Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Cloud Service trend intelligence tracks cloud computing market trends, AI infrastructure demand, hybrid cloud adoption, edge deployment, platform competition, and data centre capacity pressure in Europe and the Middle East, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.
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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Macron announces €109 billion AI investment for France
What happened: Macron Announces €109 Billion Investment in AI to Bolster France’s Technological Leadership On February 10, 2025, during the AI Action Summit in Paris, French President Emmanuel Macron announced a substantial investment of €109 billion in artificial intelligence…
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DE-CIX CEO Ivo Ivanov’s vision for the internet: Speed, security, and global reach
Scaling the internet for a global future DE-CIX’s rapid global expansion presents a unique set of challenges, but Ivo Ivanov, CEO at the global interconnection service provider, sees it as an opportunity to drive innovation. Speaking at the recent Capacity Middle East 2025 event…
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LuLu Exchange teams up with Fintech Galaxy for remittances
What happened: LuLu Exchange enhances remittance services LuLu International Exchange has partnered with Fintech Galaxy to enhance remittance solutions in Bahrain. This collaboration leverages Fintech Galaxy’s Open Banking Solutions, aimed at making cross-border payments faster…
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e& unveils new Tier III facility in Fujairah
e& expands its Fujairah SmartHub campus with a new Tier III facility, adding 1.5 MW capacity to enhance connectivity across the Middle East.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Europe struggles to meet 5G deadline
Europe faces major challenges in meeting its 2025 5G targets, with delays caused by regulatory hurdles and fragmented strategies.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Telxius upgrades global Ethernet service for Europe and Americas
What happened: Telxius upgrades its global Ethernet service Telxius has introduced significant improvements to its Global Carrier Ethernet (GCE) service, designed for enterprises and service providers in Europe and the Americas. The upgraded service provides bandwidth…
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NOS and iBASIS renew and expand strategic partnership
What happened: NOS and iBASIS renew and expand global connectivity partnership NOS, a leading telecom provider in Portugal, and iBASIS, a global communications enabler, have renewed and expanded their strategic partnership. This collaboration aims to enhance international voice…
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Unicaja partners with Fiserv to boost payments
Unicaja partners with Fiserv to develop advanced payment solutions in Spain, focusing on omnichannel and multi-currency tools for merchants.
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Three UK chooses Ericsson to replace Nokia in core network
What happened: Three UK’s network overhaul Three UK has announced a significant shift in its network infrastructure, choosing Ericsson to replace Nokia as its core network provider. This decision marks a pivotal moment in the company’s strategy, as it transitions to a new partner…
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Nscale to invest $2.5B in UK data centres
London-based AI hyperscaler Nscale plans $2.5bn investment in UK data centres over 3 years to support UK’s AI ambitions.
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JP Morgan sues WeRealize and Viva Wallet board members
What happened: JP Morgan launches legal action against Viva Wallet JP Morgan has initiated two new lawsuits concerning its investment in Viva Wallet, a European cloud-based payments technology firm. The lawsuits have been filed in both the UK and Greece, marking a significant…
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Juniper Networks upgrades ASTRON’s LOFAR 2.0 telescope network
What happened: Juniper enhances LOFAR 2.0 telescope network Juniper Networks has been selected by the Netherlands Institute for Radio Astronomy (ASTRON) to upgrade the network infrastructure of its LOFAR 2.0 telescope. LOFAR (Low Frequency Array) is the world’s largest radio…
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Tracey Wright appointed new Chair of CCUK
What happened: CCUK appoints Tracey Wright as new Chair to lead industry collaboration CCUK (Communications Committee UK) has announced the appointment of Tracey Wright, Operations Director at Magrathea, as its new Chair. With extensive experience in the telecom industry, Wright…
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Lyca shifts focus abroad amid UK downsizing
Lyca Group scales down its UK operations under financial strain, shifting its focus to international expansion and market growth.
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Microsoft faces UK lawsuit over software license resale restrictions
What happened: Microsoft and ValueLicensing prepare for high-stakes court showdown Microsoft is set to face UK-based ValueLicensing in court over a dispute regarding the resale of second-hand software licenses. ValueLicensing accuses Microsoft of unfairly restricting the resale…
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AstroPay launches multicurrency wallet for cross-border finance
AstroPay launches its multicurrency wallet to streamline cross-border finance, targeting digital nomads and remote workers across Europe
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EU mandates USB-C charging for all new devices
What happened: EU mandates USB-C charging for devices The European Union has enacted a significant regulation requiring all new devices sold within its borders to support USB-C charging, effective from December 2024. This initiative aims to reduce electronic waste and streamline…
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UK probes IBM’s $6.4B HashiCorp acquisition
What happened: Regulator examines IBM-HashiCorp deal for competition risks The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has initiated an investigation into IBM’s proposed $6.4 billion acquisition of HashiCorp, a provider of cloud infrastructure management tools. The CMA is…
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Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds after approval
Israel to launch six Bitcoin mutual funds on Dec. 31 with competitive fees and diverse investment strategies.
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Ericsson and Beyon reduce energy use by 30%
What happened: Ericsson and Beyon cut energy use Ericsson and Beyon have successfully reduced energy consumption on Batelco’s network in Bahrain by 30%, marking a significant step towards sustainability. This achievement stems from their renewed collaboration, which focuses on…