Reports

Introduction The pace of internet connectivity has accelerated to truly insane speeds, from experimental lab links transferring petabits per second to gigabit-grade services available in homes. Around the world, researchers and providers are continually breaking speed records and rolling out ultra-fast networks. This report explores the extremes of internet speed in three realms: cutting-edge laboratory…
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Fixed Broadband: Fiber, DSL and Cable in Slovenia Slovenia has heavily invested in fixed broadband infrastructure, with a strong shift towards fiber-optic networks in recent years. The country’s FTTP (Fiber to the Premises) coverage reached about 78.5% of households as of 2023 – well above the EU average (64%) digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu. Legacy DSL (copper) networks still…
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1. Artificial Intelligence Goes Mainstream (Generative AI & AGI Progress) Artificial Intelligence has surged from hype to critical infrastructure in 2025. Generative AI models are now widely embedded across business functions – from automating customer support and coding to generating marketing content. In just one year, enterprise adoption of generative AI doubled to 65% of organizations amplifai.com,…
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Missile technology forms the backbone of modern military power, from intercontinental nuclear-tipped rockets to precision-guided tactical weapons. This comprehensive country-by-country guide details the world’s missile systems – ballistic missiles, cruise missiles, anti-ship and air-defense missiles, air-to-air weapons, and more – including those in service, in development, or recently retired. For each nation, we outline key…
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Regulatory Authorities and Framework in Italy Drone operations in Italy are governed by both national and European regulators. The Italian Civil Aviation Authority (ENAC) is the primary authority that implements and enforces drone laws in Italy lexology.com drone-laws.com. Since Italy is a member of the European Union, it follows the common EU drone regulations set…
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Introduction Iran’s nuclear program has evolved from a U.S.-backed research initiative in the 1950s into one of the world’s most contentious proliferation challenges. Over seven decades, Iran has moved from peaceful nuclear cooperation under the Shah to a secretive post-revolution quest that alarmed the world. International negotiations, sanctions, and covert actions have punctuated this saga,…
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Haiti lags far behind its neighbors in internet access. As of early 2025, only about 39.3% of Haitians – roughly 4.65 million people – were using the internet datareportal.com. This penetration rate is among the lowest in the Caribbean (the regional average is around 78% in recent years) worldbank.org. In other words, over 60% of…
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Broadband Infrastructure: Fiber, DSL, and Cable North Macedonia’s fixed broadband landscape has evolved from legacy DSL lines to modern fiber-optic networks. The incumbent Makedonski Telekom (MakTel) remains the dominant fixed-line provider, but its once-ubiquitous DSL service is gradually being eclipsed by fiber. In recent years MakTel has aggressively expanded fiber-to-the-home (FTTH), migrating many DSL customers…
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Introduction: Why Satellite Phones Still Matter in 2025 Satellite phones remain essential for reliable off-grid communication, even as mainstream smartphones gain limited satellite texting features. When you’re far beyond cell coverage – deep in wilderness, at sea, or in disaster zones – a sat phone can be a literal lifeline. In mid-2025, the leading providers…
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Introduction: What Are Fiber-Optic Drones? Fiber-optic drones are unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) that use a physical fiber-optic cable for communication instead of relying on radio signals ts2.tech. In practice, the drone is tethered by an ultralight fiber-optic line that carries control commands and high-bandwidth data (like video) between the drone and its operator. This “fly-by-fiber”…
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