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Antitrust authorities across the US, UK, and EU are escalating investigations into major cloud providers, focusing on data egress fees, long-term commitments, and potential market lock-in, as competition fears intensify amid industry consolidation. Antitrust authorities in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union have intensified scrutiny of…
Major US wireless providers are engaging in aggressive discounting strategies, resulting in enhanced offers for consumers, while also complicating plan comparisons and highlighting emerging market tensions. Wireless-phone carriers have opened an aggressive price war that is producing unusually generous offers for consumers prepared to shop around, industry analysts and reporting…
Driven by cloud, 5G and security demands, Software Defined Networking market’s growing fast
By Gary FloodThe global SDN market is set to more than triple in value by 2030 as organisations worldwide adopt centralised, programmable networks to support digital transformation, cloud migration, and emerging technologies like 5G and AI, amid intensifying security needs. The global software defined networking (SDN) market is entering a phase of…
The global quantum computing market is projected to surge to nearly US$ 8.8 billion by 2031, driven by increased investments, technological advances, and expanding commercial applications across sectors such as pharmaceuticals and finance. “The Global Quantum Computing Market was valued at US$ 650.1 million in 2022 and is projected to…
Ireland has reduced energy-related emissions by 16% since 2018, primarily through renewables and power sector reforms, but faces significant challenges in sectors like transport and data centres that threaten its 2030 climate commitments. A new report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) shows Ireland has cut energy-related emissions…
Europe is experiencing a rapid transformation of its data‑centre landscape driven by soaring AI demands, with large-scale investments, decentralised deployment, and innovative cooling technologies reshaping the continent’s digital infrastructure and sustainability strategies. Artificial intelligence is reshaping Europe’s digital infrastructure with an urgency that goes well beyond software: it is forcing…
In 2025, flagship deals including SES’s acquisition of Intelsat, T-Mobile’s fibre ventures, and UK mobile operator mergers are transforming the global telecoms sector through strategic consolidation, new market roles, and expanded service offerings. From bold strategic moves to unexpected partnerships, five major transactions this year are reshaping the global telecoms…
An international coalition seeks to reshape the silicon ecosystem through a comprehensive, system-level approach, but faces hurdles from market distortions and coordination risks as it strives to turn political consensus into tangible industrial outcomes. Pax Silica arrived in Washington on 12 December as an ambitious, US‑led attempt to stitch together…
Emotion-aware artificial intelligence is now practically impacting US healthcare call centres, enhancing patient interactions and operational efficiency while raising ethical and privacy considerations. Emotion-aware artificial intelligence is moving from speculation to practical use in US healthcare call centres, reshaping how sensitive conversations are handled and how routine tasks are automated.…
The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched formal probes into BT Group and Three UK following significant outages this summer, raising questions about operator resilience and compliance with regulatory obligations. The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has opened formal investigations into BT Group and Three UK after separate summer outages that…
As fragmentation across global 5G networks persists, enterprises and operators are predicted to move towards managed IoT connectivity solutions in 2026, reshaping industry standards and reducing technical and commercial complexity. For CIOs wrestling with fleets of distributed devices, the promise of the Internet of Things is colliding with the practicalities…
eSIM revolution accelerates both better travel connectivity but also better user choice
By Gary FloodThe shift from physical SIM cards to eSIM technology is transforming mobile connectivity for travellers, offering greater convenience, security, and sustainability while disrupting traditional telecom paradigms. For years the tiny physical SIM card dictated how travellers connected: a fiddly, analogue ritual that shaped purchasing habits and network loyalty. Now that…