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Trump criticises CHIPS act in congress address
Trump criticised the CHIPS Act in Congress, calling it a “horrible thing” and suggesting reallocation of funds.
Nvidia stock declines amid tech sell-off and investor concerns
Nvidia’s stock has experienced a significant decline amid broader market sell-offs and industry-specific challenges.
Nayax CEO Yair Nechmad discusses earnings and expansion
Nayax Ltd reports a 34% revenue increase in 2024 and plans expansion into the GCC region, aiming for 30% to 35% revenue growth in 2025.
Huawei launches AI-centric 5.5G solutions at MWC 2025
What happened: Huawei’s AI-centric 5.5G solutions At Mobile World Congress (MWC) Barcelona 2025, Huawei unveiled its AI-Centric 5.5G solutions, designed to address the growing demands of mobile AI. The solutions, which include GigaGear, GreenPulse, and GainLeap, are intended to transform mobile netw…
Datacloud Energy & ESG 2025: Industry leaders call for urgent grid reform
What happened: Urgent calls for grid reform at Datacloud Energy & ESG 2025 At Datacloud Energy & ESG 2025, industry leaders gathered in Brussels to address the pressing challenge of aligning data centre growth with grid reforms. The discussion featured executives from data centre operators, industry…
Verizon, Singtel and Skylo join forces to expand global IoT connectivity
• Verizon adds Singtel and Skylo to its IoT partner ecosystem• Collaboration enhances global IoT coverage and management capabilities What happened: Global IoT coverage expands with new partnerships Verizon Business has announced strategic partnerships with Singapore-based telecom giant Singtel and …
Huawei accelerates industrial digitalisation with advanced tech
What happened: Huawei drives industrial digitalisation and intelligence with advanced tech Huawei, a global leader in technology and telecommunications, has emphasized the importance of accelerating industrial digitalisation and intelligence to drive innovation and efficiency across industries. The …
Schneider Electric names new SVP in Europe
What happened: Schneider Electric appoints Pablo Ruiz Escribano as SVP Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, has announced the appointment of Pablo Ruiz Escribano as the new Senior Vice President (SVP) of its Secure Power and Data Centre Business in Europe. In this…
LACNIC measures internet performance during Chile’s blackout
What happened: LACNIC investigates Chile’s significant internet blackout In early March 2025, parts of Chile experienced significant internet outages due to an unexpected blackout. This disruption affected numerous users and businesses across the country, leading to a heightened interest in understa…
LACNIC focuses on RPKI security with key rotation strategies
What happened: LACNIC enhances RPKI security measures LACNIC has taken significant steps to enhance the security of the Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) by implementing a key rotation strategy. This initiative aims to strengthen trust anchors, which are crucial for validating the authentici…
Gigabit Fiber expands ultra-fast broadband across Malaysia
Gigabit Fiber expands ultra-fast broadband in Malaysia, enhancing internet connectivity with high-speed, low-latency fiber-optic networks.
Top tech news today: 7 March, 2025
AI advancements, telecom partnerships, data center innovations, and policy debates drive global tech sector transformations.
Universiti Malaysia Sabah: Pioneering sustainability and innovation
UMS: Academic programmes and research excellence UMS offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as marine science, environmental studies, engineering, business, and social sciences. The university is particularly renowned for its expertise in marine and …
Verizon and Accenture join forces on cybersecurity
What happened: Strengthening cyber resilience for enterprises Verizon Business and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to enhance cybersecurity solutions for mid-market and large enterprises. The collaboration will provide an integrated suite of services to identify vulnerabilities, det…
Qvantel secures Veon group contract for 130M customers
What happened: Qvantel expands partnership with Veon group Finnish BSS provider Qvantel has secured a multi-country contract with Veon Group, covering digital operators with over 130 million customers. The deal includes Jazz in Pakistan, Banglalink in Bangladesh, and Kyivstar in Ukraine. Qvantel wil…
China Unicom to roll out 5G-Advanced by end of 2025
• 5G-Advanced to Cover Over 300 Cities• Collaboration with Huawei to Drive AI Integration What happened: China Unicom’s 5G-Advanced action plan China Unicom has unveiled an ambitious plan to deploy 5G-Advanced services across over 300 cities by the end of 2025. Announced at the “Powering the Asian W…
Tech Mahindra launches AI-driven telco revolution
What happened: Tech Mahindra’s AI-driven telco transformation Tech Mahindra, in collaboration with Nvidia and AWS, has launched an AI model designed to transform traditional telecom networks into fully autonomous systems. This initiative leverages Meta’s Llama 3.1 8B Instruct framework, NVIDIA AI En…
Aduna expands Network API initiative in France
What happened: Aduna grows ecosystem in France Aduna, the network API initiative founded by Ericsson and a consortium of telco members, has expanded its ecosystem in France with the addition of Bouygues Telecom and Free (iliad Group). These operators join Orange France, one of the founding members, …
Verizon expands global IoT with new partners
Verizon partners with Singtel and Skylo to expand Global IoT Orchestration, providing scalable IoT connectivity across 200 territories.
