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M-Files appoints Jay Bhatt as CEO following major recapitalization
What happened: Jay Bhatt named M-Files CEO amid recapitalization M-Files, recognized for its intelligent information management solutions, has announced the appointment of Jay Bhatt as its new CEO. This leadership transition is in conjunction with the closing of a significant…
Global Institutional Trends
Applications open for fintech startups to pitch at EBAday 2025
What happened: Fintech Zone pitch contest Applications are now open for fintech startups to join the Fintech Zone pitch contest at EBAday 2025, the annual summit hosted by the Euro Banking Association (EBA) and Finextra. The event will take place in Paris and feature a high-level…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Kyivstar and AWS join forces to bring AI innovation to Ukraine
What happened Kyivstar, one of Ukraine’s largest telecom providers, has partnered with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to launch a generative AI lab aimed at transforming business operations in the region. This initiative will provide Ukrainian enterprises with access to advanced…
Global Cloud Services Trends
TP ICAP collaborates with AWS to scale technology infrastructure
What happened: TP Icap cooperates with Amazon Web Services TP ICAP has signed a significant agreement with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance its technology infrastructure and accelerate innovation. As part of the collaboration, 45 AWS Professional Services engineers will work…
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Bridging oceans: Google’s Fiji cable ambition
What happened: Google lays the groundwork for Pacific connectivity Google announced on November 30 that it will break ground on a new cable landing station in Fiji. The station will serve as a hub for an international undersea cable connecting the island nation to the wider…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a private IP address?
In the world of digital communication, every device that connects to the internet needs a unique identifier — an IP address. An IP address serves as the “home address” of a device on a network, allowing other devices to locate and communicate with it. Tim Berners-Lee, inventor of…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Lumin Digital raises over $160M in growth equity financing
What happened: Digital banking platform Lumin Digital raises over $160M Cloud-native digital banking platform Lumin Digital has secured over $160 million in growth equity financing. The funding round was led by Light Street Capital, NewView Capital, and Partners Group. Founded in…
Global Cloud Services Trends
EPC releases the 2025 payment scheme rulebooks
What happened: Payment scheme rulebooks The European Payments Council (EPC) has released five rulebooks for its 2025 payment schemes, along with the Implementation Guidelines (IGs). These updates will take effect on 5 October 2025, instead of the usual November date. This shift…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Pat Gelsinger resigns as Intel CEO after tough financial year
What happened Pat Gelsinger, Intel’s CEO since 2021, has stepped down effective immediately, marking the end of a pivotal era for the semiconductor giant. Gelsinger’s tenure was defined by the launch of “IDM 2.0,” a strategy aimed at revitalising Intel’s domestic semiconductor…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nile launches first Campus Zero Trust service
What happened Nile, a Campus Network-as-a-Service (NaaS) provider, launched the Nile Trust Service, a significant advancement in enterprise network security. Designed to simplify network architecture, the service incorporates Zero Trust principles directly into wired and wireless…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel CEO Pat Gelsinger announces retirement
What happened Pat Gelsinger, CEO of Intel, announced his retirement effective December 1, 2024. It makes the end of a transformative but challenging tenure. He rejoined Intel in 2021 after leading VMware and embarked on an ambitious strategy to revitalize the company, including…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ripple joins Tenity DeFi fund to boost blockchain innovation
What happened Ripple has joined Swiss fintech incubator Tenity‘s Inc. Fund II as a strategic partner and limited partner, marking a significant move to bolster decentralized finance (DeFi) innovation. This partnership will see Tenity expand its focus on DeFi by backing promising…
Global Cloud Services Trends
HSBC partners with Dandelion to optimize cross-border payments
What happened HSBC has announced a strategic partnership with Dandelion, a cross-border payments platform under Euronet Worldwide, to modernize international payment infrastructure. This collaboration allows HSBC clients to send funds to more than 100 destinations across 60…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk accuses OpenAI of antitrust violations
What happened Lawyers for tech billionaire Elon Musk filed a preliminary injunction on November 29 against OpenAI, several of its co-founders, and Microsoft, its investor and close partner, to prevent OpenAI and other named defendants from engaging in what Musk’s lawyers claim…
Global National Telecom Trends
Cellnex and VMO2 enhance connectivity in Bristol
What happened: connectivity in Bristol added by Cellnex and VMO2 Virgin Media O2 (VMO2) and Cellnex have partnered with Bristol City Council to boost connectivity in the city using lamppost-mounted small cells. Bristol City Council has provided Cellnex with access to lamposts to…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is IP address management?
As businesses rely more on seamless and secure digital infrastructure, effectively managing IP addresses becomes crucial in an increasingly interconnected world. IP address management (IPAM) ensures that the networks are properly configured, scalable, and protected from security…
Global Cloud Services Trends
ECB releases second progress report on digital euro
What happened: Digital euro The European Central Bank (ECB) has released its second progress report on the digital euro, marking significant steps in its potential launch. Since the first report, the ECB has updated its digital euro rulebook to standardise payments across the…
Global Regional ISP Trends
How Anycast routing boosts DNS resilience and reduces latency
What happened At LACNIC 42 LACNOG 2024, Carlos Martínez highlighted the importance of Anycast in enhancing DNS resilience. The technique works by combining Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) routing with Domain Name System (DNS) capabilities. DNS, often called “the phone book of the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
CHIPS network sets Black Friday record with $2.63T in transactions
What happened: Payments record The CHIPS network, the world’s largest private-sector clearing and settlement system, set a new record on Black Friday, processing 1,083,550 payments valued at $2.63 trillion. Several factors drove the surge, including transactions from foreign…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Pat Gelsinger steps down as Intel CEO amid financial struggles
What happened Pat Gelsinger, who became Intel’s CEO in 2021, announced his retirement and immediate departure from the board of directors amid challenging economic conditions for the company. Gelsinger had launched the “IDM 2.0” initiative, aimed at reviving domestic…