Europe and Middle East Trends
Europe and Middle East Trends
Europe and Middle East market trend intelligence tracks cloud service, regional ISP, national telecom, data centre, and institutional infrastructure signals across European and Middle Eastern internet infrastructure markets. BTW.
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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
London among worst 5G performers in Europe
London and Brussels rank among Europe’s worst 5G performers, according to MedUX. The report highlights gaps in 5G availability and speed.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Europe lags behind in 5G SA deployment
What happened: Europe’s 5G SA challenge A recent report by Ookla, titled “A Global Evaluation of Europe’s Digital Competitiveness in 5G SA,” reveals that Europe is severely lagging behind other major regions in the deployment and commercialisation of 5G Standalone (SA) networks.…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
DataVolt to open AI-ready data centre in Riyadh
What happened: DataVolt partners with MODON for sustainable AI-ready data centre DataVolt, a leading developer and operator of sustainable digital infrastructure, has announced plans to build an AI-ready data centre in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, in collaboration with the Saudi…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Poland’s $700M Microsoft deal raises digital sovereignty concerns
What happened: Poland’s $700M Microsoft deal sparks EU digital sovereignty concerns Microsoft has entered into a PLN2.8 billion ($700 million) agreement with the Polish government to enhance its hyperscale infrastructure and collaborate on cybersecurity efforts with the country’s…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Datacloud awards 2025: celebrating in digital infrastructure
What happened: Datacloud awards 2025, honoring excellence in digital infrastructure The Datacloud Awards 2025 will take place on June 5, 2025, at the Palais des Festivals et des Congrès in Cannes, France. This prestigious event will recognize excellence in the digital…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone launches European broadband research hub
Vodafone is launching a research hub in Spain with AST SpaceMobile, focusing on integrating LEO satellite and mobile broadband.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Oxigen unveils largest data centre in Spain
Oxigen opens its largest data centre in Spain, featuring Vertiv technology for AI workloads and high power capacity.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s Sparkle
Italy to hold 70% stake in TIM’s subsea unit Sparkle after deal with Asterion fund; TIM board approves €700m sale.
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
Svalbard to receive world’s northernmost subsea cable system
What happened: Norway to launch world’s northernmost subsea cable system for Svalbard The Norwegian government has started the Arctic Way Cable System project, laying a 2,350 km subsea cable. This cable will connect Bodø, Jan Mayen, and Svalbard. The initiative is part of…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
GoCardless partners with Form3
GoCardless partners with Form3 to boost Bacs payment connectivity, enhancing resilience and scalability for UK businesses.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
e& enterprise partners with PayPal for payment solutions
e& enterprise partners with PayPal to integrate digital payment solutions, simplifying PayPal adoption and enhancing cross-border commerce.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network
Nokia upgrades Orange Jordan’s broadband network with 7750 SR BNG to enhance connectivity, operational efficiency, and sustainability.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Pulsant eyes UK data centre expansion
What happened: Pulsant plans UK data centre expansion UK-based digital infrastructure provider Pulsant is set to expand its data centre footprint across the country, backed by strong shareholder interest. The company currently operates 12 data centres nationwide and aims to…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
CityFibre achieves profit amid UK fibre challenges
CityFibre’s strategic acquisitions and scaling plans highlight the challenges and opportunities for UK fibre builders.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Wayflyer names Victor Tuson Palau as first CTO
What happened: Wayflyer appoints Victor Tuson Palau as its first CTO Wayflyer, the Irish lendtech company providing non-dilutive funding to e-commerce businesses, has named Victor Tuson Palau as its first Chief Technology Officer (CTO). Tuson Palau, who will work remotely from…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Virgin Media O2 launches 5G Standalone for business
Virgin Media O2 launches 5G Standalone network in the UK, offering higher bandwidth, lower latency, and better coverage.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Three announce post-merger leadership team
Vodafone and Three UK announce new leadership team for merged entity following CMA approval, aiming to enhance UK network.
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Ofcom proposes 6GHz band sharing for Wi-Fi and mobile
What happened: Ofcom Proposes Sharing Upper 6GHz Band for UK Mobile and WiFi Ofcom has proposed a plan to allow low-power indoor Wi-Fi and mobile broadband networks to share the upper 6GHz band (6425 to 7125 MHz) in the UK. This move aims to improve spectrum usage and meet the…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone and Three Unveil Leadership Team Ahead of UK Merger
What happened: Vodafone and Three unveil leadership team ahead of UK merger Vodafone has revealed the leadership team for its upcoming merger with Three UK, which received approval from the UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) in December 2024. The new company, formed by…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Tabby secures $160m in a Series E funding
Saudi BNPL fintech Tabby raises $160m in Series E funding at a $3.3bn valuation, expanding its services and preparing for a potential IPO.