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Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel pursued deals under CEO that boosted his own fortune
Intel’s AI strategy under Lip-Bu Tan has included talks on firms tied to his venture interests, fuelling governance concerns.
Global National Telecom Trends
DT deepens AI ambitions through OpenAI partnership
A major Telekom–OpenAI partnership will deliver an AI assistant and new enterprise tools as the operator expands its AI-focused strategy.
Global Cloud Services Trends
NextEra Energy and Google Cloud forge landmark deal to power AI era with gigawatt-scale data centres
A new AI-enabled offering is expected in the Google Cloud Marketplace by mid-2026, promising predictive maintenance and enhanced grid resiliency.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Huawei’s Xinghe SASE gains certification: What it really means for enterprise security
Huawei Xinghe SASE secures tolly certification with top-tier threat detection At the MWC Barcelona 2025 event, Huawei announced that its “Xinghe Intelligent Unified SASE Solution” had been certified by The Tolly Group — a respected independent testing and verification firm.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nokia and Alcatel-Lucent Enterprise roll out hybrid network blueprints for industry sectors
What happened: Nokia and ALE unveil hybrid network blueprints for key industry sectors Global telecom vendor Nokia and ALE have announced a strategic partnership offering a set of “hybrid network solution blueprints” for specific industry verticals — from hospitality and building…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Skandha Networks drives next-gen cloud innovation
Offering hybrid cloud, AI solutions and managed services, Skandha Networks helps organisations scale digital operations.
Global Institutional Trends
Understanding CAIGA’s proposed policy framework
Stakeholders fear CAIGA may deepen AFRINIC’s failures by replacing community governance with state control, backed by ICANN support.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel decides to retain networking and communications division
With new capital backing, Intel keeps networking division in-house to deliver tightly integrated AI and data-centre infrastructure.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Telkomsel emerges as the big winner at 2025 Glotel Awards
What happened: Telkomsel secures three prestigious awards at 2025 glotels in London At the 2025 Global Telecoms Awards — known as the Glotels — held in central London, Telkomsel distinguished itself by taking home three of the 24 honours on offer. Notably, Telkomsel won in the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Tech firms urged to bear responsibility as Digital Poverty Alliance warns of growing digital exclusion
What happened：Digital Poverty Alliance renews call for tech firms to tackle digital exclusion In a recent interview with Capacity Media, the Digital Poverty Alliance (DPA) — a coalition of charities, industry groups and educational organisations — renewed its appeal for tech…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Interview with Qori Qurrota Aini, CEO of Points of Presence: Building carrier-neutral connectivity in Southeast Asia
Providing neutral IXPs in a fragmented region “We provide carrier-agnostic, network-neutral IXPs in Southeast Asia,” Aini said, describing PoP’s core mission. In a region where telecom infrastructure is often fragmented and vertically controlled, neutrality is not just a…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Most smartphone users would pay extra for satellite services
What happened: Viasat-GSMA intelligence survey reveals strong consumer demand for direct-to-device satellite mobile services A new report from Viasat, Inc. and GSMA Intelligence, canvassing 12,390 mobile-phone users across 12 countries, has captured widespread interest in…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ericsson takes minority stake in LotusFlare to turbo-charge network-API monetisation
What happened: Ericsson Partners with LotusFlare and Takes Minority Stake to Boost CSP API Network Capabilities The telecom industry has increasingly eyed network APIs as a way to turn network capabilities — such as quality-of-service controls, identity or location services…
Global Cloud Services Trends
vHive unveils real-time “On-Site Validation” tool to reduce telecom installation errors
What happened: vHive Launches AR-Powered On-Site Validation Solution to Streamline MNO Network Installation Accuracy vHive, a company specialising in infrastructure digitisation, announced on 2 December 2025 the release of On-Site Validation, a real-time field-verification…
Global National Telecom Trends
ZTE awarded top global honour for Malaysian 5G network revamp
What happened: ZTE’s Malaysian 5G network overhaul At a ceremony in London on 17 November 2025, ZTE was awarded the “Best Mobile/5G Service Innovation” by the Global Connectivity Awards, marking its first win in this category. The award recognises ZTE’s role in the ambitious…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google drops EU complaint as cloud probe expands
Google withdraws its antitrust complaint against Microsoft as the EU launches a sector-wide cloud market investigation under DMA.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board
Mobily joins Global Leaders Forum board, expanding global influence and shaping connectivity, sustainable telecom standards.
Global Regional ISP Trends
CloudExtel bags ₹200 crore debt funding to build AI-ready network backbone
What happened: CloudExtel Secures ₹200 Crore to Launch AI-Focused DCI Network CloudExtel, a Mumbai-based full-stack Network-as-a-Service provider, announced on 27 November 2025 that it has secured ₹200 crore in debt funding from a private bank to support its next growth phase.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Altice sells outsourcing stake as debt cut-down continues
Altice continues debt-reduction with Intelcia sale, refocusing on broadband, mobile and cable infrastructure assets.
Global Regional ISP Trends
Naic Cable TV Corp expands into broadband
Naic Cable TV Corp evolves from local cable provider to broadband ISP, bridging connectivity gaps and supporting streaming growth.