Sparkle, Italy’s leading international service provider, partners with Nexim Global to boost global Internet connectivity. This collaboration, sealed at IBC2024, leverages Nexim’s 8,600 km fiber network and Sparkle’s IP Transit in Milan. Customers will benefit from high-speed, low-latency Internet and advanced DDoS protection, enhancing their online experience.
American Tower Corporation has completed the sale of its Indian operations to Data Infrastructure Trust for INR 210 billion ($2.5 billion). This significant move enhances DIT’s portfolio to 257,000 telecom sites, surpassing Indus Tower.
The UK government has officially designated data centres as Critical National Infrastructure (CNI), elevating their significance to that of energy and water services. This move aims to boost resilience against cyber threats, IT outages, and environmental hazards, safeguarding key data like NHS records. Enhanced governmental support will enhance cybersecurity and foster the digital economy.
Digital Nasional Berhad, Ericsson, and eMooVit Technology are pioneering Malaysia’s autonomous bus experience using 5G technology. The initiative, marked by a Memorandum of Understanding in May 2024, includes trials for 5G-enabled features like in-vehicle public Wi-Fi and real-time monitoring. These advancements aim to enhance passenger safety, operational efficiency, and smart city integration.
Seagate has expanded its Lyve Cloud Object Storage platform, adding advanced features and extending services to new regions in Europe and Asia. Key enhancements include data lifecycle logic, geo-replication, white labeling, and IP source control. These upgrades aim to optimize costs, enhance operational efficiencies, and support enterprises with scalable, flexible cloud storage solutions.
Logicalis has announced remarkable progress in its environmental sustainability efforts, as detailed in the Responsible Business Report 2024. Notable achievements include a 27% reduction in scope 1 emissions and a 17% reduction in scope 2 emissions. These efforts align with Logicalis’s goal to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
China’s Ministry of Industry and Information Technology is propelling the mobile Internet of Things (IoT) sector with a robust plan to enhance supply chains, foster innovation, and boost industrial value. This strategy targets intelligent vehicles, healthcare, and smart homes, aiming to achieve 3.6 billion mobile IoT connections by 2027.
The UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has raised concerns about the Vodafone and Three merger, fearing it could harm competition and lead to higher prices for mobile customers. The CMA highlights the potential for reduced services and data offerings. Despite promises of better network quality and enhanced 5G, the CMA remains skeptical.
LINX Nairobi’s expansion into PAIX Data Centres elevates its status as East and Central Africa’s premier Internet Exchange Point. This strategic move supports seamless connections for ISPs and global content networks at PAIX’s Nairobi NBO-1 facility. The integration ensures resilient, high-capacity links, fostering Kenya’s digital growth and enhancing VOIP service reliability.
The recent rollout of full-fibre broadband in South Wiltshire under Project Gigabit marks a significant advancement for rural connectivity. With Wessex Internet’s efforts in Stapleford, homes and businesses will experience speeds up to 10Gbps. This strategic move ensures hard-to-reach communities benefit from superior internet capabilities, fostering growth and opportunities.
