Companies

Hostlink Limited: Hong Kong web services firm navigates global market pressures

Hong Kong’s Hostlink (HK) Limited offers web hosting and IT services but faces pressure from large global tech and cloud providers.

Who should govern Africa’s internet — AFRINIC or CAIGA?

A look into the power struggle between AFRINIC and CAIGA, questioning ICANN’s neutrality and its impact on Africa’s internet governance.

Macquarie Technology names new director as growth ramps up

Macquarie Technology Group names Luke Clifton as director to support growth across telecom, cloud, cyber and data centre operations.

Skynetworks LLC: Mongolia’s fiber backbone builder

Skynetworks supports Mongolia telecom growth with fibre network infrastructure, broadband backbone services and enterprise leased lines.

Cloud Service

Skytap: Enabling legacy workloads in the public cloud

Skytap delivers hybrid cloud and cloud services to help enterprises run traditional and modern workloads in public cloud environments.

Cloud Service

Ericsson and stc group sign five-year agreement to upgrade 5G infrastructure in Saudi Arabia

stc Group and Ericsson sign a five-year agreement to expand Saudi Arabia’s 5G network with cloud-native and advanced services.

New report highlights rising data centre emissions across Europe

Europe’s data centre emissions are increasing amid rapid growth, according to a new environmental analysis from Arbonics.

Infineon and Lenovo intensify push into autonomous driving compute platforms

Infineon and Lenovo expand collaboration to integrate AURIX microcontrollers into vehicle compute for autonomous driving platforms.

Leaders

SK Telecom’s new CEO signals shift to quality-centred strategy amid security concerns

SK Telecom’s new CEO prioritises quality, customer trust and capital efficiency over sheer growth amid competitive and security challenges.

US pauses £31B UK tech prosperity deal

Washington has paused the £31 billion UK–US Tech Prosperity Deal over broader trade and regulatory disputes, halting planned cooperation.

HostSlim BV and the case for European digital autonomy

HostSlim BV provides European web hosting with local data centres, offering an alternative to external control of digital infrastructure.

Hostnet Security Sdn Bhd and Malaysia’s push for digital autonomy

Hostnet Security Sdn Bhd supports Malaysia’s digital sovereignty with local hosting and security amid growing external pressures.

Are CAIGA policies too weak to regulate AI in Africa?

CAIGA’s weak structure raises concerns about Africa’s ability to regulate AI amid AFRINIC’s ongoing governance collapse.

Smart Africa and CAIGA fail to earn public trust

Public trust in Smart Africa and CAIGA is eroding as critics warn of opaque governance and political control over Africa’s internet.

Hotline IT Pty Ltd and the struggle for regional tech autonomy

Australian IT provider Hotline IT offers tailored services while highlighting broader issues of external control over digital infrastructure.

Cloud Service

Smart Artist Internet strengthens Australian web hosting

Australian hosting provider Smart Artist offers web hosting, domains, and SSL certificates with daily backups and 24/7 customer support.

Medusa subsea cable lands in Nador, highlighting connectivity gains and autonomy concerns

The Medusa subsea cable landing in Nador expands Mediterranean connectivity while highlighting debates on regional digital governance.

HRS enterprise highlights the tension between global travel tech and regional autonomy

HRS Enterprise offers corporate travel technology, but highlights risks of reliance on global platforms over regional autonomy.

SkyTel expands international connectivity for Bangladesh

SkyTel Communications delivers international connectivity solutions and IP data routing for Bangladesh ISPs and mobile operators.

Cloud Service

AirTrunk to build second Osaka hyperscale data centre

AirTrunk expands its Japan presence with a second hyperscale data centre in Osaka, addressing rapid growth in compute and cloud services.