Digital Economy stories
Why fibre connectivity must be a front-end consideration in data centre site selection
2 days ago
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network infrastructure
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dc
Fibre must be assessed at the start of data centre site selection, warns expert, as poor connectivity can add months and millions to projects.
Veolia launches global data centre resource service
3 days ago
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smart cities
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data analytics
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hyperscale
Veolia targets booming data centre buildout with a single service to cut water use, waste and energy strain as regulators tighten scrutiny.
Executives warn of rising quantum data security risks
4 days ago
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firewalls
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
Gigamon and Thales caution that attackers are stockpiling encrypted data now, warning quantum advances could expose it years later.
G2A partners with epay on gaming gift cards marketplace
Last week
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gaming
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crypto
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fintech
G2A teams up with epay to broaden its marketplace with hundreds of gaming and entertainment gift cards as demand for prepaid digital spending grows.
Kyndryl Foundation backs JEDI for cyber skills training
Last week
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ai
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cybersecurity
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education, learning & training
Kyndryl Foundation extends Canadian grant to JEDI, supporting IT and cybersecurity training for Indigenous students amid a growing cyber skills gap.
Android leads subscription app growth as markets shift
This month
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gaming
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martech
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digital entertainment
Android becomes the main growth engine for subscription apps as short drama, OTT and live streaming surge in India and Latin America.
Gcore sees DDoS attacks surge to 1.3 million in Q4
Last month
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gaming
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ddos
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network infrastructure
Gcore warns DDoS attacks hit 1.3 million in late 2025 as brief, high-volume floods and longer app assaults expose more sectors to risk.
AI Personality awards launch with USD $90,000 prize
Last month
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genai
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ai
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ai ethics & governance
AI creator platforms launch awards with USD $90,000 prize fund as virtual personalities move deeper into the online economy.
Risk Ledger expands into Maryland to target US cyber market
Last month
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saas
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advanced persistent threat protection
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supply chain
Risk Ledger names Maryland base as it steps up US push with Matthew Fox to lead growth amid rising demand for supply chain cyber tools.
Equinix expands data centre training amid talent shortage
Last month
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
Equinix widens global training push as it seeks to build a pipeline of technicians, apprentices and early-career staff for data centre growth.
Risk Ledger expands into Maryland to target US cyber
Last month
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partner programmes
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supply chain
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risk & compliance
UK supply chain cyber firm Risk Ledger opens a Maryland base to build its US team and tap growing demand for third-party risk oversight.
DE-CIX Launches Google Peering at Brazil Exchanges
Last month
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network infrastructure
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
DE-CIX has begun offering Google peering at its São Paulo and Rio exchanges, giving Brazilian ISPs direct local access to Google services.
Tata Communications launches resilient data centre service
Last month
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dr
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Tata Communications has unveiled a self-healing global data centre connectivity platform, promising 99.99% uptime and up to 30% cost savings.
F5 and Skyfire team up on verified AI agent traffic
Last month
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cloud security
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martech
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application security
F5 and Skyfire partner to let online merchants admit verified AI agents while keeping malicious bots out of shopping and content flows.
Compliance gaps threaten global hiring for AI talent
Last month
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data protection
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hcm
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risk & compliance
Compliance gaps are forcing firms to forfeit scarce AI talent, as most global hirers admit exposure to cross-border tax and labour risks.
OXMIQ, AM Intelligence plan 2 GW renewable AI hub in India
Last month
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semiconductors
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smart cities
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datacentre infrastructure
OXMIQ and AM Intelligence plan a 2 GW, carbon-free AI compute hub in Noida by 2030, starting with a 1 GW renewable-powered build-out.
AVEVA, Nvidia tie up on digital twins for AI Factories
Last month
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
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dc
AVEVA and Nvidia are building lifecycle digital twins to design, run and optimise gigawatt-scale AI Factories and data centres.
Fujikura to invest JPY ¥300bn to triple fibre output
Last month
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network infrastructure
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semiconductors
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datacentre infrastructure
Fujikura plans up to JPY ¥300bn in Japan-US investments to triple optical fibre output for booming AI data centre networks.
DE-CIX boosts Dallas-Mexico backbone as traffic surges
Last month
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gaming
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private cloud
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network infrastructure
DE-CIX is boosting Dallas-Mexico backbone capacity as its Mexico exchange nears 200 Gbps and surging cross-border traffic fuels demand.
Creditinfo rolls out fraud & AML platform in Uganda
Last month
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data analytics
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fintech
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cx
Creditinfo launches fraud and AML platform in Uganda, targeting rising digital payment risks and bolstering banks' compliance tools.