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Concise reporting on the developments shaping internet governance and infrastructure. Browse each area for recent news, context and watchpoints.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 13 briefings

  1. SoftNet empowers Tanzanian firms with resilient ICT solutions

    SoftNet Technologies Limited delivers ICT solutions Tanzania, covering ERP, cybersecurity, cloud and data centre services.

  2. Datapacket Maroc SARL delivers dedicated Moroccan infrastructure

    Datapacket Maroc strengthens Morocco’s digital infrastructure with secure, customisable server solutions and expert local support.

  3. TDS Hitech: Nigeria’s trusted tech integrator

    TDS Hitech Solutions delivers IT and renewable energy solutions across Nigeria with ISO-certified integration and local infrastructure.

  4. Power & Network Back-up strengthens Tanzania networks

    Power & Network Back-up Ltd offers Tanzania telecom and engineering services with ISO-certified solutions.

  5. Devinity Trading streamlining ICT hardware solutions

    Devinity Trading PTY LTD provides ICT hardware, software, and accessories across South Africa, meeting industry needs with reliable supply .

  6. Vox telecom’s active-active solution boosts SMB connectivity

    Vox Telecom unveils Active‑Active SMB connectivity; steadfast telecommunications innovation in South Africa.

  7. CSS delivers tech solutions for Tanzanian businesses

    Computer Sales & Services (CSS Tanzania) provides IT hardware, networking and software solutions with local expertise.

  8. ARM: Nigeria’s asset management powerhouse

    ARM offers asset management, mutual funds, real estate, private equity and infrastructure investment services in Nigeria.

  9. Azam Media expands East Africa’s entertainment reach

    Azam Media Limited delivers East Africa pay-TV via Azam TV—seen in 1.4 million homes with local content and exclusive sports.

  10. Netspace Angola drives innovation with SD-WAN, cloud

    Netspace Angola boosts ICT in Angola with cloud, connectivity, and managed services to bridge digital gaps.

  11. SETIC-FP drives Angola’s public finance digital transformation

    SETIC-FP is leading Angola’s digital transformation of public finance, boosting efficiency, transparency, and service delivery.

  12. Payfast (Pty) Ltd driving secure payment solutions in Africa

    Payfast (Pty) Ltd enables South African businesses to accept secure online payments, helping drive fintech growth in the region.

  13. Aptus Solutions powers Tanzania with broadband, hosting and IT

    Aptus Solutions Ltd delivers Tanzania broadband, hosting and IT services via its own infrastructure with integrated, reliable local support.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 9 briefings

  1. WelTel Health: Transforming healthcare through mobile technology

    WelTel Health uses mobile technology to improve patient follow-up, empowering individuals and transforming global healthcare delivery.

  2. Jasper Consultants: Leading digital solutions for businesses

    Jasper Consultants offers tailored web design, SEO, and online marketing services to help businesses grow digitally.

  3. DataKeepers: Reliable cloud services with a personal touch

    DataKeepers offers tailored virtual servers, cloud backup, and disaster recovery solutions with local, secure infrastructure.

  4. Interview with Knez Mardin, head of Global Marketing & Automation at DCConnect Global

    DCConnect leads NaaS with automation, blockchain, and infrastructure, delivering seamless, high-performance connectivity worldwide.

  5. Rumble–Northern Data deal targets AI cloud growth

    Rumble pursues Northern Data acquisition to expand AI cloud capabilities with major GPU and data-centre assets.

  6. JSE posts strong half-year results despite global headwinds

    JSE posts solid half-year results, focusing on innovation and resilience amid global financial challenges.

  7. Nedbank leads innovation amid evolving banking challenges

    Nedbank leads South African banking innovation amid regulatory and economic challenges with digital and sustainable strategies.

  8. Boreas unveils next-generation CDU for high-density data centres

    New coolant distribution unit boosts energy efficiency and operational reliability for cooling AI and cloud workloads.

  9. NVIDIA rolls out new Omniverse tools for robotics

    NVIDIA launches Omniverse NuRec libraries and Cosmos AI models to boost robotics development with realistic simulation.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 6 briefings

  1. PacketSky: Simply connected internet innovation

    PacketSky delivers flexible, uncapped internet via multi-network fibre, LTE and voice services across South Africa.

  2. SEACOM’s digital infrastructure and services transform Africa

    Africa’s ICT backbone: SEACOM delivers transformative digital infrastructure and services across the continent.

  3. AnyConnect bolsters Angola’s digital infrastructure ambition

    AnyConnect signs $60M MOU with Visium Technologies to expand Angola’s data centres, fibre networks, and boost regional digital connectivity.

  4. Vodacom and Airtel Africa unite to boost digital inclusion

    Vodacom and Airtel Africa partner to share fibre and tower infrastructure in Mozambique, Tanzania and DRC, aiming to boost digital inclusion.

