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Global Institutional Trends
Salesforce to acquire Convergence.ai
What happened: Salesforce signs agreement to acquire Convergence.ai On May 15, 2025, Salesforce announced a definitive agreement to acquire Convergence.ai, a London-based AI agent technology company. Convergence.ai specialises in developing advanced AI systems capable of…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Qualcomm and e& collaborate on AI solutions
What happened: Qualcomm and e& join forces to enhance AI capabilities Qualcomm has announced a collaboration with e& to enhance artificial intelligence capabilities at the edge. This partnership aims to leverage both companies’ strengths in AI technology and edge computing. By…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 19, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. MuchBetter launches B2B corporate card MuchBetter introduces a corporate card tailored for businesses excluded from traditional banking services, aiming to reduce fees and improve access. Source 2. Tornado Cash developer’s attorney claims evidence hidden The…

Global Regional ISP Trends
BT to expand fibre in Swansea Bay
BT secures £10m contract to deliver full-fibre broadband in Swansea Bay City Region, enhancing digital connectivity in rural areas.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Gemini expands as Google refreshes Android and Wear OS
Google announces major updates to Android, Wear OS and Gemini, focusing on AI integration, personalised design and security.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Intelsat and Cubic³ test satellite connectivity for vehicles
What happened: Intelsat and Cubic³ complete satellite connectivity test Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a satellite connectivity test for vehicles, marking a significant advancement in mobile communication technology. This test demonstrates the potential for…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity milestone
What happened: Rakuten Mobile achieves first positive EBITDA milestone Rakuten Mobile has achieved a significant milestone by reporting positive EBITDA for the first time. This accomplishment comes after the company faced substantial challenges since its launch, including intense…

Global Regional ISP Trends
Top tech news today: May 15, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Openreach connects remote pub with fibre Openreach has utilized its Project Gigabit initiative to bring high-speed fibre connectivity to a remote pub, enhancing local digital access. Source 2. Rakuten Mobile reaches EBITDA positivity Rakuten Mobile has…

Global Cloud Services Trends
GoDaddy: Empowering small businesses in the digital age
GoDaddy uses AI to simplify website creation and marketing, supporting millions despite cybersecurity challenges.

Global Cloud Services Trends
O2 boosts Wembley with 5G upgrade ahead of summer events
What happened: O2 rolls out 5G network to power Wembley’s busy summer O2 has upgraded its mobile network at Wembley Stadium with a dedicated 5G standalone (SA) network. The system uses a distributed antenna network to deliver reliable, high-speed coverage across the entire…

Global National Telecom Trends
KDDI and DriveNets partner to advance open network architecture
KDDI partners with DriveNets to deploy open network architecture, aiming for flexible, cost-efficient solutions by 2025.

Global Cloud Services Trends
FTC delays new subscription cancellation rule to July
FTC delays enforcing its click-to-cancel rule, giving companies 60 more days to simplify subscription cancellations.

Global Institutional Trends
BlackRock flags quantum computing as risk in Bitcoin ETF filing
What happened title: BlackRock highlights quantum computing as potential threat to Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock updated the registration statement for its iShares Bitcoin ETF (IBIT), explicitly citing quantum computing as a potential risk to the security of Bitcoin and other blockchain…

Global Cloud Services Trends
FutureNet World 2025 ends on a high with AI in focus
AI, 5G and ESG strategies take centre stage at FutureNet The FutureNet Conference London brought together leaders in telecommunications, networking, and digital infrastructure to dissect the technologies reshaping global connectivity. The two-day event spotlighted core themes…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin to go public through merger
What happened: Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin to go public with gryphon merger Eric Trump’s cryptocurrency mining firm, American Bitcoin, has announced its intention to go public through an all-stock merger with Gryphon Digital Mining. The merger is expected to be completed in the…

Global Datacenter Trends
Zendo secures $2.2M to help data centres cut emissions
What happened: Zendo Energy secures funding to transform data centre sustainability Zendo Energy, a British startup focused on decarbonising data centres, has secured £1.75 million in a pre-seed funding round. The round was led by Fly Ventures, with participation from Octopus…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Worry and concern in ICP-2 discussions at RIPE 90
What happened: ICP-2 discussions get fraught at RIPE 90 in Lisbon The first day of RIPE 90 in Lisbon kicked off on May 12, and immediately the foremost topic was the update of the ICP-2 document, governing Regional Internet Registry (RIR) creation and operation. BTW Media…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: May 13, 2025
Tech News Roundup 1. Eric Trump’s American Bitcoin goes public American Bitcoin, co-founded by Eric Trump, is set to go public via a merger, aiming to capitalize on the growing cryptocurrency market. Source 2. BlackRock flags quantum computing risks for Bitcoin ETFs BlackRock…

Global Cloud Services Trends
SG.GS: Empowering cybersecurity in a digital-first world
SG.GS provides innovative cybersecurity services, specialising in penetration testing, risk management, and protecting digital assets.

Global Cloud Services Trends
News Corp posts higher Q3 revenue
News Corp Q3 2025 results beat expectations, driven by strong Dow Jones performance and digital real estate growth.
