Microsoft 365 Service Disruption: Thousands Affected by Outage
On September 16, 2024, Microsoft experienced a significant service disruption affecting its 365 productivity suite, causing thousands of users to be unable to access critical services. Reports indicated that access issues peaked at around 23,000 users, according to Downdetector, before…
Closing Africa's Digital Infrastructure Gap: A Path to Economic Growth
Africa stands at a pivotal moment in its digital evolution. Advocates are increasingly vocal about the need to close the continent’s digital infrastructure gap, which is considered essential for unlocking economic growth. With a population exceeding 1.3 billion yet contributing…
The Somali Government to Enhance Submarine Cable Regulations for Economic Growth
The Somali government’s commitment to improving its digital infrastructure is marked by recent efforts to strengthen the regulatory framework surrounding submarine cable landings. This initiative is not just about modernizing telecommunications; it aligns with broader economic development objectives aimed at…
European Commission's Plan for Revolutionizing Telecom and Digital Infrastructure
In a significant move aimed at overhauling Europe’s telecommunications landscape, the European Commission has laid out a comprehensive set of recommendations designed to modernize the telecom sector and bolster digital infrastructure. This initiative, stemming from Mario Draghi’s report, emphasizes regulatory…
Philippine Government Prioritises Digital Connectivity in Remote Regions
The Philippine government, under the leadership of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., has set an ambitious goal to improve digital connectivity across the nation, particularly in remote and underserved regions. As part of the National Digital Connectivity Plan (NDCP) for 2024-2028,…
Digital Public Infrastructure: An Innovative Outcome of India’s G20 Leadership
India’s G20 presidency has profoundly reshaped the concept of Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI), transitioning it from a latent term to a globally recognized driver of socioeconomic development. The recognition of DPI as a key factor for progress marks a significant…
