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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Venture capital firm General Catalyst makes first investment in Saudi Arabia
What happened General Catalyst, a venture capital firm based in Silicon Valley, has made its first investment in Saudi Arabia through Lean Technologies, a fintech startup that recently closed a $67.5 million Series B round. With $30 billion in assets under management, General…
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Meta cuts EU subscription fees for Facebook and Instagram by 40%
What happened Meta cut the cost of its ad-free subscription editions of Facebook and Instagram by 40% for users in the European Union, said ‘to meet regional regulatory requirements’. Facebook and Instagram’s monthly membership service for desktop users in the EU will now cost…
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Guardian quits X: A stand against racism and hate
What happened The UK news publisher ‘The Guardian‘ announced on Wednesday (November 13) that it will no longer post on X, citing “disturbing content” on the social media platform, including racism and conspiracy theories. The Guardian has over 80 accounts on X, with approximately…
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Guardian quits social media platform X over racism and conspiracy theories
What happened The Guardian announced on November 13 that it will stop posting on social media platform X, citing concerns over “disturbing content,” including racism and conspiracy theories. With 10.7 million followers, the UK news publisher becomes the first major British media…
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Meta introduces ‘less personalized ads’ in Europe
What happened Meta Platforms is rolling out a new feature for Instagram and Facebook users in Europe, allowing them to choose less personalized ads. This move marks a significant shift in Meta’s advertising approach, which has traditionally relied on highly targeted ads to…
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Alexander Timokhin: IPv4 market stability and future strategies
Check out BTW Media’s first interview with Alexander in Poland：Interview with Alexander Timokhin, InterLIR COO: IP market trends and blockchain IP management “With IPv4 prices stabilising and lease rates rising, there’s never been a better time to invest in IPv4 addresses,” said…
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Lisbon Web Summit 2024 debates Trump’s potential impact on tech
What happened This week, the Lisbon Web Summit 2024 opened its doors as Europe’s largest tech event, drawing industry leaders and policymakers to discuss critical global issues. With Donald Trump’s potential return to the White House as a major topic, executives from Apple, Meta…
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Top tech news today: November 8, 2024
Top tech news today: UBS explores blockchain payments, Amazon expands Italy data centers, and Qualcomm benefits from rising chip sales. 1. UBS launches blockchain payment pilot Swiss bank UBS is piloting a blockchain-based system to streamline payment processes and reduce…
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Affirm launches loan service in the UK, fierce local competition
What happened Affrim launched installment loans in the United Kingdom on Monday, marking the company’s first international growth. Affirm, an American fintech startup, was founded in 2012 and provides flexible pay-over-time payment solutions. The organization claims it…
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Celebrating Cybersecurity Awareness Month to build a secure digital future
What happened stc Group, in alignment with Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030, has launched a comprehensive campaign for Cybersecurity Awareness Month to emphasize the importance of digital security. With the theme #BrowseSecurely, the initiative addresses critical issues such as…
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UK regulators investigate Google’s collaboration with AI startup Anthropic
What happened The UK regulatory agency has launched a formal investigation into Google’s collaboration with Anthropic. Last year, Anthropic announced that it had received a $500M investment from Alphabet and was expected to secure an additional $1.5B in funding in the future.…
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Microsoft and UK sign a five-year AI deal for public sector
What happened Microsoft and the UK Government have officially signed a five-year agreement to boost digital transformation efforts within the public sector. The deal, set to begin on November 1, provides public sector organisations with discounted access to Microsoft’s wide array…
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Top tech stories today: October 23, 2024
Italy’s security committee reviews data storage After Intesa’s breach, Italy’s security committee is set to scrutinize data storage practices to improve national cybersecurity. Reuters SAP stock hits record high amid cloud demand SAP stock surged as demand for its cloud products…
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Could this misunderstood opportunity inject $60 trillion into the telco industry?
IPv4 addresses are significantly undervalued, the LARUS Ltd CEO told the audience at Capacity Europe. At the Capacity Europe event in London last week, Lu Heng, CEO of LARUS Ltd, called for a major reevaluation of the value of IPv4 addresses. He argued that these digital assets…
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Renault’s low-cost gearbox technology thrive in the hybrid market
What happen Renault‘s CEO, Luca de Meo, has focused on low-cost gearbox technology to boost the company’s position in Europe’s hybrid market. This strategy provides breathing space as competitors face challenges in the transition to electric vehicles. Demand for expensive…
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Starlink satellites tested in Italy to Boost Internet Penetration
What happen Italy is preparing to test the use of satellites produced by Elon Musk’s Starlink domestically. The implementation of the starlink internet will test a space-based service for areas without terrestrial infrastructure, said the Prime Minister’s Office Alessio Butti in…
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XPANCEO unveils AR smart contact lens at GITEX Global 2024
What happened At GITEX Global 2024, XPANCEO unveiled its latest innovation in augmented reality (AR) wearables: smart contact lens prototypes designed to redefine user interaction with digital content. Based in Dubai, XPANCEO is at the forefront of XR technology, seeking to…
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Capacity Europe 2024 kicks off in London for global connectivity leaders
Today, Capacity Europe 2024 officially opens its doors at the Intercontinental O2 in London, gathering leaders from the global connectivity and digital infrastructure sectors. Over 3,500 professionals from more than 90 countries are set to participate in the three-day event…
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Chips JU initiates $223M call for quantum technology advancements
The Chips JU’s initiative marks a strategic boost for quantum technology in Europe, fostering indigenous innovation and reducing reliance on external suppliers.
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France’s Ubisoft postpones ‘Assassin’s Creed Shadows’ release, cuts guidance
Ubisoft has postponed the release of “Assassin’s Creed Shadows” by three months to February 2025 and reduced its net bookings guidance for fiscal 2024-2025.