Tag Archives: digital economy

SES, EIB Global, and the EU Commission Launch €60 Million Initiative to Bridge the Digital Divide in Central Asia

(IN BRIEF) EIB Global, in collaboration with the European Commission and SES, is launching a major satellite broadband initiative aimed at transforming connectivity in Central Asia. With a combined financial package of a €34.4 million EU grant and a €25.45 … Read the full press release

Capgemini’s New Report Reveals Shift in Telecom Customer Expectations Toward Tailored Solutions and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini’s latest B2B Pulse report highlights a shift in business customer expectations from telecom providers. Businesses now seek telecom companies to provide tailored, industry-specific solutions, moving beyond basic connectivity services. Customers expect telecoms to integrate hybrid networks, edge … Read the full press release

2Africa Subsea Cable Reaches Crete, Marking a Major Milestone for Global Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Greece’s cable landing station at Tympaki, Crete, has received the 2Africa subsea cable, the world’s largest cable system. The system promises to enhance internet speed and reliability in Greece, while the broader 2Africa project, launched in 2020, … Read the full press release

Orange Launches Nuanua Project to Enhance Connectivity in Wallis and Futuna Using SES’s O3b mPOWER System

(IN BRIEF) Orange has launched the Nuanua project, aiming to replace existing satellite infrastructure in the Wallis and Futuna Islands with SES’s O3b mPOWER system. This initiative will enhance connectivity for the nearly 12,000 residents by providing faster, more reliable … Read the full press release

Quark Expands Internationally with New Subsidiary in Portugal Following Sener Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) Quark, southern Europe’s leading data centre engineering and design firm, is expanding internationally with the launch of a new subsidiary in Portugal. This follows its acquisition by Sener in 2023 and its successful entry into Germany and France. … Read the full press release

Schroder adds Digital Infrastructure Fund to its Global Transformation Range of thematic strategies

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 21-Feb-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Schroders (LON: SDR), a British multinational asset management company, has announced the launch of a Digital Infrastructure Fund, a UK unit trust investing in companies facilitating a sustainable transition to a digital economy. … Read the full press release

Visa Back to Business global study: small businesses who embraced digital commerce and cross-border sales have weathered the pandemic better

New Visa research shows how essential digital capabilities are for SMBs to compete in a post pandemic world Amidst record rise of entrepreneurism, a new class of digitally-native small businesses emerge (PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 16-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Visa (NYSE: … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Singtel to deploy high-end 5G technology in Singapore

Singtel subscribers and business customers to enjoy transformative 5G experiences and opportunities (PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 18-Dec-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Ericsson (NASDAQ: ERIC) and leading communications service provider in Singapore, Singtel, announce the deployment of high-end 5G technology that will empower … Read the full press release

The World Economic Forum released new report on the long-term growth of the digital economy and the viability of the infrastructure that supports it

Delivering Digital Infrastructure: Advancing the Internet Economy, a World Economic Forum report, examines the technological, commercial and policy challenges associated with digital infrastructure Recommendations address spectrum availability, IP interconnection disputes, and policies and regulations For more information on the report … Read the full press release

ETNO calls on EU Council to adopt roadmap for the EU digital economy during its meeting on 24/25 October

At the FT-ETNO SUMMIT 2013 “One Single Telecom Market for Europe?”, ETNO called upon the EU Council to adopt a roadmap for the EU digital economy during its meeting on 24/25 October, in order to generate jobs and growth and to improve … Read the full press release

EC adopts major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver the Connected Continent

12-9-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Commission today adopted major regulatory proposals to complete the telecoms single market and deliver a Connected Continent. The overarching aim is to build a connected, competitive continent and enabling sustainable digital jobs and industries; making life better … Read the full press release