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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.
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In this section: 3 briefingsSalesforce pledges $6B to build UK AI hub
Salesforce commits $6bn to UK AI hub, aiming for 500,000 new jobs and $41bn economic impact by 2028 through expanded R&D and training.
VodafoneThree signs multibillion-pound deals to build UK network
VodafoneThree signs multibillion-pound deals with Ericsson and Nokia to enhance UK 5G infrastructure, targeting nationwide coverage by 2034.
Nvidia UK AI investment to boost data centres
Nvidia UK AI investment drives data centres growth and sovereign infrastructure.
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 6 briefingsHuawei Upgrades Xinghe AI Security: Can Zero-Trust Keep Up?
Huawei revealed a significant update to its Xinghe AI Network Security solution at HUAWEI CONNECT 2025, incorporating a zero-trust architecture throughout its data centers, campuses, and branches. Higher detection rates and increased automation are promised by the improvements, but concerns about pr…
Nokia to modernise Viettel’s broadband network in Hanoi
Nokia and Viettel adopt BNG-CUPS in Hanoi to modernise broadband, boost reliability and improve energy efficiency.
Interview with Skhumbuzo Mazibuko, CEO of Kasi Connect KC
SK Mazibuko leads Kasi Connect KC to empower townships with affordable internet, payments, and digital services.
Gartner's $1.5T 2025 AI forecast turns spend into capacity risk
Gartner's 2025 AI spending forecast is a dated market-signal event about infrastructure capacity, hardware-heavy spending and the newer 2026 benchmark.
Huawei builds SuperClusters to challenge global AI race
Huawei introduces SuperPoDs, SuperClusters and UnifiedBus 2.0 to scale Ascend chips and challenge Nvidia dominance in global AI hardware.
Thinkst: pioneering cybersecurity with deception
Thinkst Applied Research in Pretoria develops cybersecurity solutions like Thinkst Canary and Canarytokens to detect threats globally.
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends
In this section: 3 briefingsVodafone Romania buys Telekom Romania assets for $32M
Vodafone Romania will acquire Telekom Romania’s post-paid customers, while Digi Romania takes its pre-paid business.
Deutsche Telekom brings 5G RedCap to Apple Watch
Deutsche Telekom enables Apple Watch 5G RedCap, boosting wearable efficiency and IoT growth.
Telus and Samsung push Open RAN upgrade
Telus partners with Samsung to expand Open RAN using RIC for AI-driven 5G optimisation.
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 1 briefingDatacloud USA 2025 delivers breakthrough moments in infrastructure trends
Datacloud USA 2025 showcased AI, fibre and quantum in digital infrastructure, delivering deep insight and infrastructure innovation.
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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 3 briefingsCapacity Europe 2025 sets stage for fibre, AI and infrastructure
Capacity Europe 2025 focuses on AI, fibre, subsea connectivity, data infrastructure, investment and security for global networks.
VMO2 merges consumer and business wholesale fibre operations
VMO2 merges consumer and business fibre teams into one Fixed Wholesale unit to speed UK fibre rollout and boost competition.
Aquila by AllPoints Fibre aims new UK wholesale benchmark
AllPoints Fibre launches Aquila platform, giving ISPs access to over 20 million UK premises via standard APIs and backbone resilience.
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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 2 briefingsHuawei unveils AI chip plan aimed to rival Nvidia in China
Huawei reveals multiyear roadmap for Ascend AI chips, mass supernodes and in-house memory tech to rival Nvidia.
ACC 2025 ends with workshops and masterclasses in Cebu
ACC 2025 Cebu featured workshops, masterclasses, and sessions on subsea cables, 5G, cloud, and cybersecurity in Asia Pacific.
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Institutional Trends
In this section: 1 briefingNvidia takes stake in Intel after US government
Nvidia invests $5B in Intel after US government takes 10% stake, forging deeper AI infrastructure partnership and CPU-AI integration.
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Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story
In this section: 8 briefingsLessons from other RIRs on election governance
AFRINIC’s broken election system has left members facing annulled votes, court disputes, and collapsing trust. In contrast, other Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) enforce transparency, independent oversight, and strict bylaw compliance. Cloud Innovation argues Africa must learn from these global …
Election dispute resolution mechanisms in AFRINIC
Analysis of election dispute resolution mechanisms in AFRINIC: June 2025 election result recognition seen as only path to restore trust.
AFRINIC’s September elections were a flagrant violation of its own bylaws
AFRINIC’s September 2025 elections violated bylaws, undermining legitimacy and calling for June results recognition.
The role of international observers in AFRINIC elections amid constitutional crisis
AFRINIC’s failed elections amid Mauritius’ constitutional crisis highlight need for Cloud Innovation-led reset and ICANN oversight.
Balancing courts and members in AFRINIC elections
AFRINIC elections show tension between courts and members, underscoring the need to balance law and community for legitimacy.
How Mauritian law shapes AFRINIC’s election rules
Mauritian law shapes AFRINIC’s governance, influencing election rules, board oversight, and legal accountability for transparency.
