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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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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 10 briefings

  1. Kenya Power leads Kenya’s clean energy future

    Kenya Power launches a Sustainability Strategy focused on e-mobility, clean energy and infrastructure upgrades to improve reliability.

  2. Raya Contact Center Egypt drives CX innovation across continents

    Raya Contact Center Egypt, now operating as Raya Customer Experience, is redefining global CXM through hybrid workforce models

  3. Forbtech: Driving digital transformation in South Africa

    Forbtech is leading the charge in providing advanced technology solutions to drive South Africa’s digital evolution.

  4. South African Bankers Services: Payments innovation leader

    BankservAfrica leads in digital payments, supporting real-time, secure, and inclusive financial systems across Southern Africa.

  5. ECOTECH Converge: Delivering turnkey ICT solutions

    ECOTECH Converge delivers turnkey ICT services through scalable cloud and network solutions across South Africa.

  6. Inside Cogent’s vision for intelligent automation growth

    Cogent South Africa (Pty) Ltd delivers Africa’s only Blue Prism hyper‑automation via digital workforce OPEX model.

  7. Digicall Solutions: Leading BPM & BPO in South Africa

    Digicall Solutions delivers BPM and BPO to insurers and banks with tech-enabled claims and service.

  8. NuruNet grows Kenya’s voice and messaging network

    NuruNet offers VoIP, SMS and IP services in Kenya using its own infrastructure for faster, affordable, and secure communication.

  9. CAMPOST Money: Digital finance by post

    CAMPOST Money delivers mobile banking and payments through CAMO app and national postal infrastructure across Cameroon.

  10. Medasys boosts Morocco’s IT systems resilience

    Medasys empowers Morocco’s digital growth with agile IT infrastructure, robust cybersecurity, and tailored managed services for business.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends

In this section: 3 briefings

  1. Somlink Wireless Network: Driving Connectivity Through Innovation Amid Industry Challenges

    Somlink Wireless Network advances wireless internet access with technology services amid industry challenges.

  2. Linux Foundation and AI-RAN Alliance join forces on open RAN

    Linux Foundation and AI-RAN Alliance team up to advance AI-powered open RAN and drive future 6G innovation.

  3. Vodafone and Three to overhaul infrastructure for smarter growth

    Vodafone and Three’s $13.86bn investment aims to rationalise infrastructure, enhancing efficiency, sustainability, and national coverage.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 10 briefings

  1. Bluecom: Innovating digital transformation amid industry challenges

    Bluecom accelerates digital transformation, overcoming industry challenges with innovative consulting and technology solutions.

  2. Broadcom launches Jericho4 chip for AI data‑centre networking

    Broadcom’s Jericho4 networking chip delivers 51.2 Tbps secure Ethernet for scalable AI data‑centre interconnects.

  3. IAB urges stronger technical voice in WSIS+20 process

    IAB urges UN to include Internet technical community in WSIS+20 process to preserve open and stable Internet.

  4. Kuiper to replace Sky Muster via NBN partnership

    NBN Co's Kuiper partnership is a rural broadband continuity event: a planned shift from Sky Muster geostationary service to an Amazon LEO-powered wholesale offer.

  5. The SPAR Group: A retail giant navigating challenges

    The SPAR Group Ltd. continues to lead the retail industry through strategic growth, innovation, and adaptability to meet evolving consumer demands.

  6. Sahal Telecom Somalia: Launches 4G LTE in Mogadishu

    Sahal Telecom Somalia launches 4G in Mogadishu with Glocall, pushing innovation despite infrastructure and regulatory challenges.

  7. Airtel Xtelify unveils digital stack to push enterprise transformation

    Airtel launches Xtelify platform to help Indian enterprises adopt AI, cloud, automation, and digital customer engagement tools.

  8. CoreWeave merger faces shareholder revolt

    CoreWeave merger faces Core Scientific revolt amid undervaluation fears—key shareholders demand improved terms.

  9. Network API revenue to exceed $8 BN by 2030

    Juniper Research forecasts operator revenue from network APIs topping $8 billion by 2030, driven by identity validation APIs in regulated markets.

  10. IMS Ventures Brings Nano Finance to the Real World

    IMS Ventures builds mobile-first finance and content tools for low-income users in emerging markets.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 8 briefings

  1. Urban Wave Expands Internet Access in Johannesburg

    Urban Wave delivers reliable wireless and fibre connectivity across Johannesburg, confronting regulatory challenges and the digital divide innovatively.

  2. FibreLink powers Mombasa with fast, reliable fibre

    Fibre Link Limited delivers fast, reliable fibre internet and hosting in Mombasa with scalable plans and strong local support.

  3. Crimson Moon Trading Rethinks Local Connectivity

    Crimson Moon Trading (Blaze Internet) delivers fast, local fibre and wireless in East London, but faces peering and IPv6 limits.

