Author: Akin Naphtal

Aviatrix, the pioneer of Intelligent Cloud Networking™, has announced it is collaborating with Equinix, the world’s digital infrastructure company™, to deliver Aviatrix Edge software across 25+ of Equinix’s global International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data centers. The combined solution, which leverages Equinix’s Network Edge and Equinix Fabric™, delivers the highest performance encrypted connection to the cloud and provides the multicloud visibility and control enterprises require. “We are all in on cloud for the agility and speed, but native cloud networking was a challenge we needed to overcome. It was like we went from a full box of crayons on-prem to a…

The Diplomat author Mercy Kuo regularly engages subject-matter experts, policy practitioners, and strategic thinkers across the globe for their diverse insights into U.S. Asia policy. This conversation with Winston Ma – adjunct professor at NYU School of Law; former managing director and head of North America office at China Investment Corporation; and author of newly published “Blockchain and Web3: Building the Cryptocurrency, Privacy, and Security Foundations of the Metaverse” (Wiley 2022) – is the 346th in “The Trans-Pacific View Insight Series.” Describe China’s role in blockchain, Web3, and the metaverse. China’s government has actively promoted the digital technology of blockchain…

The global modular cleanroom solutions market was valued at around US$ 240.7 million in 2022, registering Y-o-Y growth of 10.9%. Modular cleanroom solutions sales are projected to increase at a healthy CAGR of 12.7% and top a valuation of US$ 799.7 million by 2032. According to Fact.MR, a market research and competitive intelligence provider, the global modular cleanroom solutions market is likely at US$ 240.7 million in 2022 and is expected to expand at a CAGR of 12.7% during the forecast years of 2022-2032. The market is expected to grow due to the surge in the usage of advanced technology…

Huawei has launched SD-WAN and Wi-Fi 7 Series products and innovations for the first time in Saudi Arabia at the IP Club KSA forum on November 30, 2022, in Riyadh. Under the theme of “Intelligent Cloud Network, Unleashing Digital Productivity,” the Huawei IP Club aims to build an open, free, friendly thought-sharing platform for network technical supervisors, engineers, industry analysts, and key opinion leaders. At IP Club, people will be joined by the best minds in the industry to engage in thought-provoking conversations about future network technology trends, share perspectives on digital transformation, and chart the way forward. SD-WAN is…

Filipino regulators deserve praise for the pace at which they are regulating the digital asset and blockchain industry, fostering innovation while still protecting investors. This is according to Mark Vernon, the co-founder and vice chairman of the Fintech Philippines Association, who says the Southeast Asian country can be a world leader in blockchain. “We’re probably more ahead than anywhere else. I’ve been to other countries where regulations stifle the growth, especially where it intersects with banking and fiat money,” Vernon told CoinGeek Backstage host Claire Celdran on the sidelines of the Philippine Fintech Festival. Vernon commended the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas…

Paris-headquartered venture capital firm Partech, has secured €120m (£103.1m) for its fourth seed fund. The oversubscribed Partech Entrepreneur IV fund received backing from 100 entrepreneur angels, family offices, multinational corporations and financial institutions. Romain Lavault, general partner, Partech, said that, UK is “definitely part of our European strategy”. “We are convinced that spotting the future leaders of new emerging categories often requires a broad scope and a genuine open-mindedness towards what the most talented Founders come up with.” Across Europe, Partech plans to support approximately 50 companies from pre-seed to seed, investing anywhere from €300,000 to €3m (£258,000 – £2.6m).…

The tech giant, Google has launched a UK research and development centre to develop tech to support people with disabilities.The tech giant,has joined forces with the Royal National Institute of Blind People, the Royal National Institute for Deaf People, and the charity Everyone Can, to develop the centre in London. The centre marks the first research centre for disabled support tech from Google outside of the US. Commenting on the launch, Rachael Bleakley, program manager at Google, said that, “Removing barriers to accessibility can have an enormous impact on everyday life”. Bleakley further said that the centre will be a…

China’s commerce ministry criticized the U.S. government’s decision to ban new sales of telecommunications equipment made by five Chinese firms due to national security risks. It demanded they be allowed to sell their products to Ame,rican consumers. Recall, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) banned five Chinese telecom firms from selling new products in the U.S. under the provisions of the Secure Equipment Act of 2021. READ ALSO: Barclays Slapped with £8.4 million Interchange Fee Fine Amazon and The Learning Foundation launch ‘Learning Foundation” scheme to provide digital devices for the Rural and disadvantaged schools AfDB Launches Digital Data Initiative to…

The Payment Systems Regulator has fined Barclays Bank £10 million for failing to supply retailers with full information about the fees attached to different card services. The watchdog found that Barclays, the UK’s biggest card acquirer, did not provide retailers with transaction information required under the Interchange Fee Regulation (IFR). Barclays’ lack of transparency meant retailers weren’t fully aware of the fees they were paying so could not effectively compare prices of card services, shop around to find cheaper deals, or negotiate the best deal with Barclays. READ ALSO: Amazon and The Learning Foundation launch ‘Learning Foundation” scheme to provide…

Amazon and digital education charity, the Learning Foundation have launched Tech4Schools, a new scheme that provides low-income schools serving disadvantaged communities with new devices, digital skills training and tech support. The scheme is funded by Amazon, and will be rolled out in collaboration with charity In Kind Direct, who will connect schools with their devices, and education charity Teach First, who will identify schools to participate in the scheme, all of whom will be part of Teach First programmes. Tech4Schools is an initiative designed to tackle the issue of digital poverty and digital access – an issue which excludes many…