Latin America
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As the demand for high-speed internet and reliable digital connectivity continues to surge, South America is emerging as a key player in the global subsea cable ecosystem. -
Telefónica’s Venezuela-based subsidiary will pay more than $85.2 million to resolve an investigation by the US Justice Department that it allegedly bribed Venezuelan officials.
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Latin American data centre operator ODATA unveiled plans to construct two facilities in Colombia to provide 144MW of connectivity to the region.
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Nokia and Radiográfica Costarricense SA (RACSA) have deployed Costa Rica’s first standalone 5G (5G SA) network.
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Internet exchange (IX) operator DE-CIX has expanded to Brazil, launching two locations in the South American country.
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Microsoft is continuing its infrastructure spending spree after it announced plans to spend $1.3 billion building out cloud and AI capacity in Mexico.
Forthcoming events
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The value of data centre M&A deals that closed in the first eleven months of 2020 exceeded $30 billion, according to the latest data from Synergy Research Group.
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AT&T has received bids for more than US$15 billion for its satellite TV operation, DirecTV, according to reports.
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Capacity’s Natalie Bannerman speaks to Andie Stephens, associate director at the Carbon Trust, about how operators can lower their carbon emissions and get on track for a sustainable future
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According to Deloitte, the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic has magnified the need for cybersecurity. From the increased risk with remote working and e-learning to the influx of cybercriminals, 2020 has put digital security at the top of the list.
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Gender diversity in tech will consistently fall short of our goals unless men do (more than) their share. Industry luminary Dan Pitt, knows what they need to do.
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As the world of communications reassesses its impact on the environment and takes steps to improve sustainability, Natalie Bannerman speaks to industry experts and environmentalists to find out where subsea fits into the equation.
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Long established as critical infrastructure, data centres are only becoming more important. But how can their ongoing exponential growth, occur in a future where, by necessity, major economies must decarbonise? Melanie Mingas finds out
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A new year requires new thinking and reflection on the past. Natalie Bannerman speaks to the ITU’s deputy secretary-general, Malcolm Johnson, about where we’re headed.
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The rapid installation of 5G networks can reduce carbon emissions in the energy industry by almost 1% by in the next decade, new research shows
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Since the onset of COVID-19, people’s working lives have changed dramatically. Most industries have seen a massive shift in working practices, with businesses across the globe having to adapt to the ‘new normal’ of employees working from home (WFH).
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Ravindran Mahalingam, HGC's SVP of international business, looks at the evolution of digital and the boom of OTT services, especially within the Asia region where hundreds of millions are online and consuming digital ever more
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By 2023 more than one billion devices will be connected to 5G, according to IDC. From real-time UHD video streaming to automated cars, and even smart cities, the 5G revolution promises to transform everyday life.
