Europe and Middle East Trends
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Datacloud Congress 2025 builds global digital partnerships
What happened: Datacloud Congress 2025 fosters strategic connections in digital infrastructure The Datacloud Congress 2025, held from 3–5 June in France, brought together hundreds of professionals from the data centre, cloud infrastructure, connectivity, energy, technology…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone Spain sale sparks new consolidation rumours
• Telefónica and MasOrange are reportedly exploring acquisition of Vodafone Spain, possibly splitting assets to satisfy regulators.• Market dominance by the two main players and the high purchase cost make any deal complex and highly scrutinised. What happened: Vodafone sale of…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Internal Comms takes centre stage at TNC25 SIG-Marcomms
TNC25 officially opened today, 9 June 2025, in Brighton, UK, hosted by Jisc, the United Kingdom’s National Research and Education Network (NREN). Running from 9 to 13 June, this year’s conference embraces the theme “Brighter Together”, reflecting the community’s commitment to…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Ofcom launches AI strategy for telecoms and online safety
What happened: Ofcom outlines new AI approach Ofcom has launched a dedicated strategy to address the increasing use of artificial intelligence in the telecoms and online sectors. As reported by Capacity Media, the UK communications regulator will focus on both the risks and…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Deutsche 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…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
NetUK2 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.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
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.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
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…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
ESNOG 33 connects Spanish community with global players
What happened: ESNOG 33 brings together Spanish and global network players The 33rd Spanish Network Operators Group meeting (ESNOG 33) took place in Madrid over two days, bringing together leading figures from Spain’s internet infrastructure and networking sector. Hosted at a…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Dojo secures $210M funding from Vitruvian Partners
What happened: Dojo secures significant funding from Vitruvian Partners UK paytech Dojo has successfully secured £190 million in funding from Vitruvian Partners to bolster its growth and expand its payment solutions. This significant investment will help Dojo enhance its…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 29, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Crédit Coopératif in talks to acquire Anytime Crédit Coopératif is negotiating to acquire Anytime from Orange Bank, aiming to enhance its offerings for associations and nonprofits. Source 2. Dojo secures $210M funding boost UK paytech Dojo has raised £190…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony begin 5G Open RAN pilot
What happened: Zain Kuwait and Rakuten Symphony launch country’s first 5G Open RAN pilot Zain Kuwait has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Rakuten Symphony to deploy the country’s first cloud-native 5G Open Radio Access Network (Open RAN) pilot. The project will…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UAE Start-Up Gainz bets on bridge SME credit divide
Dubai-based fintech Gainz raised a significant pre-seed round Gainz, a UAE-based fintech startup founded in December 2024 by Egyptian entrepreneurs Shehab Mokhtar and Sherif Abdelaty, has secured a seven-figure USD pre-seed funding round, combining equity and debt. The round was…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Capital on Tap secures $882M to expand SME credit
Capital on Tap boosts SME lending UK-based FinTech Capital on Tap has secured an additional $882 million in funding, expanding its Master Trust facility to $ 1.63 billion. This follows a previous $747 million facility arranged with global banking giants BNP Paribas and Citi, as…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 27, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Capital on Tap raises $820M for Master Trust UK FinTech Capital on Tap has secured £650 million to expand its Master Trust facility to £1.2 billion, enhancing credit access for SMEs. Source 2. Gainz secures funding to boost SME lending UAE FinTech Gainz has…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Nokia collaborates with Three Sweden for FWA deployment
Nokia’s FWA technology to enhance broadband connectivity Nokia has signed a new agreement with Three Sweden to enhance its broadband services for Business-to-Business (B2B) customers. The partnership will see Three Sweden deploy Nokia’s Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) technology to…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
MasOrange secures $11B in financing to fund FiberCo
What happened: MasOrange and Vodafone Establish FiberCo MasOrange, the joint venture between Orange Spain and MásMóvil, has announced the creation of FiberCo, a new company dedicated to deploying fiber optic networks across Spain. The venture aims to accelerate the rollout of…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone’s recovery in Germany signals cautious optimism for future growth
What happened: Vodafone’s German recovery Vodafone has reported an anticipated return to growth in Germany, the company’s largest European market. For the fiscal year ending March 2025, Vodafone expects a recovery in its German operations, reversing the decline that plagued its…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cisco opens global AI hub in Paris
What happened: Cisco establishes global AI hub in Paris to support France’s AI strategy At the Choose France Summit in Paris, Cisco revealed plans to establish a Global AI Hub in the city. This initiative is part of Cisco’s broader strategy to bolster France’s position as a…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Wi-Fi coalition urges EU to open 6GHz band for unlicensed use
What happened: Wi-Fi coalition urges EU to open full upper 6GHz band to unlicensed use A coalition of Wi-Fi advocates has urged EU policymakers to open the entire upper 6GHz band to license-exempt use, warning that failure to do so could undermine Europe’s digital competitiveness…