  5. Fliber (Pty) Ltd boosting fibre connectivity across South Africa

    Fliber (Pty) Ltd expands affordable fibre connectivity in South Africa, targeting underserved areas and supporting digital inclusion.

  6. SpeedNet Angola extends broadband access to rural communities

    SpeedNet Angola expands high-speed fibre and wireless networks to underserved Luanda areas, helping close Angola’s digital divide.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. BODIVA drives Angola’s capital market growth

    BODIVA is enhancing Angola’s capital market with modern trading systems and investor education to attract local and foreign investment.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 12 briefings

  1. AFRINIC crisis in Mauritius deepens as ICANN faces accusations of undermining democracy

    ICANN’s stance in AFRINIC’s Mauritius crisis raises global democracy concerns.

  2. Court Rulings Spotlight AFRINIC’s Governance Crisis

    Legal battles show AFRINIC’s governance breakdown, raising calls for urgent reform of Africa’s internet resource management.

  3. Who is Ernest Byaruhanga: The man behind AFRINIC’s crisis

    Ernest Byaruhanga’s leadership at AFRINIC is linked to governance issues and internal disputes, eroding trust.

  4. Why the AFRINIC dispute is about more than IP addresses – it’s about freedom

    AFRINIC’s dispute over elections and oversight reflects deeper struggles for internet freedom in Africa, beyond mere IP address allocation.

  5. AFRINIC Crisis escalates as calls for dissolution grow

    Cloud Innovation urges AFRINIC’s dissolution after years of governance collapse and failed elections, threatening Africa’s internet future.

  6. Mauritius Court blocks government overreach in AFRINIC dispute

    Mauritius Supreme Court halts government overreach in AFRINIC case, exposing deep governance flaws before elections.

  7. AFRINIC feud triggers Mauritius constitutional crisis

    Mauritius faces a constitutional crisis as AFRINIC’s governance collapse pits the judiciary against the executive, with ICANN’s role under scrutiny.

  8. Mauritian judiciary wrestles power as AFRINIC chaos deepens

    Mauritius’ courts battle executive control over AFRINIC, sparking a broader test of judicial independence and democratic principle.

  9. December 2021: The failed attempt to terminate Cloud Innovation’s membership

    Cloud Innovation’s 2021 expulsion fight with AFRINIC sparked a Mauritius power struggle, pitting democracy against political control.

  10. AFRINIC crisis deepens, Cloud Innovation and ICANN at odds

    AFRINIC crisis worsens as ICANN challenged by Cloud Innovation, calling for Africa’s internet governance reset.

  11. Secret AFRINIC ‘Reforms Committee’ sparks fresh concerns over internet governance in Africa

    A hidden AFRINIC reforms committee raises transparency concerns, exposing long-standing behind-the-scenes control over Africa’s internet governance.

  12. ICANN or ICan’t? CEO Lindqvist chooses dictatorship over democracy in AFRINIC

    AFRINIC’s crisis in Mauritius exposes judicial-executive clashes, ICANN’s controversial role, and risks to global internet stability.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. DC BLOX secures green loan for Atlanta data centre campus

    DC BLOX lands $1.15 billion green loan to build hyperscale data centre near Atlanta, highlighting regional infrastructure expansion.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. UK data centre power bottlenecks threaten AI boom

    Grid limits and planning delays could derail the UK’s AI-driven data centre growth, putting its leadership ambitions at risk.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / ARIN / Story

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. FCC introduces new rules to bolster submarine cable security

    The US Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has introduced new regulations designed to enhance the security of submarine cables.

  2. FCC speeds up subsea cable approvals to ease supply bottlenecks

    The FCC fast-tracks submarine cable licences, reducing delays to improve US internet infrastructure amid rising global demand.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. US government presses tech firms aggressively today

    At the centre of US–China tech tensions, the US demands 15% of Nvidia and AMD’s revenue for GPU export licences to China.

  2. Macquarie, Dell to Deliver Sovereign AI to Australia

    Macquarie and Dell will create sovereign AI infrastructure in Australia to meet data compliance and security requirements.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Vodafone Three improves coverage for millions

    VodafoneThree starts auto network-sharing to boost speeds and coverage across Vodafone and Three networks at no cost to users.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Institutional Trends

In this section: 2 briefings

  1. BoE governor denies rift with government over Revolut delays

    BoE governor Andrew Bailey rejects reports of a rift with government over Revolut licence delays, reaffirming strong working ties.

  2. IPTP Networks enters Web3 with DeCenter Foundation launch

    IPTP Networks launches DeCenter to build decentralised AI infrastructure, prioritising transparency, scalability, and broader global access.