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.
Qumulo has announced its Cloud Native Qumulo (CNQ) on Amazon Web Services (AWS), designed to manage unstructured data with superior performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. This cloud-native solution tailors to sectors like healthcare, entertainment, and financial services. CNQ leverages AWS S3, ensuring economic data management with elastic performance scalability, suitable for high-demand workloads.
Sparkle, an international service provider, and Airtel Business have partnered to enhance VoIP connectivity between Asia and Europe via the Blue & Raman Submarine Cable Systems. This strategic agreement promises to diversify and expand global network capacity, catering to increasing data demands and ensuring seamless VoIP services for businesses and consumers.
Astrotel, a leading Australian telecom provider, has partnered with Alkira to revolutionize telecom capabilities in the Asia Pacific region. This strategic alliance highlights their commitment to advancing connectivity solutions through Alkira’s innovative Network Infrastructure on Demand services. By leveraging cloud and AI technologies, businesses can expect enhanced network performance, flexibility, and cost-efficiency.
Oracle has unveiled the Oracle Intelligent Data Lake, scheduled for limited release by 2025. Integrated with Oracle Data Intelligence Platform, this innovation aims to streamline data management from assorted sources with features like data orchestration, warehouses, and AI capabilities within Oracle Cloud Infrastructure.
SoftBank and Nokia have partnered to research cutting-edge communication technologies, focusing on AI-RAN and 6G innovations. By leveraging Nokia’s Cloud RAN and conducting field tests, they aim to transform digital society. This collaboration underscores the critical role of AI in telecommunication, promising scalable and reliable communication networks essential for smart cities.

