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Global Cloud Services Trends

Russia VPN curbs trigger payment system outage

Russia’s VPN crackdown triggered a payment outage, exposing risks to digital platforms and financial systems

Apr 6, 2026
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Leaseweb expands European cloud campus with new platform tools

Leaseweb upgrades its cloud platform and capacity to support localised, compliant enterprise infrastructure.

Apr 4, 2026
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Global Regional ISP Trends

Sparkle delivers global IP Transit to power EdgeNext network

Sparkle partners EdgeNext to deliver global IP Transit, boosting edge performance and low-latency delivery.

Apr 4, 2026
amazons-9bn-globalstar-bid-targets-starlink-apple-a-key-factor

Global Cloud Services Trends

Amazon’s $9bn Globalstar bid targets Starlink, Apple a key factor

Amazon’s $9bn Globalstar bid could speed up its satellite push against Starlink, with Apple adding complexity.

Apr 4, 2026
global-video-revenues-to-surpass-1tn-by-2030

Global Cloud Services Trends

Global video revenues to surpass $1tn by 2030

Streaming, advertising and short-form video will push global video revenues beyond $1tn by 2030, marking a major industry shift.

Apr 3, 2026
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Global National Telecom Trends

Vodafone warns low digital confidence in seniors stalls growth

Vodafone says seniors’ digital confidence gap is constraining economic participation, urging education and collaboration to boost inclusion.

Apr 3, 2026
OpenAI acquires tech talk show TBPN in unexpected media push

Global Institutional Trends

OpenAI acquires tech talk show TBPN in unexpected media push

OpenAI acquires TBPN, marking a move into media to expand its role in shaping AI discussions and engaging technology audiences directly.

Apr 3, 2026
amazon-eyes-9bn-globalstar-deal-to-challenge-starlink

Global Cloud Services Trends

Amazon eyes $9bn Globalstar deal to challenge Starlink

Amazon is in talks to acquire Globalstar for $9bn, aiming to accelerate its satellite strategy and challenge Starlink in LEO networks.

Apr 3, 2026
vertiv-unveils-coolphase-wall-for-edge-cooling

Global Cloud Services Trends

Vertiv unveils CoolPhase Wall for edge cooling

Vertiv launches compact wall-mounted cooling for edge sites in EMEA, enabling efficient, space-saving thermal management.

Apr 3, 2026
whatsapp-warns-of-spyware-spread-via-fake-app

Global Cloud Services Trends

WhatsApp warns of spyware spread via fake app

WhatsApp warns users after a fake app spread spyware, showing how social engineering bypasses messaging platform security.

Apr 2, 2026
hasbro-cyber-probe-flags-rising-risks-for-brands

Global Cloud Services Trends

Hasbro cyber probe flags rising risks for brands

Hasbro probes a cybersecurity incident after detecting unauthorised activity, highlighting rising cyber risks for global consumer brands.

Apr 2, 2026
Space-data-centres-face-harsh-reality-check

Global Cloud Services Trends

SpaceX orbital data centres face harsh reality check

SpaceX orbital data centres may face cost and maintenance hurdles similar to Microsoft’s failed subsea project.

Apr 2, 2026
intel-deepens-sambanova-ai-investment-plan

Global Cloud Services Trends

Intel deepens SambaNova AI investment plan

Chipmaker Intel deepens ties with SambaNova through new funding, highlighting its push into AI infrastructure and alternative compute models

Apr 2, 2026
spacex-sets-april-21-analyst-day

Global Cloud Services Trends

SpaceX sets April 21 analyst day amid IPO speculation

SpaceX sets April 21 analyst day, opening dialogue with investors as Starlink scales and IPO expectations begin to build.

Apr 2, 2026
oracle-axes-30000-jobs-in-ai-pivot

Global Cloud Services Trends

Oracle plans 30,000 job cuts to accelerate AI infrastructure

Oracle plans to cut up to 30,000 jobs to fund AI and data centre expansion, signalling a major shift towards compute-driven cloud growth.

Apr 2, 2026
huawei-boosts-r&d-spending-to-strengthen-tech-self-reliance

Global Cloud Services Trends

Huawei boosts R&D spending to strengthen tech self-reliance

With over CNY1.3tn invested in R&D over a decade, Huawei deepens innovation strategy to sustain competitiveness in global tech markets.

Apr 2, 2026
Managing IPv4 portfolios: A strategic framework for ISPs and investors

Global Cloud Services Trends

Managing IPv4 portfolios: A strategic framework for ISPs and investors

Discover how to track key metrics for IPv4 portfolio performance, from address utilisation to market trends.

Apr 2, 2026
Nvidia-Marvell-AI-Partnership

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nvidia invests $2bn in Marvell to power AI chips

Nvidia invests $2bn in Marvell to expand AI chip and networking collaboration amid rising infrastructure demand.

Apr 2, 2026
Futuristic-office-with-AI-agents-assisting-collaborative-team-workflows

Global Cloud Services Trends

Microsoft pushes AI co-working tools with early Copilot rollout

Microsoft expands Copilot into collaborative AI agents, but doubts remain over cost, control, and real enterprise productivity gains.

Mar 31, 2026
Match Group settles FTC claims over OkCupid data sharing

Global Cloud Services Trends

Match Group settles FTC claims over OkCupid data sharing

Match Group settles FTC claims over OkCupid data sharing, raising concerns about privacy compliance and handling of sensitive user data.

Mar 31, 2026