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Global National Telecom Trends

5G standalone adoption gains traction

While 5G SA adoption is accelerating, Ericsson notes network slicing remains niche, with only 33 operators currently offering it.

Nov 21, 2025
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Global Datacenter Trends

Siemens and Delta unveil modular data centre power units

Siemens and Delta partner to deliver modular, prefabricated power systems for data centres, cutting time, cost and carbon.

Nov 20, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Google opens energy‑efficient AI data centre in Winschoten

Winschoten hosts Google’s latest data centre, supporting AI-driven cloud services and local economic growth with renewable energy solutions.

Nov 20, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

TPG Telecom links death to outdated phone

A Sydney customer’s death highlights the risks of outdated mobile phones after a failed emergency call, TPG Telecom reports.

Nov 19, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Vonage launches fraud prevention network APIs

Vonage introduces Silent Authentication and SIM Swap APIs to help businesses detect fraud in real-time, improving user experience and security.

Nov 19, 2025
Editorial image for EU reserves upper 6 GHz for mobile use, sparking Wi-Fi concerns.

Global Cloud Services Trends

EU reserves upper 6 GHz for mobile use, sparking Wi-Fi concerns

The EU’s decision to prioritise the upper 6 GHz band for mobile operators is hailed as a step towards 6G, but Wi-Fi advocates fear restricted access.

Nov 19, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Cloudflare outage disrupts major web services globally

Cloudflare suffered a major outage that disrupted global web services, exposing risks in centralised digital infrastructure.

Nov 19, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

mod.io simplifies game modding for developers and players

mod.io Pty Ltd offers a platform that makes it easier for developers to integrate user-generated content, enhancing gaming experiences.

Nov 19, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

MKTN leads the way in innovative engineering solutions

MKTN Engineering Group offers innovative, efficient engineering solutions, focusing on sustainability and technological advancements.

Nov 19, 2025
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Global Datacenter Trends

AI boom drives up data centre construction costs

AI workloads create challenges for infrastructure, with power access and cooling technologies in high demand.

Nov 19, 2025
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Global Datacenter Trends

Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis to lead AI datacentre strategy

Submer appoints Jean-Marc Denis as Chief Product Officer to accelerate the company’s growth in AI datacentre infrastructure.

Nov 18, 2025
Editorial image for Nokia signs major 5G expansion deal with Telecom Italia.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nokia signs major 5G expansion deal with Telecom Italia

Nokia has secured a pivotal contract with Telecom Italia to modernise and expand the operator’s 5G network, focusing on Italy.

Nov 18, 2025
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Global National Telecom Trends

Verizon to cut 15,000 jobs in its biggest-ever shake‑up

Verizon is planning to eliminate roughly 15,000 roles as part of a sweeping restructuring under its newly installed CEO.

Nov 18, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

sideEffekt empowering businesses with enduring IT solutions

sideEffekt delivers long-term IT solutions, including managed support, services, cybersecurity, and development to help businesses grow.

Nov 18, 2025
Editorial image for AT&T rolls out 5G underground on NYC’s G‑train tunnels.

Global National Telecom Trends

AT&T rolls out 5G underground on NYC’s G‑train tunnels

AT&T and Boldyn Networks bring 5G connectivity to NYC’s G line, enhancing underground mobile internet access.

Nov 17, 2025
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Global Regional ISP Trends

EU unveils GIA to accelerate fibre and 5G deployment

The EU launches the Gigabit Infrastructure Act to accelerate 5G and fibre deployment, boosting connectivity across member states.

Nov 14, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

ACS & BlackRock near €23B data‑centre agreement

ACS and BlackRock are close to finalising a €23 billion data‑centre deal, reflecting rising demand for AI and cloud infrastructure.

Nov 14, 2025
Calls for greater financial transparency at RIPE spark community debate

Global Cloud Services Trends

Calls for greater financial transparency at RIPE spark community debate

Roderick Beck urged RIPE to disclose senior management salaries, sparking debate over financial transparency and privacy laws.

Nov 13, 2025
Editorial image for SaskTel upgrades network with Samsung’s cloud-native core.

Global Cloud Services Trends

SaskTel upgrades network with Samsung’s cloud-native core

SaskTel deploys Samsung’s cloud-native core to enhance 4G and 5G speeds, latency, and service flexibility across Saskatchewan.

Nov 13, 2025
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Vodacom partners with Starlink to expand broadband across Africa

South Africa’s largest mobile operator teams up with Elon Musk’s Starlink to boost rural connectivity and enterprise services.

Nov 13, 2025