--- title: Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (05/05/2025 - 09/05/2025) description: In this week's news roundup, we looked at the top news stories from the global B2B tech & telecoms industry. image: https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Updated%20Ilex%20Blog%20Images.jpg --- [![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res%20copy-1.png?width=2048&height=1229&name=Ilex%20Content%20Logo_High%20Res%20copy-1.png)](http://www.ilexcontent.com) - [Home](https://www.ilexcontent.com) - [Our Services](https://weare.ilexcontent.com/our-services) - [Blog](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog) - [Contact Us](https://www.ilexcontent.com/#contact) # Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (05/05/2025 - 09/05/2025) [![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Updated%20Ilex%20Blog%20Images.jpg)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/Updated%20Ilex%20Blog%20Images.jpg) This week's roundup looked at the top news stories from the Global B2B tech & telecoms industry. The stories cover topics including cyberattack IT calls, healthcare technology, terrestrial fibre routes, AI, the global cloud market, Latin America's largest data centre campus, Voice over LTE (VoLTE), cybersecurity, 'telco-as-a-service' rollouts, UK gigabit broadband targets and Wikipedia's online safety.   Here are our highlights: monday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-51-06-7378-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-51-06-7378-AM.jpeg)Beware phony IT calls after Co-op and M&S hacks, says UK cyber centre The National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has warned that criminals launching cyber attacks at British retailers are impersonating IT help desks to break into organisations. Read the full story [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c4grn878712o). ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-56-20-2046-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-56-20-2046-AM.jpeg) New tech promises faster diagnosis for millions of cancer patients By bringing cancer patients' data into one central digital system, clinicians will no longer be reliant on "archaic pen-and-paper systems". Read the full story [here](https://news.sky.com/story/new-tech-promises-faster-diagnosis-for-millions-of-cancer-patients-13361399). tuesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-57-40-0739-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-57-40-0739-AM.jpeg)Phase3, CSquared and SBIN commission terrestrial fibre route from Lagos to Accra Achieving latency of just 11ms between Lagos and Accra, this terrestrial route will ensure faster, resilient data delivery.  Read the full story [here](https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/2eqzu54ydsi0lbaotux34/partner-content/itw-phase3-csquared-and-sbin-commission-terrestrial-fibre-route-from-lagos-to-accra). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-58-23-5499-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=207&name=image-jpeg-May-06-2025-09-58-23-5499-AM.jpeg)AI propels global cloud market growth Q1 cloud revenues grew by 23% in 2024, with GenAI technology and services a significant factor in that growth, according to the latest figures from Synergy Research.   Read the full story [here](https://www.telecoms.com/public-cloud/ai-propels-global-cloud-market-growth). Wednesday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-07-2025-12-40-02-9245-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-May-07-2025-12-40-02-9245-PM.jpeg) # Rio de Janeiro set to host Latin America's largest data centre campus A new artificial intelligence data centre campus has been announced in Rio de Janeiro. The project has an initial planned capacity of 1.8GW, expected to come online by 2027, with a view to expand to 3GW by 2032. Read the full story [here](https://www.datacenterdynamics.com/en/news/rio-de-janeiro-set-to-host-latin-americas-largest-data-center-campus/). ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-07-2025-12-42-16-6782-PM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-May-07-2025-12-42-16-6782-PM.jpeg) # GSMA, Samsung Enhance Global VoLTE Connectivity for 4G & 5G Networks The GSMA has announced a partnership with Samsung Electronics to improve voice call quality and connectivity over 4G and 5G networks by enabling VoLTE (Voice over LTE) by default on devices running Android 15 or later. Read the full story [here](https://www.thefastmode.com/technology-solutions/41552-gsma-samsung-enhance-global-volte-connectivity-for-4g-5g-networks). thursday\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-08-2025-08-35-45-7700-AM.jpeg?width=316&height=209&name=image-jpeg-May-08-2025-08-35-45-7700-AM.jpeg)Legal Aid Agency hit by cyber security incident The government agency responsible for overseeing billions of pounds worth of legal funding has been hit by a cyber security incident. The Ministry of Justice (MoJ) said it is working with the National Crime Agency and National Cyber Security Centre to investigate the data breach. Read the full story [here](https://news.sky.com/story/legal-aid-agency-hit-by-cyber-security-incident-13362601). # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-08-2025-08-37-33-7078-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-May-08-2025-08-37-33-7078-AM.jpeg)Telekom Deutschland selects Compax to support ‘Telco-as-a-Service’ launch The platform is designed to support Telekom Deutschland’s strategic move into the Mobile Virtual Network Enabler (MVNE) space, aimed at enabling new market entrants to offer mobile services using the company’s infrastructure. Read the full story [here](https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/telekom-deutschland-selects-compax-to-support-telco-as-a-service-rollout). FRIDAY\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_ # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-09-2025-11-40-06-3166-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=208&name=image-jpeg-May-09-2025-11-40-06-3166-AM.jpeg)UK edges closer to gigabit broadband target as Ofcom reports coverage milestone The UK is closing in on its gigabit broadband rollout goal, with new figures from Ofcom showing that 84% of UK premises can now access gigabit-capable broadband, up from 82% in July 2024. Read the full story [here](https://www.capacitymedia.com/article/uk-edges-closer-to-gigabit-broadband-target-as-ofcom-reports-coverage-milestone).   # ![](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hs-fs/hubfs/image-jpeg-May-09-2025-10-45-26-8912-AM.jpeg?width=317&height=209&name=image-jpeg-May-09-2025-10-45-26-8912-AM.jpeg)Wikipedia legally challenges 'flawed' online safety rules Wikipedia is taking legal action against new Online Safety Act regulations it says could threaten the safety of its volunteer editors and their ability to keep harmful content off the site. Read the full story [here](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c62j2gr8866o). \_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_\_   Posted on 09th May 2025 in [5G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/5g), [AI](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/ai), [Cloud](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cloud), [CyberSecurity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity), [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre), [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network), [Security](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/security), [Telecoms](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecoms), [Technology](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/technology), [Telecom](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecom), [4G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/4g), [fibre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/fibre), [Healthcare](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/healthcare), [Cyber Attacks](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cyber-attacks), [Online Safety](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/online-safety), [Project Gigabit](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/project-gigabit), [Phase3](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/phase3), [CSquared](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/csquared), [SBIN](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/sbin), [VoLTE](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/volte) - [5G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/5g) - [AI](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/ai) - [Cloud](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cloud) - [CyberSecurity](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cybersecurity) - [Data Centre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/data-centre) - [Network](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/network) - [Security](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/security) - [Telecoms](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecoms) - [Technology](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/technology) - [Telecom](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/telecom) - [4G](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/4g) - [fibre](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/fibre) - [Healthcare](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/healthcare) - [Cyber Attacks](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/cyber-attacks) - [Online Safety](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/online-safety) - [Project Gigabit](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/project-gigabit) - [Phase3](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/phase3) - [CSquared](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/csquared) - [SBIN](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/sbin) - [VoLTE](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/tag/volte) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (12/05/2025 - 16/05/2025)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-16-05-2025) [Global B2B TECH & TELECOMS NEWS (28/04/2025 - 02/05/2025)](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/blog/b2b-tech-telecoms-news-02-05-2025) ### Recent Posts ### Recent Comments [![Ilex Content](https://blog.ilexcontent.com/hubfs/ilexcontent_April2019/Images/logo-small.png)](https://www.ilexcontent.com/) [Email](mailto:info@ilexcontent.com) [Twitter](https://twitter.com/ilexcontent) [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/company/ilex-content-strategies) Copyright 2023 © Ilex Content Strategies Ltd.