Quantexa raises $175M, hits $2.6B valuation
UK AI firm Quantexa raises $175m in Series F, reaching a $2.6bn valuation. The funding supports North American expansion.
Universiti Malaya: Leading innovation in higher education
UM: Academic programmes and research excellence UM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across disciplines such as engineering, medicine, law, business, and the humanities. The university is particularly renowned for its research-intensive approach, with numerous research…
UniSZA: Bridging tradition and innovation in higher education
UniSZA: Academic programmes and research excellence UniSZA offers undergraduate and postgraduate programmes across various disciplines, including medicine, pharmacy, Islamic finance, and information technology. The university is particularly renowned for its health sciences faculty, which produces s…
Jio, AMD, Cisco, Nokia team up for telecom AI platform
What happened: Jio, AMD, Cisco, and Nokia partner to develop AI platform for telecom Jio, a leading Indian telecommunications company, has partnered with AMD, Cisco, and Nokia to develop a advanced AI platform for the telecom industry. The collaboration aims to create a scalable and efficient AI…
Google cloud powers AI-driven RAN for DT and Vodafone Italy
What happened: Google cloud supports Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Italy with AI-driven RAN Google Cloud has partnered with Deutsche Telekom (DT) and Vodafone Italy to modernize their Radio Access Network (RAN) and data infrastructure using AI-driven solutions. The collaboration aims to enhance netw…
BT urges businesses to switch from analogue landlines by 2025
What happened: BT urges businesses to transition from analogue landlines ahead of 2025 deadline BT, one of the UK’s leading telecommunications providers, is urging businesses to transition from analogue landlines to digital alternatives ahead of the 2025 deadline for the nationwide switch-off of the…
LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO to enhance internet growth
What happened: LACNIC appoints Ernesto Majó as CEO LACNIC has appointed Ernesto Majó as its new CEO, marking a significant leadership transition within the organisation. With over 20 years of experience at LACNIC, Majó has held various roles, including deputy CEO, where he gained valuable insights i…
Top tech news today: 6 March, 2025
1. Quantexa Secures $175m Series F Funding Quantexa, a UK-based AI FinTech company, has secured $175 million in Series F funding, reaching a valuation of $2.6 billion. Source: Fintech Global 2. Grain Lands $50m+ Funding for AI-Powered FX Tools Grain, a FinTech company, has secured over $50 million i…
Conversant: Unleashing the full potential of the Internet
Conversant: Core offerings and expertise Conversant specialises in providing advanced network solutions that enable businesses to optimise their internet performance. Its services include edge computing, which brings data processing closer to the source, reducing latency and improving speed. The com…
Nicolas Roy to lead Orange’s Data Centre strategy
What happened: Nicolas Roy’s new role at Orange Nicolas Roy, the CEO of Totem (Orange’s tower-focused subsidiary) since its launch in October 2021, has announced that he will step aside to lead Orange Group’s data center strategy and business development unit. This move was revealed in a LinkedIn an…
AWS unveils new cloud solutions to boost 5G networks for Telcos
What happened: AWS outposts for 5G networks At the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Amazon Web Services (AWS) unveiled new offerings aimed at enhancing 5G network capabilities for telecom service providers. The new AWS Outposts racks and servers are designed to support high-throughput, network-in…
Orange unveils 5G core network as a service
Orange launches its 5G Core Network as a Service (CNaaS), enabling operators to deploy standalone 5G with a scalable, fully managed solution.
