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Drones pose new cyber risk to critical infrastructure
Researchers warn drones could be used as vectors for cyber attacks on critical infrastructure in emerging threat landscape.
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EU’s Cybersecurity Shake-Up: A Ban in All But Name?
The EU unveiled cybersecurity proposals that could phase out high-risk telecoms suppliers from critical networks.
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Netflix CEOs are on the back foot defending $83bn Warner Bros. bid
Netflix defends an $83bn bid for Warner Bros Discovery amid investor skepticism and competitive pressure, raising key questions.
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Arctic telecoms shift to global strategic asset
Arctic telecom infrastructure is shifting from the margins to a core global geopolitical asset, with Greenland at the centre.
Global Institutional Trends
Enterprise‑grade agentic AI moves from concept to large‑scale deployment
IBM and E& unveil enterprise‑grade agentic AI for governance and compliance, showing AI’s shift from concept to large‑scale operational use.
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Microsoft CEO sounds a note of caution on AI
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella warns that the AI boom could turn into a speculative bubble without broader practical adoption.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Turkmenistan steps up public wi-fi and telecom modernisation drive
State operators in Turkmenistan widen wi-fi access and launch new mobile internet services as part of national telecom upgrades.
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EU to grant perpetual telecom spectrum licences across bloc
European regulators eye unlimited spectrum licence durations to accelerate 5G/6G deployments and create secondary markets.
Global National Telecom Trends
California clears Verizon Frontier deal
California regulators have approved Verizon’s Frontier deal, removing the final regulatory barrier ahead of a planned January 2026 close.
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Viasat, BSNL to modernise Indian Navy’s satcom infra with Ka-band systems
Viasat and BSNL will modernise the Indian Navy’s satellite communications with Ka-band systems to boost bandwidth and operational resilience.
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Publishers test Google Gemini litigation with a class-action intervention bid
Cengage Learning and Hachette Book Group are trying to move the Google Gemini copyright case from an author-and-artist class action into a publisher-representation fight. Their January 2026 intervention motion asks the Northern District of California to let two publishing…
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IBM launches Sovereign Core software to help organisations enforce digital sovereignty for AI workloads
IBM announces Sovereign Core software to help organisations deploy and manage AI-ready sovereign environments with operational control.
Global National Telecom Trends
WindTre launches 5G SA with network slicing for businesses
Italian operator WindTre enables businesses of all sizes to use 5G slicing on its standalone network, supporting AR, secure comms and media.
Global Cloud Services Trends
AWS launches European Sovereign Cloud to address data concerns
AWS launches its European Sovereign Cloud, an EU-based cloud platform offering data residency and compliance for regulated industries.
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IP Capital: How to lease unused IP address blocks for revenue
A practical guide to leasing unused IPv4 address blocks and generating recurring income from surplus resources.
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Startup Temporal in talks to double valuation to $5 billion on heels of AI boom
Temporal Technologies is in talks to raise funding at a $5 billion valuation, capitalising on growing demand for AI-driven software.
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Boldyn Networks expands Transport for London 4G and 5G connectivity rollout across the capital
Boldyn Networks and TfL are expanding 4G and 5G mobile coverage across London Underground and Elizabeth line stations.
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Global smartphone market grows 4 % in 4Q 2025 as Apple holds leading position for third year
Global smartphone shipments grew 4 % in 4Q 25 with Apple leading the market for the third year, supported by strong iPhone 17 demand.
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Colt Technology Services reshapes sales leadership to navigate AI-driven market demands
Colt Technology Services appoints new sales leaders as digital infrastructure demand and AI workloads reshape the connectivity market.
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Meta Scales back metaverse efforts in favour of AI devices
Meta cuts over 1,000 Reality Labs jobs and closes VR studios as it pivots from metaverse to AI wearables like Ray-Ban smart glasses.