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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
KPMG UK and FinTech Scotland unite for fintech growth
What happened KPMG UK has joined FinTech Scotland, the cluster management organization for fintech in Scotland, to work closely on fostering innovation, accelerating growth, and driving technology adoption within the Scottish financial technology sector. This commitment by KPMG…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone partners with Quantum Accelerator to advance network optimization
What happened Vodafone announced its collaboration with Digital Catapult’s Quantum Accelerator program, a UK-based initiative designed to enhance quantum technology integration. The program will focus on optimizing Vodafone’s network performance, including capacity management and…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Chinese ship accused of Baltic undersea cable sabotage
What happened A Chinese commercial ship, Yi Peng 3, is under scrutiny for allegedly cutting two undersea data cables in the Baltic Sea. Investigators believe the ship intentionally dragged its anchor, causing extensive damage to internet links between Sweden, Lithuania, Finland…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
BSO intents to build Europe’s largest AI data center in France
What happened BSO has announced plans to build one of Europe’s largest AI-focused data centers, named DataOne, in France. The company has taken over an existing Tier-3 data center and plans to expand it into a 400MW facility by 2028. The project is led by Charles-Antoine Beyney…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UK invests $4.34M in satellite comms for remote areas
What happened To boost the trend in the satellite telecommunications industry, the UK Space Agency announced a funding package of up to £3.5 million($4.34 million) on November 27. This will be used to test innovative hybrid connectivity solutions in some very difficult to reach…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter Trends
Top tech news today: November 29, 2024
1. Europe’s largest AI data centre planned BSO is investing in building Europe’s largest AI-focused data centre in France, aiming to support high-performance computing for AI development. Capacity Media. Starlink satellite-to-phone plan moves ahead with FCC approval. 2. AI data…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK backs $3.8M satellite projects for rural connectivity
What happened The UK government has announced an investment of £3 million ($3.8 million) in hybrid satellite projects aimed at enhancing connectivity in remote areas. These projects will leverage Low Earth Orbit (LEO) and Geostationary Orbit (GEO) satellites to provide…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Equinix powers Italian data centers with 53 MW solar deal
What happened Equinix has signed a 10-year virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA) with Neoen, a renewable energy company, to secure 53 MW of solar power for its data centers in Milan and Genoa, Italy. This deal marks a key step in Equinix’s global push for 100% renewable energy…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Nokia replaces Huawei at Deutsche Telekom’s 5G sites
What happened Finnish telecom equipment maker Nokia said in a statement on Wednesday that it will launch a mobile network at more than 3,000 sites in Germany using the Open Radio Access Network (ORAN). Following Deutsche Telekom’s choice of Ericsson, the new agreement officially…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Future Radio Exhibition – 2nd Edition: #FutureRadioNow
What happened Future Radio Exhibition (2nd Edition) will take place on 2–3 December 2024 at the Jeanne Hersch space in the International Conference Centre Geneva (CICG), Switzerland. It runs alongside the World Radiocommunication Seminar 2024 (WRS-24), which hosts Plenary…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Klarna sets sights on Kraków: Hires 100 engineers for growth
What happened Klarna, the AI-powered global payment network and shopping assistant, announced the launch of its new technology center in Warsaw on November 25. Klarna is now aiming to hire over 100 engineers by 2025 in Poland. This offer Polish talent the opportunity to…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
FCA research reveals 12% of UK adults own cryptocurrency
What happened More than 12% of UK adults now own cryptocurrency, according to the latest research from the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA). This marks an increase from 10% in previous surveys. The report reveals that popular coins like Bitcoin are part of this trend, with the…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Deutsche Telekom complete first GEO satellite SMS trial
What happened Deutsche Telekom, Skylo Technologies, and Qualcomm have successfully completed Europe’s first trial of satellite-based SMS messaging. The trial integrated terrestrial mobile networks with satellite connectivity using 3GPP Release 17’s Direct-to-Handset (D2H)…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Mastercard and Fundbot partner for streamlined B2B payments
What happened Mastercard, a leading global payment solutions provider, and Fundbot, a UAE-based FinTech specializing in supply chain financing, have announced a partnership aimed at accelerating B2B payment flows across various industries in the UAE and Saudi Arabia. This…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Top tech news today: November 27, 2024
1. Britain’s FCA outlines crypto regime timeline The UK’s Financial Conduct Authority plans to implement a comprehensive crypto regulation framework by 2026, ensuring market stability and consumer protection. CNBC 2. Bitcoin prices dip as rally fades Bitcoin’s post-election rally…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Riksbank expands instant payment services with new RIX-INST update
What happened Sweden’s Sveriges Riksbank has expanded its RIX-INST payment system to support more types of instant payments, which were previously limited to Swish transactions. The system now enables faster payments across various platforms, cutting down the time it takes for…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom Trends
Vodafone claims 5G policing boost as it fights for Three UK merger approval
What happened Vodafone is taking an unusual approach to secure approval for its merger with Three UK by emphasising the benefits of standalone 5G (5G SA) for policing. The company commissioned a report by WPI Strategy, which claims 5G SA could save UK police 11 million hours a…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Tensions surge as Baltic cables severed near Sweden
What happened Two undersea cables carrying internet data deep in the Baltic Sea have been damaged, European telecommunications companies have said, drawing warnings from European governments of possible Russian “hybrid warfare” targeting global communications infrastructure. The…
Europe and Middle East Regional ISP Trends
New partnership expands digital paths for the region
________ What happened Mobily has partnered with Sparkle to enhance connectivity between Europe, the Middle East, and Saudi Arabia using Sparkle’s submarine cable systems. Under a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Mobily is acquiring fibre capacity on key routes, including…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cashflows partners with Raimac to offer programmable payments
What happened Cashflows, a leading payment platform in the UK, has announced its partnership with Raimac Financial Technology to bring programmable payments to businesses. This collaboration positions Cashflows as one of the first in the region to adopt Raimac’s advanced payment…