LACNIC publishes insights from the ICP-2 principles questionnaire
What happened：LACNIC publishes ICP-2 feedback insights LACNIC has released a comprehensive report detailing the community responses to its ICP-2 principles questionnaire. Open from 8 October to 6 December 2024, the survey attracted 298 individual submissions from the Regional Internet Registry commu…
ARIN updated Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM) version
What happened: ARIN updates Number Resource Policy Manual to version 2025.1 The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) has released an updated version of its Number Resource Policy Manual (NRPM), version 2025.1, which is now in effect and replaces the previous version. This update follows the…
Elon Musk and SoftBank CEO explore investment opportunities
What happened: Elon Musk and SoftBank CEO discuss potential investment opportunities Elon Musk, CEO of Tesla and SpaceX, recently held discussions with Masayoshi Son, CEO of SoftBank, regarding potential investment opportunities. While details of the talks remain undisclosed, the meeting has sparked…
Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile launch European satellite service
What happened: Vodafonea and AST SpaceMobile to offer satellite connectivity across Europe Vodafone has announced a partnership with AST SpaceMobile to launch a joint satellite service across Europe. The collaboration aims to provide seamless mobile connectivity, particularly in remote and underserv…
Finland launches Europe’s first 50-Qubit quantum computer
What happened: Finland launches Europe’s first 50-Qubit superconducting quantum computer Finland’s leading research institute, VTT Technical Research Centre, in collaboration with computer company IQM Quantum Computers, has developed and launched Europe’s first 50-qubit superconducting quantum compu…
Savvy Wealth appoints Eric Hurkman as first CTO
Savvy Wealth hires ex-Carta executive Eric Hurkman as CTO to lead AI-driven wealth management innovation and product development.
Armatec Global unveils AI Turnkey SaaS under $1M
Armatec Global disrupts AI market with cost-effective Turnkey SaaS In a groundbreaking industry first, Armatec Global has launched a full-scale turnkey AI-native platform for under $1M USD—a milestone in an industry where similar deployments typically cost tens of millions. This achievement marks a …
Nokia to acquire Infinera in $2.3B deal
Nokia announces a $2.3bn acquisition of Infinera, expanding its optical networking business. The deal enhances scale and market presence.
SoftBank showcases AI RAN innovations at MWC
SoftBank unveils five AI RAN advancements at MWC, focusing on improving network efficiency, optimising energy management.
The Gigabit: Empowering connections in the digital age
The Gigabit: Bridging the digital divide The Gigabit stands out as a trailblazer in the tech industry. Founded with a passion for innovation, The Gigabit aims to bridge the digital divide by providing high-speed internet solutions tailored for both businesses and individuals. Their mission is simple…
UTHM: Pioneering innovation in technical education and research
UTHM: Core focus and achievements UTHM offers a wide range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes in engineering, technology, and technical education. Its curriculum is designed to meet industry demands, ensuring graduates are job-ready and equipped with practical skills. The university is par…
VSTECS: Driving IT innovation in Malaysia
VSTECS: Core offerings and expertise VSTECS offers a comprehensive portfolio of IT solutions, including hardware, software, and services. The company partners with global technology giants such as Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE), Dell, Microsoft, and Cisco to deliver high-quality products and solut…
Casbay Sdn. Bhd. strengthens Malaysia’s cloud and hosting services
Casbay Sdn. Bhd. enhances Malaysia’s cloud and hosting services, offering secure and scalable solutions to support digital transformation.
Shopee Mobile Sdn Bhd strengthens e-commerce presence in Malaysia
Shopee Mobile Sdn Bhd strengthens Malaysia’s e-commerce with fintech, logistics, and seller support, driving digital economy growth.
VMO2 boosts network performance with Cisco AI partnership
What happened: VMO2 and Cisco’s AI-driven collaboration Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) has entered into a strategic partnership with Cisco to improve network visibility and optimise customer experiences through AI-driven solutions. This partnership follows Cisco’s recent expansion of its Agile Services Netw…
OREX SAI and StarHub partner for 4G/5G Open RAN deployment
What happened: Strategic partnership for Open RAN deployment OREX SAI, INC. and NTT DOCOMO ASIA Pte. Ltd. have entered into a strategic partnership with StarHub Limited to deploy commercial Open RAN solutions for both 4G and 5G networks in Singapore. The partnership, formalised through a Memorandum …
Samsung and AWS use AI to simplify RAN deployments
What happened: Samsung partners with AWS to simplify large-scale RAN deployments using AI Samsung has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to simplify large-scale Radio Access Network (RAN) deployments using AI-driven solutions. The collaboration aims to streamline the deployment a…
Verizon adds AI to Open RAN with Qualcomm’s RIC
What happened: Verizon enhances Open RAN with AI using Qualcomm’s RIC technology Verizon has integrated AI-driven intelligence into its Open RAN (Radio Access Network) infrastructure using Qualcomm’s RAN Intelligent Controller (RIC) technology. This collaboration aims to optimize network performance…
Intelsat sees future in satellite-terrestrial integration
Intelsat envisions a future where satellites integrate seamlessly with terrestrial network and multi-orbit operations.