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FCC Releases New Net Neutrality Rules

CTOvision

Net neutrality became a buzzword in 2014, as many media sources and public figures voiced their opposition to the FCC’s “fast lanes.” The FCC released a report that outlines its new rules, beginning with an acknowledgment of the widespread public engagement in the Net Neutrality debate. By Shannon Perry.

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Ukraine’s Wartime Internet from the Inside

Kentik

In the past year, we have used Kentik’s unique datasets to show some of the conflict’s impacts on Ukraine’s external internet connectivity, ranging from DDoS attacks and large outages , to the rerouting of internet service in the southern region of Kherson. 88.81.224.209 PJSC Datagroup 3326 88.81.224.209.ipv4.datagroup.ua. 193.109.128.78

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YC W22 batch nets 24 African startups, including 18 from Nigeria

TechCrunch

What it says it does: The company delivers toll-free internet apps. Promises include: Simplifyd is a marketplace for data-free internet apps that, through its Zerodata app, enables businesses to deliver their internet apps (websites and mobile apps) data-free, similar to toll-free telephone lines. Founded in: 2021. Team size: 8.

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2025 Middle East tech trends: How CIOs will drive innovation with AI

CIO

The energy sector, driven by sustainability goals such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and the UAEs Net Zero 2050, will see a surge in investments in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-powered energy efficiency solutions. The Internet of Things will also play a transformative role in shaping the regions smart city and infrastructure projects.

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Sofar nets a $39M round B to grow its ocean-monitoring autonomous buoy network

TechCrunch

” (Swarm, as we’ve followed since its early days, is a low-bandwidth satcom network focused on IoT-type applications rather than consumer internet. SpaceX is in the process of acquiring them.). Sofar’s interface for showing currents and other ocean conditions. Image Credits: Sofar.

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Top tech trends powering the Middle East’s digital evolution by 2025

CIO

In the energy and utilities sector, sustainability goals, such as Saudi Arabias Vision 2030 and UAEs Net Zero 2050, will drive investment in smart grids, renewable energy, and AI-driven energy efficiency solutions. The Internet of Things is gaining traction worldwide.

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Digital securities platform iSTOX closes $50 million Series A to make private equity accessible to more investors

TechCrunch

Other participants included Juroku Bank and Mobile Internet Capital, along with returning investors Singapore Exchange, Tokai Tokyo Financial Holdings and Hanwha Asset Management. It also serves accredited investors outside of Singapore, as long as they meet the country’s standards by holding the equivalent amount in assets and income.)