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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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Governance / RIR Watchdog / APNIC / Story
In this section: 1 briefingAPNIC ends ICP-2 consultations with global feedback in hand
APNIC concluded ICP-2 consultations and will revise the RIR governance draft based on global community feedback.
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 11 briefingsLARUS CEO Lu Heng on data sovereignty: Technical vs practical
What happened: Data sovereignty debate opens with sharp criticism Interconnect World Forum 2025 began in Tokyo on June 5, bringing together global internet infrastructure leaders. One of the key sessions on day one focused on the heated issue of data sovereignty and cross-border data regulation. The…
RIPE 91 opens registration and invites proposals for Bucharest event
RIPE 91 opens registration and proposal submissions for its October event in Bucharest focused on internet infrastructure.
Rand Merchant Bank upgrades trade finance with Surecomp
Rand Merchant Bank adopts Surecomp’s cloud-based trade finance solution to streamline operations and support global expansion.
Enrico Bagnasco takes helm at Global Leaders’ Forum
Sparkle CEO to steer international telecom collaboration Enrico Bagnasco, CEO of international telecom provider Sparkle, has been elected chair of the Global Leaders’ Forum (GLF), a consortium of executives from the world’s leading ICT service providers. Bagnasco joined the GLF Board in October 2024…
Cisco warns AI boom could overwhelm networks without overhaul
What happened: Rising AI demands push urgent network upgrades Cisco’s latest global research reveals a sweeping shift in enterprise networking. Over 8,000 IT and business leaders took part in the study across 30 countries. The findings show strong demand for smarter, more secure, and more adaptive i…
Adventus: Wins seventh consecutive best IT services provider award
Adventus clinches its seventh Best IT Services Provider award amidst growing cybersecurity and cloud challenges.
Smart spires turns Belval into real-time 5G smart city lab
What happened A new initiative named Smart spires is transforming Luxembourg’s Belval district into a large-scale smart city living lab, combining 5G, AI and edge computing to test and demonstrate real-time urban innovations. The project, launched by Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (L…
DesktopIP: Simplifying digital transformation with scalable cloud solutions
DesktopIP delivers scalable cloud solutions for digital transformation, aligning with Industry 4.0 principles.
State Street: Sara Mathew takes helm as State Street’s independent lead director
Sara Mathew appointed as State Street’s independent lead director, enhancing governance amid digital finance innovations.
Samsung trims down Galaxy S25 with ultra-slim Edge model
What happened: Galaxy S25 Edge debuts as Samsung’s thinnest phone yet Samsung has launched a new version of its flagship phone – the Galaxy S25 Edge. This comes just months after unveiling the rest of the S25 series. The standout feature? It’s a mere 5.8mm thick. That makes it the thinnest model in …
Nokia to head EU project on autonomous drones and robotics
What happened: Nokia to lead EU drone and robotics project Nokia has been selected to lead PROACTIF, an EU-funded initiative involving 42 organisations from 13 countries. The project aims to develop autonomous drone and robotics systems to enhance the monitoring and protection of critical infrastruc…
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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
In this section: 1 briefingDeutsche Telekom to manage EU IRIS² satellite ground segment
What happened: Deutsche Telekom joins IRIS² satellite project Deutsche Telekom has been selected to oversee the ground segment of the EU’s IRIS² satellite system, which aims to provide secure and sovereign connectivity services across Europe. The IRIS² (Infrastructure for Resilience, Interconnectivi…
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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 6 briefingsCrypto firms shift from Singapore as regulation tightens
Crypto firms consider leaving Singapore as regulatory hurdles mount; Dubai and Hong Kong gain appeal as alternative hubs.
Netify Communications expands ICT access across the Philippines
Netify Communications Corp. builds hybrid broadband and ICT networks across Philippine cities and rural areas.
Server Galactic: Expands Asia‑Pacific cloud VPS footprint with deep‑rooted infrastructure expertise
Server Galactic provides fast, affordable cloud VPS and secure hosting across Asia, with expert infrastructure and low latency.
Prodatanet: Empowering Philippine enterprises with IT Solutions
Prodatanet’s commitment to agile and green IT solutions In a nation grappling with high broadband costs and inconsistent internet reliability, Prodatanet, Inc. emerges as a pivotal player in enhancing digital infrastructure for businesses and communities across the Philippines. Established as a comp…
PhilCom: Powering Mindanao’s Digital Future
PhilCom’s legacy and expansion in Mindanao Established in 1924, Philippine Global Communications Inc. (PhilCom) stands as one of the Philippines’ oldest telecommunications firms. Originally known as the Radio Corporation of America (RCA), PhilCom has been a trailblazer in the industry, introducing n…
CommunicAsia 2025 ends with major strides in connectivity
CommunicAsia 2025 explored AI, 5G, IoT, cybersecurity, and talent development, driving Asia’s digital transformation.
