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DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge
Gaming

DE-CIX traffic hits 79 exabytes as AI & sport surge

DE-CIX data traffic surged 16% to 79 exabytes in 2025, fuelled by AI workloads and record-breaking live sports streaming demand.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 22nd Jan 2026
Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans
Unified Communications

Wi‑Fi 7, AI & 6 GHz drive surge in investment plans

Wi‑Fi 7, AI and 6 GHz spectrum fuel rising investment confidence as operators fast‑track converged Wi‑Fi and 5G roll‑outs to 2026.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8
Unified Communications

Wi-Fi 7 surges as alliance maps out path to Wi-Fi 8

Wi-Fi 7 gear is set to surge by 2026 as the Wireless Broadband Alliance sketches early Wi-Fi 8, new spectrum and satellite-powered links.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Cloudflare, JD Cloud boost China-global AI inference
Firewalls

Cloudflare, JD Cloud boost China-global AI inference

Cloudflare and JD Cloud are deepening their alliance to build a cross-border AI cloud, promising up to 80% lower latency for inference.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Dec 2025
Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus
Unified Communications

Global Cloud Xchange rebrands to FLAG with new focus

Global Cloud Xchange has rebranded as FLAG, aiming to enhance its subsea, edge data centres, and cable landing stations investment across diverse regions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost
Gaming

DE-CIX hits record 68 exabytes in 2024 with gaming boost

DE-CIX has shattered records in 2024 with a staggering 68 exabytes of data traffic exchanged globally, marking a 15% increase from last year.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Jan 2025
BT unveils Global Fabric platform to enhance AI connectivity
Software-as-a-Service

BT unveils Global Fabric platform to enhance AI connectivity

BT has launched its Global Fabric platform after extensive testing, aiming to enhance business connectivity and streamline access to cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Tue, 8th Oct 2024

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Japan-Singapore subsea cable project set to cost USD $1bn
Network Infrastructure

Japan-Singapore subsea cable project set to cost USD $1bn

New Japan-Singapore subsea cable via Malaysia to cost about USD $1bn, boosting Asia data capacity and resilience with 320Tbps link.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital
Gaming

Indosat data traffic surges as Indonesia goes digital

Indosat's mobile data traffic jumped about 15% over Indonesia's year-end holidays as digital use surges beyond major cities and tourist hubs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 7th Jan 2026
Bigmate deploys AI quality platform on Equinix in Sydney
DevOps

Bigmate deploys AI quality platform on Equinix in Sydney

Bigmate has launched its ACIS AI quality platform on Equinix infrastructure in Sydney, targeting global growth in industrial automation.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Dec 2025
EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs
Network Infrastructure

EonFibre & Datacentre220 boost fibre links for NZ data hubs

EonFibre partners with Datacentre220 to offer DC Direct fibre links in Auckland, boosting high-capacity data connections across New Zealand's digital hubs.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade
Unified Communications

Mercury enhances services with One NZ fibre network upgrade

Mercury is upgrading its services by partnering with One NZ to enhance its fibre network, aiming for greater capacity and improved reliability across New Zealand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Thu, 3rd Apr 2025
Indosat embraces AI to enhance Eid communication network
Unified Communications

Indosat embraces AI to enhance Eid communication network

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison is leveraging artificial intelligence to enhance its network capacity and connectivity during the busy Eid al-Fitr period.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 1st Apr 2025
Indosat enhances network for Ramadan & Idulfitri demand
Gaming

Indosat enhances network for Ramadan & Idulfitri demand

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison launches its Reliable Network Quest to boost connectivity for Indonesians during Ramadan and Idulfitri, anticipating a 14.6% data traffic surge.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Mar 2025
Indosat celebrates 9.1% revenue rise & AI expansion
Unified Communications

Indosat celebrates 9.1% revenue rise & AI expansion

Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison reported a robust 9.1% revenue growth for 2024, reaching IDR 55.9 trillion, driven by enhanced customer services and AI integration.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 11th Feb 2025
The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition
Malware

The 2024 Olympics' unseen cyber competition

As the world watches the Paris 2024 Olympics, Australian firms face a cyber onslaught. The Tokyo Games saw 450 million breaches; Paris could see tenfold.

By Chaim Mazal • 4 min read • Thu, 8th Aug 2024
Jio acquires additional spectrum in Bihar & West Bengal
Unified Communications

Jio acquires additional spectrum in Bihar & West Bengal

Jio acquires additional 1800 MHz spectrum in Bihar and West Bengal, investing INR ₹973.63 crores to bolster 4G and 5G capabilities, enhancing its telecom leadership.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024