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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Cloud Service trend intelligence tracks cloud computing market trends, AI infrastructure demand, hybrid cloud adoption, edge deployment, platform competition, and data centre capacity pressure in Europe and the Middle East, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.

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Macron announces €109 billion AI investment for France

What happened: Macron Announces €109 Billion Investment in AI to Bolster France’s Technological Leadership On February 10, 2025, during the AI Action Summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a substantial investment of €109 billion in artificial intelligence…

Feb 12, 2025
DE-CIX CEO Ivo Ivanov’s vision for the internet: Speed, security, and global reach

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DE-CIX CEO Ivo Ivanov’s vision for the internet: Speed, security, and global reach

Scaling the internet for a global future DE-CIX’s rapid global expansion presents a unique set of challenges, but Ivo Ivanov, CEO at the global interconnection service provider, sees it as an opportunity to drive innovation. Speaking at the recent Capacity Middle East 2025 event…

Feb 10, 2025
LuLu Exchange teams up with Fintech Galaxy for remittances

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LuLu Exchange teams up with Fintech Galaxy for remittances

What happened: LuLu Exchange enhances remittance services LuLu International Exchange has partnered with Fintech Galaxy to enhance remittance solutions in Bahrain. This collaboration leverages Fintech Galaxy’s Open Banking Solutions, aimed at making cross-border payments faster…

Feb 10, 2025
e& unveils new Tier III facility in Fujairah

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e& unveils new Tier III facility in Fujairah

e& expands its Fujairah SmartHub campus with a new Tier III facility, adding 1.5 MW capacity to enhance connectivity across the Middle East.

Feb 6, 2025
Europe struggles to meet 5G deadline

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Europe struggles to meet 5G deadline

Europe faces major challenges in meeting its 2025 5G targets, with delays caused by regulatory hurdles and fragmented strategies.

Jan 29, 2025
Telxius upgrades global Ethernet service for Europe and Americas

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Telxius upgrades global Ethernet service for Europe and Americas

What happened: Telxius upgrades its global Ethernet service Telxius has introduced significant improvements to its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service, designed for enterprises and service providers in Europe and the Americas. The upgraded service provides bandwidth…

Jan 22, 2025
NOS and iBASIS renew and expand strategic partnership

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NOS and iBASIS renew and expand strategic partnership

What happened: NOS and iBASIS renew and expand global connectivity partnership NOS, a leading telecom provider in Portugal, and iBASIS, a global communications enabler, have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance international voice…

Jan 21, 2025
Unicaja partners with Fiserv to boost payments

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Unicaja partners with Fiserv to boost payments

Unicaja partners with Fiserv to develop advanced payment solutions in Spain, focusing on omnichannel and multi-currency tools for merchants.

Jan 20, 2025
Three UK chooses Ericsson to replace Nokia in core network

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Three UK chooses Ericsson to replace Nokia in core network

What happened: Three UK’s network overhaul Three UK has announced a significant shift in its network infrastructure, choosing Ericsson to replace Nokia as its core network provider. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the company’s strategy, as it transitions to a new partner…

Jan 20, 2025
Nscale to invest $2.5B in UK data centres

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Nscale to invest $2.5B in UK data centres

London-based AI hyperscaler Nscale plans $2.5bn investment in UK data centres over 3 years to support UK’s AI ambitions.

Jan 14, 2025
JP Morgan sues WeRealize and Viva Wallet board members

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JP Morgan sues WeRealize and Viva Wallet board members

What happened: JP Morgan launches legal action against Viva Wallet JP Morgan has initiated two new lawsuits concerning its investment in Viva Wallet, a European cloud-based payments technology firm. The lawsuits have been filed in both the UK and Greece, marking a significant…

Jan 13, 2025
Juniper Networks upgrades ASTRON’s LOFAR 2.0 telescope network

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Juniper Networks upgrades ASTRON’s LOFAR 2.0 telescope network

What happened: Juniper enhances LOFAR 2.0 telescope network Juniper Networks has been selected by the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) to upgrade the network infrastructure of its LOFAR 2.0 telescope. LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) is the world’s largest radio…

Jan 9, 2025
Tracey Wright appointed new Chair of CCUK

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Tracey Wright appointed new Chair of CCUK

What happened: CCUK appoints Tracey Wright as new Chair to lead industry collaboration CCUK (Communications Committee UK) has announced the appointment of Tracey Wright, Operations Director at Magrathea, as its new Chair. With extensive experience in the telecom industry, Wright…

Jan 9, 2025
Lyca shifts focus abroad amid UK downsizing

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Lyca shifts focus abroad amid UK downsizing

Lyca Group scales down its UK operations under financial strain, shifting its focus to international expansion and market growth.

Jan 9, 2025
Microsoft-Edge

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Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over software license resale restrictions

What happened: Microsoft and ValueLicensing prepare for high-stakes court showdown Microsoft is set to face UK-based ValueLicensing in court over a dispute regarding the resale of second-hand software licenses. ValueLicensing accuses Microsoft of unfairly restricting the resale…

Jan 7, 2025
AstroPay launches multicurrency wallet for cross-border finance

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AstroPay launches multicurrency wallet for cross-border finance

AstroPay launches its multicurrency wallet to streamline cross-border finance, targeting digital nomads and remote workers across Europe

Jan 6, 2025
EU mandates USB-C charging for all new devices

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EU mandates USB-C charging for all new devices

What happened: EU mandates USB-C charging for devices The European Union has enacted a significant regulation requiring all new devices sold within its borders to support USB-C charging, effective from December 2024. This initiative aims to reduce electronic waste and streamline…

Jan 6, 2025
UK probes IBM’s $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

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UK probes IBM’s $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition

What happened: Regulator examines IBM-HashiCorp deal for competition risks The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into IBM’s proposed $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp, a provider of cloud infrastructure management tools. The CMA is…

Jan 3, 2025
Israeli securities authority

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Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds after approval

Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds on Dec. 31 with competitive fees and diverse investment strategies.

Dec 27, 2024
Ericsson and Beyon reduce energy use by 30%

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Ericsson and Beyon reduce energy use by 30%

What happened: Ericsson and Beyon cut energy use Ericsson and Beyon have successfully reduced energy consumption on Batelco’s network in Bahrain by 30%, marking a significant step towards sustainability. This achievement stems from their renewed collaboration, which focuses on…

Dec 27, 2024