AFRINIC crisis deepens as ICANN control challenged
Cloud Innovation pushes reset amid AFRINIC crisis and ICANN control disputes.
The link between constitutional reform in Mauritius and AFRINIC’s election fairness
Mauritius’ constitutional crisis threatens the legitimacy of AFRINIC’s elections, jeopardising Africa’s digital infrastructure.
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 5 briefingsGoogle expands Africa Connect with new subsea hubs
Google has unveiled plans to build four new subsea connectivity hubs across Africa under its “Africa Connect” programme, aiming to bolster internet infrastructure and AI development. The initiative expands on existing cables such as Equiano and the upcoming Umoja route, along with funding for resear…
21st Century Technologies builds digital backbone for Nigeria
21st Century Technologies delivers cloud, connectivity, and security solutions, supporting Nigeria’s digital economy growth.
Smile Nigeria drives 4G LTE telecom growth
Smile Nigeria leads 4G LTE telecom services, innovating in broadband, voice, and customer value across Nigeria.
IMobility: reshaping South Africa’s assets
IMobility in South Africa partners with independent asset managers using a multi-affiliate model to drive growth and innovation.
IS Internet Solutions Limited charges ahead
ISN Nigeria offers fibre, microwave, MPLS, satellite & cloud services; integrating ICT to bridge gaps in urban & rural connectivity.
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 1 briefingSIS 2025 sets focus on Muscat as subsea hub
Carrier Community hosts SIS 2025 in Muscat, uniting global subsea leaders to shape connectivity, fibre, and digital infrastructure.
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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
In this section: 1 briefingEquinix opens AI-ready IBX data centre in Chennai, India
Equinix opens its first AI-ready IBX data centre in Chennai with US$69M investment, strong interconnection and sustainability features.
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 1 briefingEricsson scores $1.33B 5g deal with Vodafonethree
Ericsson has secured a US$1.33 billion share of an eight-year billion 5G contract with VodafoneThree in the UK, alongside Nokia.
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 7 briefingsNigeria ISP fraud risk in telecom sector
Nigeria ISP faces fraud risk as telecom industry adapts.
V-Net: delivering fast and reliable internet in Heidelberg
V-Net, a Heidelberg ISP in South Africa, offers fast, reliable, and affordable internet with flexible packages.
KKON Technologies scales up open access fibre
KKON Technologies Ltd delivers FTTB and metro wireless, expanding enterprise fibre access in Nigeria, addressing cost & connectivity gaps.
SWIFT Networks Limited boosts broadband services
SWIFT Networks Limited delivers fibre and wireless broadband in Nigeria, supporting homes and enterprises with unlimited plans.
BCN Broadband Services boost fibre connectivity in Nigeria
Explore BCN services enhancing broadband Nigeria and fibre connectivity with reliable, technology services across sectors.
Umbrella provides technology services nationwide
Abantu IT delivers affordable fibre and community internet in South Africa, focusing on local partnerships and reliable connectivity.
Tizeti fibre internet expands Africa connectivity
Tizeti delivers fibre internet across Africa, boosting connectivity with innovation.
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Datacenter Trends
In this section: 1 briefingOdua Telecoms expands broadband services in Nigeria
Odua Telecoms provides broadband, colocation, and hybrid power services, supporting Nigeria’s expanding digital economy.
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Governance / ICANN
In this section: 1 briefingICANN invites ccTLD operators to join domain metrica
ICANN has opened its Domain Metrica platform to ccTLD operators, offering access to DNS abuse data, phishing.
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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
In this section: 1 briefingTech giants pledge over $40B to UK AI infrastructure
Microsoft, Nvidia and others pledge $40 billion to boost UK AI and data centre capacity as sovereign compute becomes strategic priority.
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Governance / RIR Watchdog / ARIN / Story
In this section: 1 briefingARIN sets date for virtual Candidate Forum ahead of 2025 elections
ARIN sets 16 Oct virtual Candidate Forum before 2025 elections, with voting from 30 Oct–7 Nov for Board, AC and NRO NC seats.
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Governance / RIR Watchdog / RIPE NCC / Story
In this section: 1 briefingRIPE NCC revises RIR governance document
The RIPE NCC releases second draft of RIR Governance Document, integrating community feedback to improve clarity and effectiveness.
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Governance / NOGS / Asia-Pacific NOGs / AUSNOG
In this section: 1 briefingAusNOG 2025: Automation, BGP and quantum cryptography
AusNOG meeting explored network management trends, submarine cable geopolitics, and the future of cryptography.
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends
In this section: 1 briefingGlobal Data Services strengthens Niger’s telecom infrastructure
Global Data Services Niger delivers internet, MPLS and colocation, supporting operators and enterprises in Niger’s telecom sector.
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends
In this section: 1 briefingFUOYE innovation hub tackles higher education challenges
FUOYE drives innovation while facing challenges in Nigeria’s higher education sector.