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Infovista partners with Google Cloud
Infovista and Google Cloud have partnered to enhance advanced RF planning, improving efficiency and accuracy in wireless network design.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Broadpeak powers ad innovation for Chunghwa Telecom
What happened: Chunghwa Telecom adopts Broadpeak’s ad insertion technology Chunghwa Telecom, Taiwan’s leading telecommunications operator, has partnered with Broadpeak to enhance its streaming service, Hami Video, through dynamic ad insertion technology. The collaboration…
Global National Telecom Trends
BT retains consumer brand amid strategic shift
What happened: BT shelves rebranding strategy under new CEO BT Group has confirmed it will no longer retire the BT brand for consumer products. This reverses its previous plan to transition EE into the group’s “flagship brand”. According to The Telegraph, CEO Allison Kirkby…
Global Cloud Services Trends
SparkReceipt secures investment for global growth
What happened: AI-driven fintech startup SparkReceipt gains investment for global expansion SparkReceipt, a Finnish pre-accounting software provider, has secured investment from Trind Ventures to fuel its international growth. While the specific funding amount remains…
Global Cloud Services Trends
FutureVault secures $3M in funding to enhance AI technology
What happened: FutureVault receives $3M funding to enhance AI solutions FutureVault, a company known for its AI-driven digital vault technology, has raised $3 million in its latest equity financing round. The investment increases the company’s total funding to $31 million since…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Qualcomm acquires Edge Impulse to advance AI and IoT
What happened: Qualcomm strengthens AI and IoT portfolio At Embedded World, Qualcomm Technologies announced its plans to acquire Edge Impulse, a leading AI development platform provider. This strategic move will enhance Qualcomm’s AI and IoT capabilities, solidifying its…
Global Institutional Trends
Kiva secures $100K grant for female entrepreneurs
What happened: Kiva expands support for female entrepreneurs with Boundless Futures Grant Kiva, a global nonprofit known for its crowdfunded microloans, has secured a $100,000 Her Village grant from Boundless Futures Foundation. The grant is dedicated to supporting women-led…
Global Cloud Services Trends
xAI expands colossus supercomputer in Memphis
What happened: AI hub expands with more compute power & sustainability Elon Musk’s AI startup, xAI, has acquired a one-million-square-foot site in Memphis, Tennessee, to expand its colossus supercomputer cluster. The Greater Memphis Chamber announced the acquisition, reinforcing…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Mitel files for Chapter 11 bankruptcy
What happened: Mitel’s Bankruptcy Filing and Strategy Mitel has officially filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, a move that signals a strategic pivot in the company’s operations1. This decision comes after the company has struggled with a significant debt burden accumulated from past…
Global National Telecom Trends
IBM and Vodafone partner to quantum-safe mobile security
What happened: IBM and Vodafone lead quantum-safe mobile security efforts IBM and Vodafone have announced a collaboration to develop and implement quantum-safe mobile security solutions. The partnership aims to address the emerging threats posed by quantum computing to…
Global Cloud Services Trends
1Money network hires execs from OKX, Binance and Ripple
What happened: 1Money network adds executives from OKX, Binance and Ripple 1Money Network, a rising player in the fintech space, has bolstered its leadership team by appointing top executives from OKX, Binance, and Ripple. The new hires bring extensive experience in…
Global Cloud Services Trends
NetXtreme: IT solutions leader
NetXtreme OneSolution Sdn. Bhd: Empowering businesses with IT excellence NetXtreme OneSolution Sdn. Bhd has established itself as a reliable and innovative provider of comprehensive IT services. As can be gleaned from their website, the company is dedicated to helping businesses…
Global National Telecom Trends
Ericsson and Chunghwa accelerate 5G SA and 6G future
What happened: Accelerating 5G and preparing for 6G Ericsson and Chunghwa Telecom have entered into a strategic partnership to fast-track the deployment of 5G standalone (SA) networks and prepare for the eventual arrival of 6G. The memorandum of understanding (MoU) aims to unlock…
Global Institutional Trends
OpenAI to launch high-end AI agents
What happened: OpenAI plans specialised AI agents with high subscription costs OpenAI is reportedly working on a new range of specialised AI agents aimed at businesses and professionals, with subscription fees reaching as high as $20,000 per month, according to a report by the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Proximus global and Nokia partner to expand network APIs
What happened: Proximus global and Nokia join forces to enhance network API access Proximus global has announced a partnership with Nokia to enhance network API accessibility for developers. The collaboration, unveiled at MWC25, aims to integrate proximus global’s APIs into…
Global Regional ISP Trends
ZTE introduces AI-enhanced FWA solutions
What happened: AI-powered fixed wireless solutions launched ZTE has introduced a new range of AI-powered fixed wireless access (FWA) and mobile broadband (MBB) solutions, leveraging Qualcomm’s Dragonwing FWA Gen 3 platform. Unveiled at MWC25, these innovations strengthen ZTE’s…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Trifold smartphones gain momentum
What happened: Trifold smartphone innovations at MWC At the Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona, Huawei and Samsung showcased their trifold smartphones, signaling a new wave of innovation in the mobile industry. Huawei launched its Mate XT, a €3,499/$3,678 smartphone with…
Global National Telecom Trends
Huawei and Ericsson expand RAN market share
Huawei and Ericsson gained RAN market share in 2024 despite a continued global revenue decline. The market is expected to stabilise in 2025.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Barclays pays millions in customer compensation after IT outage
What happened: Barclays faces backlash over IT outage Barclays has announced plans to pay out between £5 million and £7.5 million in compensation to customers affected by a significant IT outage earlier this year. The incident occurred from 31 January to 2 February 2025, when a…
Global Cloud Services Trends
RIPE Atlas unveils revamped probe pages
The redesigned probe detail pages feature intuitive navigation, dynamic visualizations, and granular controls.