  4. Somcast Networks: Expands scalable internet across Somalia

    Somcast Networks delivers fixed wireless internet across Somalia while tackling infrastructure and last-mile delivery challenges.

  5. Vayacom delivers reliable internet to Kenyan SMEs

    Vayacom Limited offers reliable internet service for Kenyan SMEs using fibre, MPLS, and VSAT, helping businesses stay connected and secure.

  6. Somali Wireless Network: Expands digital access

    Somali Wireless Network expands connectivity with LTE, fibre and satellite solutions to boost Somalia’s digital transformation.

  7. Dalkom Somalia: Powers digital growth

    Dalkom Somalia expands fibre networks and subsea systems to boost digital access amid ongoing infrastructure hurdles.

  8. BETHNET cc: Delivering reliable internet access

    BETHNET cc brings fibre and wireless internet to Free State homes and businesses.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 5 briefings

  1. Icon Fiber leads Kenya with high-speed fibre service

    Icon Fiber Solutions delivers fast, reliable fibre and enterprise-grade internet in Kenya with 24/7 support and affordable packages.

  2. Surf Net delivers affordable fibre and wireless in Kenya

    Surf Net offers fibre and wireless internet in Kenya with free installation and its own network for faster, reliable service.

  3. Wavex ISP strengthens DNS and resilience in Kenya

    Wavex ISP partners with Quad9 to host DNS nodes locally, improving speed, security and resilience across Kenyan networks.

  4. Crisp Fibre Expands Internet Access in South Africa

    Crisp Fibre delivers fast, friendly internet to communities across Southern Africa by bridging the digital divide.

  5. Connection Cameroon: IP transit provider

    Connection Cameroon operates AS329457 and IPv4 addresses to deliver IP transit, enterprise internet, and routing services across Cameroon.

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / AFRINIC / Story

In this section: 7 briefings

  1. When judicial extensions overstep: AFRINIC’s receiver deadline debate

    Court extends AFRINIC’s receivership deadline, raising doubts over regional governance and Lindqvist’s expanding influence.

  2. Receivership vs. Bylaws: AFRINIC’s mandated election extension under scrutiny

    AFRINIC’s ongoing governance crisis raises serious concerns about its ability to manage Africa’s critical IP resources effectively.

  3. Who watches the watchers? AFRINIC and the accountability crisis

    AFRINIC’s accountability breakdown exposes global internet governance oversight weaknesses and the risks of unchecked institutional power.

  4. Lessons from AFRINIC: How organisations can better secure assets

    AFRINIC’s collapse shows how poor governance endangers critical assets and highlights the need for urgent reform.

  5. The power struggle over proxy voting in AFRINIC elections

    Proxy voting fallout deepens AFRINIC’s governance crisis, as Cloud Innovation demands a wind-up and new registry leadership.

  6. Lack of accountability: The root cause of AFRINIC electoral fraud

    AFRINIC’s proxy ban signals a broader power shift, raising concerns about member rights and multistakeholder integrity.

  7. Election rigging claims deepen AFRINIC governance crisis

    AFRINIC cancels its 2025 election over proxy dispute, eroding trust and deepening concerns about Africa’s internet governance.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. UK upgrades rural 4G mobile network in North Yorkshire

    UK activates first government-funded 4G mast upgrades in North Yorkshire to enhance rural mobile coverage.

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

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. TikTok data centre at OSL-Hamar powered by Norway green energy

    • TikTok now utilises the full initial 90 MW capacity across three buildings at OSL‑Hamar, with expansion potential up to 150 MW. • The facility exemplifies renewable‑powered, low‑PUE design with potential for heat reuse and community benefits. What happened：TikTok completes full deployment at Norwa…

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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. DXC launches SAP practice in Japan for enterprise transformation

    DXC expands SAP services in Japan, helping businesses modernise ERP systems and prepare for the 2027 S/4HANA transition.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Vodafone and MasOrange launch Spain fibre joint venture

    Vodafone, MasOrange and GIC form largest fibre company in Spain to expand FTTH access.

Coverage

Governance / ICANN

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. Can ICANN regain trust after ignoring its own rules?

    ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is facing mounting criticism for its actions that seem to disregard its own rules, particularly in relation to the governance of regional internet registries like AFRINIC. As ICANN’s credibility is increasingly questioned, the key issue rem…

Coverage

Governance / RIR Watchdog / APNIC / Story

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. APNIC 60 brings internet governance and policy reform to Da Nang in September

    APNIC 60 will take place in Da Nang, featuring technical workshops, policy sessions, and a key regional election.

Coverage

Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends

In this section: 1 briefing

  1. SK Telecom unveils South Korea’s largest GPU cluster for AI

    The new GPU-as-a-Service platform will enhance South Korea’s AI capabilities, supporting national initiatives and global competitiveness.