Europe and Middle East Trends
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Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
VodafoneThree drives broadband expansion with FWA
VodafoneThree is targeting broadband growth through convergence VodafoneThree, the freshly formed joint venture between Vodafone UK (51%) and Three UK (49%), is expanding its fixed-broadband strategy beyond spectrum sharing. The company struck a partnership with London-based…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Deutsche Telekom and Unikie test 5G vehicle logistics system
What happened: Deutsche Telekom and Unikie partner on automated vehicle logistics Deutsche Telekom has joined forces with Finnish software specialist Unikie to advance automated vehicle logistics, starting with a partnership at Volkswagen’s AutoLog terminal in Emden, Germany.…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Vectra sells fibre unit to Open Fiber in Polish market shift
What happened Polish telecommunications company Vectra has signed an agreement to sell its Fiber optic infrastructure business to Open Fiber, which is a wholesale supplier operating in Poland. The transaction includes over 15,000 kilometers of fiber-optic network assets spanning…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
BT weighs TalkTalk takeover to expand broadband market share
What happened BT Group is considering a potential acquisition of TalkTalk, one of the UK’s smaller broadband providers, according to The Guardian. The move comes amid TalkTalk’s search for buyers or restructuring options, following declining profits and heightened competition. BT…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Khazna and Nvidia partner to bring AI infrastructure to UAE
What happened Khazna Data Centers and Nvidia have announced a collaboration to build AI-ready digital infrastructure in the United Arab Emirates. The agreement focuses on enabling high-performance computing using Nvidia’s GPU platforms, including its advanced AI hardware and…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Telefónica gears up for bold bid on Vodafone Spain
Telefónica explore a possible acquisition of Vodafone Spain Telefónica, under the leadership of its recently installed CEO Marc Murtra, has reportedly engaged investment bank AZ Capital to assess a potential takeover of Vodafone Spain. Expansion first revealed the appointment…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Twilio and Orange expand RCS messaging in France
What happened: Twilio teams with Orange to scale secure RCS across France Twilio has announced a partnership with Orange to expand Rich Communication Services (RCS) Business Messaging across France. The announcement was made during the Transform London event on 11 June 2025. This…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nebius enters UK market with Nvidia-backed AI infrastructure
Nebius launches in UK with Nvidia Blackwell-powered AI infrastructure, aiming to meet rising local demand for AI computer.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Think tank warns UK AI Civil Service fund lacks direction
UK think tank warns the £3.25bn Civil Service AI Fund lacks strategic clarity and shows inconsistent department-level implementation.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
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…