Europe and Middle East Trends
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Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Wales secures $318M EV chip manufacturing investment
What happened: Wales secures $318M investment in EV semiconductor manufacturing Vishay Intertechnology, a global semiconductor manufacturer, has announced a $318M investment to enhance semiconductor production in Wales. This initiative aims to bolster the UK’s capabilities in…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Nscale and InfraPartners expand Norwegian AI data centre
What happened: Expansion of Glomfjord AI data centre Nscale, a hyperscale provider engineered for artificial intelligence (AI), has partnered with InfraPartners to expand the Glomfjord data centre in northern Norway. This initiative will increase the facility’s capacity from 30…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
CISPE launches 3 new ‘Trump-proof’ cloud principles
What happened: 3 new principles to shield EU data from foreign interference The Cloud Infrastructure Service Providers in Europe (CISPE) association has unveiled three new principles to safeguard European cloud infrastructure and artificial intelligence (AI) systems from…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
UK issues guidelines for broadband pole rollout
What happened: ISPA UK and INCA introduce new broadband pole guidelines The Internet Service Providers’ Association (ISPA UK) and the Independent Networks Cooperative Association (INCA) have published new best practice guidelines to improve the placement of telecommunications…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
James Tyler to helm Equinix’s largest EMEA market
What happened: Equinix names James Tyler as new UK managing director Equinix, the global digital infrastructure company, has appointed James Tyler as its new Managing Director for the United Kingdom, effective April 2025. The appointment places Tyler at the helm of Equinix’s…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
CityFibre acquires Connexin’s fibre network
What happened: Strategic expansion through acquisition CityFibre, the UK’s largest independent full fibre platform, has announced the acquisition of Connexin’s full fibre infrastructure in a strategic agreement. This move will significantly expand CityFibre’s nationwide footprint…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Virgin Media O2 trials open RAN at Twickenham Stadium
What happened: Open RAN technology trials at Allianz Stadium The 5G MoDE project, led by Virgin Media O2 and supported by Mavenir, has demonstrated the power of Open RAN technology at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham, during the Six Nations rugby match between England and Italy. This…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Evroc raises $54M for European cloud and AI growth
What happened: Evroc raises $54M to build Europe’s hyperscale cloud and AI infrastructure Evroc, a Stockholm-based data center startup, has raised over $54 million in a Series A funding round, marking the largest tech Series A in the Nordics. The round was led by international…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Ofcom plans fibre investment boost
Ofcom unveils new fibre broadband regulations to boost investment, promote competition, and accelerate network expansion across the UK.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
EE targets 28M UK 5G SA users by March
EE has expanded its 5G standalone network to reach 28 million people in the UK, enhancing the country’s digital infrastructure.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
AtlasEdge and Colt unite to enhance connectivity in Portugal
What happened: AtlasEdge and Colt forge partnership AtlasEdge and Colt have announced a strategic partnership aimed at enhancing connectivity in Portugal. This collaboration focuses on expanding digital infrastructure by leveraging Colt‘s advanced network solutions alongside…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone recognised for disability inclusion
What happened: Vodafone’s inclusion milestone Vodafone UK has been awarded Disability Confident Level 3 accreditation, coinciding with Neurodiversity Celebration Week. This recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating a supportive workplace for disabled employees.…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Marygold Companies launches innovative fintech app in the UK
What happened: Marygold Companies launches fintech app in the UK The Marygold Companies has officially launched its new mobile banking fintech app in the UK, available on both the Apple App Store and Google Play Store. This initiative comes from its subsidiary, Marygold & Co.…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Exa and Ultranet to build Milan-Genoa fibre route
What happened: Exa Infrastructure and Ultranet collaborate on Milan-Genoa fibre route Exa Infrastructure and Ultranet are building a 175 km fibre route to enhance connectivity between Milan and Genoa, two of Italy’s key data hubs. The project will extend Exa’s Genoa Metro…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Ooredoo, ITPC land FIG subsea cable in Iraq
What happened: Ooredoo and ITPC partner to land FIG subsea cable in Iraq Ooredoo Group and the Iraqi Telecommunications and Post Company (ITPC) have signed a Landing Party Agreement to land the Fibre in Gulf (FIG) subsea cable in Iraq. This landmark project positions Iraq as a…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK CMA delays action on mobile browsers
CMA delays action on mobile browser competition amid political pressure.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
German military to launch intel satellites from Scotland
What happened: Germany’s initiative for sovereign launch capabilities The German military is considering launching intelligence-gathering satellites from Scotland as part of an initiative to strengthen Europe’s defence links. The German air force’s space command intends to use…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK overhauls planning rules to fast-track grid connections
What happened: UK government accelerates renewable energy projects The UK government has introduced the Planning and Infrastructure Bill to fast-track grid connections for renewable energy projects, data centres, and other critical infrastructure. This move aims to cut waiting…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Government invests $29.76M in telecoms innovation
What happened: UK government invests £23m to drive telecoms innovation and 5G adoption The UK government has announced a £23 million investment aimed at advancing telecoms research and development. The funding is set to strengthen connectivity across various critical sectors…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Orange partners with Telesat for satellite expansion
What happened: Orange strengthens satellite connectivity with Telesat Orange has signed a satellite connectivity agreement with Telesat, enhancing its service options in France. The partnership involves a Telesat Lightspeed Landing Station, which will be hosted at an Orange…