Europe and Middle East Trends
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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…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Telia announces job cuts in Norway as part of restructuring
What happened: Telia to cut jobs in Norway amid ongoing restructuring Telia Norway has confirmed plans to cut 90 jobs, accounting for more than 6% of its workforce, as part of a broader restructuring initiative. This move is intended to streamline operations and improve…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
e& UAE launches first commercial 5G slicing in region
What happened: e& UAE debuts custom 5G slicing for enterprises e& UAE has officially launched the region’s first commercial 5G network slicing solution, offering tailored connectivity for enterprises. This milestone puts the UAE at the forefront of digital network innovation in…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Top tech news today: May 21, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Spain’s telecom network recovers from crash Telecom services in Spain have largely returned after a nationwide outage affected mobile and fixed internet, with emergency services temporarily disrupted. Source 2. MGX and Nvidia to build AI campus MGX and…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Raoul du Plessis appointed SVP at AtlasEdge
AtlasEdge appoints Raoul du Plessis as SVP of business operations to drive innovation, growth, and market expansion.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Zain Jordan taps Ericsson for Cloud BSS overhaul
What happened: Zain Jordan begins Cloud-Native BSS upgrade with Ericsson Zain Jordan has teamed up with Ericsson to launch a major transformation of its Business Support Systems (BSS), shifting to a cloud-native model. This overhaul aims to boost digital service delivery, improve…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Datacloud Global Congress 2025: June 3–5 in Cannes
What happened: Datacloud Global Congress 2025: Digital Infrastructure Event in France The Datacloud Global Congress 2025 will be held from June 3 to June 5 at the Palais des Festivals in Cannes, France. This event will bring together over 3,500 leaders from the data center, cloud…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
BT to establish standalone international unit
What happened: BT to create standalone international unit BT has announced plans to establish its international business as a standalone unit, separate from its UK operations. This strategic move is intended to allow both segments to focus on their respective markets and growth…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cisco joins Saudi AI drive
Cisco partners with Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN to develop AI infrastructure, establish an AI institute, and supporting Vision 2030.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson and UK Connect boost Surrey SAR connectivity
What happened: Ericsson and UK Connect deploy advanced connectivity for Surrey SAR Surrey Search and Rescue, a voluntary team assisting in locating high-risk missing persons across Surrey and the UK, faced challenges due to unreliable connectivity, often relying on paper maps and…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cellnex Q1 loss deepens on layoffs but guidance stands firm
Cellnex posts wider Q1 loss due to Spain layoffs but maintains guidance and progresses with major buyback plan.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Ericsson and Vodafone bring 5G to German tunnel
Ericsson and Vodafone deploy tunnel-optimised antennas in Germany to deliver uninterrupted 5G connectivity underground.