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 1 briefingUS Signal boosts power and fibre capacity at Midwest data centres
• US Signal is adding 3 MW of power in Detroit and 6 MW in Des Moines, along with 1,000+ miles of ultra-dense fibre, to support AI and edge workloads.• The upgrades aim to meet the growing needs of high-density compute and latency-sensitive applications, strengthening infrastructure across the Midwe…
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Governance / RIR Watchdog / ARIN / Story
In this section: 5 briefingsARIN announces fellowship selection committee for ARIN 56
What happened: ARIN names fellowship committee for ARIN 56 meeting ARIN revealed the members of its inaugural Fellowship Selection Committee for ARIN 56, the next Public Policy and Members Meeting slated for 30–31 October 2025 in Arlington, Texas. The volunteer committee, drawn from ARIN staff, Trus…
ARIN announces first grant selection committee for 2025 round
What happened: ARIN announces 2025 community grant committee ARIN revealed the members of its inaugural grant selection committee for the 2025 round of its Community Grant Program on 6 June 2025. These committee members will assess applications submitted as part of ARIN’s initiative to support inter…
Sponsorship now open for ARIN 56 following NANOG 95
ARIN opens sponsorship for ARIN 56, inviting organisations to engage with the Internet governance community.
ARIN to retire Origin AS field on 28 July
ARIN will retire the Origin AS field on 28 July 2025, urging users to adopt more secure routing tools like RPKI or IRR.
ARIN adjusts RSA to align with global IP resource management
ARIN removes IP recovery clause from its RSA to align with global RIRs, improving clarity and trust in IP address management.
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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 3 briefingsAustralian warship disrupts New Zealand internet services
HMAS Canberra radar disrupted New Zealand’s internet and radio services; frequency shift restored full network functionality.
CAT Telecom: From national backbone to digital leader
CAT Telecom’s legacy and corporate evolution Established on 14 August 2003, CAT Telecom Public Company Limited emerged from the corporatisation of the Communications Authority of Thailand under the Corporatisation Act B.E. 2542. This transition transferred all telecommunications-related assets, righ…
JBIS Fibre builds nationwide digital backbone
JBIS Fibre delivers scalable open-access fibre infrastructure and connectivity solutions across the Philippines for digital growth.
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Market / Trends / Europe and Middle East Trends / Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 3 briefingsNetUK2 2025 brings UK tech community together in London
NetUK2 2025 to gather UK tech leaders for two days of talks and networking focused on digital infrastructure and research.
Revolut joins EPI to expand Wero payments across Europe this summer
Revolut joins the European Payments Initiative, bringing Wero to millions across Europe in a strategic summer rollout.
UK’s largest AI data campus unveiled in Lincolnshire
What happened: Elsham Tech Park plans unveiled for major AI infrastructure build A former RAF base in Lincolnshire could soon host the UK’s most ambitious digital infrastructure project to date. The proposed Elsham Tech Park would span 176 hectares, delivering over 1.5 million square metres of data …
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 1 briefingRand Merchant Bank taps Surecomp to trade finance technology
RMB adopts Surecomp’s cloud platform to transform trade finance Rand Merchant Bank (RMB), a corporate and investment banking arm of FirstRand Group in South Africa, has selected Surecomp’s flagship Trade Finance-as-a-Service (TFaaS) platform to upgrade its trade finance operations and support its in…
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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific National Telecom Trends
In this section: 1 briefingMobiFone, Rakuten partner to launch Vietnam Open RAN trial
What happened: Japan’s Open RAN experience to guide Vietnam trial Vietnamese telecom operator MobiFone and Japan’s Rakuten Symphony have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to trial 4G and 5G Open RAN technology. This pilot will position Vietnam among the first countries in Southeast Asia to test O…
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 4 briefingsTrump tariffs hit Apple and Samsung as Huawei grows
What happened Global smartphone shipment growth projections have been significantly lowered following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff announcement on imported smartphones. According to Counterpoint Research, the 2025 growth forecast was cut from 4.2% to 1.9%, with specific downgrades for Apple …
Interview with InterLIR CEO Alexander Timokhin: Latest IP address market trends
Alexander Timokhin, CEO of InterLIR, joined us once again for his third interview to share his views on the current situation in the IP address markets and digital infrastructure. Speaking with us during the latest RIPE 90 meeting in Lisbon, which has now become something of a regular occasion, Timo…
Vantage secures $5B green loans for US growth
Vantage Data Centres financing to bolster North American operations Vantage Data Centers has secured an additional $5 billion in green loan financing to power the next phase of its North American growth — including full backing for a new hyper-scale campus in New Albany, Ohio.The financing includes …
