global revenues are up, particularly outside China, as stabilising inventories, favourable currency swings, and easier comparisons drive growth. But does this signal sustaine…
CBN Operations Pty Ltd makes its mark across the Tasman
CBN Operations Pty Ltd expands into New Zealand after acquiring Folio’s broker network, boosting its regional reach and broker support.
Cboe Australia Pty Ltd targets equity markets
Cboe Australia Pty Ltd strengthens its position in the equities market, offering faster, tech-driven trading and new listing opportunities.
Encoo: Flexible business comms specialists
Encoo offers flexible custom voice, data, cloud & security services in Australia, trusted for its partner strength and network reliability.
CBRE Pty Limited reimagines Australia’s built environment
CBRE Pty Limited drives real estate innovation in Australia through data, technology, and integrated property services.
2000 Computers: Western Australia IT solutions
2000 Computers and Networks Pty Ltd delivers IT consulting, systems integration and hardware support in Western Australia.
1CLOUDSTAR: Singapore cloud and managed services firm
1CLOUDSTAR Singapore offers cloud consulting, migration, managed services and connectivity solutions across APAC.
Engage Tech delivers secure, full-stack IT services in New Zealand
Engage Tech delivers trusted IT, broadband, and cybersecurity services across New Zealand business communities.
CCT Technologies builds ICT strength in Hong Kong
CCT Technologies provides ICT and data centre services across Hong Kong and China, boosting network reliability.
MediaTribe Limited: Shaping the future of digital marketing
MediaTribe Limited leads digital marketing innovation with data-driven solutions, adapting to industry challenges.