Portugal has undergone a rapid digital transformation over the past two decades, achieving near-universal internet availability and embracing cutting-edge technologies. Today, Portuguese residents enjoy a range of internet access options – from ultra-fast fiber connections in Lisbon and Porto to mobile broadband reaching remote villages in the Azores. Government initiatives and private investments have expanded…
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Geography and Connectivity Challenges in Vanuatu Vanuatu is a Y-shaped archipelago of roughly 80 islands scattered across the South Pacific Ocean. The country’s population is about 330,000, but only one-quarter lives in urban centers (primarily the capital Port Vila and Luganville); the vast majority (nearly 74%) reside in rural areas spread over dozens of islands.…
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Top 10 Data and Analytics Technology Trends That Will Change Your Business Data and analytics are entering a new era of ubiquity and strategic importance for businesses. As Gartner VP Gareth Herschel observes, “D&A is going from the domain of the few to ubiquity,” with leaders now under pressure “to do a lot more with a lot…
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The City of Lyon has just put Big Tech on notice. By replacing Microsoft Office with a home‑grown open‑source productivity stack and hosting all data in regional datacentres, France’s second city is betting that “digital sovereignty” can be affordable, secure and greener. This report unpacks the facts behind the announcement, brings in fresh reporting from…
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Saudi Arabia’s satellite‑connectivity ambitions took a decisive leap this week: ST Engineering iDirect has signed a wide‑ranging, multi‑year agreement with Solutions by stc (the ICT arm of Saudi Telecom Company) to expand a next‑generation ground network that will feed everything from government broadband to 5G backhaul and mobility services across the Kingdom. The deal arrives just as Saudi Arabia’s…
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Hungary’s internet landscape has transformed dramatically in recent years. Once defined by slow DSL connections and patchy rural coverage, the country is now pushing the boundaries with nationwide fiber-optic networks, expansive 4G/5G mobile broadband, and even satellite internet options. This report provides a comprehensive overview of internet access in Hungary – spanning fixed broadband (fiber,…
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The satellite industry is undergoing a profound digital transformation as ground control “goes cloud.” Between 2025 and 2030, satellite ground segment operations are shifting from hardware-centric architectures to flexible, software-defined, cloud-enabled infrastructure. This trend is driven by the explosive growth in satellite deployments and demand for real-time data services, which traditional ground systems struggle to…
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Djibouti has emerged as a critical connectivity hub at the crossroads of Africa, the Middle East and Asia. Its fiber-optic infrastructure is anchored by numerous submarine cables landing on its Red Sea coast – Djibouti hosts roughly 10–12 international undersea cables african.business techpoint.africa. These high-capacity links (e.g. SMW3, EIG, SEA-ME-WE-5/6, AAE-1, EASSy, WIOCC, Yemeni cable,…
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Chad, a vast landlocked nation in Central Africa, has one of the world’s lowest rates of internet connectivity. As of early 2025, only about 13% of Chadians use the internet, compared to a global average around 60% capmad.com. This places Chad near the bottom globally in internet access. The digital infrastructure is underdeveloped, and most…
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Major Internet Providers and Market Share Mongolia’s internet market is dominated by a few key players. Univision LLC leads with about 62% of the market, making it the largest Internet Service Provider (ISP) in the country. Univision (part of the Unitel group) offers fiber-optic broadband and IPTV services, underpinning its broad market reach. The second largest ISP is MobiCom Corporation(including…
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