Samsung may use Perplexity AI as default on Galaxy S26
What happened: Samsung may replace Google Gemini with Perplexity AI on Galaxy S26 Samsung is reportedly in advanced discussions with U.S. startup Perplexity AI to integrate its AI assistant into upcoming Galaxy devices, potentially starting with the Galaxy S26 series in early 2026. This move could s…
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Institutional Trends
In this section: 1 briefingFCC commissioners Simington and Starks step down
What happened: Simington and Starks resign from FCC amid political scrutiny Two members of the U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) have confirmed their resignations, creating vacancies in the agency’s five-member panel. Nathan Simington, a Republican appointed in 2020, will leave his post b…
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Institutional Trends
In this section: 1 briefingTop tech news today: 6 June, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Napier AI appoints Noel King as CTO Napier AI has appointed industry veteran Noel King as Chief Technology Officer to lead its AI-enabled financial crime compliance solutions. Source 2. Rand Merchant Bank adopts Surecomp’s TFaaS South Africa’s Rand Merchant Bank selects Surecomp…
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global National Telecom Trends
In this section: 2 briefingsOrange enhances LEO satellite services
Orange partners with Eutelsat to enhance its low Earth orbit satellite services for enterprise and government clients.
BT launches international unit amid sale speculation
What happened: BT drives strategic shift with platforms & divestments Firstly, BT announced BT international as a standalone business. Burger stated the unit helps customers tackle market challenges head-on. He specifically mentioned geopolitics, regulation, and AI-driven change. Furthermore, BT unv…
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Regional ISP Trends
In this section: 3 briefingsEXA Infrastructure strengthens C-suite with strategic leadership
New executives signal EXA’s ambitions in global fibre Exa Infrastructure, a key player in global digital infrastructure, has strengthened its executive team with three high-profile appointments to support its aggressive expansion plans. Robert McCabe joins as Chief Commercial Officer, bringing exper…
Panay Broadband expands local internet access in Iloilo
Panay Broadband: Delivers fibre internet across Iloilo and Antique Panay Broadband, a service by Buenavista Cable TV Inc., has been serving the provinces of Iloilo and Antique since 2012. With its headquarters in Iloilo City, the company focuses on providing fast, stable, and affordable internet to …
Pacific nations boost digital sovereignty at key telecom summit
What happened: APNIC drives technical capacity building Firstly, APNIC participated actively throughout the summit. Jia Rong Low presented on regional development strategies. Specifically, she addressed fostering an open, stable, and secure internet. Furthermore, Terry Sweetser led a vital Peering W…
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Governance / CASE FILE
In this section: 1 briefingRIRs finalise draft governance model after community consultation
RIRs finalise draft governance document defining roles, responsibilities and transparency across global Internet number registries.
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Market / Trends / Global Trends / Global Institutional Trends
In this section: 2 briefingsTop tech news today: 5 June, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. ARIN 56 sponsorships now available ARIN invites sponsors for its upcoming ARIN 56 Public Policy and Members Meeting in Arlington, Texas, scheduled for 30–31 October 2025. Source 2. ARIN to retire Origin AS field ARIN will retire the Origin Autonomous System (Origin AS) field on …
Satellite-connected cars hit Paris roads in 5GAA demonstration
What happened: Live trials show satellite-5G integration for cars The 5G Automotive Association (5GAA) hosted a series of live vehicle demonstrations this week in Paris, showcasing how non-terrestrial networks (NTNs)—including satellites—can support connected cars. These trials involved vehicles dri…
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Governance / ICANN
In this section: 2 briefingsOld rules, new world: ICP-2 criteria for new RIR
ICANN’s criteria for new RIRs In a document titled ICP-2: Criteria for Establishment of New Regional Internet Registries, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) outlines ten foundational requirements that any aspiring Regional Internet Registry (RIR) must meet in order to ga…
ICANN awards $10 million in first grant programme cycle
What happened: ICANN gives $10 million to first grant recipients The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) announced the recipients of its inaugural Grant Program. Approximately $10 million will be distributed to support projects that align with ICANN’s mission to ensure a secu…
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Governance / RIR Watchdog / LACNIC / Story
In this section: 1 briefingLACNIC 43 focuses on routing security and IPv6 at Bogotá event
LACNIC 43 emphasises routing security and IPv6 adoption in Latin America’s evolving internet infrastructure landscape.